MONMOUTH STREET, WC2H 9DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9DA

MONMOUTH STREET, WC2H 9DA, Camden has recorded a total of 1508 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 580.59 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9DA 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 9DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9DA, encompassing approximately 2597 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2H 9DA area, explore the WC2H 9DA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WC2H 9DA area, visit the WC2H 9DA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (506) incidents (68.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (306) incidents (115.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (169) incidents (3.68% increase)

WC2H 9DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 191
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 125
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 120

MONMOUTH STREET, WC2H 9DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 506 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 306 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person506580.5968.67%
Other theft306194.81115.49%
Anti-social behaviour169117.813.68%
Violence and sexual offences15565.0733.62%
Shoplifting9359.68111.36%
Robbery6035.8111.11%
Public order5423.1014.89%
Vehicle crime5220.79300.00%
Drugs4620.0253.33%
Criminal damage and arson2217.7169.23%
Bicycle theft228.47214.29%
Burglary208.4753.85%
Other crime37.70-40.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 300 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person300365.764185.71%
Anti-social behaviour163115.500.00%
Other theft14262.762740.00%
Violence and sexual offences11654.671350.00%
Robbery5444.665300.00%
Public order4720.791075.00%
Shoplifting4418.100.00%
Drugs3016.942900.00%
Vehicle crime1311.550.00%
Burglary135.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.011200.00%
Bicycle theft75.010.00%
Other crime52.700.00%
Possession of weapons31.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.400.00%
Theft from the person73.080.00%
Other theft52.700.00%
Public order41.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4438.89-95.20%
Violence and sexual offences2816.94-80.14%
Public order1510.78-74.58%
Other theft105.78-97.06%
Robbery23.85-96.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-80.00%
Drugs10.39-98.36%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 916 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 340 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person916734.981172.22%
Other theft340352.674150.00%
Anti-social behaviour164130.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences14163.14642.11%
Shoplifting7454.290.00%
Drugs6128.491933.33%
Public order5923.49353.85%
Robbery5622.725500.00%
Vehicle crime4321.560.00%
Burglary3316.560.00%
Bicycle theft1212.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.620.00%
Other crime31.9350.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7245.437100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1927.720.00%
Public order137.320.00%
Other theft85.01300.00%
Drugs33.080.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

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 theft21.16-99.65%
Theft from the person10.77-99.90%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 997 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 575 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person997867.03-13.90%
Other theft575383.85-15.32%
Violence and sexual offences197221.383.14%
Anti-social behaviour14875.8524.37%
Robbery8656.98-2.27%
Shoplifting6133.1124.49%
Public order5723.49-6.56%
Drugs4521.954.65%
Vehicle crime2317.33-36.11%
Burglary238.86-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson228.86-21.43%
Bicycle theft108.4711.11%
Possession of weapons53.85-28.57%
Other crime31.930.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1158 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 679 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1158962.90-1.86%
Other theft679445.84-9.59%
Violence and sexual offences191261.42-4.98%
Anti-social behaviour11973.54-36.70%
Robbery8845.82-3.30%
Public order6133.8819.61%
Shoplifting4923.49-46.15%
Drugs4318.8726.47%
Vehicle crime3616.565.88%
Burglary3013.86-18.92%
Criminal damage and arson2811.550.00%
Bicycle theft910.78-30.77%
Possession of weapons73.4775.00%
Other crime32.70-40.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1180 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 751 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11801042.6049.56%
Other theft751454.3123.72%
Violence and sexual offences201289.1420.36%
Anti-social behaviour18877.3913.94%
Robbery9172.3818.18%
Shoplifting9135.0446.77%
Public order5135.04-16.39%
Burglary3719.6423.33%
Drugs3414.25-24.44%
Vehicle crime3413.09-27.66%
Criminal damage and arson2813.09133.33%
Bicycle theft1310.78-31.58%
Other crime55.01-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.93-33.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 789 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 607 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person789805.820.00%
Other theft607303.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences167233.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour16564.300.00%
Robbery7763.530.00%
Shoplifting6229.650.00%
Public order6123.870.00%
Vehicle crime4723.490.00%
Drugs4518.100.00%
Burglary3017.330.00%
Bicycle theft1911.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.320.00%
Other crime64.620.00%
Possession of weapons62.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 159.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024169
August 2024163
April 2024164
January 2024148
December 2023119
November 2023188
October 2023165

A total of 3425 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 311.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 751 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024306
August 2024142
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024340
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024575
December 2023679
November 2023751
October 2023607

A total of 422 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202447
July 20244
May 202415
April 202459
March 202413
January 202457
December 202361
November 202351
October 202361

A total of 248 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202413
April 202443
January 202423
December 202336
November 202334
October 202347

A total of 474 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202444
April 202474
January 202461
December 202349
November 202391
October 202362

A total of 186 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202433
January 202423
December 202330
November 202337
October 202330

A total of 1223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024155
August 2024116
July 20248
May 202428
April 2024141
March 202419
January 2024197
December 2023191
November 2023201
October 2023167

A total of 309 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202430
July 20241
May 20241
April 202461
March 20243
January 202445
December 202343
November 202334
October 202345

A total of 5970 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 542.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1180 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024506
August 2024300
July 20247
May 202444
April 2024916
March 202472
February 20241
January 2024997
December 20231158
November 20231180
October 2023789

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 202422
December 202328
November 202328
October 202312

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
April 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 517 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202454
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202456
March 20241
January 202486
December 202388
November 202391
October 202377

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total191
    Theft from the person61
    Other theft44
    Violence and sexual offences36
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Robbery9
    Public order8
    Drugs7
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total125
    Theft from the person59
    Other theft25
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total120
    Theft from the person31
    Anti-social behaviour26
    Other theft22
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs6
    Bicycle theft5
    Burglary5
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total89
    Vehicle crime34
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total40
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 13. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1