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

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9LD

EARLHAM STREET, WC2H 9LD, Camden has recorded a total of 1598 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 614.13 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9LD 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 9LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9LD, encompassing approximately 2602 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (514) incidents (66.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (330) incidents (103.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (189) incidents (21.94% increase)

WC2H 9LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 188
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 172
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 114

EARLHAM STREET, WC2H 9LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 514 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 330 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person514614.1366.88%
Other theft330197.54103.70%
Violence and sexual offences189126.8221.94%
Anti-social behaviour17872.637.88%
Shoplifting9068.4191.49%
Robbery6834.5923.64%
Public order6226.1321.57%
Drugs5323.8315.22%
Vehicle crime3420.37209.09%
Criminal damage and arson2713.0728.57%
Burglary2510.3856.25%
Bicycle theft249.61140.00%
Other crime39.22-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 308 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 165 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person308405.063750.00%
Anti-social behaviour165118.370.00%
Other theft16263.413140.00%
Violence and sexual offences15562.261837.50%
Robbery5559.575400.00%
Public order5121.141175.00%
Shoplifting4719.600.00%
Drugs4618.064500.00%
Criminal damage and arson2117.682000.00%
Burglary168.070.00%
Vehicle crime116.150.00%
Bicycle theft104.230.00%
Other crime53.840.00%
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 offences810.760.00%
Theft from the person83.070.00%
Other theft53.070.00%
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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4438.82-95.07%
Violence and sexual offences2816.91-84.00%
Public order1510.76-77.94%
Other theft105.76-97.13%
Robbery23.84-96.72%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-83.33%
Drugs10.38-98.46%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 892 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 348 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person892739.031121.92%
Other theft348342.814250.00%
Violence and sexual offences175133.74821.05%
Anti-social behaviour16167.250.00%
Public order6861.87423.08%
Shoplifting6726.130.00%
Drugs6525.752066.67%
Robbery6124.986000.00%
Vehicle crime3523.440.00%
Burglary3013.450.00%
Bicycle theft1111.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.230.00%
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 person7345.737200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1928.050.00%
Public order137.300.00%
Other theft85.00300.00%
Drugs33.070.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
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 theft21.15-99.66%
Theft from the person10.77-99.90%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 981 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 592 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person981899.67-18.18%
Other theft592377.01-16.97%
Violence and sexual offences238227.51-2.46%
Anti-social behaviour14691.477.35%
Robbery8556.11-14.14%
Public order7232.67-6.49%
Shoplifting7127.6718.33%
Drugs6127.293.39%
Criminal damage and arson2923.44-21.62%
Burglary2311.15-28.12%
Vehicle crime228.84-29.03%
Bicycle theft118.45-8.33%
Possession of weapons74.23-12.50%
Other crime32.690.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1199 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 713 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11991041.482.74%
Other theft713460.79-9.63%
Violence and sexual offences244274.012.95%
Anti-social behaviour13693.77-32.00%
Robbery9952.270.00%
Public order7738.05-6.10%
Shoplifting6029.59-33.33%
Drugs5923.0634.09%
Criminal damage and arson3722.6719.35%
Burglary3214.22-17.95%
Vehicle crime3112.30-3.12%
Bicycle theft1211.91-20.00%
Possession of weapons84.6160.00%
Other crime33.07-40.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1167 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 789 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11671089.5252.35%
Other theft789448.4924.84%
Violence and sexual offences237303.2217.91%
Anti-social behaviour20091.0828.21%
Robbery9976.8643.48%
Shoplifting9038.0545.16%
Public order8234.59-4.65%
Drugs4431.51-25.42%
Burglary3916.9118.18%
Vehicle crime3214.99-25.58%
Criminal damage and arson3112.3055.00%
Bicycle theft1511.91-28.57%
Possession of weapons55.76-54.55%
Other crime51.92-28.57%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 766 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 632 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person766832.4237.77%
Other theft632294.3841.70%
Violence and sexual offences201242.8811.67%
Anti-social behaviour15677.25-21.61%
Public order8659.9532.31%
Robbery6933.05-35.51%
Shoplifting6226.5224.00%
Drugs5923.83-9.23%
Vehicle crime4322.6716.22%
Burglary3316.53-25.00%
Bicycle theft2112.68-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson208.07-13.04%
Possession of weapons117.69-8.33%
Other crime74.2375.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 556 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 446 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person556695.990.00%
Other theft446213.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour199171.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences18076.480.00%
Robbery10769.180.00%
Public order6541.120.00%
Drugs6524.980.00%
Shoplifting5024.980.00%
Burglary4419.220.00%
Vehicle crime3716.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson2314.220.00%
Bicycle theft238.840.00%
Possession of weapons128.840.00%
Other crime44.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 167.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024178
August 2024165
April 2024161
January 2024146
December 2023136
November 2023200
October 2023156
September 2023199

A total of 457 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202446
July 20241
May 20241
April 202465
March 20243
January 202461
December 202359
November 202344
October 202359
September 202365

A total of 4037 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 336.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 789 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024330
August 2024162
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024348
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024592
December 2023713
November 2023789
October 2023632
September 2023446

A total of 6509 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 542.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1199 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024514
August 2024308
July 20248
May 202444
April 2024892
March 202473
February 20241
January 2024981
December 20231199
November 20231167
October 2023766
September 2023556

A total of 242 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
April 202430
January 202423
December 202332
November 202339
October 202333
September 202344

A total of 245 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202411
April 202435
January 202422
December 202331
November 202332
October 202343
September 202337

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 202429
December 202337
November 202331
October 202320
September 202323

A total of 595 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202451
July 20244
May 202415
April 202468
March 202413
January 202472
December 202377
November 202382
October 202386
September 202365

A total of 1674 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 152.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024189
August 2024155
July 20248
May 202428
April 2024175
March 202419
January 2024238
December 2023244
November 2023237
October 2023201
September 2023180

A total of 127 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202410
April 202411
January 202411
December 202312
November 202315
October 202321
September 202323

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 648 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202455
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202461
March 20241
January 202485
December 202399
November 202399
October 202369
September 2023107

A total of 537 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202447
April 202467
January 202471
December 202360
November 202390
October 202362
September 202350

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311
September 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total188
    Theft from the person58
    Other theft42
    Violence and sexual offences35
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs13
    Robbery11
    Public order7
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total172
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft38
    Anti-social behaviour27
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting11
    Burglary8
    Bicycle theft7
    Drugs7
    Robbery5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total114
    Theft from the person57
    Other theft22
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total69
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft16
    Theft from the person14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. William Iv Street
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 12. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 16. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1