WC2H 9AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9AA

WC2H 9AA, Camden has recorded a total of 789 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 356.93 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9AA 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 9AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9AA, encompassing approximately 2210 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (218) incidents (86.32% increase)
  • Other theft: (144) incidents (176.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (140) incidents (-1.41% decrease)

WC2H 9AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 117
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 42
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35

WC2H 9AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 218 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person218356.9386.32%
Other theft14498.62176.92%
Anti-social behaviour14065.14-1.41%
Shoplifting7363.3387.18%
Violence and sexual offences6733.0211.67%
Vehicle crime3530.31483.33%
Public order2515.830.00%
Robbery2411.3120.00%
Bicycle theft1910.86280.00%
Burglary168.60-20.00%
Drugs147.24366.67%
Criminal damage and arson126.3350.00%
Other crime25.43-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour142226.190.00%
Theft from the person11764.241571.43%
Violence and sexual offences6052.93566.67%
Other theft5227.14940.00%
Shoplifting3923.520.00%
Public order2517.64525.00%
Burglary2011.310.00%
Robbery209.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.050.00%
Vehicle crime63.620.00%
Bicycle theft52.710.00%
Other crime32.26200.00%
Drugs31.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.760.00%
Theft from the person74.070.00%
Other theft53.170.00%
Public order42.260.00%
Other crime11.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.45-50.00%

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 person4643.43-89.30%
Violence and sexual offences2320.81-71.60%
Public order1610.40-51.52%
Other theft77.24-96.11%
Robbery23.17-92.31%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-66.67%
Drugs10.45-96.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 430 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person430466.40523.19%
Other theft180194.522150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13481.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences8160.62326.32%
Shoplifting5236.640.00%
Public order3323.52175.00%
Vehicle crime2714.930.00%
Drugs2712.211250.00%
Robbery2612.211200.00%
Burglary2511.760.00%
Bicycle theft1011.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.520.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

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 person6951.576800.00%
Violence and sexual offences1931.210.00%
Public order128.600.00%
Other theft85.43300.00%
Robbery23.620.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%

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 theft21.36-99.35%
Theft from the person10.90-99.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 426 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 308 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person426506.66-20.67%
Other theft308192.71-0.96%
Anti-social behaviour114139.3321.28%
Violence and sexual offences9251.57-3.16%
Shoplifting4541.6236.36%
Public order4020.3611.11%
Robbery2218.10-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson189.95-10.00%
Burglary188.14-10.00%
Drugs168.1445.45%
Vehicle crime127.24-36.84%
Bicycle theft85.43-27.27%
Other crime13.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 537 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 311 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person537550.542.48%
Other theft311242.93-19.01%
Violence and sexual offences95140.69-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour9442.98-36.49%
Public order3642.5228.57%
Shoplifting3316.29-55.41%
Robbery2614.93-27.78%
Burglary2011.76-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson209.05-9.09%
Vehicle crime199.050.00%
Bicycle theft118.6010.00%
Drugs114.98-8.33%
Other crime24.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 524 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 384 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person524636.9555.95%
Other theft384237.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour148173.719.63%
Violence and sexual offences12066.9553.85%
Shoplifting7454.2960.87%
Robbery3633.4820.00%
Public order2816.29-28.21%
Burglary2712.6758.82%
Criminal damage and arson2212.21266.67%
Vehicle crime199.955.56%
Drugs128.60100.00%
Bicycle theft105.43-41.18%
Possession of weapons24.520.00%
Other crime20.900.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 336 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 256 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person336446.950.00%
Other theft256152.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour135115.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences7861.070.00%
Shoplifting4635.290.00%
Public order3920.810.00%
Robbery3017.640.00%
Vehicle crime1813.570.00%
Bicycle theft178.140.00%
Burglary177.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.690.00%
Drugs62.710.00%
Possession of weapons22.710.00%
Other crime20.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 907 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024140
August 2024142
April 2024134
January 2024114
December 202394
November 2023148
October 2023135

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
April 202425
January 202418
December 202320
November 202327
October 202317

A total of 258 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
July 20244
May 202416
April 202433
March 202412
January 202440
December 202336
November 202328
October 202339

A total of 644 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202460
July 20249
May 202423
April 202481
March 202419
January 202492
December 202395
November 2023120
October 202378

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
May 20241
April 202427
March 20242
January 202416
December 202311
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 1657 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 384 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 202452
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024180
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024308
December 2023311
November 2023384
October 2023256

A total of 2711 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 246.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 537 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024218
August 2024117
July 20247
May 202446
April 2024430
March 202469
February 20241
January 2024426
December 2023537
November 2023524
October 2023336

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20246
April 202427
January 202412
December 202319
November 202319
October 202318

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 189 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
June 20241
May 20242
April 202426
March 20242
January 202422
December 202326
November 202336
October 202330

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202410
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 362 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202439
April 202452
January 202445
December 202333
November 202374
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 WC2H 9AA 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. 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
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 22. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 24. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 28. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1