W1T 1AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 1AL

W1T 1AL, Camden has recorded a total of 1016 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 786.10 per 1,000 population. This W1T 1AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1T postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 81.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1T 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 1AL, encompassing approximately 1292 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (382) incidents (74.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (209) incidents (115.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (113) incidents (20.21% increase)

W1T 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 171
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40

W1T 1AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 382 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 209 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person382786.1074.43%
Other theft209295.56115.46%
Anti-social behaviour113161.7120.21%
Violence and sexual offences9087.437.14%
Shoplifting6269.64148.00%
Public order4247.9755.56%
Robbery3732.50-26.00%
Drugs2628.6313.04%
Burglary1820.1263.64%
Criminal damage and arson1113.930.00%
Bicycle theft108.51400.00%
Vehicle crime97.74125.00%
Other crime56.9625.00%
Possession of weapons23.870.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person219505.245375.00%
Other theft97169.452325.00%
Anti-social behaviour9475.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences8472.732000.00%
Robbery5064.990.00%
Public order2738.691250.00%
Shoplifting2520.890.00%
Drugs2319.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson1117.800.00%
Burglary118.510.00%
Vehicle crime48.510.00%
Other crime43.090.00%
Possession of weapons23.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.550.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.830.00%
Theft from the person43.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.090.00%
Public order23.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.77-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2548.74-95.98%
Violence and sexual offences1619.34-82.98%
Public order1312.38-72.34%
Other theft510.06-97.98%
Robbery23.87-95.56%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-75.00%
Drugs10.77-97.56%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 622 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 247 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6221041.431906.45%
Other theft247481.264840.00%
Anti-social behaviour117191.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences9490.53623.08%
Shoplifting6472.730.00%
Public order4749.52422.22%
Robbery4536.374400.00%
Drugs4134.821950.00%
Burglary2931.720.00%
Vehicle crime1922.440.00%
Bicycle theft1314.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.060.00%
Other crime33.0950.00%
Possession of weapons12.320.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3148.743000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1323.990.00%
Public order910.060.00%
Other theft56.960.00%
Drugs23.870.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Robbery11.550.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.77-99.85%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 664 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 376 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6641192.31-6.21%
Other theft376513.75-13.36%
Violence and sexual offences117290.920.86%
Shoplifting10490.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour9980.47-1.98%
Robbery6176.60-18.67%
Public order3547.2034.62%
Drugs3327.0857.14%
Burglary2125.5310.53%
Vehicle crime1016.25-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson107.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft77.74133.33%
Other crime35.420.00%
Possession of weapons12.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 708 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 434 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7081229.45-4.58%
Other theft434547.80-18.42%
Violence and sexual offences116335.80-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour10189.75-3.81%
Robbery7578.15-7.41%
Shoplifting5258.031.96%
Public order2640.23-13.33%
Drugs2120.12-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson2016.25-9.09%
Burglary1915.47-38.71%
Vehicle crime1114.70-38.89%
Possession of weapons38.51200.00%
Bicycle theft32.32-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 742 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 532 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7421373.3647.51%
Other theft532574.1026.67%
Violence and sexual offences120411.627.14%
Anti-social behaviour10592.85-29.05%
Robbery8181.2415.71%
Shoplifting5162.67-13.56%
Burglary3139.4610.71%
Public order3023.99-30.23%
Drugs2723.21-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson2220.89100.00%
Vehicle crime1817.0280.00%
Bicycle theft1213.9320.00%
Other crime39.280.00%
Possession of weapons12.32-75.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 503 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 420 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5031122.670.00%
Other theft420389.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour148324.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences112114.510.00%
Robbery7086.660.00%
Shoplifting5954.160.00%
Public order4345.650.00%
Drugs3033.270.00%
Burglary2823.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson1121.660.00%
Bicycle theft108.510.00%
Vehicle crime107.740.00%
Possession of weapons47.740.00%
Other crime33.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3901 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 354.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 742 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024382
August 2024219
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024622
March 202431
February 20241
January 2024664
December 2023708
November 2023742
October 2023503

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202413
January 20247
December 20233
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 274 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202427
July 20242
May 202413
April 202447
March 20249
January 202435
December 202326
November 202330
October 202343

A total of 766 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202484
July 20244
May 202416
April 202494
March 202413
January 2024117
December 2023116
November 2023120
October 2023112

A total of 777 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202494
April 2024117
January 202499
December 2023101
November 2023105
October 2023148

A total of 423 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202450
June 20241
May 20242
April 202445
March 20241
January 202461
December 202375
November 202381
October 202370

A total of 2329 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 232.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 532 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024209
August 202497
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024247
March 20245
January 2024376
December 2023434
November 2023532
October 2023420

A total of 157 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 202429
January 202421
December 202319
November 202331
October 202328

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202419
January 202410
December 202311
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 204 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
May 20241
April 202441
March 20242
January 202433
December 202321
November 202327
October 202330

A total of 417 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202425
April 202464
January 2024104
December 202352
November 202351
October 202359

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
May 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 202320
November 202322
October 202311

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 1AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total171
    Theft from the person75
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Other theft26
    Public order9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs6
    Robbery6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total152
    Theft from the person70
    Other theft31
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Robbery6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total40
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total37
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order5
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total36
    Theft from the person12
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total29
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 18. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 25. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 26. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Richmond Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 30. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1