WHITFIELD STREET, W1T 4EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 4EZ

WHITFIELD STREET, W1T 4EZ, Camden has recorded a total of 379 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 150.32 per 1,000 population. This W1T 4EZ 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 4EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 4EZ, encompassing approximately 2521 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (106) incidents (43.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (78) incidents (239.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (53.66% increase)

W1T 4EZ 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

WHITFIELD STREET, W1T 4EZ 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 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person106150.3243.24%
Other theft7842.04239.13%
Anti-social behaviour6330.9453.66%
Violence and sexual offences4424.994.76%
Shoplifting2117.4561.54%
Public order198.3311.76%
Burglary157.54114.29%
Robbery115.95-31.25%
Bicycle theft64.36100.00%
Vehicle crime62.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3866.67%
Drugs21.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7497.57957.14%
Violence and sexual offences4229.35950.00%
Anti-social behaviour4116.660.00%
Other theft2316.261050.00%
Public order179.12466.67%
Robbery166.740.00%
Shoplifting136.350.00%
Burglary75.160.00%
Bicycle theft32.780.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

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 person76.35-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences42.7833.33%
Public order31.59-25.00%
Other theft21.190.00%

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 person1711.90-87.31%
Public order46.74-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-94.00%
Robbery31.19-76.92%
Other theft21.19-97.33%
Drugs10.79-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person134156.272580.00%
Other theft7553.151775.00%
Anti-social behaviour5929.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences5023.401150.00%
Shoplifting2119.830.00%
Burglary168.330.00%
Robbery136.350.00%
Public order125.16300.00%
Drugs54.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Bicycle theft41.590.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

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 person56.35-96.40%
Other theft41.98-97.66%
Violence and sexual offences41.59-92.86%
Public order31.59-90.32%

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 theft171241.14-6.56%
Theft from the person13967.8240.40%
Shoplifting6355.1365.79%
Anti-social behaviour5924.99-11.94%
Violence and sexual offences5623.40-13.85%
Public order3122.2114.81%
Robbery2412.3060.00%
Burglary219.52-16.00%
Bicycle theft118.3357.14%
Criminal damage and arson104.36-37.50%
Vehicle crime93.9750.00%
Drugs93.5728.57%
Other crime53.5725.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft183222.50-11.59%
Theft from the person9972.58-16.81%
Anti-social behaviour6739.276.35%
Violence and sexual offences6526.57-1.52%
Shoplifting3825.78-11.63%
Public order2715.07-20.59%
Burglary2510.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson169.92-11.11%
Robbery156.35-31.82%
Drugs75.950.00%
Bicycle theft72.78-41.67%
Vehicle crime62.7820.00%
Other crime42.38300.00%
Possession of weapons21.59-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft207243.92-5.48%
Theft from the person11982.10-4.03%
Violence and sexual offences6647.2013.79%
Anti-social behaviour6326.180.00%
Shoplifting4324.99-21.82%
Public order3417.0525.93%
Robbery2213.4857.14%
Criminal damage and arson188.73200.00%
Burglary157.14-40.00%
Bicycle theft125.9533.33%
Drugs74.760.00%
Vehicle crime52.78-16.67%
Possession of weapons31.980.00%
Other crime11.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft219245.1128.82%
Theft from the person12486.8629.17%
Anti-social behaviour6349.1823.53%
Violence and sexual offences5824.99-13.43%
Shoplifting5523.0014.58%
Public order2721.818.00%
Burglary2510.7166.67%
Robbery149.9216.67%
Bicycle theft95.55-52.63%
Drugs73.57-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.78-57.14%
Vehicle crime62.380.00%
Possession of weapons32.3850.00%
Other crime21.19-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft170212.590.00%
Theft from the person9667.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences6738.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour5126.570.00%
Shoplifting4820.230.00%
Public order2519.040.00%
Bicycle theft199.920.00%
Burglary157.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.950.00%
Robbery125.550.00%
Drugs84.760.00%
Vehicle crime63.170.00%
Other crime32.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 466 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202441
April 202459
January 202459
December 202367
November 202363
October 202363
September 202351

A total of 1134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 103.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202423
July 20242
May 20242
April 202475
March 20244
January 2024171
December 2023183
November 2023207
October 2023219
September 2023170

A total of 920 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 202474
July 20247
May 202417
April 2024134
March 20245
January 2024139
December 202399
November 2023119
October 2023124
September 202396

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 20239
September 202319

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 20245
August 20243
January 202410
December 202316
November 202318
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202442
July 20244
May 20243
April 202450
March 20244
January 202456
December 202365
November 202366
October 202358
September 202367

A total of 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202412
March 20243
January 202431
December 202327
November 202334
October 202327
September 202325

A total of 130 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
May 20243
April 202413
January 202424
December 202315
November 202322
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 302 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202421
January 202463
December 202338
November 202343
October 202355
September 202348

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202416
January 202421
December 202325
November 202315
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 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
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 4EZ 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 12. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. 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. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 28. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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