EARLHAM STREET, WC2H 9LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9LA

EARLHAM STREET, WC2H 9LA, Camden has recorded a total of 983 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 378.08 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9LA 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 9LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9LA, encompassing approximately 2599 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (268) incidents (3250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (169) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (155) incidents (3000.00% increase)

WC2H 9LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 146
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 103
  • Police Station with total crimes: 41

EARLHAM STREET, WC2H 9LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 268 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 169 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person268378.083250.00%
Anti-social behaviour169103.080.00%
Other theft15565.003000.00%
Violence and sexual offences14659.621725.00%
Public order5056.151150.00%
Robbery4919.234800.00%
Shoplifting4318.850.00%
Drugs4016.543900.00%
Criminal damage and arson1915.381800.00%
Burglary167.310.00%
Vehicle crime116.150.00%
Bicycle theft104.230.00%
Other crime53.850.00%
Possession of weapons21.920.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.770.00%
Theft from the person83.080.00%
Other theft53.080.00%
Public order41.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.38-50.00%

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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4439.23-94.14%
Violence and sexual offences2916.92-82.74%
Public order1511.15-76.92%
Other theft105.77-96.84%
Robbery23.85-96.30%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-83.33%
Drugs10.38-98.41%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 751 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 316 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person751665.40928.77%
Other theft316288.853850.00%
Violence and sexual offences168121.54784.21%
Anti-social behaviour16464.620.00%
Shoplifting6663.080.00%
Public order6525.39400.00%
Drugs6325.002000.00%
Robbery5424.235300.00%
Vehicle crime3520.770.00%
Burglary3013.460.00%
Bicycle theft811.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.080.00%
Possession of weapons22.310.00%
Other crime20.770.00%

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 person7345.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences1928.080.00%
Public order137.310.00%
Other theft85.00300.00%
Drugs33.080.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.77-99.63%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 845 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 547 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person845816.17-21.83%
Other theft547325.01-17.00%
Violence and sexual offences228210.39-1.72%
Anti-social behaviour14287.695.19%
Robbery7354.62-17.05%
Shoplifting7028.0827.27%
Public order6826.92-9.33%
Drugs5526.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson2921.15-19.44%
Vehicle crime2311.15-20.69%
Burglary238.85-23.33%
Bicycle theft108.85-16.67%
Possession of weapons73.85-12.50%
Other crime22.69-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1081 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 659 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1081960.793.94%
Other theft659415.78-7.70%
Violence and sexual offences232253.471.75%
Anti-social behaviour13589.23-33.17%
Robbery8851.928.64%
Public order7533.85-3.85%
Drugs5528.8530.95%
Shoplifting5521.15-33.73%
Criminal damage and arson3621.1516.13%
Burglary3013.85-14.29%
Vehicle crime2911.54-3.33%
Bicycle theft1211.15-14.29%
Possession of weapons84.6260.00%
Other crime33.08-40.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1040 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 714 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1040995.4053.17%
Other theft714400.0126.15%
Violence and sexual offences228274.6222.58%
Anti-social behaviour20287.6932.89%
Shoplifting8377.6936.07%
Robbery8131.9242.11%
Public order7831.15-2.50%
Drugs4230.00-17.65%
Burglary3516.1512.90%
Criminal damage and arson3113.4672.22%
Vehicle crime3011.92-28.57%
Bicycle theft1411.54-30.00%
Possession of weapons55.38-50.00%
Other crime51.92-16.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 679 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 566 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person679753.4839.43%
Other theft566261.1641.85%
Violence and sexual offences186217.709.41%
Anti-social behaviour15271.54-21.24%
Public order8058.4626.98%
Shoplifting6130.7727.08%
Robbery5723.46-40.62%
Drugs5121.92-17.74%
Vehicle crime4219.6213.51%
Burglary3116.15-26.19%
Bicycle theft2011.92-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson187.69-28.00%
Possession of weapons106.92-9.09%
Other crime63.85100.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 487 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 399 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person487638.090.00%
Other theft399187.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour193153.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences17074.230.00%
Robbery9665.390.00%
Public order6336.920.00%
Drugs6224.230.00%
Shoplifting4823.850.00%
Burglary4218.460.00%
Vehicle crime3716.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson2514.230.00%
Bicycle theft239.620.00%
Possession of weapons118.850.00%
Other crime34.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024169
April 2024164
January 2024142
December 2023135
November 2023202
October 2023152
September 2023193

A total of 503 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202454
March 20241
January 202473
December 202388
November 202381
October 202357
September 202396

A total of 5276 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 527.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1081 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024268
July 20248
May 202444
April 2024751
March 202473
January 2024845
December 20231081
November 20231040
October 2023679
September 2023487

A total of 3381 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 307.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 714 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024155
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024316
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024547
December 2023659
November 2023714
October 2023566
September 2023399

A total of 511 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
July 20244
May 202415
April 202465
March 202413
January 202468
December 202375
November 202378
October 202380
September 202363

A total of 207 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202430
January 202423
December 202330
November 202335
October 202331
September 202342

A total of 97 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20248
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 202320
September 202323

A total of 1414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024146
July 20248
May 202429
April 2024168
March 202419
January 2024228
December 2023232
November 2023228
October 2023186
September 2023170

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 202429
December 202336
November 202331
October 202318
September 202325

A total of 373 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 20241
May 20241
April 202463
March 20243
January 202455
December 202355
November 202342
October 202351
September 202362

A total of 426 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
April 202466
January 202470
December 202355
November 202383
October 202361
September 202348

A total of 207 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202435
January 202423
December 202329
November 202330
October 202342
September 202337

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 202311

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total146
    Theft from the person35
    Other theft33
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Drugs13
    Robbery9
    Public order6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total103
    Theft from the person25
    Anti-social behaviour23
    Public order16
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft8
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total24
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total22
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Leicester Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 17. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Manette Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gerrard Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Denmark Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 29. B404
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 30. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1