W1T 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 4BU

W1T 4BU, Camden has recorded a total of 402 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 150.98 per 1,000 population. This W1T 4BU 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 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 4BU, encompassing approximately 2662 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (109) incidents (37.97% increase)
  • Other theft: (85) incidents (254.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (38.00% increase)

W1T 4BU 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: 19

W1T 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person109150.9837.97%
Other theft8540.94254.17%
Anti-social behaviour6931.9238.00%
Violence and sexual offences4325.91-8.51%
Shoplifting2516.15127.27%
Burglary189.39100.00%
Public order176.766.25%
Robbery126.38-25.00%
Bicycle theft74.51250.00%
Vehicle crime72.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.63100.00%
Possession of weapons22.25100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7999.521028.57%
Anti-social behaviour5029.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences4718.781075.00%
Other theft2417.651100.00%
Robbery169.010.00%
Public order166.01433.33%
Shoplifting116.010.00%
Burglary94.130.00%
Drugs43.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person76.01-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences42.6333.33%
Public order31.50-25.00%
Other theft21.130.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1711.27-87.12%
Public order46.38-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-93.88%
Robbery31.13-75.00%
Other theft21.13-97.37%
Drugs10.75-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person132152.852540.00%
Other theft7649.571800.00%
Anti-social behaviour6828.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences4925.541125.00%
Shoplifting2318.400.00%
Burglary208.640.00%
Robbery127.510.00%
Public order114.51266.67%
Vehicle crime64.130.00%
Drugs52.250.00%
Bicycle theft51.880.00%

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 person56.01-96.40%
Other theft41.88-97.70%
Violence and sexual offences41.50-92.98%
Public order31.50-89.66%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft174232.102.96%
Theft from the person13965.3537.62%
Anti-social behaviour6652.20-4.35%
Shoplifting6324.7970.27%
Violence and sexual offences5723.66-14.93%
Public order2921.4126.09%
Robbery2310.8943.75%
Burglary238.64-8.00%
Bicycle theft118.6457.14%
Drugs104.1325.00%
Vehicle crime93.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.38-40.00%
Other crime53.3825.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft169206.18-19.91%
Theft from the person10163.47-13.68%
Anti-social behaviour6937.931.47%
Violence and sexual offences6725.91-2.90%
Shoplifting3725.16-13.95%
Burglary2513.9066.67%
Public order239.39-32.35%
Robbery168.64-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson156.01-25.00%
Drugs85.630.00%
Bicycle theft73.00-41.67%
Vehicle crime62.63-14.29%
Other crime42.25300.00%
Possession of weapons21.50-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211236.98-4.95%
Theft from the person11779.24-4.88%
Violence and sexual offences6943.947.81%
Anti-social behaviour6825.91-26.88%
Shoplifting4325.54-21.82%
Public order3416.1517.24%
Robbery2312.7776.92%
Criminal damage and arson208.64185.71%
Burglary157.51-42.31%
Bicycle theft125.6333.33%
Drugs84.5114.29%
Vehicle crime73.0016.67%
Possession of weapons32.630.00%
Other crime11.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft222247.4932.93%
Theft from the person12383.3711.82%
Anti-social behaviour9346.1966.07%
Violence and sexual offences6434.93-4.48%
Shoplifting5524.0414.58%
Public order2920.6611.54%
Burglary2610.8930.00%
Robbery139.7618.18%
Bicycle theft94.88-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson73.38-56.25%
Drugs72.630.00%
Vehicle crime62.630.00%
Possession of weapons32.250.00%
Other crime21.13-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft167209.560.00%
Theft from the person11062.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences6741.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour5625.160.00%
Shoplifting4821.030.00%
Public order2618.030.00%
Burglary209.760.00%
Bicycle theft177.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.380.00%
Robbery116.010.00%
Drugs74.130.00%
Vehicle crime62.630.00%
Other crime42.250.00%
Possession of weapons31.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 539 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202450
April 202468
January 202466
December 202369
November 202368
October 202393
September 202356

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20249
December 202315
November 202320
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 1136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 103.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202424
July 20242
May 20242
April 202476
March 20244
January 2024174
December 2023169
November 2023211
October 2023222
September 2023167

A total of 939 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202479
July 20247
May 202417
April 2024132
March 20245
January 2024139
December 2023101
November 2023117
October 2023123
September 2023110

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202447
July 20244
May 20243
April 202449
March 20244
January 202457
December 202367
November 202369
October 202364
September 202367

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20243
May 20244
April 202411
March 20243
January 202429
December 202323
November 202334
October 202329
September 202326

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

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 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
May 20243
April 202412
January 202423
December 202316
November 202323
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 305 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202411
April 202423
January 202463
December 202337
November 202343
October 202355
September 202348

A total of 156 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 202420
January 202423
December 202325
November 202315
October 202326
September 202320

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 4BU 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
    Total19
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 13. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 29. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1