W1T 4BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 4BW

W1T 4BW, Camden has recorded a total of 395 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 152.38 per 1,000 population. This W1T 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 4BW, encompassing approximately 2592 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1T 4BW area, explore the W1T 4BW 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 (41.03% increase)
  • Other theft: (81) incidents (268.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (47.73% increase)

W1T 4BW 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 4BW 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 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110152.3841.03%
Other theft8142.43268.18%
Anti-social behaviour6531.2547.73%
Violence and sexual offences4825.07-2.04%
Shoplifting2118.52110.00%
Burglary208.1033.33%
Public order157.72-21.05%
Robbery115.79-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson74.24133.33%
Vehicle crime72.70133.33%
Bicycle theft52.70150.00%
Other crime21.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Drugs10.77-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person78101.071014.29%
Violence and sexual offences4930.091125.00%
Anti-social behaviour4418.900.00%
Other theft2216.971000.00%
Public order198.49850.00%
Burglary157.330.00%
Robbery145.790.00%
Shoplifting105.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

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 person76.17-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.70100.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1410.03-90.00%
Public order45.40-69.23%
Robbery41.54-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-96.00%
Drugs10.77-66.67%
Other theft10.39-98.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person140158.552700.00%
Other theft8254.012633.33%
Anti-social behaviour6131.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences5023.531566.67%
Shoplifting2019.290.00%
Burglary197.720.00%
Public order137.33333.33%
Robbery135.010.00%
Bicycle theft55.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.930.00%
Drugs31.540.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

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 person55.40-95.54%
Other theft31.93-97.22%
Public order31.16-81.25%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-91.18%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112163.5624.44%
Other theft10843.21-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour6441.66-1.54%
Violence and sexual offences3424.69-29.17%
Burglary2313.12-17.86%
Robbery178.8721.43%
Shoplifting166.5633.33%
Public order166.17-27.27%
Bicycle theft106.17100.00%
Vehicle crime93.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.47-20.00%
Drugs73.09600.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft128165.49-22.42%
Theft from the person9049.38-8.16%
Anti-social behaviour6534.721.56%
Violence and sexual offences4825.079.09%
Burglary2818.5275.00%
Public order2210.8022.22%
Robbery148.49-22.22%
Shoplifting125.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.63-37.50%
Vehicle crime63.86-14.29%
Bicycle theft52.31-28.57%
Drugs11.93-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft165182.47-5.71%
Theft from the person9863.65-15.52%
Anti-social behaviour6437.81-24.71%
Violence and sexual offences4424.69-4.35%
Robbery1816.9750.00%
Public order186.9463.64%
Criminal damage and arson166.94166.67%
Burglary166.17-42.86%
Shoplifting156.17-31.82%
Bicycle theft75.7940.00%
Vehicle crime72.7040.00%
Possession of weapons32.700.00%
Drugs21.160.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft175197.9029.63%
Theft from the person11667.5130.34%
Anti-social behaviour8544.7570.00%
Violence and sexual offences4632.79-2.13%
Burglary2817.7547.37%
Shoplifting2210.8022.22%
Robbery128.49-20.00%
Public order114.63-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson64.24-68.42%
Vehicle crime52.31-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.93-72.22%
Drugs21.93-60.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft135170.510.00%
Theft from the person8952.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour5034.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences4719.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson1918.130.00%
Burglary197.330.00%
Bicycle theft187.330.00%
Shoplifting186.940.00%
Public order166.940.00%
Robbery156.170.00%
Vehicle crime65.790.00%
Drugs52.310.00%
Other crime31.930.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202444
April 202461
January 202464
December 202365
November 202364
October 202385
September 202350

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 202318

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20248
December 202310
November 202316
October 20236
September 202319

A total of 902 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202422
July 20242
May 20241
April 202482
March 20243
January 2024108
December 2023128
November 2023165
October 2023175
September 2023135

A total of 859 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 202478
July 20247
May 202414
April 2024140
March 20245
January 2024112
December 202390
November 202398
October 2023116
September 202389

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202449
July 20244
May 20242
April 202450
March 20243
January 202434
December 202348
November 202344
October 202346
September 202347

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 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 20242
May 20244
April 202413
March 20243
January 202416
December 202322
November 202318
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
May 20244
April 202413
January 202417
December 202314
November 202318
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
April 202420
January 202416
December 202312
November 202315
October 202322
September 202318

A total of 168 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
April 202419
January 202423
December 202328
November 202316
October 202328
September 202319

A total of 6 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 20241
September 20233

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 4BW 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. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 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. 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 25. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Percy Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    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