FITZROY SQUARE, W1T 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 6BU

FITZROY SQUARE, W1T 6BU, Camden has recorded a total of 304 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 167.55 per 1,000 population. This W1T 6BU 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 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 6BU, encompassing approximately 1814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (96) incidents (54.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (157.89% increase)

W1T 6BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 32
  • Midford Place with total crimes: 13

FITZROY SQUARE, W1T 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96167.5554.84%
Anti-social behaviour5552.9125.00%
Other theft4930.31157.89%
Violence and sexual offences4027.018.11%
Shoplifting1822.0563.64%
Burglary139.92160.00%
Public order107.16-37.50%
Robbery85.51-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson64.41100.00%
Vehicle crime53.31400.00%
Bicycle theft22.76100.00%
Drugs11.10-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62118.50675.00%
Anti-social behaviour4434.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences3724.25640.00%
Other theft1920.391800.00%
Public order1610.47433.33%
Robbery138.820.00%
Shoplifting117.160.00%
Burglary56.060.00%
Drugs32.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Bicycle theft11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person89.92-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences54.41150.00%
Public order32.76-40.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1816.53-84.87%
Public order59.92-61.54%
Robbery32.76-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-95.24%
Other theft11.10-97.14%
Drugs10.55-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person119174.722875.00%
Anti-social behaviour5765.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences4231.42950.00%
Other theft3523.15775.00%
Shoplifting1719.290.00%
Public order139.37550.00%
Burglary107.160.00%
Robbery105.510.00%
Bicycle theft55.510.00%
Drugs42.760.00%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Other crime21.650.00%

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 theft47.72-96.92%
Violence and sexual offences42.20-91.49%
Theft from the person42.20-96.15%
Public order22.20-93.10%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft130272.27-9.09%
Theft from the person10471.6535.06%
Shoplifting5757.3272.73%
Anti-social behaviour5631.4214.29%
Violence and sexual offences4730.864.44%
Public order2925.9016.00%
Robbery2015.9842.86%
Burglary1611.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime88.8233.33%
Bicycle theft84.41166.67%
Drugs84.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.41-36.36%
Other crime43.860.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft143242.51-2.05%
Theft from the person7778.81-6.10%
Anti-social behaviour4942.44-20.97%
Violence and sexual offences4527.01-30.77%
Shoplifting3324.80-10.81%
Public order2518.19-16.67%
Burglary2013.7842.86%
Robbery1411.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.72-21.43%
Drugs86.0660.00%
Vehicle crime64.4120.00%
Other crime43.31300.00%
Bicycle theft32.20-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft146267.86-9.32%
Theft from the person8280.47-24.77%
Violence and sexual offences6545.1912.07%
Anti-social behaviour6235.825.08%
Shoplifting3734.17-5.13%
Public order3020.3911.11%
Burglary1416.53-6.67%
Robbery147.7240.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.72180.00%
Bicycle theft77.72250.00%
Vehicle crime53.8625.00%
Drugs52.76-16.67%
Possession of weapons42.7633.33%
Other crime12.200.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft161275.030.00%
Theft from the person10988.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour5960.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences5832.520.00%
Shoplifting3931.970.00%
Public order2721.490.00%
Burglary1514.880.00%
Robbery108.270.00%
Drugs65.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.310.00%
Vehicle crime42.760.00%
Possession of weapons32.200.00%
Bicycle theft21.650.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202444
April 202457
January 202456
December 202349
November 202362
October 202359

A total of 689 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202435
March 20244
January 2024130
December 2023143
November 2023146
October 2023161

A total of 679 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202462
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024119
March 20244
January 2024104
December 202377
November 202382
October 2023109

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202437
July 20245
May 20242
April 202442
March 20244
January 202447
December 202345
November 202365
October 202358

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20247
December 202311
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20243
May 20245
April 202413
March 20242
January 202429
December 202325
November 202330
October 202327

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
May 20243
April 202410
January 202420
December 202314
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

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 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 202417
January 202457
December 202333
November 202337
October 202339

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202410
January 202416
December 202320
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20244
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 6BU 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. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1