PERCY MEWS, W1T 1EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 1EZ

PERCY MEWS, W1T 1EZ, Camden has recorded a total of 876 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 560.34 per 1,000 population. This W1T 1EZ 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 1EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 1EZ, encompassing approximately 1563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (317) incidents (66.84% increase)
  • Other theft: (184) incidents (135.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (97) incidents (22.78% increase)

W1T 1EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 163
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 151
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 44

PERCY MEWS, W1T 1EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 317 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person317560.3466.84%
Other theft184202.77135.90%
Anti-social behaviour97117.7022.78%
Violence and sexual offences7862.052.63%
Shoplifting4849.8992.00%
Public order3930.7085.71%
Robbery3724.95-15.91%
Drugs2223.6710.00%
Burglary1814.0750.00%
Vehicle crime1211.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.68-10.00%
Bicycle theft85.76300.00%
Other crime55.1266.67%
Possession of weapons23.200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person190365.894650.00%
Anti-social behaviour79121.540.00%
Other theft7850.531850.00%
Violence and sexual offences7649.891800.00%
Robbery4448.610.00%
Shoplifting2528.150.00%
Public order2115.99950.00%
Drugs2013.430.00%
Burglary1212.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.680.00%
Vehicle crime106.400.00%
Other crime36.400.00%
Bicycle theft21.920.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%

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 theft48.960.00%
Theft from the person42.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.560.00%
Public order22.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.64-50.00%

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 person2540.30-95.48%
Violence and sexual offences1615.99-78.38%
Public order1310.23-66.67%
Other theft58.32-97.66%
Robbery23.20-95.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-66.67%
Drugs10.64-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 553 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 214 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person553759.281683.87%
Other theft214353.734180.00%
Anti-social behaviour103136.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences7465.89469.23%
Shoplifting6047.330.00%
Robbery4038.383900.00%
Public order3925.59333.33%
Drugs3424.951600.00%
Burglary2921.750.00%
Vehicle crime2318.550.00%
Bicycle theft1214.710.00%
Other crime37.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%

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 person3140.303000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1319.830.00%
Public order98.320.00%
Other theft55.760.00%
Drugs23.200.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.64-99.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 598 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 320 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person598891.050.50%
Other theft320382.52-10.36%
Shoplifting103204.69119.15%
Violence and sexual offences10265.890.99%
Anti-social behaviour10065.2512.36%
Robbery5863.97-6.45%
Public order3237.1052.38%
Drugs2620.4785.71%
Burglary2316.63-4.17%
Vehicle crime1614.7114.29%
Bicycle theft610.2320.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.84-66.67%
Other crime33.840.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 595 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 357 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person595862.90-7.47%
Other theft357380.60-19.23%
Violence and sexual offences101228.366.32%
Anti-social behaviour8964.61-10.10%
Robbery6256.93-11.43%
Shoplifting4739.66-2.08%
Burglary2430.06-7.69%
Public order2115.35-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson1813.43-10.00%
Vehicle crime1411.51-46.15%
Drugs148.96-33.33%
Bicycle theft58.96-58.33%
Possession of weapons23.20100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 643 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 442 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person643979.3238.58%
Other theft442411.3015.71%
Anti-social behaviour99282.73-22.66%
Violence and sexual offences9563.330.00%
Robbery7060.7716.67%
Shoplifting4844.78-21.31%
Burglary2630.70-3.70%
Vehicle crime2616.6385.71%
Public order2516.63-32.43%
Drugs2115.99-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson2013.43100.00%
Bicycle theft1212.7920.00%
Other crime37.680.00%
Possession of weapons11.92-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 382 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person464842.430.00%
Other theft382296.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour128244.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences9581.880.00%
Shoplifting6160.770.00%
Robbery6039.020.00%
Public order3738.380.00%
Burglary2723.670.00%
Drugs2417.270.00%
Vehicle crime1415.350.00%
Bicycle theft108.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.400.00%
Other crime36.400.00%
Possession of weapons21.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3421 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 311.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 643 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024317
August 2024190
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024553
March 202431
February 20241
January 2024598
December 2023595
November 2023643
October 2023464

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 238 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202421
July 20242
May 202413
April 202439
March 20249
January 202432
December 202321
November 202325
October 202337

A total of 654 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202476
July 20244
May 202416
April 202474
March 202413
January 2024102
December 2023101
November 202395
October 202395

A total of 695 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202479
April 2024103
January 2024100
December 202389
November 202399
October 2023128

A total of 1991 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 199.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 442 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024184
August 202478
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024214
March 20245
January 2024320
December 2023357
November 2023442
October 2023382

A total of 375 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202444
June 20241
May 20242
April 202440
March 20241
January 202458
December 202362
November 202370
October 202360

A total of 392 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202425
April 202460
January 2024103
December 202347
November 202348
October 202361

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202423
January 202416
December 202314
November 202326
October 202314

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202429
January 202423
December 202324
November 202326
October 202327

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
May 20241
April 202434
March 20242
January 202426
December 202314
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
May 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 202318
November 202320
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total163
    Theft from the person71
    Violence and sexual offences27
    Other theft24
    Public order9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs6
    Robbery6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total151
    Theft from the person70
    Other theft30
    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
    Total44
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 13. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 21. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Richmond Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 25. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1