WC2B 6DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 6DX

WC2B 6DX, Camden has recorded a total of 431 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 308.65 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 6DX 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 6DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 6DX, encompassing approximately 1396 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2B 6DX area, explore the WC2B 6DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (93) incidents (82.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (86) incidents (-27.12% decrease)
  • Other theft: (81) incidents (224.00% increase)

WC2B 6DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 46
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 21

WC2B 6DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93308.6582.35%
Anti-social behaviour8666.60-27.12%
Other theft8161.59224.00%
Violence and sexual offences5158.0145.71%
Vehicle crime3036.52500.00%
Shoplifting2921.48163.64%
Bicycle theft1420.77180.00%
Burglary1310.038.33%
Public order139.31-27.78%
Robbery109.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.16200.00%
Drugs16.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118211.9811700.00%
Theft from the person5184.501600.00%
Violence and sexual offences3536.52600.00%
Other theft2525.061150.00%
Public order1817.90800.00%
Burglary1212.890.00%
Shoplifting118.590.00%
Robbery107.880.00%
Vehicle crime57.160.00%
Bicycle theft53.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.580.00%
Other crime22.15100.00%
Drugs11.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.030.00%
Theft from the person33.580.00%
Other theft22.15-33.33%
Public order21.430.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.15200.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1921.48-85.93%
Violence and sexual offences713.61-82.05%
Public order25.01-84.62%
Other theft11.43-98.81%
Robbery10.72-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person135311.52382.14%
Other theft8496.682000.00%
Anti-social behaviour7660.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences3954.43680.00%
Shoplifting2727.930.00%
Vehicle crime1819.340.00%
Burglary1512.890.00%
Public order1310.74333.33%
Robbery99.31800.00%
Drugs86.450.00%
Bicycle theft75.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.010.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2829.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences520.05400.00%
Other theft43.580.00%
Public order32.860.00%
Robbery12.150.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.15-91.67%
Burglary10.72-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-98.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft168383.8516.67%
Theft from the person161120.31-6.40%
Anti-social behaviour74115.3023.33%
Violence and sexual offences5052.99-13.79%
Public order2035.8125.00%
Shoplifting1414.32133.33%
Vehicle crime1210.03-14.29%
Robbery108.5942.86%
Criminal damage and arson97.16-40.00%
Burglary76.45-58.82%
Bicycle theft65.01-14.29%
Drugs54.30150.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person172371.678.86%
Other theft144123.17-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour60103.12-31.03%
Violence and sexual offences5842.97-12.12%
Burglary1741.54-15.00%
Public order1612.1714.29%
Criminal damage and arson1511.46-21.05%
Vehicle crime1410.740.00%
Bicycle theft710.0340.00%
Robbery75.01-36.36%
Shoplifting65.01-62.50%
Drugs24.30-50.00%
Other crime11.430.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft174422.5232.82%
Theft from the person158124.6150.48%
Anti-social behaviour87113.15-1.14%
Violence and sexual offences6662.3053.49%
Burglary2047.26233.33%
Criminal damage and arson1914.32533.33%
Shoplifting1613.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime1411.46-30.00%
Public order1410.030.00%
Robbery1110.0357.14%
Bicycle theft57.88-61.54%
Drugs43.58100.00%
Possession of weapons22.86100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft131327.270.00%
Theft from the person10593.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour8875.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences4363.020.00%
Shoplifting2430.790.00%
Vehicle crime2017.190.00%
Public order1414.320.00%
Bicycle theft1310.030.00%
Robbery79.310.00%
Burglary65.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.300.00%
Drugs22.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 590 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 2024118
July 20241
April 202476
January 202474
December 202360
November 202387
October 202388

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202415
February 20241
January 20247
December 202317
November 202320
October 20236

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20243
January 202420
December 202316
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202435
July 20245
May 20247
April 202439
March 20245
February 20241
January 202450
December 202358
November 202366
October 202343

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 817 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202425
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 202484
March 20244
January 2024168
December 2023144
November 2023174
October 2023131

A total of 925 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202451
July 20243
May 202419
April 2024135
March 202428
January 2024161
December 2023172
November 2023158
October 2023105

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20245
April 202418
February 20241
January 202412
December 202314
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 202315
November 202319
October 20233

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202411
April 202427
January 202414
December 20236
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 6DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total46
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. B402
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 14. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 16. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Neal Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Nottingham Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Betterton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kingsway Tunnel
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1