DRURY LANE, WC2B 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 5RB

DRURY LANE, WC2B 5RB, Camden has recorded a total of 842 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 624.77 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 5RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2B postcode area, which has experienced 131 crimes and a crime rate of 88.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2B 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5RB, encompassing approximately 1347 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2B 5RB area, explore the WC2B 5RB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (233) incidents (87.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (157) incidents (201.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (142) incidents (-0.70% decrease)

WC2B 5RB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 117
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 70
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 42

DRURY LANE, WC2B 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 233 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person233624.7787.90%
Other theft157172.89201.92%
Anti-social behaviour142116.49-0.70%
Violence and sexual offences81105.3628.57%
Shoplifting7260.1089.47%
Vehicle crime3653.42500.00%
Robbery2626.718.33%
Public order2519.290.00%
Bicycle theft2018.55300.00%
Burglary1814.84-10.00%
Drugs1813.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson1213.3650.00%
Other crime28.90-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour143381.390.00%
Theft from the person124106.111671.43%
Violence and sexual offences6392.01687.50%
Other theft5246.75940.00%
Shoplifting3838.580.00%
Public order2528.20525.00%
Robbery2418.550.00%
Burglary2017.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.840.00%
Vehicle crime65.940.00%
Bicycle theft54.450.00%
Other crime33.71200.00%
Drugs32.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.550.00%
Theft from the person75.940.00%
Other theft55.190.00%
Public order43.710.00%
Other crime12.970.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4671.23-89.87%
Violence and sexual offences2334.13-72.29%
Public order1617.07-52.94%
Other theft711.87-96.28%
Robbery25.19-92.59%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-66.67%
Drugs10.74-96.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 454 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 188 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person454794.69557.97%
Other theft188336.872250.00%
Anti-social behaviour135139.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences83100.17336.84%
Shoplifting5061.590.00%
Public order3437.10183.33%
Drugs2925.231350.00%
Vehicle crime2721.520.00%
Robbery2720.031250.00%
Burglary2620.030.00%
Bicycle theft1219.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.900.00%
Other crime22.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6984.596800.00%
Violence and sexual offences1951.200.00%
Public order1214.100.00%
Other theft88.90300.00%
Robbery25.940.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Other crime21.480.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.23-99.38%
Theft from the person11.48-99.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 448 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 322 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person448866.66-18.84%
Other theft322332.421.90%
Anti-social behaviour116238.9324.73%
Violence and sexual offences10186.072.02%
Shoplifting4474.9433.33%
Public order4232.6520.00%
Robbery2231.16-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson1816.32-10.00%
Burglary1813.36-21.74%
Drugs1613.3645.45%
Vehicle crime1211.87-40.00%
Bicycle theft88.90-27.27%
Other crime15.94-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 552 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 316 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person552922.311.10%
Other theft316409.59-18.77%
Violence and sexual offences99234.47-20.80%
Anti-social behaviour9373.46-39.22%
Public order3569.0129.63%
Shoplifting3325.97-54.17%
Robbery2624.49-38.10%
Burglary2319.29-20.69%
Vehicle crime2017.075.26%
Criminal damage and arson2014.84-9.09%
Bicycle theft1114.8410.00%
Drugs118.16-8.33%
Other crime28.160.00%
Possession of weapons21.480.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 546 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 389 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5461075.9055.56%
Other theft389405.1345.15%
Anti-social behaviour153288.6410.87%
Violence and sexual offences125113.5347.06%
Shoplifting7292.7556.52%
Robbery4253.4235.48%
Burglary2931.1693.33%
Public order2721.52-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson2220.03266.67%
Vehicle crime1916.32-5.00%
Drugs1214.10100.00%
Bicycle theft108.90-37.50%
Possession of weapons27.420.00%
Other crime21.480.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 351 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 268 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person351762.780.00%
Other theft268260.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour138198.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences85102.400.00%
Shoplifting4663.070.00%
Public order4234.130.00%
Robbery3131.160.00%
Vehicle crime2023.000.00%
Bicycle theft1614.840.00%
Burglary1511.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.130.00%
Drugs64.450.00%
Possession of weapons24.450.00%
Other crime21.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 920 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024142
August 2024143
April 2024135
January 2024116
December 202393
November 2023153
October 2023138

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
April 202426
January 202418
December 202323
November 202329
October 202315

A total of 262 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
July 20244
May 202416
April 202434
March 202412
January 202442
December 202335
November 202327
October 202342

A total of 687 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202463
July 20248
May 202423
April 202483
March 202419
January 2024101
December 202399
November 2023125
October 202385

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20243
May 20241
April 202429
March 20242
January 202416
December 202311
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 1714 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 155.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 389 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 202452
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024188
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024322
December 2023316
November 2023389
October 2023268

A total of 2831 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 257.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 552 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024233
August 2024124
July 20247
May 202446
April 2024454
March 202469
February 20241
January 2024448
December 2023552
November 2023546
October 2023351

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 20246
April 202427
January 202412
December 202320
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
May 20241
April 20243
January 202418
December 202320
November 202322
October 20236

A total of 203 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
June 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20242
January 202422
December 202326
November 202342
October 202331

A total of 82 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20245
April 202412
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 355 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202438
April 202450
January 202444
December 202333
November 202372
October 202346

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 5RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total117
    Theft from the person33
    Anti-social behaviour26
    Other theft23
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Burglary5
    Drugs5
    Bicycle theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total70
    Vehicle crime22
    Other theft14
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total42
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 7. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 23. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 25. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 29. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1