W1T 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 4BJ

W1T 4BJ, Camden has recorded a total of 394 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 151.06 per 1,000 population. This W1T 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 4BJ, encompassing approximately 2608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (106) incidents (27.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (82) incidents (241.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (47.92% increase)

W1T 4BJ 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 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person106151.0627.71%
Other theft8240.64241.67%
Anti-social behaviour7131.4447.92%
Violence and sexual offences4427.22-8.33%
Shoplifting2116.87110.00%
Burglary218.0561.54%
Public order168.05-15.79%
Robbery106.13-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson73.83133.33%
Vehicle crime62.68100.00%
Bicycle theft52.30150.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Drugs10.77-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83105.43822.22%
Anti-social behaviour4831.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences4818.40860.00%
Other theft2418.401100.00%
Public order199.20533.33%
Robbery177.280.00%
Burglary136.520.00%
Shoplifting104.980.00%
Drugs43.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

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 person97.67-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences53.4566.67%
Public order31.92-25.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

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 person2113.42-85.42%
Public order48.05-69.23%
Robbery41.53-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-93.88%
Other theft21.15-97.44%
Drugs10.77-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person144158.732780.00%
Other theft7855.211850.00%
Anti-social behaviour6629.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences4925.301125.00%
Shoplifting2018.790.00%
Burglary187.670.00%
Public order136.90333.33%
Robbery134.980.00%
Drugs44.980.00%
Bicycle theft41.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%

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 person56.13-96.35%
Other theft41.92-97.69%
Violence and sexual offences41.53-92.59%
Public order31.53-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft173233.49-3.89%
Theft from the person13766.3338.38%
Anti-social behaviour6652.53-4.35%
Shoplifting6325.3065.79%
Violence and sexual offences5424.15-12.90%
Public order3020.7015.38%
Burglary2211.50-18.52%
Robbery218.4323.53%
Vehicle crime108.0542.86%
Bicycle theft103.83100.00%
Drugs103.8342.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.83-35.71%
Other crime43.450.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft180213.55-13.46%
Theft from the person9969.01-16.10%
Anti-social behaviour6937.96-1.43%
Violence and sexual offences6226.45-11.43%
Shoplifting3823.77-11.63%
Burglary2714.5758.82%
Public order2610.35-23.53%
Robbery179.97-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson146.52-26.32%
Vehicle crime75.370.00%
Drugs72.680.00%
Bicycle theft52.68-37.50%
Other crime41.92300.00%
Possession of weapons21.53-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft208240.39-7.96%
Theft from the person11879.75-11.28%
Anti-social behaviour7045.24-23.91%
Violence and sexual offences7026.844.48%
Shoplifting4326.84-20.37%
Public order3416.4921.43%
Robbery2213.0469.23%
Criminal damage and arson198.43216.67%
Burglary177.28-37.04%
Bicycle theft86.5260.00%
Vehicle crime73.0716.67%
Drugs72.680.00%
Possession of weapons32.680.00%
Other crime11.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 226 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft226256.490.00%
Theft from the person13386.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour9250.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences6735.270.00%
Shoplifting5425.690.00%
Public order2820.700.00%
Burglary2710.740.00%
Robbery1310.350.00%
Drugs74.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.680.00%
Vehicle crime62.300.00%
Bicycle theft52.300.00%
Possession of weapons31.920.00%
Other crime21.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 482 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202448
April 202466
January 202466
December 202369
November 202370
October 202392

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20249
December 202314
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 979 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 97.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202424
July 20242
May 20242
April 202478
March 20244
January 2024173
December 2023180
November 2023208
October 2023226

A total of 855 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 85.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 202483
July 20249
May 202421
April 2024144
March 20245
January 2024137
December 202399
November 2023118
October 2023133

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202448
July 20245
May 20243
April 202449
March 20244
January 202454
December 202362
November 202370
October 202367

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 20243
May 20244
April 202413
March 20243
January 202430
December 202326
November 202334
October 202328

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 117 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
May 20244
April 202413
January 202421
December 202317
November 202322
October 202313

A total of 249 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
April 202420
January 202463
December 202338
November 202343
October 202354

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202418
January 202422
December 202327
November 202317
October 202327

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 4BJ 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. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 26. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 28. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 30. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1