PERCY STREET, W1T 2DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 2DB

PERCY STREET, W1T 2DB, Camden has recorded a total of 767 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 454.23 per 1,000 population. This W1T 2DB 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 2DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 2DB, encompassing approximately 1688 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1T 2DB area, explore the W1T 2DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (273) incidents (64.46% increase)
  • Other theft: (163) incidents (146.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (86) incidents (32.31% increase)

W1T 2DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 151
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 111
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40

PERCY STREET, W1T 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 273 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person273454.2364.46%
Other theft163161.68146.97%
Anti-social behaviour8696.5332.31%
Violence and sexual offences7050.93-4.11%
Shoplifting4041.46100.00%
Public order3323.6957.14%
Robbery3219.54-11.11%
Burglary2018.9566.67%
Drugs1811.84-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson1010.660.00%
Vehicle crime85.92166.67%
Bicycle theft74.74250.00%
Other crime54.1566.67%
Possession of weapons22.960.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person166294.934050.00%
Violence and sexual offences7398.311725.00%
Other theft6643.231550.00%
Anti-social behaviour6539.090.00%
Robbery3638.490.00%
Public order2121.32950.00%
Shoplifting2012.440.00%
Drugs1911.840.00%
Burglary1211.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.110.00%
Vehicle crime35.920.00%
Other crime31.780.00%
Bicycle theft21.780.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%

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 theft48.290.00%
Theft from the person42.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.370.00%
Public order22.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.59-50.00%

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 person2537.31-94.77%
Violence and sexual offences1614.81-76.12%
Public order139.48-60.61%
Other theft57.70-97.40%
Robbery22.96-94.74%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Drugs10.59-95.24%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 478 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 192 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person478607.031441.94%
Other theft192283.083740.00%
Anti-social behaviour85113.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences6750.34415.38%
Shoplifting5339.680.00%
Robbery3831.393700.00%
Public order3322.50266.67%
Burglary2819.540.00%
Drugs2116.58950.00%
Vehicle crime1312.440.00%
Bicycle theft127.700.00%
Other crime37.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%

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 person3137.313000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1318.360.00%
Public order97.700.00%
Other theft55.330.00%
Drugs22.960.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.59-99.81%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 539 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person539729.032.67%
Other theft270319.21-5.59%
Shoplifting102159.90137.21%
Violence and sexual offences8660.41-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour8550.9316.44%
Robbery5050.3419.05%
Public order2729.6142.11%
Burglary2215.99-8.33%
Drugs2013.0366.67%
Vehicle crime1211.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.11-38.46%
Bicycle theft74.7475.00%
Other crime34.150.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 525 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 286 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person525675.73-4.89%
Other theft286310.92-24.93%
Violence and sexual offences90169.3816.88%
Anti-social behaviour7353.30-10.98%
Shoplifting4343.2316.22%
Robbery4225.47-32.26%
Burglary2424.879.09%
Public order1914.21-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson1311.25-38.10%
Drugs127.700.00%
Vehicle crime87.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft44.74-60.00%
Possession of weapons22.37100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 552 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 381 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person552769.3034.63%
Other theft381326.9120.19%
Anti-social behaviour82225.64-21.90%
Violence and sexual offences7748.560.00%
Robbery6245.6016.98%
Shoplifting3736.72-30.19%
Public order2321.91-32.35%
Burglary2213.62-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson2113.03133.33%
Vehicle crime1612.4423.08%
Drugs129.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft107.110.00%
Other crime35.920.00%
Possession of weapons11.78-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 410 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 317 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person410668.6231.41%
Other theft317242.8119.62%
Anti-social behaviour105187.7343.84%
Violence and sexual offences7762.18-10.47%
Robbery5345.6017.78%
Shoplifting5331.3947.22%
Public order3431.39-10.53%
Burglary2720.148.00%
Drugs1615.9933.33%
Vehicle crime139.4830.00%
Bicycle theft107.70-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson95.92-47.06%
Other crime35.33-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.78-33.33%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 312 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 265 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person312560.830.00%
Other theft265184.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences86156.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour7350.930.00%
Robbery4543.230.00%
Public order3826.650.00%
Shoplifting3622.500.00%
Burglary2521.320.00%
Bicycle theft2114.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson1712.440.00%
Drugs1210.070.00%
Vehicle crime107.110.00%
Other crime45.920.00%
Possession of weapons32.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3316 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 276.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 552 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024273
August 2024166
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024478
March 202431
February 20241
January 2024539
December 2023525
November 2023552
October 2023410
September 2023312

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202412
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310
September 202321

A total of 252 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
July 20242
May 202413
April 202433
March 20249
January 202427
December 202319
November 202323
October 202334
September 202338

A total of 659 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202473
July 20244
May 202416
April 202467
March 202413
January 202486
December 202390
November 202377
October 202377
September 202386

A total of 654 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202465
April 202485
January 202485
December 202373
November 202382
October 2023105
September 202373

A total of 1954 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 177.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 381 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024163
August 202466
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024192
March 20245
January 2024270
December 2023286
November 2023381
October 2023317
September 2023265

A total of 362 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202436
June 20241
May 20242
April 202438
March 20241
January 202450
December 202342
November 202362
October 202353
September 202345

A total of 384 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202420
April 202453
January 2024102
December 202343
November 202337
October 202353
September 202336

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202413
January 202412
December 20238
November 202316
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 180 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
April 202428
January 202422
December 202324
November 202322
October 202327
September 202325

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 202313
November 202321
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 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
September 20234

A total of 133 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
May 20241
April 202421
March 20242
January 202420
December 202312
November 202312
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 2DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total111
    Theft from the person44
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Other theft15
    Public order7
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 19. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 23. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1