W1T 2JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 2JY

W1T 2JY, Camden has recorded a total of 737 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 379.86 per 1,000 population. This W1T 2JY 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 2JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 2JY, encompassing approximately 1940 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (264) incidents (62.96% increase)
  • Other theft: (167) incidents (156.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (37.29% increase)

W1T 2JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 81
  • Market Place with total crimes: 51

W1T 2JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 264 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 167 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person264379.8662.96%
Other theft167136.07156.92%
Anti-social behaviour8186.0737.29%
Violence and sexual offences6041.75-17.81%
Shoplifting4930.9253.12%
Public order2925.2661.11%
Robbery2814.95-12.50%
Burglary2314.4364.29%
Criminal damage and arson811.85-11.11%
Drugs84.12-38.46%
Bicycle theft74.12250.00%
Vehicle crime73.6175.00%
Other crime43.6133.33%
Possession of weapons22.060.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person162251.523950.00%
Violence and sexual offences7383.502333.33%
Other theft6537.631525.00%
Anti-social behaviour5933.500.00%
Shoplifting3230.410.00%
Robbery3216.490.00%
Public order1816.49800.00%
Burglary149.280.00%
Drugs137.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.700.00%
Vehicle crime44.640.00%
Other crime32.060.00%
Bicycle theft21.550.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%

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 theft46.700.00%
Theft from the person42.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.060.00%
Public order21.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.52-50.00%

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 person2532.47-94.92%
Violence and sexual offences1612.89-73.33%
Public order138.25-64.86%
Other theft56.70-97.33%
Robbery22.58-94.12%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Drugs10.52-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 492 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person492519.531487.10%
Other theft187253.583640.00%
Anti-social behaviour6896.380.00%
Shoplifting6535.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences6033.50361.54%
Public order3730.92311.11%
Robbery3419.073300.00%
Burglary2717.520.00%
Drugs1313.92550.00%
Bicycle theft106.700.00%
Vehicle crime95.150.00%
Other crime34.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%

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 person3132.473000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1315.980.00%
Public order96.700.00%
Other theft54.640.00%
Drugs22.580.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.52-99.81%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 536 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 269 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person536614.896.77%
Other theft269276.26-2.89%
Shoplifting107138.6598.15%
Violence and sexual offences7455.15-13.95%
Anti-social behaviour6638.1413.79%
Robbery4634.0221.05%
Public order2823.7133.33%
Burglary2314.43-8.00%
Drugs1711.8530.77%
Vehicle crime118.7622.22%
Criminal damage and arson85.67-27.27%
Bicycle theft64.1220.00%
Other crime23.090.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 502 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 277 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person502566.95-12.54%
Other theft277258.74-28.97%
Violence and sexual offences86142.7722.86%
Anti-social behaviour5844.33-6.45%
Shoplifting5429.8917.39%
Robbery3827.83-33.33%
Burglary2519.5913.64%
Public order2112.89-4.55%
Drugs1310.8285.71%
Criminal damage and arson116.70-42.11%
Vehicle crime95.67-47.06%
Bicycle theft54.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.580.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 574 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 390 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person574670.0337.32%
Other theft390295.8518.18%
Violence and sexual offences70201.011.45%
Anti-social behaviour6236.08-37.37%
Robbery5731.9618.75%
Shoplifting4629.38-25.81%
Public order2223.71-33.33%
Burglary2211.34-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson1911.34137.50%
Vehicle crime179.7930.77%
Bicycle theft108.7611.11%
Drugs75.15-56.25%
Other crime33.6150.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 418 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 330 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person418586.020.00%
Other theft330215.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour99170.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences6951.030.00%
Shoplifting6235.560.00%
Robbery4831.960.00%
Public order3324.740.00%
Burglary2917.010.00%
Drugs1614.950.00%
Vehicle crime138.250.00%
Bicycle theft96.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.640.00%
Other crime24.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3009 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 273.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 574 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024264
August 2024162
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024492
March 202431
February 20241
January 2024536
December 2023502
November 2023574
October 2023418

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 212 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202418
July 20242
May 202413
April 202437
March 20249
January 202428
December 202321
November 202322
October 202333

A total of 524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202473
July 20243
May 202416
April 202460
March 202413
January 202474
December 202386
November 202370
October 202369

A total of 493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202459
April 202468
January 202466
December 202358
November 202362
October 202399

A total of 1699 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 390 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024167
August 202465
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024187
March 20245
January 2024269
December 2023277
November 2023390
October 2023330

A total of 287 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202432
June 20241
May 20242
April 202434
March 20241
January 202446
December 202338
November 202357
October 202348

A total of 415 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202432
April 202465
January 2024107
December 202354
November 202346
October 202362

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20249
January 202411
December 20239
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202427
January 202423
December 202325
November 202322
October 202329

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 202311
November 202319
October 20238

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
May 20241
April 202413
March 20242
January 202417
December 202313
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total152
    Theft from the person70
    Other theft30
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Robbery6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total81
    Theft from the person36
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total40
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 16. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 20. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 28. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Adeline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1