BETTERTON STREET, WC2H 9BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9BU

BETTERTON STREET, WC2H 9BU, Camden has recorded a total of 969 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 409.18 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9BU 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 9BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9BU, encompassing approximately 2368 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (262) incidents (66.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (196) incidents (125.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (140) incidents (-7.89% decrease)

WC2H 9BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 122
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 59
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 42

BETTERTON STREET, WC2H 9BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 262 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 196 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person262409.1866.88%
Other theft196110.63125.29%
Anti-social behaviour14082.76-7.89%
Violence and sexual offences9459.1227.03%
Shoplifting8039.69100.00%
Vehicle crime5233.78300.00%
Public order3521.962.94%
Robbery2814.78-12.50%
Drugs2311.8276.92%
Burglary229.7115.79%
Bicycle theft199.29216.67%
Criminal damage and arson168.0277.78%
Other crime26.76-60.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 152 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person157270.671644.44%
Anti-social behaviour15266.300.00%
Other theft8764.181350.00%
Violence and sexual offences7436.74640.00%
Shoplifting4031.250.00%
Public order3416.89580.00%
Robbery3214.363100.00%
Burglary1913.510.00%
Vehicle crime138.020.00%
Drugs135.491200.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.49800.00%
Bicycle theft63.800.00%
Other crime52.53400.00%

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 offences1014.360.00%
Theft from the person94.220.00%
Other theft63.800.00%
Public order52.530.00%
Other crime12.110.00%
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 person6254.89-88.32%
Violence and sexual offences3526.18-62.77%
Public order1714.78-63.83%
Other theft117.18-95.42%
Robbery34.64-91.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-75.00%
Drugs10.42-97.37%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 531 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 240 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person531538.39431.00%
Other theft240224.222081.82%
Anti-social behaviour141101.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences9459.54291.67%
Shoplifting6139.690.00%
Public order4725.76213.33%
Vehicle crime4119.850.00%
Drugs3817.311166.67%
Robbery3516.051650.00%
Burglary2714.780.00%
Bicycle theft1211.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.070.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%

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 person10066.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2442.230.00%
Public order1510.130.00%
Other theft116.33450.00%
Drugs34.640.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Other crime20.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.84-99.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 559 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 403 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person559611.02-20.14%
Other theft403236.05-7.36%
Violence and sexual offences122170.17-12.86%
Anti-social behaviour12151.5221.00%
Shoplifting6651.0946.67%
Public order4527.87-8.16%
Robbery3419.00-8.11%
Vehicle crime2514.36-21.88%
Drugs2210.5637.50%
Criminal damage and arson209.29-25.93%
Burglary188.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft97.60-30.77%
Possession of weapons23.800.00%
Other crime10.84-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 700 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 435 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person700687.036.22%
Other theft435295.59-14.20%
Violence and sexual offences140183.69-10.83%
Anti-social behaviour10059.12-35.06%
Public order4942.2316.67%
Shoplifting4520.69-45.12%
Robbery3719.00-15.91%
Vehicle crime3215.62-3.03%
Burglary2713.51-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson2711.400.00%
Drugs1611.400.00%
Bicycle theft136.768.33%
Other crime45.49100.00%
Possession of weapons21.690.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 659 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 507 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person659745.3053.97%
Other theft507278.2744.03%
Violence and sexual offences157214.0937.72%
Anti-social behaviour15466.3012.41%
Shoplifting8265.0334.43%
Robbery4434.6318.92%
Public order4218.58-17.65%
Vehicle crime3317.74-29.79%
Burglary2813.9327.27%
Criminal damage and arson2711.82285.71%
Drugs1611.4045.45%
Bicycle theft126.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons25.07-33.33%
Other crime20.840.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 428 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 352 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person428544.7340.33%
Other theft352180.7330.37%
Anti-social behaviour137148.64-13.84%
Violence and sexual offences11457.8520.00%
Shoplifting6148.1448.78%
Public order5125.766.25%
Vehicle crime4721.546.82%
Robbery3719.85-30.19%
Burglary2215.62-40.54%
Bicycle theft189.2912.50%
Drugs117.60-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.64-56.25%
Possession of weapons32.960.00%
Other crime21.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 305 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person305471.250.00%
Other theft270128.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour159114.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences9567.140.00%
Robbery5340.120.00%
Public order4822.380.00%
Vehicle crime4420.270.00%
Shoplifting4118.580.00%
Burglary3717.310.00%
Drugs2515.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson1610.560.00%
Bicycle theft166.760.00%
Other crime46.760.00%
Possession of weapons31.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 138.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024140
August 2024152
April 2024141
January 2024121
December 2023100
November 2023154
October 2023137
September 2023159

A total of 200 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202427
January 202418
December 202327
November 202328
October 202322
September 202337

A total of 388 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
July 20245
May 202417
April 202447
March 202415
January 202445
December 202349
November 202342
October 202351
September 202348

A total of 959 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202474
July 202410
May 202435
April 202494
March 202424
January 2024122
December 2023140
November 2023157
October 2023114
September 202395

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202438
March 20243
January 202422
December 202316
November 202316
October 202311
September 202325

A total of 2520 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 210.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 507 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024196
August 202487
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024240
March 202411
February 20242
January 2024403
December 2023435
November 2023507
October 2023352
September 2023270

A total of 3772 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 342.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 700 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024262
August 2024157
July 20249
May 202462
April 2024531
March 2024100
January 2024559
December 2023700
November 2023659
October 2023428
September 2023305

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 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202413
April 202441
January 202425
December 202332
November 202333
October 202347
September 202344

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 202420
December 202327
November 202327
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
April 202412
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 476 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202440
April 202461
January 202466
December 202345
November 202382
October 202361
September 202341

A total of 307 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202432
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202435
March 20242
January 202434
December 202337
November 202344
October 202337
September 202353

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total122
    Theft from the person33
    Anti-social behaviour26
    Other theft25
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Burglary6
    Drugs5
    Bicycle theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total59
    Vehicle crime39
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total20
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 27. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 29. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4