WC2H 9LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9LF

WC2H 9LF, Camden has recorded a total of 1589 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 609.91 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9LF 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 9LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9LF, encompassing approximately 2605 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (554) incidents (68.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (318) incidents (103.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (169) incidents (23.36% increase)

WC2H 9LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 226
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 139
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 116

WC2H 9LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 554 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 318 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person554609.9168.90%
Other theft318212.64103.85%
Violence and sexual offences169122.0623.36%
Anti-social behaviour16564.877.84%
Shoplifting9763.33115.56%
Robbery7037.2312.90%
Public order5926.8720.41%
Drugs5422.6520.00%
Vehicle crime3420.73209.09%
Bicycle theft2313.05228.57%
Burglary218.8361.54%
Criminal damage and arson218.0650.00%
Other crime38.06-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 328 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person328394.584000.00%
Other theft156125.903020.00%
Anti-social behaviour15359.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences13758.731612.50%
Robbery6252.586100.00%
Public order4923.801125.00%
Shoplifting4518.810.00%
Drugs4517.274400.00%
Criminal damage and arson1417.271300.00%
Burglary135.370.00%
Vehicle crime114.990.00%
Bicycle theft74.220.00%
Other crime52.690.00%
Possession of weapons31.920.00%

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 offences810.750.00%
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
Robbery10.38-66.67%

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 person4439.15-95.54%
Violence and sexual offences2816.89-81.94%
Public order1510.75-75.41%
Other theft105.76-97.23%
Robbery33.84-95.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-83.33%
Drugs10.38-98.46%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 986 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 361 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person986770.351250.68%
Other theft361378.464412.50%
Violence and sexual offences155138.56715.79%
Anti-social behaviour15559.490.00%
Shoplifting7459.490.00%
Drugs6528.402066.67%
Public order6124.95369.23%
Robbery6023.415900.00%
Vehicle crime3623.030.00%
Burglary3213.820.00%
Bicycle theft1112.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.220.00%
Other crime32.3050.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%

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 person7345.687200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1928.020.00%
Public order137.290.00%
Other theft84.99300.00%
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 theft21.15-99.67%
Theft from the person10.77-99.91%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1079 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 610 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1079923.11-16.87%
Other theft610414.15-16.55%
Violence and sexual offences215234.14-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour13782.5216.10%
Robbery9952.58-10.00%
Shoplifting6238.0026.53%
Public order6023.80-7.69%
Drugs5523.035.77%
Criminal damage and arson2421.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime239.21-30.30%
Burglary238.83-20.69%
Bicycle theft108.8311.11%
Possession of weapons53.84-37.50%
Other crime31.920.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1298 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 731 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12981057.450.08%
Other theft731498.21-7.93%
Violence and sexual offences220280.58-2.22%
Anti-social behaviour11884.44-35.52%
Robbery11045.29-0.90%
Public order6542.220.00%
Drugs5224.9530.00%
Shoplifting4919.96-47.31%
Vehicle crime3318.813.12%
Criminal damage and arson3012.677.14%
Burglary2911.51-23.68%
Bicycle theft911.13-30.77%
Possession of weapons83.4533.33%
Other crime33.07-40.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1297 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 794 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12971124.6252.05%
Other theft794497.8321.04%
Violence and sexual offences225304.7616.58%
Anti-social behaviour18386.3613.66%
Robbery11170.2429.07%
Shoplifting9342.6147.62%
Public order6535.70-10.96%
Drugs4024.95-37.50%
Burglary3815.3535.71%
Vehicle crime3214.59-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson2812.2886.67%
Bicycle theft1310.75-31.58%
Possession of weapons64.99-14.29%
Other crime52.30-16.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 853 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 656 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person853869.760.00%
Other theft656327.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences193251.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour16174.080.00%
Robbery8661.800.00%
Public order7333.010.00%
Drugs6428.020.00%
Shoplifting6324.570.00%
Vehicle crime4224.180.00%
Burglary2816.120.00%
Bicycle theft1910.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.290.00%
Possession of weapons75.760.00%
Other crime62.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1072 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024165
August 2024153
April 2024155
January 2024137
December 2023118
November 2023183
October 2023161

A total of 3651 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 331.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 794 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024318
August 2024156
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024361
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024610
December 2023731
November 2023794
October 2023656

A total of 464 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202449
July 20244
May 202415
April 202461
March 202413
January 202460
December 202365
November 202365
October 202373

A total of 211 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202411
April 202436
January 202423
December 202333
November 202332
October 202342

A total of 483 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202445
April 202474
January 202462
December 202349
November 202393
October 202363

A total of 184 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202432
January 202423
December 202329
November 202338
October 202328

A total of 1369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024169
August 2024137
July 20248
May 202428
April 2024155
March 202419
January 2024215
December 2023220
November 2023225
October 2023193

A total of 380 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202445
July 20241
May 20241
April 202465
March 20243
January 202455
December 202352
November 202340
October 202364

A total of 6521 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 592.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1298 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024554
August 2024328
July 20248
May 202444
April 2024986
March 202473
February 20241
January 20241079
December 20231298
November 20231297
October 2023853

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 202424
December 202330
November 202328
October 202315

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 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20247
April 202411
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 604 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202462
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202460
March 20241
January 202499
December 2023110
November 2023111
October 202386

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total226
    Theft from the person76
    Other theft49
    Violence and sexual offences44
    Robbery12
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs11
    Public order10
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total139
    Theft from the person41
    Anti-social behaviour24
    Other theft24
    Shoplifting15
    Drugs7
    Bicycle theft6
    Burglary6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total116
    Theft from the person57
    Other theft22
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    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. 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. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 11. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 15. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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