FITZROY SQUARE, W1T 5HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 5HF

FITZROY SQUARE, W1T 5HF, Camden has recorded a total of 374 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 175.97 per 1,000 population. This W1T 5HF 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 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 5HF, encompassing approximately 2125 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (107) incidents (46.58% increase)
  • Other theft: (71) incidents (255.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (40.43% increase)

W1T 5HF 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

FITZROY SQUARE, W1T 5HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person107175.9746.58%
Other theft7150.35255.00%
Anti-social behaviour6633.4140.43%
Violence and sexual offences4531.05-10.00%
Shoplifting2121.1761.54%
Public order189.88-14.29%
Burglary148.4775.00%
Robbery116.59-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson75.1875.00%
Vehicle crime63.29500.00%
Bicycle theft32.8250.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.94100.00%
Drugs10.94-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73122.34711.11%
Violence and sexual offences5034.35900.00%
Anti-social behaviour4723.530.00%
Public order2122.11600.00%
Other theft209.88900.00%
Robbery179.410.00%
Shoplifting138.000.00%
Burglary86.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.760.00%
Drugs31.88200.00%
Bicycle theft21.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
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 person99.41-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences54.2366.67%
Public order32.35-25.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

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 person2116.47-85.11%
Public order49.88-71.43%
Robbery41.88-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences31.88-94.74%
Other theft21.41-97.01%
Drugs10.94-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person141186.802720.00%
Other theft6766.341575.00%
Anti-social behaviour6031.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences5728.231325.00%
Shoplifting2126.820.00%
Public order149.88366.67%
Burglary126.590.00%
Robbery115.650.00%
Bicycle theft55.180.00%
Drugs42.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Other crime21.410.00%

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 person57.53-96.40%
Other theft42.35-97.56%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-92.59%
Public order31.88-90.32%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft164279.96-5.20%
Theft from the person13977.1743.30%
Anti-social behaviour6265.40-4.62%
Shoplifting6129.1779.41%
Violence and sexual offences5428.70-10.00%
Public order3125.416.90%
Robbery2414.5971.43%
Burglary1711.29-26.09%
Bicycle theft138.0085.71%
Drugs96.1212.50%
Vehicle crime84.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.76-42.86%
Other crime53.7625.00%

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 theft173252.20-13.50%
Theft from the person9781.40-14.91%
Anti-social behaviour6545.64-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences6030.58-14.29%
Shoplifting3428.23-19.05%
Public order2916.00-17.14%
Burglary2313.6527.78%
Criminal damage and arson1410.82-26.32%
Robbery146.59-30.00%
Drugs86.5933.33%
Bicycle theft73.76-30.00%
Vehicle crime63.2920.00%
Other crime42.82300.00%
Possession of weapons21.88-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft200288.90-2.91%
Theft from the person11494.10-10.24%
Anti-social behaviour7053.64-1.41%
Violence and sexual offences7032.9411.11%
Shoplifting4232.94-23.64%
Public order3519.7629.63%
Robbery2016.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson199.41171.43%
Burglary188.945.88%
Bicycle theft108.4742.86%
Drugs64.710.00%
Vehicle crime52.820.00%
Possession of weapons42.3533.33%
Other crime11.880.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft206285.610.00%
Theft from the person12796.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour7159.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences6333.410.00%
Shoplifting5529.640.00%
Public order2725.880.00%
Burglary1712.700.00%
Robbery128.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.650.00%
Bicycle theft73.290.00%
Drugs63.290.00%
Vehicle crime52.820.00%
Possession of weapons32.350.00%
Other crime11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 441 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202447
April 202460
January 202462
December 202365
November 202370
October 202371

A total of 909 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 90.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202420
July 20242
May 20242
April 202467
March 20244
January 2024164
December 2023173
November 2023200
October 2023206

A total of 833 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
August 202473
July 20249
May 202421
April 2024141
March 20245
January 2024139
December 202397
November 2023114
October 2023127

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202450
July 20245
May 20243
April 202457
March 20244
January 202454
December 202360
November 202370
October 202363

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 202413
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20248
December 202314
November 202319
October 20237

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 20243
May 20244
April 202414
March 20243
January 202431
December 202329
November 202335
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 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
May 20244
April 202411
January 202424
December 202314
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
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 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202412
January 202417
December 202323
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 5HF 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. 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. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 18. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 22. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 24. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 25. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1