WHITFIELD STREET, W1T 5ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 5ES

WHITFIELD STREET, W1T 5ES, Camden has recorded a total of 327 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 183.67 per 1,000 population. This W1T 5ES 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 5ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 5ES, encompassing approximately 1780 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (101) incidents (44.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (60) incidents (275.00% increase)

W1T 5ES 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

WHITFIELD STREET, W1T 5ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101183.6744.29%
Anti-social behaviour6056.7336.36%
Other theft6033.70275.00%
Violence and sexual offences4133.7010.81%
Public order1523.03-11.76%
Shoplifting128.4333.33%
Robbery106.74-28.57%
Burglary105.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.6250.00%
Vehicle crime53.37400.00%
Bicycle theft32.81200.00%
Drugs21.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70124.69900.00%
Anti-social behaviour4439.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences3724.71825.00%
Public order1720.78466.67%
Other theft169.551500.00%
Robbery148.990.00%
Shoplifting97.860.00%
Burglary65.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.370.00%
Drugs32.25200.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person78.99-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences43.93100.00%
Public order32.250.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1815.73-85.94%
Public order310.11-75.00%
Robbery31.69-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69-95.83%
Other theft11.12-98.04%
Drugs10.56-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person128196.033100.00%
Anti-social behaviour6071.900.00%
Other theft5133.701175.00%
Violence and sexual offences4828.651100.00%
Shoplifting1526.960.00%
Public order128.43500.00%
Burglary106.740.00%
Robbery105.620.00%
Drugs55.620.00%
Vehicle crime42.810.00%
Bicycle theft42.250.00%
Other crime22.250.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.86-97.30%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-92.31%
Theft from the person42.25-96.72%
Public order22.25-93.10%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148307.80-2.63%
Theft from the person12283.1350.62%
Anti-social behaviour6668.5329.41%
Shoplifting5437.0758.82%
Violence and sexual offences5230.33-5.45%
Public order2929.2111.54%
Robbery2316.29109.09%
Bicycle theft1212.92100.00%
Drugs126.740.00%
Burglary116.74-38.89%
Vehicle crime86.1860.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.49-50.00%
Other crime53.3725.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft152263.43-1.94%
Theft from the person8185.38-22.86%
Violence and sexual offences5545.50-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour5130.89-27.14%
Shoplifting3428.65-10.53%
Public order2619.10-16.13%
Burglary1814.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.11-14.29%
Drugs126.740.00%
Robbery116.74-26.67%
Bicycle theft66.18-40.00%
Vehicle crime53.3725.00%
Other crime42.81300.00%
Possession of weapons22.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft155303.31-10.92%
Theft from the person10587.06-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour7058.989.38%
Violence and sexual offences6639.3210.00%
Shoplifting3837.07-26.92%
Public order3121.3414.81%
Burglary1517.4115.38%
Robbery158.4336.36%
Criminal damage and arson148.43100.00%
Drugs127.86-36.84%
Bicycle theft106.74100.00%
Vehicle crime45.62-20.00%
Possession of weapons42.2533.33%
Other crime12.250.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft174312.300.00%
Theft from the person11597.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour6464.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences6035.950.00%
Shoplifting5233.700.00%
Public order2729.210.00%
Drugs1915.170.00%
Burglary1310.670.00%
Robbery117.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.180.00%
Bicycle theft53.930.00%
Vehicle crime52.810.00%
Possession of weapons32.810.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

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 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202444
April 202460
January 202466
December 202351
November 202370
October 202364

A total of 762 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 202451
March 20244
January 2024148
December 2023152
November 2023155
October 2023174

A total of 751 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 202470
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024128
March 20244
January 2024122
December 202381
November 2023105
October 2023115

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202437
July 20244
May 20242
April 202448
March 20244
January 202452
December 202355
November 202366
October 202360

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
May 20243
April 202410
January 202423
December 202311
November 202315
October 202311

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 202412
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20246
December 202312
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 165 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 20243
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
January 202429
December 202326
November 202331
October 202327

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202415
January 202454
December 202334
November 202338
October 202352

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202410
January 202411
December 202318
November 202315
October 202313

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 5ES 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. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 8. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 11. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 14. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 19. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 20. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 22. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 24. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1