SHORTS GARDENS, WC2H 9AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9AN

SHORTS GARDENS, WC2H 9AN, Camden has recorded a total of 1071 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 444.66 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9AN 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 9AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9AN, encompassing approximately 2408 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (306) incidents (65.41% increase)
  • Other theft: (217) incidents (130.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (145) incidents (-0.68% decrease)

WC2H 9AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 125
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 83
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 77

SHORTS GARDENS, WC2H 9AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 306 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person306444.6665.41%
Other theft217127.04130.85%
Anti-social behaviour14590.09-0.68%
Violence and sexual offences11060.2029.41%
Shoplifting8045.6795.12%
Vehicle crime5133.21292.31%
Robbery3721.17-2.63%
Public order3615.362.86%
Drugs2514.9556.25%
Burglary2310.3821.05%
Bicycle theft209.55185.71%
Criminal damage and arson198.30111.11%
Other crime27.89-60.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person185287.721955.56%
Anti-social behaviour14676.810.00%
Other theft9460.621466.67%
Violence and sexual offences8539.03750.00%
Shoplifting4135.290.00%
Robbery3817.023700.00%
Public order3515.78600.00%
Burglary1914.530.00%
Drugs167.891500.00%
Vehicle crime136.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.40800.00%
Bicycle theft73.740.00%
Other crime52.91400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.120.00%
Theft from the person94.150.00%
Other theft63.740.00%
Public order52.490.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.42-66.67%

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 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6253.97-89.33%
Violence and sexual offences3525.74-65.35%
Public order1714.53-64.58%
Other theft117.06-95.69%
Robbery34.57-92.31%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-75.00%
Drugs10.42-97.62%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 581 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 255 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person581565.47481.00%
Other theft255241.222218.18%
Anti-social behaviour147105.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10161.03320.83%
Shoplifting6041.930.00%
Public order4824.91220.00%
Drugs4219.931300.00%
Vehicle crime4117.440.00%
Robbery3917.021850.00%
Burglary2816.190.00%
Bicycle theft1211.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.980.00%
Other crime21.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10065.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences2441.520.00%
Public order159.960.00%
Other theft116.23450.00%
Drugs34.570.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Other crime20.830.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.83-99.54%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 620 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 437 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person620655.15-20.82%
Other theft437257.41-10.27%
Violence and sexual offences140181.43-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour12458.1231.91%
Shoplifting6751.4848.89%
Public order4627.82-13.21%
Robbery4419.10-8.33%
Vehicle crime2518.27-21.88%
Drugs2510.3838.89%
Criminal damage and arson2010.38-25.93%
Burglary188.30-30.77%
Bicycle theft97.47-30.77%
Possession of weapons23.740.00%
Other crime10.83-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 783 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 487 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person783738.604.54%
Other theft487325.08-8.97%
Violence and sexual offences147202.19-13.53%
Anti-social behaviour9461.03-37.75%
Public order5339.0323.26%
Robbery4822.00-17.24%
Shoplifting4519.93-45.12%
Vehicle crime3218.68-3.03%
Criminal damage and arson2713.290.00%
Burglary2611.21-10.34%
Drugs1810.79-18.18%
Bicycle theft137.478.33%
Other crime45.4033.33%
Possession of weapons21.660.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 749 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 535 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person749795.4855.07%
Other theft535310.9738.24%
Violence and sexual offences170222.1231.78%
Anti-social behaviour15170.5810.22%
Shoplifting8262.6934.43%
Robbery5834.0438.10%
Public order4324.08-18.87%
Vehicle crime3317.85-31.25%
Burglary2913.7026.09%
Criminal damage and arson2712.04350.00%
Drugs2211.2137.50%
Bicycle theft129.13-36.84%
Other crime34.9850.00%
Possession of weapons21.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 483 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 387 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person483585.4033.06%
Other theft387200.5330.74%
Anti-social behaviour137160.67-10.46%
Violence and sexual offences12956.8819.44%
Shoplifting6153.5648.78%
Public order5325.333.92%
Vehicle crime4822.009.09%
Robbery4219.93-38.24%
Burglary2317.44-43.90%
Bicycle theft199.5518.75%
Drugs167.89-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.64-64.71%
Possession of weapons42.4933.33%
Other crime21.66-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 363 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 296 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person363512.740.00%
Other theft296150.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour153122.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10863.520.00%
Robbery6844.840.00%
Public order5128.230.00%
Vehicle crime4421.170.00%
Burglary4118.270.00%
Shoplifting4117.020.00%
Drugs3017.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson1712.460.00%
Bicycle theft167.060.00%
Other crime46.640.00%
Possession of weapons31.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1097 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 137.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 2024146
April 2024147
January 2024124
December 202394
November 2023151
October 2023137
September 2023153

A total of 207 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
April 202428
January 202418
December 202326
November 202329
October 202323
September 202341

A total of 402 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
July 20245
May 202417
April 202448
March 202415
January 202446
December 202353
November 202343
October 202353
September 202351

A total of 1059 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 96.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 202485
July 202410
May 202435
April 2024101
March 202424
January 2024140
December 2023147
November 2023170
October 2023129
September 2023108

A total of 199 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 202442
March 20243
January 202425
December 202318
November 202322
October 202316
September 202330

A total of 2738 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 228.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 535 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024217
August 202494
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024255
March 202411
February 20242
January 2024437
December 2023487
November 2023535
October 2023387
September 2023296

A total of 4241 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 385.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 783 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024306
August 2024185
July 20249
May 202462
April 2024581
March 2024100
January 2024620
December 2023783
November 2023749
October 2023483
September 2023363

A total of 287 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202413
April 202441
January 202425
December 202332
November 202333
October 202348
September 202344

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 202420
December 202327
November 202327
October 20236
September 202317

A total of 108 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202412
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 477 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202441
April 202460
January 202467
December 202345
November 202382
October 202361
September 202341

A total of 381 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202439
March 20242
January 202444
December 202348
November 202358
October 202342
September 202368

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total125
    Theft from the person33
    Anti-social behaviour26
    Other theft26
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Burglary6
    Drugs6
    Bicycle theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total83
    Vehicle crime39
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total77
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Robbery6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 28. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 30. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1