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

Overview of Crime in W1T 2DH

PERCY STREET, W1T 2DH, Camden has recorded a total of 903 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 524.83 per 1,000 population. This W1T 2DH 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 2DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 2DH, encompassing approximately 1720 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (312) incidents (67.74% increase)
  • Other theft: (192) incidents (137.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (98) incidents (25.64% increase)

W1T 2DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 166
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 125
  • Market Place with total crimes: 51

PERCY STREET, W1T 2DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 312 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 192 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person312524.8367.74%
Other theft192181.34137.04%
Anti-social behaviour98111.5925.64%
Violence and sexual offences8456.966.33%
Shoplifting5348.8255.88%
Public order4330.80104.76%
Robbery3524.99-16.67%
Burglary2720.34107.69%
Drugs2215.6910.00%
Vehicle crime1212.799.09%
Criminal damage and arson106.970.00%
Bicycle theft85.81300.00%
Other crime54.6566.67%
Possession of weapons22.910.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person186338.274550.00%
Other theft81108.111925.00%
Violence and sexual offences7947.081875.00%
Anti-social behaviour7845.920.00%
Robbery4245.330.00%
Shoplifting3424.410.00%
Public order2119.76950.00%
Drugs2012.210.00%
Burglary1311.620.00%
Vehicle crime117.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.390.00%
Other crime35.810.00%
Bicycle theft21.740.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%

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 theft48.140.00%
Theft from the person42.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.320.00%
Public order22.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.58-50.00%

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 person2536.62-95.64%
Violence and sexual offences1614.53-80.49%
Public order139.30-69.77%
Other theft57.56-97.79%
Robbery22.91-94.87%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%
Drugs10.58-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 574 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 226 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person574709.661751.61%
Other theft226333.624420.00%
Anti-social behaviour96131.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences8255.80530.77%
Shoplifting6547.660.00%
Public order4337.78377.78%
Robbery3924.993800.00%
Burglary3322.670.00%
Vehicle crime2319.180.00%
Drugs2213.371000.00%
Bicycle theft1212.790.00%
Other crime36.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%

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 person3136.623000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1318.020.00%
Public order97.560.00%
Other theft55.230.00%
Drugs22.910.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.58-99.84%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 617 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 319 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person617824.744.40%
Other theft319358.61-10.14%
Shoplifting112185.41103.64%
Violence and sexual offences9965.10-6.60%
Anti-social behaviour9257.541.10%
Robbery5753.477.55%
Public order3233.1345.45%
Burglary2618.60-3.70%
Drugs2515.1156.25%
Vehicle crime2114.5340.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft75.2316.67%
Other crime34.070.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 591 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 355 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person591788.70-12.18%
Other theft355343.50-24.47%
Violence and sexual offences106206.3319.10%
Anti-social behaviour9161.612.25%
Shoplifting5552.8910.00%
Robbery5331.97-22.06%
Burglary2730.800.00%
Public order2215.69-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson1812.79-14.29%
Drugs1610.460.00%
Vehicle crime159.30-46.43%
Bicycle theft68.72-45.45%
Possession of weapons23.49100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 673 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 470 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person673914.2540.79%
Other theft470391.1617.79%
Violence and sexual offences89273.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour8951.73-25.21%
Robbery6851.7317.24%
Shoplifting5039.52-25.37%
Vehicle crime2829.0675.00%
Burglary2716.27-6.90%
Public order2615.69-36.59%
Criminal damage and arson2115.11110.00%
Drugs1612.21-15.79%
Bicycle theft119.300.00%
Other crime46.3933.33%
Possession of weapons12.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 478 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 399 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person478779.4133.52%
Other theft399277.8218.40%
Anti-social behaviour119231.9045.12%
Violence and sexual offences8969.16-13.59%
Shoplifting6751.7352.27%
Robbery5838.949.43%
Public order4133.71-2.38%
Burglary2923.837.41%
Drugs1916.8611.76%
Vehicle crime1611.040.00%
Bicycle theft119.30-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.39-47.37%
Other crime35.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.74-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 358 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 337 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person358657.350.00%
Other theft337208.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences103195.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour8259.860.00%
Robbery5347.660.00%
Shoplifting4430.800.00%
Public order4225.570.00%
Burglary2724.410.00%
Bicycle theft2515.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson1914.530.00%
Drugs1711.040.00%
Vehicle crime169.880.00%
Other crime49.300.00%
Possession of weapons42.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3850 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 320.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 673 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024312
August 2024186
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024574
March 202431
February 20241
January 2024617
December 2023591
November 2023673
October 2023478
September 2023358

A total of 82 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 202311
October 202311
September 202325

A total of 294 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202421
July 20242
May 202413
April 202443
March 20249
January 202432
December 202322
November 202326
October 202341
September 202342

A total of 764 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202479
July 20244
May 202416
April 202482
March 202413
January 202499
December 2023106
November 202389
October 202389
September 2023103

A total of 745 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202478
April 202496
January 202492
December 202391
November 202389
October 2023119
September 202382

A total of 2393 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 217.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 470 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024192
August 202481
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024226
March 20245
January 2024319
December 2023355
November 2023470
October 2023399
September 2023337

A total of 409 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202442
June 20241
May 20242
April 202439
March 20241
January 202457
December 202353
November 202368
October 202358
September 202353

A total of 480 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202434
April 202465
January 2024112
December 202355
November 202350
October 202367
September 202344

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202423
January 202421
December 202315
November 202328
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 209 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
April 202433
January 202426
December 202327
November 202327
October 202329
September 202327

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.22 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 20243
January 20249
December 202318
November 202321
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 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 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 160 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
May 20241
April 202422
March 20242
January 202425
December 202316
November 202316
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total166
    Theft from the person70
    Other theft33
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Robbery6
    Drugs5
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total125
    Theft from the person48
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Other theft18
    Public order10
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total44
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 20. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1