W1T 4BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 4BE

W1T 4BE, Camden has recorded a total of 380 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 154.11 per 1,000 population. This W1T 4BE 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 4BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 4BE, encompassing approximately 2465 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (107) incidents (35.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (78) incidents (254.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (48.78% increase)

W1T 4BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 32
  • Tottenham Court Road with total crimes: 19

W1T 4BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person107154.1135.44%
Other theft7843.39254.55%
Anti-social behaviour6131.6348.78%
Violence and sexual offences4524.742.27%
Shoplifting2118.2561.54%
Public order198.520.00%
Burglary157.71114.29%
Robbery126.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.87100.00%
Vehicle crime62.43200.00%
Bicycle theft52.4325.00%
Other crime22.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Drugs10.81-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79103.01777.78%
Violence and sexual offences4432.04780.00%
Anti-social behaviour4117.840.00%
Other theft2216.631000.00%
Public order198.92533.33%
Robbery167.710.00%
Shoplifting136.490.00%
Burglary75.270.00%
Bicycle theft42.840.00%
Drugs31.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person98.11-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences53.6566.67%
Public order32.03-25.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2114.19-85.21%
Public order48.52-69.23%
Robbery41.62-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences31.62-94.34%
Other theft21.22-97.33%
Drugs10.81-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142163.032740.00%
Other theft7557.591775.00%
Anti-social behaviour5630.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences5322.711225.00%
Shoplifting2121.490.00%
Burglary178.520.00%
Public order136.89333.33%
Robbery135.270.00%
Drugs55.270.00%
Bicycle theft42.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56.49-96.40%
Other theft42.03-97.66%
Violence and sexual offences41.62-92.73%
Public order31.62-90.32%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft171246.57-6.04%
Theft from the person13969.3541.84%
Shoplifting6156.3764.86%
Anti-social behaviour6024.74-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences5524.33-15.38%
Public order3122.3114.81%
Robbery2412.5784.62%
Burglary229.73-12.00%
Bicycle theft128.9271.43%
Criminal damage and arson104.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime94.0650.00%
Drugs93.6528.57%
Other crime53.6525.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft182224.67-11.65%
Theft from the person9873.81-19.01%
Anti-social behaviour6639.744.76%
Violence and sexual offences6526.770.00%
Shoplifting3726.36-13.95%
Public order2715.01-22.86%
Burglary2510.9538.89%
Criminal damage and arson1510.14-11.76%
Robbery136.08-38.10%
Drugs75.270.00%
Bicycle theft72.84-36.36%
Vehicle crime62.8420.00%
Other crime42.43300.00%
Possession of weapons21.62-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft206249.82-5.07%
Theft from the person12183.54-6.20%
Violence and sexual offences6549.074.84%
Anti-social behaviour6326.368.62%
Shoplifting4325.55-21.82%
Public order3517.4429.63%
Robbery2114.1975.00%
Burglary188.52-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.30142.86%
Bicycle theft116.8937.50%
Drugs74.460.00%
Vehicle crime52.84-16.67%
Possession of weapons32.030.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft217250.2229.17%
Theft from the person12988.0032.99%
Violence and sexual offences6252.32-4.62%
Anti-social behaviour5825.1411.54%
Shoplifting5523.5217.02%
Public order2722.3112.50%
Burglary2510.9566.67%
Robbery1210.14-14.29%
Bicycle theft84.87-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson73.24-53.33%
Drugs72.84-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.840.00%
Possession of weapons32.4350.00%
Other crime11.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft168216.160.00%
Theft from the person9768.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences6539.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour5226.360.00%
Shoplifting4721.090.00%
Public order2419.060.00%
Bicycle theft179.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.890.00%
Burglary156.080.00%
Robbery146.080.00%
Drugs85.680.00%
Vehicle crime63.240.00%
Other crime32.430.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 457 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202441
April 202456
January 202460
December 202366
November 202363
October 202358
September 202352

A total of 1127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202422
July 20242
May 20242
April 202475
March 20244
January 2024171
December 2023182
November 2023206
October 2023217
September 2023168

A total of 947 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
August 202479
July 20249
May 202421
April 2024142
March 20245
January 2024139
December 202398
November 2023121
October 2023129
September 202397

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 202412
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 202410
December 202315
November 202317
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202444
July 20245
May 20243
April 202453
March 20244
January 202455
December 202365
November 202365
October 202362
September 202365

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
July 20243
May 20244
April 202413
March 20243
January 202431
December 202327
November 202335
October 202327
September 202324

A total of 129 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
May 20244
April 202413
January 202424
December 202313
November 202321
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 298 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202421
January 202461
December 202337
November 202343
October 202355
September 202347

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202417
January 202422
December 202325
November 202318
October 202325
September 202315

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 4BE 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
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 11. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 25. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 27. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total4
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1