WC2B 6QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 6QX

WC2B 6QX, Camden has recorded a total of 303 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 218.79 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 6QX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2B postcode area, which has experienced 91 crimes and a crime rate of 61.24 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2B 6QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 6QX, encompassing approximately 1384 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (117) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (920.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (660.00% increase)

WC2B 6QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 42
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12

WC2B 6QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117218.790.00%
Theft from the person5184.48920.00%
Violence and sexual offences3836.83660.00%
Other theft2727.441250.00%
Public order1619.50700.00%
Shoplifting1411.550.00%
Burglary1310.110.00%
Robbery119.390.00%
Vehicle crime57.940.00%
Bicycle theft53.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.610.00%
Other crime22.17100.00%
Drugs11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person510.83-79.17%
Violence and sexual offences53.61-37.50%
Other theft23.61-33.33%
Public order21.44-50.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2428.88-84.91%
Violence and sexual offences817.33-78.38%
Public order45.78-66.67%
Other theft32.89-96.63%
Robbery12.17-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person159346.60318.42%
Other theft89114.812866.67%
Anti-social behaviour8364.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences3759.93516.67%
Shoplifting2426.720.00%
Burglary2017.330.00%
Vehicle crime1914.440.00%
Drugs1813.720.00%
Public order1213.00200.00%
Robbery98.67800.00%
Bicycle theft76.500.00%
Other crime15.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

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 person3837.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences627.440.00%
Public order44.330.00%
Other theft32.890.00%
Robbery12.170.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.72-91.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person201433.25-4.74%
Other theft184145.1410.18%
Anti-social behaviour78132.8616.42%
Violence and sexual offences4856.32-14.29%
Public order2234.6622.22%
Shoplifting1415.89100.00%
Vehicle crime1210.11-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson118.67-26.67%
Burglary107.94-41.18%
Robbery87.2214.29%
Bicycle theft65.78-14.29%
Drugs64.33100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 167 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person211427.4810.47%
Other theft167152.36-10.22%
Anti-social behaviour67120.59-34.31%
Violence and sexual offences5648.38-21.13%
Public order1840.4450.00%
Burglary1713.00-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson1512.28-21.05%
Vehicle crime1410.837.69%
Shoplifting710.11-69.57%
Bicycle theft75.0516.67%
Robbery75.05-36.36%
Drugs35.05-25.00%
Other crime22.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 186 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person191477.3051.59%
Other theft186137.9223.18%
Anti-social behaviour102134.31-0.97%
Violence and sexual offences7173.6561.36%
Shoplifting2351.270.00%
Burglary2116.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1915.16533.33%
Vehicle crime1313.72-35.00%
Public order129.39-36.84%
Robbery118.6722.22%
Bicycle theft67.94-64.71%
Drugs44.33300.00%
Possession of weapons22.89100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft151378.3724.79%
Theft from the person126109.0432.63%
Anti-social behaviour10390.98-16.94%
Violence and sexual offences4474.3815.79%
Shoplifting2331.77130.00%
Vehicle crime2016.610.00%
Public order1914.44-13.64%
Bicycle theft1713.72142.86%
Robbery912.28-18.18%
Burglary76.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.05-76.92%
Possession of weapons12.170.00%
Drugs10.72-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124352.380.00%
Other theft12189.540.00%
Theft from the person9587.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences3868.600.00%
Public order2227.440.00%
Burglary2115.890.00%
Vehicle crime2015.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson1314.440.00%
Robbery119.390.00%
Shoplifting107.940.00%
Bicycle theft77.220.00%
Drugs55.050.00%
Other crime13.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 933 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20242
May 20243
April 202489
March 20243
January 2024184
December 2023167
November 2023186
October 2023151
September 2023121

A total of 1101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 110.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
July 20245
May 202424
April 2024159
March 202438
January 2024201
December 2023211
November 2023191
October 2023126
September 202395

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202419
February 20241
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 674 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 96.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024117
April 202483
January 202478
December 202367
November 2023102
October 2023103
September 2023124

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20242
May 20244
April 202412
March 20244
January 202422
December 202318
November 202312
October 202319
September 202322

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202420
January 202410
December 202317
November 202321
October 20237
September 202321

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
July 20245
May 20248
April 202437
March 20246
January 202448
December 202356
November 202371
October 202344
September 202338

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202418
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202424
January 202414
December 20237
November 202323
October 202323
September 202310

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 202317
September 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20232
September 20231

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 202411
December 202315
November 202319
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Theft from the person8
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Holborn
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person3
  • 7. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 14. Little Russell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Betterton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Gate Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Neal Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Macklin Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Covent Garden
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Russell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Newton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 25. B401
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 26. Parker Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Great Queen Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 28. James Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Long Acre
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Gilbert Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1