W1T 4AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 4AW

W1T 4AW, Camden has recorded a total of 425 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 155.19 per 1,000 population. This W1T 4AW 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 4AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 4AW, encompassing approximately 2738 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (108) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (87) incidents (248.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (52.00% increase)

W1T 4AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

W1T 4AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person108155.1933.33%
Other theft8739.44248.00%
Anti-social behaviour7631.7752.00%
Violence and sexual offences4727.75-11.32%
Shoplifting2817.16115.38%
Burglary2110.2240.00%
Public order187.67-10.00%
Robbery146.577.69%
Vehicle crime75.11133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.56133.33%
Bicycle theft62.56200.00%
Other crime22.190.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81102.981520.00%
Violence and sexual offences5329.581666.67%
Anti-social behaviour5019.350.00%
Other theft2518.261150.00%
Public order209.13900.00%
Burglary157.300.00%
Shoplifting135.480.00%
Robbery134.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

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 person54.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8350.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%

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 person107.67-92.86%
Public order43.65-60.00%
Robbery31.46-76.92%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-95.92%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.37-98.81%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person140158.852700.00%
Other theft8451.122700.00%
Anti-social behaviour7230.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences4926.291533.33%
Shoplifting2817.890.00%
Burglary2110.220.00%
Robbery137.670.00%
Public order104.75233.33%
Vehicle crime73.650.00%
Bicycle theft62.560.00%
Drugs32.190.00%
Other crime21.100.00%

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 person55.11-97.08%
Other theft31.83-97.69%
Public order31.10-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-92.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person171216.9147.41%
Other theft13062.44-5.11%
Shoplifting8447.47236.00%
Anti-social behaviour6830.677.94%
Violence and sexual offences4024.83-29.82%
Burglary2514.61-10.71%
Robbery249.1341.18%
Public order188.76-14.29%
Vehicle crime116.5737.50%
Bicycle theft94.0280.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.29-18.18%
Drugs53.2925.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft137179.66-30.46%
Theft from the person11650.03-10.08%
Anti-social behaviour6342.36-3.08%
Violence and sexual offences5723.0121.28%
Burglary2820.8186.67%
Shoplifting2510.224.17%
Public order219.1310.53%
Robbery177.67-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson116.21-38.89%
Vehicle crime84.02-27.27%
Bicycle theft52.92-28.57%
Drugs41.8333.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft197204.862.60%
Theft from the person12971.94-5.15%
Anti-social behaviour6547.11-26.97%
Violence and sexual offences4723.74-7.84%
Robbery2417.16100.00%
Shoplifting248.76-29.41%
Public order198.7626.67%
Criminal damage and arson186.94200.00%
Burglary156.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime115.4822.22%
Bicycle theft74.02-22.22%
Drugs32.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft192214.3532.41%
Theft from the person13670.119.68%
Anti-social behaviour8949.6664.81%
Violence and sexual offences5132.50-7.27%
Shoplifting3418.6241.67%
Burglary3012.4257.89%
Public order1510.95-21.05%
Robbery125.480.00%
Bicycle theft94.38-55.00%
Vehicle crime93.29-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.29-66.67%
Drugs32.19-25.00%
Other crime11.10-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145185.870.00%
Theft from the person12452.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences5545.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour5420.080.00%
Shoplifting2419.720.00%
Bicycle theft208.760.00%
Burglary197.300.00%
Public order196.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson186.940.00%
Robbery126.570.00%
Vehicle crime104.380.00%
Drugs43.650.00%
Other crime31.460.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 537 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202450
April 202472
January 202468
December 202363
November 202365
October 202389
September 202354

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 202320

A total of 1003 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202425
July 20242
May 20241
April 202484
March 20243
January 2024130
December 2023137
November 2023197
October 2023192
September 2023145

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
January 202418
December 202321
November 202319
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 1025 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 202481
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024140
March 20245
January 2024171
December 2023116
November 2023129
October 2023136
September 2023124

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202453
July 20243
May 20242
April 202449
March 20243
January 202440
December 202357
November 202347
October 202351
September 202355

A total of 132 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
May 20243
April 202413
January 202424
December 202317
November 202324
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
April 202428
January 202484
December 202325
November 202324
October 202334
September 202324

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20249
December 202311
November 202318
October 20236
September 202318

A total of 174 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202421
January 202425
December 202328
November 202315
October 202330
September 202319

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
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 4AW 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. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 4. B506
    Total19
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    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. Nightclub
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 27. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Berners Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 30. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4