KINGSWAY, WC2B 6EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 6EL

KINGSWAY, WC2B 6EL, Camden has recorded a total of 455 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 320.98 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 6EL 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 6EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 6EL, encompassing approximately 1417 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (101) incidents (77.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (-24.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (87) incidents (210.71% increase)

WC2B 6EL 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

KINGSWAY, WC2B 6EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101320.9877.19%
Anti-social behaviour9171.25-24.79%
Other theft8764.20210.71%
Violence and sexual offences5061.3728.21%
Shoplifting3235.27146.15%
Vehicle crime3022.57500.00%
Bicycle theft1721.16240.00%
Burglary1311.990.00%
Public order139.17-27.78%
Robbery109.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson97.05200.00%
Drugs16.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour121223.6212000.00%
Theft from the person5785.361040.00%
Violence and sexual offences3940.21550.00%
Other theft2827.51600.00%
Public order1819.75500.00%
Burglary1312.700.00%
Shoplifting139.170.00%
Robbery129.170.00%
Vehicle crime58.470.00%
Bicycle theft53.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.530.00%
Other crime22.12100.00%
Drugs11.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.110.00%
Theft from the person54.23400.00%
Other theft43.5333.33%
Public order32.820.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.230.00%
Drugs12.120.00%
Theft from the person10.71-96.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2528.92-84.18%
Violence and sexual offences817.64-78.95%
Public order45.64-73.33%
Other theft32.82-96.77%
Robbery12.12-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person158340.73315.79%
Other theft93111.462225.00%
Anti-social behaviour8465.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences3859.26533.33%
Shoplifting3126.810.00%
Vehicle crime1921.870.00%
Burglary1613.400.00%
Public order1511.29200.00%
Robbery910.58800.00%
Bicycle theft86.350.00%
Drugs85.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.640.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3838.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences626.81500.00%
Public order54.230.00%
Other theft43.530.00%
Robbery12.820.00%

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 crime12.12-90.91%
Burglary10.71-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-98.04%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person191411.98-6.83%
Other theft178134.7415.58%
Anti-social behaviour76125.578.57%
Violence and sexual offences5153.61-13.56%
Public order2235.9822.22%
Shoplifting1515.52150.00%
Vehicle crime1110.58-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson107.76-33.33%
Robbery97.0528.57%
Burglary96.35-40.00%
Bicycle theft76.35-12.50%
Drugs54.9466.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person205406.339.63%
Other theft154144.62-18.09%
Anti-social behaviour70108.64-30.69%
Violence and sexual offences5949.38-15.71%
Public order1841.625.88%
Burglary1512.70-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson1510.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime1410.580.00%
Bicycle theft89.8833.33%
Robbery75.64-41.67%
Shoplifting64.94-71.43%
Drugs34.23-40.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.71-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft188467.0026.17%
Theft from the person187132.6252.03%
Anti-social behaviour101131.922.02%
Violence and sexual offences7071.2555.56%
Shoplifting2149.38-19.23%
Burglary2114.81250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1814.81260.00%
Public order1712.70-5.56%
Vehicle crime1411.99-33.33%
Robbery129.8871.43%
Bicycle theft68.47-57.14%
Drugs54.23150.00%
Possession of weapons23.53100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149364.010.00%
Theft from the person123105.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour9986.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences4569.840.00%
Shoplifting2631.740.00%
Vehicle crime2118.340.00%
Public order1814.810.00%
Bicycle theft1412.700.00%
Robbery79.880.00%
Burglary64.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.230.00%
Drugs23.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 643 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 2024121
July 20241
April 202484
January 202476
December 202370
November 2023101
October 202399

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202416
February 20241
January 20249
December 202315
November 202321
October 20236

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 20243
May 20244
April 202415
March 20245
January 202422
December 202318
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202439
July 20246
May 20248
April 202438
March 20246
February 20241
January 202451
December 202359
November 202370
October 202345

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 891 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202428
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 202493
March 20244
January 2024178
December 2023154
November 2023188
October 2023149

A total of 1091 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 202457
July 20245
June 20241
May 202425
April 2024158
March 202438
January 2024191
December 2023205
November 2023187
October 2023123

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20245
June 20241
April 202419
February 20241
January 202411
December 202314
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20242
January 202410
December 202315
November 202318
October 20235

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202413
April 202431
January 202415
December 20236
November 202321
October 202326

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 6EL 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. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 15. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 18. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 23. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Nottingham Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1