W1T 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 5AJ

W1T 5AJ, Camden has recorded a total of 342 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 162.41 per 1,000 population. This W1T 5AJ 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 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 5AJ, encompassing approximately 2105 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (96) incidents (31.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (57.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (67) incidents (219.05% increase)

W1T 5AJ 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 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96162.4131.51%
Anti-social behaviour7145.5957.78%
Other theft6733.72219.05%
Violence and sexual offences3931.82-9.30%
Public order1818.520.00%
Shoplifting148.5540.00%
Burglary106.6542.86%
Robbery94.75-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson54.2766.67%
Vehicle crime52.37400.00%
Bicycle theft32.3750.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73115.40711.11%
Anti-social behaviour4534.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences4321.37760.00%
Other theft2120.42950.00%
Public order189.97500.00%
Robbery178.550.00%
Shoplifting108.070.00%
Burglary74.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.320.00%
Bicycle theft21.420.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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 person99.50-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences54.2766.67%
Public order32.37-25.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

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 person2116.62-83.59%
Public order49.97-73.33%
Robbery41.90-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-93.88%
Other theft21.42-96.61%
Drugs10.95-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person128167.162460.00%
Other theft5960.791375.00%
Anti-social behaviour5328.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences4925.171125.00%
Shoplifting1623.270.00%
Public order157.60400.00%
Burglary127.120.00%
Robbery95.700.00%
Drugs44.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Bicycle theft31.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%

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 person57.60-96.30%
Other theft42.37-97.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.90-91.84%
Public order31.90-89.66%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft160268.31-2.44%
Theft from the person13575.9842.11%
Anti-social behaviour6364.110.00%
Shoplifting5629.9264.71%
Violence and sexual offences4926.59-14.04%
Public order2923.2711.54%
Robbery2313.7791.67%
Burglary1310.92-35.00%
Bicycle theft116.1783.33%
Vehicle crime75.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.32-50.00%
Drugs73.320.00%
Other crime53.3225.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft164242.19-8.89%
Theft from the person9577.88-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour6345.11-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences5729.92-10.94%
Shoplifting3427.07-15.00%
Public order2616.15-16.13%
Burglary2012.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.50-12.50%
Robbery126.65-40.00%
Drugs75.7016.67%
Vehicle crime63.32100.00%
Bicycle theft62.85-40.00%
Other crime42.85300.00%
Possession of weapons21.90-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft180271.16-5.26%
Theft from the person11585.48-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour6654.611.54%
Violence and sexual offences6431.3410.34%
Shoplifting4030.39-24.53%
Public order3119.0024.00%
Robbery2014.7253.85%
Burglary169.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson167.60220.00%
Bicycle theft107.6011.11%
Drugs64.750.00%
Vehicle crime32.85-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft190270.210.00%
Theft from the person12090.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour6556.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences5830.870.00%
Shoplifting5327.540.00%
Public order2525.170.00%
Burglary1611.870.00%
Robbery137.600.00%
Bicycle theft96.170.00%
Drugs64.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.850.00%
Vehicle crime52.370.00%
Possession of weapons32.370.00%
Other crime11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202445
April 202453
January 202463
December 202363
November 202366
October 202365

A total of 849 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202459
March 20244
January 2024160
December 2023164
November 2023180
October 2023190

A total of 797 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202473
July 20249
May 202421
April 2024128
March 20245
January 2024135
December 202395
November 2023115
October 2023120

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202443
July 20245
May 20243
April 202449
March 20244
January 202449
December 202357
November 202364
October 202358

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 202314
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 20243
May 20244
April 202415
March 20243
January 202429
December 202326
November 202331
October 202325

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
May 20244
April 20249
January 202423
December 202312
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202416
January 202456
December 202334
November 202340
October 202353

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202412
January 202413
December 202320
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20231

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 5AJ 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. 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. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 10. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 16. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 21. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 23. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 24. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1