UPPER ST MARTINS LANE, WC2H 9DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9DL

UPPER ST MARTINS LANE, WC2H 9DL, Camden has recorded a total of 1252 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 522.05 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9DL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2H postcode area, which has experienced 319 crimes and a crime rate of 122.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2H 9DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9DL, encompassing approximately 2398 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2H 9DL area, explore the WC2H 9DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (360) incidents (4400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (195) incidents (3800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (194) incidents (2671.43% increase)

WC2H 9DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 192
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 146
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

UPPER ST MARTINS LANE, WC2H 9DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 360 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 195 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person360522.054400.00%
Other theft195150.113800.00%
Violence and sexual offences19481.312671.43%
Anti-social behaviour16980.890.00%
Robbery6970.476800.00%
Drugs6928.776800.00%
Public order6528.771525.00%
Shoplifting5027.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2820.852700.00%
Vehicle crime2011.680.00%
Burglary158.340.00%
Bicycle theft116.250.00%
Other crime54.590.00%
Possession of weapons22.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person811.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.340.00%
Other theft52.920.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
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 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4442.53-95.73%
Violence and sexual offences2818.35-85.86%
Public order1511.68-79.45%
Other theft106.25-97.45%
Robbery34.17-96.10%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-87.50%
Drugs10.42-98.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1030 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 392 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1030914.431310.96%
Other theft392429.484800.00%
Violence and sexual offences198163.45942.11%
Anti-social behaviour17182.560.00%
Robbery7771.307600.00%
Drugs7432.112366.67%
Public order7330.86461.54%
Shoplifting7330.440.00%
Vehicle crime5130.440.00%
Burglary3421.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.180.00%
Bicycle theft83.340.00%
Possession of weapons23.340.00%
Other crime20.830.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7349.627200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1930.440.00%
Public order137.920.00%
Other theft85.42300.00%
Drugs33.340.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

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 theft21.25-99.70%
Theft from the person10.83-99.91%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1138 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 661 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11381115.83-17.89%
Other theft661474.52-16.75%
Violence and sexual offences255275.62-13.85%
Anti-social behaviour151106.332.72%
Robbery12062.96-11.11%
Drugs8050.042.56%
Shoplifting7533.3620.97%
Public order7431.27-11.90%
Criminal damage and arson3430.86-5.56%
Vehicle crime3314.18-31.25%
Burglary2813.760.00%
Bicycle theft1411.6827.27%
Possession of weapons95.840.00%
Other crime43.750.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1386 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 794 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13861300.132.67%
Other theft794577.93-8.53%
Violence and sexual offences296331.088.82%
Anti-social behaviour147123.42-29.67%
Robbery13561.304.65%
Public order8456.29-13.40%
Drugs7835.0339.29%
Shoplifting6232.52-34.74%
Vehicle crime4825.856.67%
Criminal damage and arson3620.0116.13%
Burglary2815.01-17.65%
Bicycle theft1111.68-38.89%
Possession of weapons94.5928.57%
Other crime43.75-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1350 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 868 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13501342.2452.71%
Other theft868562.9220.22%
Violence and sexual offences272361.9313.33%
Anti-social behaviour209113.4228.22%
Robbery12987.1532.99%
Public order9753.79-2.02%
Shoplifting9540.4539.71%
Drugs5639.61-34.12%
Vehicle crime4523.35-13.46%
Burglary3418.7625.93%
Criminal damage and arson3114.1824.00%
Bicycle theft1812.93-10.00%
Other crime87.510.00%
Possession of weapons73.34-46.15%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 884 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 722 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8841043.6942.58%
Other theft722368.6141.57%
Violence and sexual offences240301.0611.11%
Anti-social behaviour163100.07-18.09%
Public order9967.9743.48%
Robbery9741.28-30.71%
Drugs8540.456.25%
Shoplifting6835.4417.24%
Vehicle crime5228.35-5.45%
Burglary2721.68-32.50%
Criminal damage and arson2511.264.17%
Bicycle theft2010.42-20.00%
Possession of weapons138.3418.18%
Other crime85.42100.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 620 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 510 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person620855.220.00%
Other theft510258.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences216212.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour19990.070.00%
Robbery14082.980.00%
Drugs8058.380.00%
Public order6933.360.00%
Shoplifting5828.770.00%
Vehicle crime5524.180.00%
Burglary4022.930.00%
Bicycle theft2516.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson2410.420.00%
Possession of weapons1110.010.00%
Other crime44.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 773 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202469
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202477
March 20241
January 2024120
December 2023135
November 2023129
October 202397
September 2023140

A total of 6894 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 626.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1386 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024360
July 20248
May 202444
April 20241030
March 202473
February 20241
January 20241138
December 20231386
November 20231350
October 2023884
September 2023620

A total of 1209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 172.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 209 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024169
April 2024171
January 2024151
December 2023147
November 2023209
October 2023163
September 2023199

A total of 107 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20248
January 202414
December 202311
November 202318
October 202320
September 202325

A total of 593 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202465
July 20244
May 202415
April 202473
March 202413
January 202474
December 202384
November 202397
October 202399
September 202369

A total of 1725 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 172.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024194
July 20247
May 202428
April 2024198
March 202419
January 2024255
December 2023296
November 2023272
October 2023240
September 2023216

A total of 188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 202434
December 202336
November 202331
October 202325
September 202324

A total of 527 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202469
July 20241
May 20241
April 202474
March 20243
January 202480
December 202378
November 202356
October 202385
September 202380

A total of 206 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202434
January 202428
December 202328
November 202334
October 202327
September 202340

A total of 481 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
April 202473
January 202475
December 202362
November 202395
October 202368
September 202358

A total of 4167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 378.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 868 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024195
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024392
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024661
December 2023794
November 2023868
October 2023722
September 2023510

A total of 304 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202451
January 202433
December 202348
November 202345
October 202352
September 202355

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 202313
September 202311

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total192
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft42
    Violence and sexual offences32
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs16
    Robbery14
    Public order8
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total146
    Theft from the person42
    Anti-social behaviour25
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Public order17
    Other theft16
    Robbery8
    Drugs5
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total51
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total40
    Theft from the person26
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total37
    Vehicle crime11
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. Little Newport Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total24
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 12. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Soho Street
    Total24
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 17. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 19. Leicester Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 21. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Carlisle Street
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Coventry Street
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Peter Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1