W1T 5EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 5EL

W1T 5EL, Camden has recorded a total of 345 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 173.51 per 1,000 population. This W1T 5EL 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 5EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 5EL, encompassing approximately 1988 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (103) incidents (51.47% increase)
  • Other theft: (63) incidents (270.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (44.19% increase)

W1T 5EL 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 5EL 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 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103173.5151.47%
Other theft6351.80270.59%
Anti-social behaviour6231.6844.19%
Violence and sexual offences4131.18-4.65%
Shoplifting1920.6258.33%
Public order169.56-15.79%
Robbery118.05-21.43%
Burglary105.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.0350.00%
Vehicle crime63.02500.00%
Bicycle theft33.02200.00%
Drugs21.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68116.18655.56%
Violence and sexual offences4334.20760.00%
Anti-social behaviour4321.630.00%
Public order1921.63533.33%
Other theft179.56750.00%
Robbery148.550.00%
Shoplifting127.040.00%
Burglary66.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.020.00%
Drugs32.01200.00%
Bicycle theft11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 person910.06-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences54.5366.67%
Public order32.51-25.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

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 person2117.60-84.44%
Public order410.56-71.43%
Robbery42.01-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-93.88%
Other theft21.51-96.36%
Drugs11.01-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person135184.572600.00%
Anti-social behaviour5967.900.00%
Other theft5529.671275.00%
Violence and sexual offences4927.661125.00%
Shoplifting1824.640.00%
Public order149.05366.67%
Burglary117.040.00%
Robbery105.530.00%
Drugs55.030.00%
Bicycle theft52.510.00%
Vehicle crime42.510.00%
Other crime22.010.00%

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 person58.05-96.18%
Other theft42.51-97.35%
Violence and sexual offences42.01-92.16%
Public order32.01-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft151283.65-5.62%
Theft from the person13175.9450.57%
Anti-social behaviour6165.8815.09%
Shoplifting6030.6876.47%
Violence and sexual offences5130.18-8.93%
Public order3025.6515.38%
Robbery2515.0992.31%
Burglary1512.57-25.00%
Bicycle theft117.5483.33%
Vehicle crime85.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.02-33.33%
Drugs84.020.00%
Other crime54.0225.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft160244.93-6.98%
Theft from the person8780.47-17.92%
Violence and sexual offences5643.75-16.42%
Anti-social behaviour5328.16-25.35%
Shoplifting3426.66-15.00%
Public order2617.10-18.75%
Burglary2013.0817.65%
Robbery1310.06-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson126.54-20.00%
Drugs86.0433.33%
Vehicle crime64.0250.00%
Bicycle theft63.02-33.33%
Other crime43.02300.00%
Possession of weapons22.01-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft172281.64-7.53%
Theft from the person10686.50-9.40%
Anti-social behaviour7153.317.58%
Violence and sexual offences6735.7115.52%
Shoplifting4033.70-25.93%
Public order3220.1223.08%
Burglary1716.0921.43%
Robbery168.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson158.05150.00%
Bicycle theft97.5450.00%
Drugs64.530.00%
Vehicle crime43.02-20.00%
Possession of weapons42.0133.33%
Other crime12.010.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft186281.640.00%
Theft from the person11793.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour6658.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences5833.190.00%
Shoplifting5429.170.00%
Public order2627.160.00%
Burglary1413.080.00%
Robbery127.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.040.00%
Drugs63.020.00%
Bicycle theft63.020.00%
Vehicle crime53.020.00%
Possession of weapons32.510.00%
Other crime11.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 415 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202443
April 202459
January 202461
December 202353
November 202371
October 202366

A total of 812 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202417
July 20242
May 20242
April 202455
March 20244
January 2024151
December 2023160
November 2023172
October 2023186

A total of 782 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202468
July 20249
May 202421
April 2024135
March 20245
January 2024131
December 202387
November 2023106
October 2023117

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202443
July 20245
May 20243
April 202449
March 20244
January 202451
December 202356
November 202367
October 202358

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20248
December 202312
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 20243
May 20244
April 202414
March 20243
January 202430
December 202326
November 202332
October 202326

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
May 20244
April 202410
January 202425
December 202313
November 202316
October 202312

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20248
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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 237 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 202418
January 202460
December 202334
November 202340
October 202354

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202411
January 202415
December 202320
November 202317
October 202314

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 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 5EL 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 9. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 12. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 15. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 20. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 22. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 23. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 25. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1