W1T 6AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 6AQ

W1T 6AQ, Camden has recorded a total of 374 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 168.17 per 1,000 population. This W1T 6AQ 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 6AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 6AQ, encompassing approximately 2224 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (107) incidents (44.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (71) incidents (238.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (46.67% increase)

W1T 6AQ 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 6AQ 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 person107168.1744.59%
Other theft7148.11238.10%
Anti-social behaviour6631.9246.67%
Violence and sexual offences4429.68-6.38%
Shoplifting2119.7861.54%
Public order189.44-14.29%
Burglary158.0987.50%
Robbery116.74-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.9550.00%
Vehicle crime62.70500.00%
Bicycle theft42.7033.33%
Other crime21.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Drugs10.90-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74115.56722.22%
Violence and sexual offences4733.27840.00%
Anti-social behaviour4521.130.00%
Public order2120.23600.00%
Other theft219.44950.00%
Robbery179.440.00%
Shoplifting137.640.00%
Burglary85.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.600.00%
Bicycle theft31.800.00%
Drugs21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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 person98.99-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences54.0566.67%
Public order32.25-25.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

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 person2115.74-85.21%
Public order49.44-71.43%
Robbery41.80-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences31.80-94.64%
Other theft21.35-97.10%
Drugs10.90-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142179.412740.00%
Other theft6963.851625.00%
Anti-social behaviour5731.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences5625.631300.00%
Shoplifting2125.180.00%
Public order149.44366.67%
Burglary136.290.00%
Robbery135.850.00%
Bicycle theft55.850.00%
Drugs42.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Other crime21.350.00%

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 person57.19-96.43%
Other theft42.25-97.59%
Violence and sexual offences41.80-92.45%
Public order31.80-90.32%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft166269.78-4.60%
Theft from the person14074.6444.33%
Anti-social behaviour6362.95-4.55%
Shoplifting6128.3379.41%
Violence and sexual offences5327.43-15.87%
Public order3123.836.90%
Robbery2413.9484.62%
Burglary1810.79-28.00%
Bicycle theft138.0985.71%
Criminal damage and arson105.85-28.57%
Drugs94.5012.50%
Vehicle crime74.0516.67%
Other crime53.1525.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft174243.70-14.29%
Theft from the person9778.24-14.16%
Anti-social behaviour6643.621.54%
Violence and sexual offences6329.68-4.55%
Shoplifting3428.33-19.05%
Public order2915.29-17.14%
Burglary2513.0438.89%
Criminal damage and arson1411.24-26.32%
Robbery136.29-35.00%
Drugs85.8514.29%
Bicycle theft73.60-30.00%
Vehicle crime63.1520.00%
Other crime42.70300.00%
Possession of weapons21.80-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft203273.38-3.33%
Theft from the person11391.28-13.08%
Violence and sexual offences6650.814.76%
Anti-social behaviour6529.68-1.52%
Shoplifting4229.23-23.64%
Public order3518.8825.00%
Robbery2015.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson198.99171.43%
Burglary188.54-10.00%
Bicycle theft108.0942.86%
Drugs74.5016.67%
Vehicle crime53.15-28.57%
Possession of weapons42.2533.33%
Other crime11.800.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210276.530.00%
Theft from the person13094.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour6658.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences6329.680.00%
Shoplifting5528.330.00%
Public order2824.730.00%
Burglary2012.590.00%
Robbery128.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.400.00%
Bicycle theft73.150.00%
Vehicle crime73.150.00%
Drugs63.150.00%
Possession of weapons32.700.00%
Other crime11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 428 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202445
April 202457
January 202463
December 202366
November 202365
October 202366

A total of 922 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 92.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202469
March 20244
January 2024166
December 2023174
November 2023203
October 2023210

A total of 838 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
August 202474
July 20249
May 202421
April 2024142
March 20245
January 2024140
December 202397
November 2023113
October 2023130

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 202413
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 202410
December 202314
November 202319
October 20237

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202447
July 20245
May 20243
April 202456
March 20244
January 202453
December 202363
November 202366
October 202363

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.60 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 202328

A total of 114 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
May 20244
April 202413
January 202424
December 202313
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 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

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 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202413
January 202418
December 202325
November 202318
October 202320

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 6AQ 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. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1