WC2H 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 8DW

WC2H 8DW, Camden has recorded a total of 1039 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 482.27 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 8DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2H postcode area, which has experienced 540 crimes and a crime rate of 206.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2H 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 8DW, encompassing approximately 2154 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2H 8DW area, explore the WC2H 8DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (352) incidents (87.23% increase)
  • Other theft: (198) incidents (171.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (133) incidents (-0.75% decrease)

WC2H 8DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 128
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 115
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 71

WC2H 8DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 352 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person352482.2787.23%
Other theft198163.39171.23%
Anti-social behaviour13391.90-0.75%
Violence and sexual offences9461.7342.42%
Shoplifting7543.63127.27%
Vehicle crime3934.81680.00%
Robbery3418.10-2.86%
Public order3315.786.45%
Drugs2815.32115.38%
Burglary1813.0012.50%
Bicycle theft178.35750.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.8987.50%
Other crime36.960.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person188282.212585.71%
Anti-social behaviour13487.260.00%
Other theft7362.201360.00%
Violence and sexual offences6633.88725.00%
Robbery3530.630.00%
Shoplifting3316.250.00%
Public order3115.32675.00%
Burglary1614.390.00%
Drugs137.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.030.00%
Vehicle crime53.710.00%
Other crime32.32200.00%
Bicycle theft21.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

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 offences811.600.00%
Theft from the person73.710.00%
Other theft53.250.00%
Public order42.320.00%
Other crime11.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.46-50.00%

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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4644.10-92.72%
Violence and sexual offences2221.35-75.56%
Public order1610.21-57.89%
Other theft77.43-96.90%
Robbery23.25-94.74%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-66.67%
Drugs10.46-97.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 632 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 226 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person632608.98829.41%
Other theft226293.352725.00%
Anti-social behaviour115104.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences9053.38373.68%
Shoplifting6241.770.00%
Drugs3928.781850.00%
Public order3818.10216.67%
Robbery3817.641800.00%
Vehicle crime2717.640.00%
Burglary2312.530.00%
Bicycle theft1310.680.00%
Other crime36.0350.00%
Possession of weapons31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6852.453300.00%
Violence and sexual offences1931.560.00%
Public order128.820.00%
Other theft85.570.00%
Robbery23.710.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.93-99.69%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 651 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 394 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person651697.18-6.60%
Other theft394302.17-2.72%
Anti-social behaviour120182.8825.00%
Violence and sexual offences11955.707.21%
Robbery5055.24-7.41%
Public order4723.2138.24%
Shoplifting4121.8213.89%
Drugs2919.0361.11%
Criminal damage and arson1413.46-17.65%
Burglary136.50-43.48%
Vehicle crime106.03-47.37%
Bicycle theft104.6425.00%
Other crime34.6450.00%
Possession of weapons11.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 697 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 405 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person697706.46-5.68%
Other theft405323.52-17.85%
Violence and sexual offences111187.99-17.16%
Anti-social behaviour9651.52-35.57%
Robbery5444.56-14.29%
Shoplifting3625.06-45.45%
Public order3416.71-2.86%
Burglary2315.78-17.86%
Vehicle crime1910.6818.75%
Drugs188.82-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson178.35-15.00%
Bicycle theft87.890.00%
Other crime23.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 739 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 493 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person739825.7550.20%
Other theft493343.0236.57%
Anti-social behaviour149228.836.43%
Violence and sexual offences13469.1627.62%
Shoplifting6662.2029.41%
Robbery6330.6312.50%
Public order3529.24-14.63%
Burglary2816.2547.37%
Drugs2213.00-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson2010.21122.22%
Vehicle crime169.28-5.88%
Bicycle theft87.43-46.67%
Other crime43.7133.33%
Possession of weapons21.86-60.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 492 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 361 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person492621.5226.48%
Other theft361228.3724.48%
Anti-social behaviour140167.56-7.28%
Violence and sexual offences10564.9816.67%
Robbery5648.74-24.32%
Shoplifting5125.9959.38%
Public order4123.67-8.89%
Drugs2519.03-3.85%
Burglary1911.60-38.71%
Vehicle crime178.82-15.00%
Bicycle theft157.89-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson96.96-35.71%
Possession of weapons54.1825.00%
Other crime32.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 389 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 290 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person389551.890.00%
Other theft290180.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour151134.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences9070.090.00%
Robbery7441.770.00%
Public order4534.350.00%
Shoplifting3220.890.00%
Burglary3114.850.00%
Drugs2614.390.00%
Vehicle crime2012.070.00%
Bicycle theft179.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.890.00%
Other crime66.500.00%
Possession of weapons42.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2460 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 223.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 493 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024198
August 202473
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024226
March 20248
January 2024394
December 2023405
November 2023493
October 2023361
September 2023290

A total of 409 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202435
June 20241
May 20242
April 202438
March 20242
January 202450
December 202354
November 202363
October 202356
September 202374

A total of 4263 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 355.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 739 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024352
August 2024188
July 20247
May 202446
April 2024632
March 202468
February 20242
January 2024651
December 2023697
November 2023739
October 2023492
September 2023389

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20245
April 202427
January 202410
December 202319
November 202316
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 1038 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 129.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 2024134
April 2024115
January 2024120
December 202396
November 2023149
October 2023140
September 2023151

A total of 858 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202466
July 20248
May 202422
April 202490
March 202419
January 2024119
December 2023111
November 2023134
October 2023105
September 202390

A total of 336 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202431
July 20244
May 202416
April 202438
March 202412
January 202447
December 202334
November 202335
October 202341
September 202345

A total of 396 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202433
April 202462
January 202441
December 202336
November 202366
October 202351
September 202332

A total of 171 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202423
January 202413
December 202323
November 202328
October 202319
September 202331

A total of 203 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
May 20241
April 202439
March 20242
January 202429
December 202318
November 202322
October 202325
September 202326

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
May 20241
April 20243
January 202414
December 202317
November 202320
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
April 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 8DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total128
    Theft from the person61
    Other theft26
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total115
    Theft from the person45
    Other theft22
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Drugs6
    Robbery6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total71
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary4
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total40
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 24. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 26. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1