W1T 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 4QJ

W1T 4QJ, Camden has recorded a total of 404 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 148.66 per 1,000 population. This W1T 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 4QJ, encompassing approximately 2717 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (103) incidents (35.53% increase)
  • Other theft: (84) incidents (236.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (51.02% increase)

W1T 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • B506 with total crimes: 19

W1T 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103148.6635.53%
Other theft8437.90236.00%
Anti-social behaviour7430.9151.02%
Violence and sexual offences4027.23-9.09%
Shoplifting2814.72115.38%
Burglary2110.3040.00%
Public order167.73-20.00%
Robbery145.897.69%
Criminal damage and arson75.15133.33%
Vehicle crime62.58100.00%
Bicycle theft52.21150.00%
Other crime21.840.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7698.251420.00%
Anti-social behaviour4927.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences4418.031366.67%
Other theft2516.191150.00%
Public order209.20900.00%
Burglary157.360.00%
Shoplifting135.520.00%
Robbery134.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54.42-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8450.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person107.73-92.48%
Public order43.68-55.56%
Robbery31.47-76.92%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-95.12%
Drugs10.74-66.67%
Other theft10.37-98.80%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person133153.082560.00%
Other theft8348.942666.67%
Anti-social behaviour7030.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences4125.761266.67%
Shoplifting2815.090.00%
Burglary2110.300.00%
Robbery137.730.00%
Public order94.78200.00%
Vehicle crime73.310.00%
Bicycle theft62.580.00%
Drugs32.210.00%
Other crime21.100.00%

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 person55.15-97.04%
Other theft31.84-97.60%
Public order31.10-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-92.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person169214.5346.96%
Other theft12562.19-6.02%
Shoplifting8446.00236.00%
Anti-social behaviour6630.916.45%
Violence and sexual offences4024.29-28.57%
Burglary2514.72-10.71%
Robbery249.2041.18%
Public order188.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime116.6237.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.05-18.18%
Bicycle theft73.3140.00%
Drugs52.5825.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft133178.47-31.79%
Theft from the person11548.94-10.16%
Anti-social behaviour6242.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences5622.8119.15%
Burglary2820.61100.00%
Shoplifting2510.304.17%
Public order219.2010.53%
Robbery177.73-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson116.26-38.89%
Vehicle crime84.05-20.00%
Bicycle theft52.940.00%
Drugs41.8433.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft195202.754.28%
Theft from the person12871.75-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour6247.10-29.55%
Violence and sexual offences4722.81-7.84%
Robbery2417.29100.00%
Shoplifting248.83-29.41%
Public order198.8326.67%
Criminal damage and arson186.99200.00%
Burglary146.62-53.33%
Vehicle crime105.1511.11%
Bicycle theft53.68-44.44%
Drugs31.840.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft187212.320.00%
Theft from the person13268.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour8848.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences5132.380.00%
Shoplifting3418.770.00%
Burglary3012.510.00%
Public order1511.040.00%
Robbery125.520.00%
Bicycle theft94.420.00%
Vehicle crime93.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.310.00%
Drugs32.210.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 471 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202449
April 202470
January 202466
December 202362
November 202362
October 202388

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
January 202418
December 202321
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202444
July 20243
May 20242
April 202441
March 20243
January 202440
December 202356
November 202347
October 202351

A total of 876 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202476
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024133
March 20245
January 2024169
December 2023115
November 2023128
October 2023132

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 838 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202425
July 20242
May 20241
April 202483
March 20243
January 2024125
December 2023133
November 2023195
October 2023187

A total of 120 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
May 20243
April 202413
January 202424
December 202317
November 202324
October 202312

A total of 236 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
April 202428
January 202484
December 202325
November 202324
October 202334

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20249
December 202311
November 202318
October 20236

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202421
January 202425
December 202328
November 202314
October 202330

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 4QJ 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. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 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. 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
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Warren Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 27. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Berners Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 30. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4