NEAL STREET, WC2H 9QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9QW

NEAL STREET, WC2H 9QW, Camden has recorded a total of 887 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 339.72 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9QW 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 9QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9QW, encompassing approximately 2610 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (242) incidents (3357.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (162) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (139) incidents (2680.00% increase)

WC2H 9QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 112
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 104
  • Police Station with total crimes: 41

NEAL STREET, WC2H 9QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person242339.723357.14%
Anti-social behaviour16292.690.00%
Other theft13962.052680.00%
Violence and sexual offences12153.241412.50%
Public order4946.341125.00%
Robbery4618.774500.00%
Shoplifting4017.620.00%
Drugs2715.322600.00%
Burglary1610.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.131500.00%
Bicycle theft126.130.00%
Vehicle crime104.600.00%
Other crime53.830.00%
Possession of weapons21.910.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.340.00%
Theft from the person73.060.00%
Other theft52.680.00%
Public order41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
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 person4439.07-93.73%
Violence and sexual offences2916.85-80.41%
Public order1511.11-76.19%
Other theft105.74-96.66%
Robbery23.83-95.92%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-83.33%
Drugs10.38-98.11%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 702 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 299 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person702626.20875.00%
Other theft299268.873637.50%
Anti-social behaviour169114.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences14864.73678.95%
Shoplifting6656.680.00%
Public order6325.28384.62%
Drugs5324.131666.67%
Robbery4920.304800.00%
Vehicle crime3418.770.00%
Burglary2913.020.00%
Bicycle theft1211.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.600.00%
Other crime32.3050.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7245.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences1927.580.00%
Public order137.280.00%
Other theft84.98300.00%
Drugs33.060.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.77-99.61%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 776 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 508 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person776744.55-18.14%
Other theft508297.21-16.99%
Violence and sexual offences201194.561.52%
Anti-social behaviour14376.9819.17%
Shoplifting6954.7730.19%
Robbery6026.43-20.00%
Public order5822.98-12.12%
Drugs4222.2110.53%
Vehicle crime2516.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson259.57-16.67%
Burglary209.57-31.03%
Bicycle theft97.66-30.77%
Possession of weapons63.45-14.29%
Other crime22.30-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 948 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 612 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person948851.022.27%
Other theft612363.08-6.28%
Violence and sexual offences198234.40-6.16%
Anti-social behaviour12075.83-36.84%
Robbery7545.962.74%
Public order6628.7211.86%
Shoplifting5325.28-36.90%
Drugs3820.3018.75%
Vehicle crime3014.55-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson3011.497.14%
Burglary2911.49-9.38%
Bicycle theft1311.11-7.14%
Possession of weapons74.9840.00%
Other crime32.680.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 927 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 653 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person927896.9850.00%
Other theft653355.0429.05%
Violence and sexual offences211250.1028.66%
Anti-social behaviour19080.8117.28%
Shoplifting8472.7737.70%
Robbery7332.1737.74%
Public order5927.96-16.90%
Burglary3222.606.67%
Drugs3212.260.00%
Vehicle crime3112.26-29.55%
Criminal damage and arson2811.8786.67%
Bicycle theft1410.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons55.36-44.44%
Other crime31.91-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 618 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 506 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person618686.3441.10%
Other theft506236.6942.54%
Violence and sexual offences164193.8015.49%
Anti-social behaviour16262.81-12.43%
Public order7162.0520.34%
Shoplifting6127.1932.61%
Robbery5323.36-33.75%
Vehicle crime4420.3012.82%
Drugs3216.85-30.43%
Burglary3012.26-23.08%
Bicycle theft2111.49-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson158.04-31.82%
Possession of weapons95.7428.57%
Other crime63.45100.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 438 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 355 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person438567.990.00%
Other theft355167.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour185135.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences14270.850.00%
Robbery8054.390.00%
Public order5930.640.00%
Drugs4622.600.00%
Shoplifting4617.620.00%
Vehicle crime3917.620.00%
Burglary3914.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson2214.940.00%
Bicycle theft228.430.00%
Possession of weapons78.430.00%
Other crime32.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3097 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 281.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 653 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024139
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024299
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024508
December 2023612
November 2023653
October 2023506
September 2023355

A total of 4774 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 477.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 948 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024242
July 20247
May 202444
April 2024702
March 202472
January 2024776
December 2023948
November 2023927
October 2023618
September 2023438

A total of 1131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 161.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024162
April 2024169
January 2024143
December 2023120
November 2023190
October 2023162
September 2023185

A total of 441 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202449
March 20241
January 202460
December 202375
November 202373
October 202353
September 202380

A total of 103 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202412
January 20249
December 202313
November 202314
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 457 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 20244
May 202415
April 202463
March 202413
January 202458
December 202366
November 202359
October 202371
September 202359

A total of 195 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202429
January 202420
December 202329
November 202332
October 202330
September 202339

A total of 1241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024121
July 20248
May 202429
April 2024148
March 202419
January 2024201
December 2023198
November 2023211
October 2023164
September 2023142

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 202425
December 202330
November 202328
October 202315
September 202322

A total of 275 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20241
May 20241
April 202453
March 20243
January 202442
December 202338
November 202332
October 202332
September 202346

A total of 419 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
April 202466
January 202469
December 202353
November 202384
October 202361
September 202346

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202434
January 202425
December 202330
November 202331
October 202344
September 202339

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total112
    Theft from the person31
    Other theft25
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Drugs7
    Robbery7
    Public order4
    Possession of weapons2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total104
    Theft from the person25
    Anti-social behaviour23
    Public order16
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft8
    Bicycle theft4
    Robbery4
    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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total26
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total22
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Manette Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gerrard Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Denmark Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 28. B404
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 29. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Leicester Square (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1