WC2H 9AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9AH

WC2H 9AH, Camden has recorded a total of 813 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 366.86 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9AH 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 9AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9AH, encompassing approximately 2216 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (224) incidents (88.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (150) incidents (167.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (141) incidents (-4.73% decrease)

WC2H 9AH 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 9AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 224 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 150 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person224366.8688.24%
Other theft150101.08167.86%
Anti-social behaviour14167.69-4.73%
Shoplifting7963.62102.56%
Violence and sexual offences7135.6516.39%
Vehicle crime3532.04483.33%
Public order2515.79-3.85%
Robbery2411.289.09%
Bicycle theft1910.83216.67%
Burglary178.57-15.00%
Drugs147.67366.67%
Criminal damage and arson126.3233.33%
Other crime25.41-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148233.740.00%
Theft from the person11966.781600.00%
Violence and sexual offences6153.70577.78%
Other theft5627.531020.00%
Shoplifting3925.270.00%
Public order2617.60550.00%
Robbery2211.730.00%
Burglary209.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.020.00%
Vehicle crime64.060.00%
Bicycle theft62.710.00%
Other crime32.71200.00%
Drugs31.350.00%

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 offences911.730.00%
Theft from the person74.060.00%
Other theft53.160.00%
Public order42.260.00%
Other crime11.800.00%

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 person4643.32-89.38%
Violence and sexual offences2320.76-71.95%
Public order1610.38-54.29%
Other theft77.22-96.17%
Robbery23.16-92.86%
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 433 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person433476.51527.54%
Other theft183195.392187.50%
Anti-social behaviour14082.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences8263.17331.58%
Shoplifting6037.000.00%
Public order3527.07191.67%
Robbery2815.791300.00%
Vehicle crime2712.630.00%
Drugs2712.181250.00%
Burglary2512.180.00%
Bicycle theft1011.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.510.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
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 person6951.446800.00%
Violence and sexual offences1931.140.00%
Public order128.570.00%
Other theft85.41300.00%
Robbery23.610.00%
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 theft21.35-99.36%
Theft from the person10.90-99.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 431 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 313 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person431519.83-20.33%
Other theft313194.48-3.40%
Anti-social behaviour119141.2422.68%
Violence and sexual offences9553.70-7.77%
Shoplifting5742.8732.56%
Public order4125.7213.89%
Robbery2218.50-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson189.93-14.29%
Burglary188.12-18.18%
Drugs168.1245.45%
Vehicle crime137.22-31.58%
Bicycle theft85.87-38.46%
Other crime13.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 541 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 324 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person541568.562.46%
Other theft324244.12-16.49%
Violence and sexual offences103146.20-16.26%
Anti-social behaviour9746.48-36.18%
Shoplifting4343.77-46.25%
Public order3619.4028.57%
Robbery2616.24-27.78%
Burglary2211.73-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson219.93-4.55%
Vehicle crime199.48-5.00%
Bicycle theft138.5730.00%
Drugs115.87-8.33%
Other crime24.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 528 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 388 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person528645.2753.94%
Other theft388238.2550.97%
Anti-social behaviour152175.0811.76%
Violence and sexual offences12368.5948.19%
Shoplifting8055.5050.94%
Robbery3636.1016.13%
Public order2816.24-31.71%
Burglary2712.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson2212.18266.67%
Vehicle crime209.935.26%
Drugs129.02100.00%
Bicycle theft105.41-41.18%
Possession of weapons24.510.00%
Other crime20.900.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 343 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 257 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person343457.5643.51%
Other theft257154.7729.80%
Anti-social behaviour136115.97-15.53%
Violence and sexual offences8361.371.22%
Shoplifting5337.4560.61%
Public order4123.925.13%
Robbery3118.50-11.43%
Vehicle crime1913.99-5.00%
Burglary188.57-40.00%
Bicycle theft178.126.25%
Criminal damage and arson67.67-60.00%
Drugs62.71-62.50%
Possession of weapons22.71-33.33%
Other crime20.90-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 239 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person239402.050.00%
Other theft198107.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour16189.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences8272.650.00%
Public order3937.000.00%
Robbery3517.600.00%
Shoplifting3315.790.00%
Burglary3014.890.00%
Vehicle crime2013.540.00%
Drugs169.020.00%
Bicycle theft167.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.220.00%
Other crime46.770.00%
Possession of weapons31.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1094 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 136.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024141
August 2024148
April 2024140
January 2024119
December 202397
November 2023152
October 2023136
September 2023161

A total of 177 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
April 202425
January 202418
December 202322
November 202327
October 202318
September 202330

A total of 303 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
July 20244
May 202416
April 202435
March 202412
January 202441
December 202336
November 202328
October 202341
September 202339

A total of 751 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202461
July 20249
May 202423
April 202482
March 202419
January 202495
December 2023103
November 2023123
October 202383
September 202382

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.80 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
September 202316

A total of 1891 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 157.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 388 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 202456
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024183
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024313
December 2023324
November 2023388
October 2023257
September 2023198

A total of 2981 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 248.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 541 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024224
August 2024119
July 20247
May 202446
April 2024433
March 202469
February 20241
January 2024431
December 2023541
November 2023528
October 2023343
September 2023239

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.88 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 202413
December 202319
November 202320
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
January 202418
December 202321
November 202322
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 229 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
June 20241
May 20242
April 202428
March 20242
January 202422
December 202326
November 202336
October 202331
September 202335

A total of 99 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
April 202410
January 20248
December 202313
November 202310
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202439
April 202460
January 202457
December 202343
November 202380
October 202353
September 202333

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 9AH 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. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 26. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 30. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2