W1T 2HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 2HG

W1T 2HG, Camden has recorded a total of 442 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 180.53 per 1,000 population. This W1T 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 2HG, encompassing approximately 2448 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (124) incidents (45.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (100) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (58.70% increase)

W1T 2HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 42
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 28

W1T 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person124180.5345.88%
Other theft10050.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour7340.8458.70%
Violence and sexual offences4829.824.35%
Shoplifting2519.61108.33%
Burglary1810.2138.46%
Public order177.35-10.53%
Robbery136.94-18.75%
Vehicle crime75.31133.33%
Bicycle theft62.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.450.00%
Other crime22.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Drugs10.82-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85113.552733.33%
Violence and sexual offences4634.724500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4618.790.00%
Other theft2518.792400.00%
Public order1910.210.00%
Robbery167.760.00%
Burglary136.540.00%
Shoplifting125.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.900.00%
Vehicle crime32.450.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32.040.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32.86-98.15%
Other theft11.23-98.90%
Public order10.41-91.67%
Robbery10.41-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-97.22%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person162187.0616100.00%
Other theft9166.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour6337.170.00%
Shoplifting3825.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences3615.520.00%
Burglary2214.700.00%
Robbery148.990.00%
Public order125.721100.00%
Vehicle crime84.900.00%
Bicycle theft63.270.00%
Drugs42.450.00%
Other crime21.630.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.82-94.12%
Theft from the person10.41-99.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person220266.3049.66%
Other theft13989.86-3.47%
Shoplifting8656.77196.55%
Anti-social behaviour7235.1316.13%
Violence and sexual offences4729.41-18.97%
Robbery2519.2038.89%
Burglary2010.21-16.67%
Public order178.176.25%
Vehicle crime96.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.68-40.00%
Bicycle theft52.45-28.57%
Drugs52.04150.00%
Other crime12.040.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person147214.84-20.11%
Other theft14460.04-29.06%
Anti-social behaviour6258.828.77%
Violence and sexual offences5825.3238.10%
Shoplifting2923.6911.54%
Burglary2411.84100.00%
Robbery189.80-33.33%
Public order167.3545.45%
Criminal damage and arson106.54-41.18%
Vehicle crime94.0850.00%
Bicycle theft73.6816.67%
Drugs22.86-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft203243.029.73%
Theft from the person18482.9117.95%
Anti-social behaviour5775.15-39.36%
Violence and sexual offences4223.28-20.75%
Robbery2717.1592.86%
Shoplifting2611.03-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson1710.62183.33%
Burglary126.94-53.85%
Public order114.90-15.38%
Bicycle theft64.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime62.45-33.33%
Drugs32.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft185247.1024.16%
Theft from the person15675.569.86%
Anti-social behaviour9463.72108.89%
Violence and sexual offences5338.39-8.62%
Shoplifting3621.6533.33%
Burglary2614.7013.04%
Robbery1410.6216.67%
Public order135.72-23.53%
Bicycle theft95.31-40.00%
Vehicle crime93.6812.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.68-53.85%
Drugs32.45-25.00%
Other crime11.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149211.570.00%
Theft from the person14260.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences5858.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour4523.690.00%
Shoplifting2718.380.00%
Burglary2311.030.00%
Public order179.390.00%
Bicycle theft156.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.130.00%
Robbery125.310.00%
Vehicle crime84.900.00%
Drugs43.270.00%
Possession of weapons31.630.00%
Other crime21.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1227 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202485
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024162
March 20241
January 2024220
December 2023147
November 2023184
October 2023156
September 2023142

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202446
July 20241
May 20241
April 202436
January 202447
December 202358
November 202342
October 202353
September 202358

A total of 512 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202446
April 202463
January 202472
December 202362
November 202357
October 202394
September 202345

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202417
December 202316
November 202311
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 1038 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 103.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202491
January 2024139
December 2023144
November 2023203
October 2023185
September 2023149

A total of 140 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
May 20241
April 202414
January 202425
December 202318
November 202327
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 279 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202438
January 202486
December 202329
November 202326
October 202336
September 202327

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 202317
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202422
January 202420
December 202324
November 202312
October 202326
September 202323

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitfield Place
    Total54
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total42
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total28
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 15. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 25. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Adeline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Berners Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 30. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1