W1T 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 5BJ

W1T 5BJ, Camden has recorded a total of 348 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 158.77 per 1,000 population. This W1T 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 5BJ, encompassing approximately 2191 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (97) incidents (27.63% increase)
  • Other theft: (68) incidents (223.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (48.89% increase)

W1T 5BJ 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 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person97158.7727.63%
Other theft6844.25223.81%
Anti-social behaviour6731.0248.89%
Violence and sexual offences4330.572.38%
Public order1919.625.56%
Shoplifting148.6740.00%
Robbery116.39-35.29%
Burglary105.0242.86%
Criminal damage and arson54.5666.67%
Vehicle crime52.28400.00%
Bicycle theft42.28100.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.91100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person76111.78744.44%
Anti-social behaviour4534.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences4220.53740.00%
Other theft2119.16950.00%
Public order189.58500.00%
Robbery178.210.00%
Shoplifting107.760.00%
Burglary74.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.190.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 person99.12-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences54.1166.67%
Public order32.28-25.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

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 person2115.97-83.46%
Public order49.58-73.33%
Robbery41.82-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences31.82-93.75%
Other theft21.37-96.83%
Drugs10.91-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127162.872440.00%
Other theft6357.941475.00%
Anti-social behaviour5328.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences4824.181100.00%
Shoplifting1621.900.00%
Public order157.30400.00%
Burglary126.840.00%
Robbery95.470.00%
Vehicle crime54.110.00%
Drugs52.280.00%
Bicycle theft32.280.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

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 person57.30-96.35%
Other theft42.28-97.48%
Violence and sexual offences41.82-92.16%
Public order31.82-89.66%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft159259.60-4.79%
Theft from the person13772.5439.80%
Anti-social behaviour6362.500.00%
Shoplifting5628.7464.71%
Violence and sexual offences5125.55-13.56%
Public order2923.2711.54%
Robbery2313.2391.67%
Burglary1310.49-31.58%
Bicycle theft115.9383.33%
Vehicle crime85.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.65-53.33%
Drugs73.190.00%
Other crime53.1925.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft167236.33-7.73%
Theft from the person9876.19-16.24%
Anti-social behaviour6344.71-7.35%
Violence and sexual offences5928.74-7.81%
Shoplifting3426.92-15.00%
Public order2615.51-18.75%
Burglary1911.8626.67%
Criminal damage and arson158.67-11.76%
Robbery126.84-40.00%
Drugs75.4716.67%
Vehicle crime63.19100.00%
Bicycle theft62.74-45.45%
Other crime42.74300.00%
Possession of weapons21.82-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft181263.70-7.65%
Theft from the person11782.58-3.31%
Anti-social behaviour6853.384.62%
Violence and sexual offences6431.026.67%
Shoplifting4029.20-24.53%
Public order3218.2528.00%
Robbery2014.6053.85%
Criminal damage and arson179.12240.00%
Burglary157.76-16.67%
Bicycle theft116.8410.00%
Drugs65.020.00%
Vehicle crime32.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft196265.5330.67%
Theft from the person12189.4237.50%
Anti-social behaviour6555.208.33%
Violence and sexual offences6029.661.69%
Shoplifting5327.3720.45%
Public order2524.184.17%
Burglary1811.4128.57%
Robbery138.210.00%
Bicycle theft105.93-41.18%
Drugs64.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime62.74-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.74-64.29%
Possession of weapons32.2850.00%
Other crime11.37-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft150230.400.00%
Theft from the person8868.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour6040.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences5927.370.00%
Shoplifting4426.920.00%
Public order2420.070.00%
Bicycle theft1710.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.760.00%
Burglary146.390.00%
Robbery136.390.00%
Drugs105.930.00%
Vehicle crime74.560.00%
Other crime33.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 484 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202445
April 202453
January 202463
December 202363
November 202368
October 202365
September 202360

A total of 1013 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202463
March 20244
January 2024159
December 2023167
November 2023181
October 2023196
September 2023150

A total of 896 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202476
July 20249
May 202421
April 2024127
March 20245
January 2024137
December 202398
November 2023117
October 2023121
September 202388

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202442
July 20245
May 20243
April 202448
March 20244
January 202451
December 202359
November 202364
October 202360
September 202359

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 202315
November 202317
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 198 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 20243
May 20244
April 202415
March 20243
January 202429
December 202326
November 202332
October 202325
September 202324

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
May 20244
April 20249
January 202423
December 202312
November 202320
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 267 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.38 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
September 202344

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202412
January 202413
December 202319
November 202315
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 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
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 5BJ 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 26. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1