W1T 5NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 5NU

W1T 5NU, Camden has recorded a total of 290 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 171.38 per 1,000 population. This W1T 5NU 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 5NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 5NU, encompassing approximately 1692 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1T 5NU area, explore the W1T 5NU 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 (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (34.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (206.25% increase)

W1T 5NU 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 5NU 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 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93171.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour5854.9634.88%
Other theft4934.28206.25%
Violence and sexual offences3828.9611.76%
Public order1122.46-21.43%
Shoplifting116.5057.14%
Burglary96.5050.00%
Robbery75.32-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson64.14100.00%
Vehicle crime43.55300.00%
Bicycle theft22.36100.00%
Drugs21.18-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62119.97785.71%
Anti-social behaviour4336.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences3425.41750.00%
Other theft1620.091500.00%
Public order149.46366.67%
Robbery138.270.00%
Shoplifting77.680.00%
Burglary64.140.00%
Drugs33.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Bicycle theft11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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 person79.46-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences44.14100.00%
Public order32.360.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 person1816.55-84.21%
Public order310.64-75.00%
Robbery31.77-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-95.56%
Other theft11.18-96.77%
Drugs10.59-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person114180.252750.00%
Anti-social behaviour5667.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences4533.091025.00%
Other theft3126.59675.00%
Shoplifting1418.320.00%
Public order128.27500.00%
Burglary107.090.00%
Robbery95.910.00%
Vehicle crime45.320.00%
Drugs42.360.00%
Bicycle theft42.360.00%
Other crime22.360.00%

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 theft48.27-96.99%
Violence and sexual offences42.36-92.31%
Theft from the person42.36-96.15%
Public order22.36-93.10%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft133299.62-4.32%
Theft from the person10478.6040.54%
Anti-social behaviour6561.4630.00%
Violence and sexual offences5238.4115.56%
Shoplifting5230.7357.58%
Public order2930.7326.09%
Robbery2117.1490.91%
Drugs1112.41-8.33%
Burglary116.50-38.89%
Bicycle theft106.50150.00%
Vehicle crime85.9160.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.73-40.00%
Other crime53.5525.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft139254.124.51%
Theft from the person7482.15-12.94%
Anti-social behaviour5043.73-27.54%
Violence and sexual offences4529.55-28.57%
Shoplifting3326.59-5.71%
Public order2319.50-25.81%
Burglary1813.5912.50%
Drugs1210.640.00%
Robbery117.09-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson106.50-16.67%
Vehicle crime55.9125.00%
Other crime42.95300.00%
Bicycle theft42.36-60.00%
Possession of weapons22.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft133288.40-10.74%
Theft from the person8578.60-20.56%
Anti-social behaviour6950.2311.29%
Violence and sexual offences6340.786.78%
Shoplifting3537.23-5.41%
Public order3120.6814.81%
Burglary1618.3223.08%
Robbery139.4618.18%
Drugs127.68-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson127.0971.43%
Bicycle theft107.09150.00%
Vehicle crime45.910.00%
Possession of weapons42.3633.33%
Other crime12.360.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149297.260.00%
Theft from the person10788.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour6263.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences5936.640.00%
Shoplifting3734.870.00%
Public order2721.870.00%
Drugs1915.960.00%
Burglary1311.230.00%
Robbery117.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.500.00%
Bicycle theft44.140.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Possession of weapons32.360.00%
Other crime11.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202434
July 20244
May 20242
April 202445
March 20244
January 202452
December 202345
November 202363
October 202359

A total of 403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202443
April 202456
January 202465
December 202350
November 202369
October 202362

A total of 656 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 202431
March 20244
January 2024133
December 2023139
November 2023133
October 2023149

A total of 668 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202462
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024114
March 20244
January 2024104
December 202374
November 202385
October 2023107

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
May 20243
April 20249
January 202421
December 202311
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 202410
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 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 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 202412
March 20242
January 202429
December 202323
November 202331
October 202327

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 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 202411
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 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202414
January 202452
December 202333
November 202335
October 202337

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 20249
August 20246
April 202410
January 202411
December 202318
November 202316
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 5NU 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. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 16. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 17. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 19. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 21. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1