WC2H 9AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9AG

WC2H 9AG, Camden has recorded a total of 761 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 310.25 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2H postcode area, which has experienced 319 crimes and a crime rate of 122.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2H 9AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9AG, encompassing approximately 2452 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (242) incidents (2588.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (137) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (94) incidents (1466.67% increase)

WC2H 9AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 85
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 67
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 54

WC2H 9AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person242310.252588.89%
Anti-social behaviour13798.660.00%
Other theft9455.851466.67%
Violence and sexual offences9238.32922.22%
Robbery4537.514400.00%
Shoplifting4318.350.00%
Public order4117.53720.00%
Drugs1916.721800.00%
Burglary177.750.00%
Vehicle crime136.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.30800.00%
Other crime53.67400.00%
Bicycle theft42.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person913.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.670.00%
Other theft63.670.00%
Public order52.450.00%
Other crime12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.41-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6252.59-92.09%
Violence and sexual offences3425.28-72.36%
Public order1713.86-66.00%
Other theft116.93-96.23%
Robbery34.48-93.75%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-75.00%
Drugs10.41-97.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 784 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 292 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person784665.34691.92%
Other theft292319.622554.55%
Anti-social behaviour137119.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences12355.85412.50%
Shoplifting6150.150.00%
Public order5024.87233.33%
Robbery4820.382300.00%
Drugs4519.571400.00%
Vehicle crime4418.350.00%
Burglary2717.940.00%
Bicycle theft1211.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.890.00%
Other crime31.6350.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9963.604850.00%
Violence and sexual offences2440.360.00%
Public order159.780.00%
Other theft116.121000.00%
Drugs34.480.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Other crime20.820.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.22-99.77%
Other theft10.82-99.80%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 864 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 492 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person864783.98-10.47%
Other theft492352.24-9.23%
Violence and sexual offences150200.58-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour13161.1536.46%
Robbery6653.41-1.49%
Shoplifting5826.9123.40%
Public order5523.650.00%
Drugs3422.4217.24%
Vehicle crime2313.86-30.30%
Criminal damage and arson209.38-13.04%
Burglary168.15-42.86%
Bicycle theft106.520.00%
Possession of weapons24.08-60.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 965 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 542 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person965838.61-2.92%
Other theft542393.42-13.69%
Violence and sexual offences156220.97-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour9663.60-36.42%
Robbery6739.14-12.99%
Public order5527.3125.00%
Shoplifting4722.42-48.35%
Vehicle crime3319.16-5.71%
Drugs2913.4520.83%
Burglary2811.82-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson2311.42-11.54%
Bicycle theft109.38-9.09%
Possession of weapons54.0866.67%
Other crime12.04-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 994 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 628 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person994937.2749.03%
Other theft628405.2433.33%
Violence and sexual offences180256.0332.35%
Anti-social behaviour15173.384.14%
Shoplifting9161.5646.77%
Robbery7737.1018.46%
Public order4431.39-16.98%
Vehicle crime3517.94-23.91%
Burglary3114.2724.00%
Criminal damage and arson2612.64188.89%
Drugs2410.60-20.00%
Bicycle theft119.78-31.25%
Other crime44.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 667 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 471 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person667708.1539.54%
Other theft471271.9329.75%
Anti-social behaviour145192.02-11.04%
Violence and sexual offences13659.1115.25%
Robbery6555.45-22.62%
Shoplifting6226.5063.16%
Public order5325.283.92%
Vehicle crime4621.612.22%
Drugs3018.75-16.67%
Burglary2512.23-37.50%
Bicycle theft1610.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.52-43.75%
Possession of weapons63.670.00%
Other crime62.450.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 478 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 363 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person478596.850.00%
Other theft363194.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour163147.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences11866.450.00%
Robbery8448.110.00%
Public order5134.250.00%
Vehicle crime4520.790.00%
Burglary4018.350.00%
Shoplifting3816.310.00%
Drugs3615.490.00%
Bicycle theft2014.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson168.150.00%
Other crime66.520.00%
Possession of weapons62.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 386 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 20245
May 202417
April 202450
March 202415
January 202455
December 202355
November 202344
October 202353
September 202351

A total of 400 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
April 202461
January 202458
December 202347
November 202391
October 202362
September 202338

A total of 1022 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202492
July 20249
May 202434
April 2024123
March 202424
January 2024150
December 2023156
November 2023180
October 2023136
September 2023118

A total of 2911 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 264.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 628 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202494
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024292
March 202411
February 20241
January 2024492
December 2023542
November 2023628
October 2023471
September 2023363

A total of 5166 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 469.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 994 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024242
July 20249
May 202462
April 2024784
March 202499
February 20242
January 2024864
December 2023965
November 2023994
October 2023667
September 2023478

A total of 239 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202444
January 202423
December 202333
November 202335
October 202346
September 202345

A total of 960 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024137
April 2024137
January 2024131
December 202396
November 2023151
October 2023145
September 2023163

A total of 184 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202427
January 202416
December 202328
November 202331
October 202325
September 202340

A total of 459 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202448
March 20242
January 202466
December 202367
November 202377
October 202365
September 202384

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202412
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 202420
December 202323
November 202326
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 222 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202445
March 20243
January 202434
December 202329
November 202324
October 202330
September 202336

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 9AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total85
    Theft from the person29
    Other theft17
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery7
    Public order5
    Drugs5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total67
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Theft from the person17
    Public order11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total54
    Theft from the person28
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total41
    Vehicle crime10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Little Newport Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total24
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Soho Street
    Total24
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Holborn
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Manette Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gerrard Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Denmark Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Leicester Square (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Hanway Place
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 27. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Little Russell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Dyott Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Betterton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2