WC2H 9LJ, Camden has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2H postcode area, which has experienced 11 crimes and a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2H 9LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9LJ, encompassing approximately 2603 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 10.76 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 3.07 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.07 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | -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 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 44 | 39.57 | -94.01% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 16.90 | -81.71% |
| Public order | 15 | 11.52 | -77.61% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.76 | -96.75% |
| Robbery | 2 | 3.84 | -96.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.77 | -83.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.38 | -98.28% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 735 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 308 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 735 | 651.87 | 920.83% |
| Other theft | 308 | 282.34 | 3750.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 118.31 | 763.16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 63.00 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 62.61 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 67 | 25.74 | 415.38% |
| Drugs | 58 | 25.74 | 1833.33% |
| Robbery | 51 | 22.28 | 5000.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 19.59 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 30 | 13.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 11.52 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.46 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.30 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 72 | 45.33 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 27.66 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 7.30 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.99 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.07 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.15 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 0.77 | -99.63% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 819 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 545 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 819 | 798.23 | -20.25% |
| Other theft | 545 | 314.60 | -16.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 209.35 | -3.07% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 84.89 | 7.35% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 56.08 | 22.81% |
| Public order | 68 | 26.89 | -5.56% |
| Robbery | 67 | 26.12 | -17.28% |
| Drugs | 49 | 25.74 | -3.92% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 18.82 | -15.15% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 10.76 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 22 | 9.22 | -26.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 8.45 | -23.08% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 3.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.69 | -33.33% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1027 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 652 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1027 | 928.83 | 4.80% |
| Other theft | 652 | 394.50 | -6.72% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 250.45 | 3.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 87.58 | -32.00% |
| Robbery | 81 | 52.24 | 3.85% |
| Public order | 72 | 31.11 | -6.49% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 27.66 | -32.14% |
| Drugs | 51 | 21.90 | 24.39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 19.59 | 10.00% |
| Burglary | 30 | 12.68 | -11.76% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 11.52 | -3.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 10.76 | -7.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 4.99 | 40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.69 | -40.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 980 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 699 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 980 | 959.18 | 49.62% |
| Other theft | 699 | 376.45 | 25.72% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 268.51 | 22.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 84.89 | 27.39% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 76.83 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 78 | 32.27 | 44.44% |
| Public order | 77 | 29.96 | -3.75% |
| Drugs | 41 | 29.58 | -4.65% |
| Burglary | 34 | 15.75 | 9.68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 13.06 | 87.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 11.52 | -30.95% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 11.14 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 5.38 | -44.44% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.92 | -16.67% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 655 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 556 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 655 | 734.85 | 42.70% |
| Other theft | 556 | 251.61 | 42.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 213.58 | 11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 69.14 | -17.37% |
| Public order | 80 | 60.31 | 29.03% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 30.73 | 21.15% |
| Robbery | 54 | 24.20 | -39.33% |
| Drugs | 43 | 20.74 | -20.37% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 16.52 | 13.51% |
| Burglary | 31 | 16.13 | -22.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 11.91 | -8.70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 8.07 | -30.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 6.15 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 3.46 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 459 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 390 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 459 | 611.92 | 0.88% |
| Other theft | 390 | 176.32 | -16.49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 149.81 | 25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 72.99 | 1.89% |
| Robbery | 89 | 62.23 | 32.84% |
| Public order | 62 | 34.19 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 54 | 23.82 | 14.89% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 20.74 | -44.09% |
| Burglary | 40 | 19.97 | 17.65% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 15.37 | 94.74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 14.21 | -25.81% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 8.84 | -14.81% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 8.84 | 80.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.46 | -40.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 467 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 455 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 467 | 623.45 | -11.72% |
| Theft from the person | 455 | 179.39 | -1.52% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 174.78 | -18.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 61.08 | -12.64% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 58.39 | 3.33% |
| Robbery | 67 | 35.72 | -18.29% |
| Public order | 62 | 25.74 | -3.12% |
| Drugs | 47 | 23.82 | -11.32% |
| Burglary | 34 | 18.05 | 21.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 13.06 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 11.91 | -27.03% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 10.37 | -32.14% |
| Other crime | 5 | 7.30 | -37.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.92 | 25.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 529 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 462 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 529 | 686.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 462 | 203.21 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 177.47 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 75.29 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 66.84 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 82 | 34.57 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 64 | 31.50 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 53 | 24.58 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 20.36 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 14.21 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 11.91 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 28 | 10.76 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 8 | 10.76 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.07 | 0.00% |
A total of 1588 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 144.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 228 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 164 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 221 |
| December 2023 | 228 |
| November 2023 | 221 |
| October 2023 | 180 |
| September 2023 | 162 |
| August 2023 | 159 |
| July 2023 | 196 |
A total of 5716 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 519.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1027 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 44 |
| April 2024 | 735 |
| March 2024 | 72 |
| January 2024 | 819 |
| December 2023 | 1027 |
| November 2023 | 980 |
| October 2023 | 655 |
| September 2023 | 459 |
| August 2023 | 455 |
| July 2023 | 462 |
A total of 4171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 347.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 699 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 308 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 545 |
| December 2023 | 652 |
| November 2023 | 699 |
| October 2023 | 556 |
| September 2023 | 390 |
| August 2023 | 467 |
| July 2023 | 529 |
A total of 584 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 67 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 68 |
| December 2023 | 72 |
| November 2023 | 77 |
| October 2023 | 80 |
| September 2023 | 62 |
| August 2023 | 62 |
| July 2023 | 64 |
A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 31 |
A total of 401 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 58 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 49 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
| September 2023 | 54 |
| August 2023 | 47 |
| July 2023 | 53 |
A total of 574 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 89 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 51 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 67 |
| December 2023 | 81 |
| November 2023 | 78 |
| October 2023 | 54 |
| September 2023 | 89 |
| August 2023 | 67 |
| July 2023 | 82 |
A total of 1318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 164.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 200 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 163 |
| January 2024 | 146 |
| December 2023 | 136 |
| November 2023 | 200 |
| October 2023 | 157 |
| September 2023 | 190 |
| August 2023 | 152 |
| July 2023 | 174 |
A total of 576 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 67 |
| January 2024 | 70 |
| December 2023 | 57 |
| November 2023 | 84 |
| October 2023 | 63 |
| September 2023 | 52 |
| August 2023 | 93 |
| July 2023 | 90 |
A total of 249 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 40 |
| August 2023 | 34 |
| July 2023 | 28 |
A total of 242 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 28 |
A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 154 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 37 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 37 |
A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 9LJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |