WC2H 9NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9NA

WC2H 9NA, Camden has recorded a total of 1922 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 795.84 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9NA 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 9NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9NA, encompassing approximately 2415 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (646) incidents (64.80% increase)
  • Other theft: (381) incidents (92.42% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (230) incidents (11.65% increase)

WC2H 9NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 244
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 197
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 114

WC2H 9NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 646 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 381 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person646795.8464.80%
Other theft381267.4992.42%
Violence and sexual offences230157.7611.65%
Anti-social behaviour17395.240.58%
Shoplifting10471.63103.92%
Robbery9643.0620.00%
Public order7639.7511.76%
Drugs7631.477.04%
Vehicle crime5631.47166.67%
Criminal damage and arson3123.19-3.12%
Burglary2412.8441.18%
Bicycle theft239.94109.09%
Other crime49.520.00%
Possession of weapons21.66-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 392 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 206 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person392549.054800.00%
Violence and sexual offences206162.312842.86%
Other theft19885.303860.00%
Anti-social behaviour17281.990.00%
Robbery8071.227900.00%
Drugs7133.137000.00%
Public order6829.401600.00%
Shoplifting5128.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson3221.123100.00%
Vehicle crime2113.250.00%
Burglary178.700.00%
Bicycle theft117.040.00%
Other crime44.550.00%
Possession of weapons31.660.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person811.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.310.00%
Other theft52.900.00%
Public order42.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.41-66.67%

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 person4442.23-96.01%
Violence and sexual offences2818.22-86.14%
Public order1511.59-79.73%
Other theft106.21-97.62%
Robbery34.14-96.34%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-88.89%
Drugs10.41-98.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1102 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 420 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1102961.051409.59%
Other theft420456.305150.00%
Violence and sexual offences202173.91963.16%
Anti-social behaviour17083.640.00%
Robbery8270.398100.00%
Shoplifting7633.950.00%
Public order7431.47469.23%
Drugs7430.642366.67%
Vehicle crime6130.640.00%
Burglary3825.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson915.730.00%
Bicycle theft83.730.00%
Other crime33.3150.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%

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 person7349.277200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1930.230.00%
Public order137.870.00%
Other theft85.38300.00%
Drugs33.310.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

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 theft21.24-99.72%
Theft from the person10.83-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1229 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 707 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12291185.89-17.13%
Other theft707508.89-16.73%
Violence and sexual offences268292.75-12.13%
Anti-social behaviour149110.974.20%
Robbery12761.70-13.01%
Drugs8552.594.94%
Shoplifting7935.2014.49%
Public order7732.71-10.47%
Vehicle crime4931.88-27.94%
Burglary3420.299.68%
Criminal damage and arson3314.08-8.33%
Bicycle theft1413.6627.27%
Possession of weapons95.800.00%
Other crime43.73-20.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1483 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 849 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14831375.531.30%
Other theft849614.06-8.71%
Violence and sexual offences305351.548.16%
Robbery146126.292.82%
Anti-social behaviour14360.45-31.25%
Public order8659.21-14.00%
Drugs8135.6139.66%
Shoplifting6933.54-30.30%
Vehicle crime6828.5730.77%
Criminal damage and arson3628.1612.50%
Burglary3114.91-22.50%
Bicycle theft1112.84-35.29%
Possession of weapons94.5550.00%
Other crime53.73-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 930 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14641424.3953.30%
Other theft930606.2020.94%
Violence and sexual offences282385.0812.35%
Anti-social behaviour208116.7722.35%
Robbery14286.1339.22%
Public order10058.80-2.91%
Shoplifting9941.4135.62%
Drugs5840.99-31.76%
Vehicle crime5224.02-20.00%
Burglary4021.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson3216.5628.00%
Bicycle theft1713.25-22.73%
Other crime107.0425.00%
Possession of weapons64.14-53.85%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 955 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 769 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9551106.8043.61%
Other theft769395.4440.84%
Violence and sexual offences251318.4210.57%
Anti-social behaviour170103.93-13.71%
Public order10370.3956.06%
Robbery10242.65-31.54%
Drugs8542.234.94%
Shoplifting7335.2021.67%
Vehicle crime6530.233.17%
Burglary3226.91-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson2513.250.00%
Bicycle theft2210.35-12.00%
Possession of weapons139.118.33%
Other crime85.38100.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 665 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 546 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person665895.220.00%
Other theft546275.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences227226.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour19793.990.00%
Robbery14981.570.00%
Drugs8161.700.00%
Public order6633.540.00%
Vehicle crime6327.330.00%
Shoplifting6026.090.00%
Burglary4224.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson2517.390.00%
Bicycle theft2510.350.00%
Possession of weapons1210.350.00%
Other crime44.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 202433
December 202336
November 202332
October 202325
September 202325

A total of 682 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202468
July 20244
May 202415
April 202474
March 202413
January 202477
December 202386
November 2023100
October 2023103
September 202366

A total of 2025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 184.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 305 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024230
August 2024206
July 20247
May 202428
April 2024202
March 202419
January 2024268
December 2023305
November 2023282
October 2023251
September 2023227

A total of 8062 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 671.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1483 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024646
August 2024392
July 20248
May 202444
April 20241102
March 202473
February 20241
January 20241229
December 20231483
November 20231464
October 2023955
September 2023665

A total of 4825 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 402.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 930 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024381
August 2024198
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024420
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024707
December 2023849
November 2023930
October 2023769
September 2023546

A total of 1382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 172.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024173
August 2024172
April 2024170
January 2024149
December 2023143
November 2023208
October 2023170
September 2023197

A total of 131 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 20248
January 202414
December 202311
November 202317
October 202322
September 202325

A total of 258 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202438
January 202434
December 202331
November 202340
October 202332
September 202342

A total of 930 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202480
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202482
March 20241
January 2024127
December 2023146
November 2023142
October 2023102
September 2023149

A total of 435 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202421
April 202461
January 202449
December 202368
November 202352
October 202365
September 202363

A total of 611 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 202451
April 202476
January 202479
December 202369
November 202399
October 202373
September 202360

A total of 616 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202471
July 20241
May 20241
April 202474
March 20243
January 202485
December 202381
November 202358
October 202385
September 202381

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total244
    Theft from the person83
    Other theft50
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Robbery20
    Drugs14
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total197
    Theft from the person69
    Other theft34
    Anti-social behaviour25
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs9
    Burglary8
    Bicycle theft7
    Robbery7
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total114
    Theft from the person57
    Other theft22
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total94
    Vehicle crime36
    Other theft18
    Theft from the person15
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total38
    Shoplifting10
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. 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
  • 15. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 16. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 19. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 20. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1