WC2H 9JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9JQ

WC2H 9JQ, Camden has recorded a total of 944 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 402.54 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9JQ 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 9JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9JQ, encompassing approximately 2345 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (254) incidents (78.87% increase)
  • Other theft: (190) incidents (146.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (140) incidents (-7.89% decrease)

WC2H 9JQ 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: 59
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 42

WC2H 9JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 254 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person254402.5478.87%
Other theft190108.31146.75%
Anti-social behaviour14081.02-7.89%
Violence and sexual offences9059.7028.57%
Shoplifting8038.38100.00%
Vehicle crime5234.11300.00%
Public order3322.176.45%
Robbery2514.07-10.71%
Burglary2210.6615.79%
Drugs219.38200.00%
Bicycle theft198.95216.67%
Criminal damage and arson168.10100.00%
Other crime26.82-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour152255.000.00%
Theft from the person14264.821928.57%
Other theft7760.551825.00%
Violence and sexual offences7032.83775.00%
Shoplifting4029.850.00%
Public order3117.06933.33%
Robbery2813.222700.00%
Burglary1911.940.00%
Vehicle crime138.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.54700.00%
Drugs73.41600.00%
Bicycle theft62.980.00%
Other crime52.56400.00%

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 offences811.090.00%
Theft from the person73.410.00%
Other theft42.980.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4031.56-91.82%
Violence and sexual offences2017.06-75.90%
Other theft78.53-96.92%
Public order52.98-86.49%
Robbery22.13-93.10%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 489 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 227 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person489507.02598.57%
Other theft227208.523683.33%
Anti-social behaviour14296.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences8360.55654.55%
Shoplifting6135.390.00%
Vehicle crime4126.010.00%
Public order3717.48428.57%
Drugs3515.783400.00%
Robbery2914.922800.00%
Burglary2712.370.00%
Bicycle theft1111.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.690.00%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7040.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences1129.850.00%
Public order74.690.00%
Other theft62.98200.00%
Robbery12.560.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.85-99.47%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 502 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 378 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person502566.71-19.42%
Other theft378214.06-6.20%
Anti-social behaviour121161.1921.00%
Violence and sexual offences10451.60-14.05%
Shoplifting6344.3546.51%
Public order4126.86-4.65%
Robbery2817.480.00%
Vehicle crime2511.94-21.88%
Drugs1910.6635.71%
Criminal damage and arson198.10-29.63%
Burglary188.10-30.77%
Bicycle theft97.68-30.77%
Possession of weapons13.84-50.00%
Other crime10.43-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 623 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 403 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person623630.685.24%
Other theft403265.66-15.16%
Violence and sexual offences121171.85-12.95%
Anti-social behaviour10051.60-35.06%
Shoplifting4342.64-44.87%
Public order4318.3438.71%
Vehicle crime3218.34-3.03%
Robbery2813.65-31.71%
Criminal damage and arson2711.943.85%
Burglary2611.51-10.34%
Drugs1411.090.00%
Bicycle theft135.978.33%
Other crime45.54100.00%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 592 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 475 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person592694.2155.79%
Other theft475252.4444.38%
Anti-social behaviour154202.5511.59%
Violence and sexual offences13965.6744.79%
Shoplifting7859.2744.44%
Robbery4133.2636.67%
Vehicle crime3317.48-29.79%
Public order3114.07-34.04%
Burglary2913.2245.00%
Criminal damage and arson2612.37333.33%
Drugs1411.0955.56%
Bicycle theft125.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons25.120.00%
Other crime20.850.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 380 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 329 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person380502.320.00%
Other theft329162.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour138140.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences9658.850.00%
Shoplifting5440.940.00%
Vehicle crime4723.030.00%
Public order4720.040.00%
Robbery3020.040.00%
Burglary2012.790.00%
Bicycle theft188.530.00%
Drugs97.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.840.00%
Possession of weapons22.560.00%
Other crime20.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 947 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024140
August 2024152
April 2024142
January 2024121
December 2023100
November 2023154
October 2023138

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202427
January 202418
December 202326
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 278 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202431
July 20243
May 20245
April 202437
March 20247
January 202441
December 202343
November 202331
October 202347

A total of 742 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202470
July 20248
May 202420
April 202483
March 202411
January 2024104
December 2023121
November 2023139
October 202396

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20247
July 20241
April 202435
March 20241
January 202419
December 202314
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 2098 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 190.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 475 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024190
August 202477
July 20244
May 20247
April 2024227
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024378
December 2023403
November 2023475
October 2023329

A total of 3099 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 309.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 623 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024254
August 2024142
July 20247
May 202440
April 2024489
March 202470
January 2024502
December 2023623
November 2023592
October 2023380

A total of 243 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.71 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

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20241
April 20244
January 202419
December 202327
November 202326
October 20236

A total of 88 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
April 202411
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 419 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202440
April 202461
January 202463
December 202343
November 202378
October 202354

A total of 214 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202428
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202429
March 20241
January 202428
December 202328
November 202341
October 202330

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 9JQ 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
    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. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 26. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 30. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1