WC2H 9BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9BX

WC2H 9BX, Camden has recorded a total of 1005 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 420.68 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9BX 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 9BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9BX, encompassing approximately 2389 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (283) incidents (64.53% increase)
  • Other theft: (203) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (141) incidents (-2.76% decrease)

WC2H 9BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 125
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 62
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 59

WC2H 9BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 283 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person283420.6864.53%
Other theft203118.46123.08%
Anti-social behaviour14184.97-2.76%
Violence and sexual offences9759.0225.97%
Shoplifting8040.60100.00%
Vehicle crime5133.49292.31%
Public order3521.350.00%
Robbery3014.65-14.29%
Drugs2512.5692.31%
Burglary2210.4615.79%
Bicycle theft199.21216.67%
Criminal damage and arson177.9588.89%
Other crime27.12-60.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person172276.261811.11%
Anti-social behaviour14572.000.00%
Other theft9160.691416.67%
Violence and sexual offences7738.09670.00%
Shoplifting4032.230.00%
Public order3516.74600.00%
Robbery3514.653400.00%
Burglary1914.650.00%
Vehicle crime137.950.00%
Drugs135.441200.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.44800.00%
Bicycle theft63.770.00%
Other crime52.51400.00%

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 offences1014.230.00%
Theft from the person94.190.00%
Other theft63.770.00%
Public order52.510.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
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 person6254.42-88.62%
Violence and sexual offences3525.95-63.54%
Public order1714.65-63.83%
Other theft117.12-95.47%
Robbery34.60-91.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-75.00%
Drugs10.42-97.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 545 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 243 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person545544.99445.00%
Other theft243228.132109.09%
Anti-social behaviour146101.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences9661.11300.00%
Shoplifting6040.180.00%
Public order4725.11213.33%
Vehicle crime4119.670.00%
Drugs4017.161233.33%
Robbery3716.741750.00%
Burglary2715.490.00%
Bicycle theft1211.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.020.00%
Other crime21.670.00%
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 person10065.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences2441.860.00%
Public order1510.050.00%
Other theft116.28450.00%
Drugs34.600.00%
Robbery21.260.00%
Other crime20.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.84-99.52%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 577 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 413 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person577625.36-21.92%
Other theft413241.52-10.22%
Violence and sexual offences132172.87-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour12155.2530.11%
Shoplifting6650.6546.67%
Public order4627.63-11.54%
Robbery3919.25-18.75%
Vehicle crime2516.32-21.88%
Drugs2510.4647.06%
Criminal damage and arson2010.46-25.93%
Burglary188.37-28.00%
Bicycle theft97.53-30.77%
Possession of weapons23.770.00%
Other crime10.84-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 739 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 460 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person739712.015.27%
Other theft460309.33-11.37%
Violence and sexual offences144192.55-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour9360.28-36.73%
Public order5238.9320.93%
Robbery4821.770.00%
Shoplifting4520.09-45.12%
Vehicle crime3218.84-3.03%
Criminal damage and arson2713.390.00%
Burglary2511.30-10.71%
Drugs1710.46-10.53%
Bicycle theft137.128.33%
Other crime45.44100.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 702 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 519 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person702765.1756.35%
Other theft519293.8440.65%
Violence and sexual offences164217.2434.43%
Anti-social behaviour14768.659.70%
Shoplifting8261.5334.43%
Robbery4834.3217.07%
Public order4320.09-15.69%
Vehicle crime3318.00-29.79%
Burglary2813.8121.74%
Criminal damage and arson2711.72350.00%
Drugs1911.3018.75%
Bicycle theft127.95-36.84%
Possession of weapons25.02-33.33%
Other crime20.840.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 449 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 369 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person449562.1632.84%
Other theft369187.9429.47%
Anti-social behaviour134154.46-11.84%
Violence and sexual offences12256.0916.19%
Shoplifting6151.0748.78%
Public order5125.530.00%
Vehicle crime4721.356.82%
Robbery4119.67-33.87%
Burglary2317.16-41.03%
Bicycle theft199.6318.75%
Drugs167.95-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson66.70-62.50%
Possession of weapons32.510.00%
Other crime21.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 338 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 285 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person338495.600.00%
Other theft285141.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour152119.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10563.620.00%
Robbery6243.950.00%
Public order5125.950.00%
Vehicle crime4421.350.00%
Shoplifting4118.420.00%
Burglary3917.160.00%
Drugs2816.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson1611.720.00%
Bicycle theft166.700.00%
Other crime46.700.00%
Possession of weapons31.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1079 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 134.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024141
August 2024145
April 2024146
January 2024121
December 202393
November 2023147
October 2023134
September 2023152

A total of 201 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202427
January 202418
December 202325
November 202328
October 202323
September 202339

A total of 397 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202435
July 20245
May 202417
April 202447
March 202415
January 202446
December 202352
November 202343
October 202351
September 202351

A total of 1006 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 91.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202477
July 202410
May 202435
April 202496
March 202424
January 2024132
December 2023144
November 2023164
October 2023122
September 2023105

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202440
March 20243
January 202425
December 202317
November 202319
October 202316
September 202328

A total of 2613 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 217.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 519 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024203
August 202491
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024243
March 202411
February 20242
January 2024413
December 2023460
November 2023519
October 2023369
September 2023285

A total of 3976 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 361.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 739 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024283
August 2024172
July 20249
May 202462
April 2024545
March 2024100
January 2024577
December 2023739
November 2023702
October 2023449
September 2023338

A total of 286 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.75 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 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 202417
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 202420
December 202327
November 202327
October 20236
September 202316

A total of 106 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.25 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 202319
September 202316

A total of 475 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202440
April 202460
January 202466
December 202345
November 202382
October 202361
September 202341

A total of 347 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202435
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202437
March 20242
January 202439
December 202348
November 202348
October 202341
September 202362

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 9BX 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. Nightclub
    Total62
    Theft from the person27
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. 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
  • 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. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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