W1T 2LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 2LP

W1T 2LP, Camden has recorded a total of 897 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 515.21 per 1,000 population. This W1T 2LP 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 2LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 2LP, encompassing approximately 1741 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (309) incidents (67.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (191) incidents (135.80% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (98) incidents (27.27% increase)

W1T 2LP 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

W1T 2LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 309 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 191 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person309515.2167.93%
Other theft191177.48135.80%
Anti-social behaviour98109.7027.27%
Violence and sexual offences8456.296.33%
Shoplifting5348.2555.88%
Public order4330.44104.76%
Robbery3524.70-18.60%
Burglary2620.10100.00%
Drugs2214.9310.00%
Vehicle crime1212.649.09%
Criminal damage and arson106.890.00%
Bicycle theft85.74300.00%
Other crime44.5933.33%
Possession of weapons22.300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person184333.134500.00%
Other theft81105.681925.00%
Violence and sexual offences7946.521875.00%
Anti-social behaviour7745.380.00%
Robbery4344.230.00%
Shoplifting3424.700.00%
Public order2119.53950.00%
Drugs2012.060.00%
Burglary1311.490.00%
Vehicle crime117.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.320.00%
Other crime35.740.00%
Bicycle theft21.720.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%

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 theft48.040.00%
Theft from the person42.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.300.00%
Public order22.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.57-50.00%

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 person2536.19-95.58%
Violence and sexual offences1614.36-80.00%
Public order139.19-69.77%
Other theft57.47-97.78%
Robbery22.87-94.87%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-66.67%
Drugs10.57-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 565 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 225 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person565692.111722.58%
Other theft225324.524400.00%
Anti-social behaviour95129.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences8054.57515.38%
Shoplifting6545.950.00%
Public order4337.33377.78%
Robbery3924.703800.00%
Burglary3322.400.00%
Drugs2218.951000.00%
Vehicle crime2012.640.00%
Bicycle theft1211.490.00%
Other crime36.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%

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 person3136.193000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1317.810.00%
Public order97.470.00%
Other theft55.170.00%
Drugs22.870.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.57-99.84%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 616 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 318 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person616812.164.94%
Other theft318353.81-9.92%
Shoplifting112182.65107.41%
Violence and sexual offences9764.33-8.49%
Anti-social behaviour9155.71-1.09%
Robbery5752.277.55%
Public order3232.7445.45%
Burglary2618.38-3.70%
Drugs2514.9356.25%
Vehicle crime2114.3640.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft75.1740.00%
Other crime34.020.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 587 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 353 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person587775.40-12.78%
Other theft353337.15-24.73%
Violence and sexual offences106202.7521.84%
Anti-social behaviour9260.885.75%
Shoplifting5452.848.00%
Robbery5331.02-20.90%
Burglary2730.440.00%
Public order2215.51-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson1812.64-14.29%
Drugs1610.340.00%
Vehicle crime159.19-46.43%
Bicycle theft58.62-54.55%
Possession of weapons22.87100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 673 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 469 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person673900.040.00%
Other theft469386.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences87269.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour8749.970.00%
Robbery6749.970.00%
Shoplifting5038.480.00%
Vehicle crime2828.720.00%
Burglary2716.080.00%
Public order2615.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson2114.930.00%
Drugs1612.060.00%
Bicycle theft119.190.00%
Other crime46.320.00%
Possession of weapons12.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2995 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 299.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 673 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024309
August 2024184
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024565
March 202431
February 20241
January 2024616
December 2023587
November 2023673

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 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 20247
December 20235
November 202311

A total of 211 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.44 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

A total of 566 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.89 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 202480
March 202413
January 202497
December 2023106
November 202387

A total of 540 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202477
April 202495
January 202491
December 202392
November 202387

A total of 1651 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 183.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 469 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024191
August 202481
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024225
March 20245
January 2024318
December 2023353
November 2023469

A total of 298 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202443
June 20241
May 20242
April 202439
March 20241
January 202457
December 202353
November 202367

A total of 368 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.33 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 202354
November 202350

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202420
January 202421
December 202315
November 202328

A total of 152 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
April 202433
January 202426
December 202327
November 202327

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20243
November 20234

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 2LP 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