W1T 5ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 5ED

W1T 5ED, Camden has recorded a total of 382 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 177.62 per 1,000 population. This W1T 5ED 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 5ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 5ED, encompassing approximately 2150 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1T 5ED area, explore the W1T 5ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (108) incidents (40.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Other theft: (73) incidents (217.39% increase)

W1T 5ED 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 5ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person108177.6240.26%
Anti-social behaviour7550.2256.25%
Other theft7334.87217.39%
Violence and sexual offences4333.94-6.52%
Shoplifting2119.9961.54%
Public order189.76-5.26%
Burglary148.3775.00%
Robbery116.51-35.29%
Vehicle crime65.11500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7925.00%
Bicycle theft32.32200.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person77120.89755.56%
Anti-social behaviour4835.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences4622.32820.00%
Other theft2321.391050.00%
Public order1910.69533.33%
Robbery178.830.00%
Shoplifting137.900.00%
Burglary86.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.720.00%
Drugs21.86100.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
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 person99.30-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences54.1866.67%
Public order32.32-25.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

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 person2116.27-85.21%
Public order49.76-73.33%
Robbery41.86-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-94.23%
Other theft21.39-96.97%
Drugs10.93-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142182.732740.00%
Other theft6666.021550.00%
Anti-social behaviour5830.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences5226.971200.00%
Shoplifting2124.180.00%
Public order159.76400.00%
Burglary136.970.00%
Robbery106.040.00%
Drugs54.650.00%
Bicycle theft52.320.00%
Vehicle crime42.320.00%
Other crime21.860.00%

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 person57.44-96.45%
Other theft42.32-97.56%
Violence and sexual offences41.86-92.16%
Public order31.86-90.32%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft164276.19-5.20%
Theft from the person14176.2545.36%
Anti-social behaviour6565.56-4.41%
Shoplifting6130.2279.41%
Violence and sexual offences5128.36-13.56%
Public order3123.7110.71%
Robbery2514.4192.31%
Burglary1511.62-34.78%
Bicycle theft126.9771.43%
Drugs95.5812.50%
Criminal damage and arson84.18-42.86%
Vehicle crime73.7216.67%
Other crime53.2525.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft173249.22-13.50%
Theft from the person9780.44-16.38%
Anti-social behaviour6845.10-1.45%
Violence and sexual offences5931.62-13.24%
Shoplifting3427.43-19.05%
Public order2815.81-15.15%
Burglary2313.0227.78%
Criminal damage and arson1410.69-22.22%
Robbery136.51-35.00%
Drugs86.0433.33%
Bicycle theft73.72-30.00%
Vehicle crime63.2520.00%
Other crime42.79300.00%
Possession of weapons21.86-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft200283.63-3.85%
Theft from the person11692.99-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour6953.94-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences6832.0815.25%
Shoplifting4231.62-23.64%
Public order3319.5322.22%
Robbery2015.3453.85%
Burglary189.305.88%
Criminal damage and arson188.37200.00%
Bicycle theft108.3725.00%
Drugs64.650.00%
Vehicle crime52.790.00%
Possession of weapons42.3233.33%
Other crime11.860.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft208282.700.00%
Theft from the person12896.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour7259.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences5933.480.00%
Shoplifting5527.430.00%
Public order2725.570.00%
Burglary1712.550.00%
Robbery137.900.00%
Bicycle theft86.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.720.00%
Drugs62.790.00%
Vehicle crime52.790.00%
Possession of weapons32.320.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 455 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202448
April 202458
January 202465
December 202368
November 202369
October 202372

A total of 915 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202423
July 20242
May 20242
April 202466
March 20244
January 2024164
December 2023173
November 2023200
October 2023208

A total of 844 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 202477
July 20249
May 202421
April 2024142
March 20245
January 2024141
December 202397
November 2023116
October 2023128

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202446
July 20245
May 20243
April 202452
March 20244
January 202451
December 202359
November 202368
October 202359

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20248
December 202314
November 202318
October 20236

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 20243
May 20244
April 202415
March 20243
January 202431
December 202328
November 202333
October 202327

A total of 113 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
May 20244
April 202410
January 202425
December 202313
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202421
January 202461
December 202334
November 202342
October 202355

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202413
January 202415
December 202323
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 5ED 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    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. 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 14. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    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. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 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. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 24. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 26. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 30. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1