WHITFIELD STREET, W1T 4AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 4AH

WHITFIELD STREET, W1T 4AH, Camden has recorded a total of 414 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 153.33 per 1,000 population. This W1T 4AH 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 4AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 4AH, encompassing approximately 2700 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1T 4AH area, explore the W1T 4AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (110) incidents (44.74% increase)
  • Other theft: (82) incidents (228.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (50.00% increase)

W1T 4AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • B506 with total crimes: 28

WHITFIELD STREET, W1T 4AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110153.3344.74%
Other theft8240.74228.00%
Anti-social behaviour7530.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences4527.78-13.46%
Shoplifting2716.67107.69%
Burglary2110.0040.00%
Public order167.78-15.79%
Robbery135.938.33%
Vehicle crime74.81133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.59133.33%
Bicycle theft62.59100.00%
Other crime22.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Drugs10.74-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person76101.851420.00%
Violence and sexual offences5228.151633.33%
Anti-social behaviour5019.260.00%
Other theft2518.521150.00%
Public order199.26850.00%
Burglary157.040.00%
Shoplifting135.560.00%
Robbery124.810.00%
Bicycle theft34.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8550.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person107.78-92.81%
Public order43.70-63.64%
Robbery31.48-76.92%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-95.83%
Drugs10.74-66.67%
Other theft10.37-98.77%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person139157.782680.00%
Other theft8151.482600.00%
Anti-social behaviour7030.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences4825.931500.00%
Shoplifting2517.780.00%
Burglary219.260.00%
Robbery137.780.00%
Public order114.81266.67%
Vehicle crime74.070.00%
Bicycle theft72.590.00%
Drugs32.590.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55.19-96.82%
Other theft31.85-97.56%
Public order31.11-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-92.31%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person157206.6650.96%
Other theft12358.15-1.60%
Shoplifting8345.56245.83%
Anti-social behaviour6730.746.35%
Violence and sexual offences3924.81-30.36%
Burglary2314.44-8.00%
Robbery208.5242.86%
Public order157.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime105.5625.00%
Bicycle theft83.7060.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.96-27.27%
Drugs52.9666.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft125169.63-31.32%
Theft from the person10446.30-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour6338.521.61%
Violence and sexual offences5623.3319.15%
Burglary2520.7478.57%
Shoplifting249.260.00%
Public order208.895.26%
Robbery147.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson115.19-31.25%
Vehicle crime84.070.00%
Bicycle theft52.96-28.57%
Drugs31.850.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft182192.966.43%
Theft from the person11667.41-2.52%
Anti-social behaviour6242.96-28.74%
Violence and sexual offences4722.96-7.84%
Shoplifting2417.41-29.41%
Robbery218.8975.00%
Public order197.7858.33%
Criminal damage and arson167.04166.67%
Burglary145.93-39.13%
Vehicle crime85.1914.29%
Bicycle theft72.96-22.22%
Drugs32.590.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft171198.1531.54%
Theft from the person11963.3312.26%
Anti-social behaviour8744.0767.31%
Violence and sexual offences5132.220.00%
Shoplifting3418.8941.67%
Burglary2312.5921.05%
Robbery128.5220.00%
Public order124.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft94.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime73.33-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.59-64.71%
Drugs32.22-25.00%
Other crime11.11-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft130171.110.00%
Theft from the person10648.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour5239.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences5119.260.00%
Shoplifting2418.890.00%
Burglary198.890.00%
Bicycle theft187.040.00%
Public order186.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.670.00%
Robbery106.300.00%
Vehicle crime83.700.00%
Drugs42.960.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 526 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202450
April 202470
January 202467
December 202363
November 202362
October 202387
September 202352

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 925 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202425
July 20242
May 20241
April 202481
March 20243
January 2024123
December 2023125
November 2023182
October 2023171
September 2023130

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 20242
May 20244
April 202411
March 20243
January 202415
December 202320
November 202319
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 947 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 202476
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024139
March 20245
January 2024157
December 2023104
November 2023116
October 2023119
September 2023106

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202452
July 20243
May 20242
April 202448
March 20243
January 202439
December 202356
November 202347
October 202351
September 202351

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
May 20243
April 202413
January 202420
December 202314
November 202321
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 254 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
April 202425
January 202483
December 202324
November 202324
October 202334
September 202324

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20248
December 202311
November 202316
October 20236
September 202317

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202421
January 202423
December 202325
November 202314
October 202323
September 202319

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 20241
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 4AH 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. Hospital
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. B506
    Total28
    Theft from the person16
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 13. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Warren Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
  • 22. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 26. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Berners Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 29. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 30. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1