W1T 5LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 5LP

W1T 5LP, Camden has recorded a total of 298 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 169.56 per 1,000 population. This W1T 5LP 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 5LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 5LP, encompassing approximately 1757 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (93) incidents (45.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (218.75% increase)

W1T 5LP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 32
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

W1T 5LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93169.5645.31%
Anti-social behaviour6052.9236.36%
Other theft5134.14218.75%
Violence and sexual offences4029.0214.29%
Public order1122.76-21.43%
Shoplifting116.2637.50%
Burglary106.2666.67%
Robbery85.69-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson64.55100.00%
Vehicle crime43.41300.00%
Bicycle theft22.28100.00%
Drugs21.14-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person64118.35814.29%
Anti-social behaviour4436.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences3525.04775.00%
Other theft1619.921500.00%
Public order149.10366.67%
Robbery137.970.00%
Shoplifting87.400.00%
Burglary64.550.00%
Drugs33.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Bicycle theft11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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 person79.10-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences43.98100.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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 person1815.93-84.35%
Public order310.24-72.73%
Robbery31.71-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.71-95.74%
Other theft11.14-96.97%
Drugs10.57-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115178.102775.00%
Anti-social behaviour6065.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences4734.141075.00%
Other theft3326.74725.00%
Shoplifting1418.780.00%
Public order117.97450.00%
Burglary106.260.00%
Robbery95.690.00%
Vehicle crime45.120.00%
Drugs42.280.00%
Bicycle theft42.280.00%
Other crime22.280.00%

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 theft47.97-97.04%
Violence and sexual offences42.28-92.31%
Theft from the person42.28-96.15%
Public order22.28-93.10%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft135291.33-2.88%
Theft from the person10476.8238.67%
Anti-social behaviour6659.1829.41%
Violence and sexual offences5237.5513.04%
Shoplifting5229.5957.58%
Public order2929.5926.09%
Robbery2116.5090.91%
Drugs1211.950.00%
Bicycle theft116.83175.00%
Burglary116.26-38.89%
Vehicle crime86.2660.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.55-40.00%
Other crime53.4125.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft139246.382.21%
Theft from the person7579.09-12.79%
Anti-social behaviour5142.68-27.14%
Violence and sexual offences4629.02-28.12%
Shoplifting3326.17-5.71%
Public order2318.78-25.81%
Burglary1813.0938.46%
Drugs1210.240.00%
Robbery116.83-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson106.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime55.6925.00%
Other crime42.85300.00%
Bicycle theft42.28-60.00%
Possession of weapons22.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft136279.38-11.11%
Theft from the person8677.39-21.10%
Anti-social behaviour7048.9311.11%
Violence and sexual offences6439.836.67%
Shoplifting3536.42-5.41%
Public order3119.9214.81%
Burglary1317.640.00%
Robbery137.4018.18%
Drugs127.40-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson126.8371.43%
Bicycle theft106.83150.00%
Vehicle crime45.690.00%
Possession of weapons42.2833.33%
Other crime12.280.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft153290.760.00%
Theft from the person10987.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour6362.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences6035.850.00%
Shoplifting3734.140.00%
Public order2721.050.00%
Drugs1915.360.00%
Burglary1310.810.00%
Robbery117.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.260.00%
Bicycle theft43.980.00%
Vehicle crime42.280.00%
Possession of weapons32.280.00%
Other crime11.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 414 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.14 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 202363

A total of 669 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 202433
March 20244
January 2024135
December 2023139
November 2023136
October 2023153

A total of 675 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202464
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024115
March 20244
January 2024104
December 202375
November 202386
October 2023109

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202435
July 20244
May 20242
April 202447
March 20244
January 202452
December 202346
November 202364
October 202360

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
May 20243
April 20249
January 202421
December 202311
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20243
May 20243
April 202411
March 20242
January 202429
December 202323
November 202331
October 202327

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 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 20244
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202414
January 202452
December 202333
November 202335
October 202337

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.57 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 202313
October 202313

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 5LP 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 7. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 12. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 17. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 18. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 20. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 22. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1