W1T 6HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 6HN

W1T 6HN, Camden has recorded a total of 386 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 159.01 per 1,000 population. This W1T 6HN 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 6HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 6HN, encompassing approximately 2427 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (112) incidents (41.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (73) incidents (204.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (31.25% increase)

W1T 6HN 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 6HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112159.0141.77%
Other theft7346.14204.17%
Anti-social behaviour6330.0731.25%
Violence and sexual offences4825.954.35%
Burglary2119.7750.00%
Shoplifting208.6553.85%
Public order178.24-15.00%
Robbery117.00-31.25%
Vehicle crime74.53250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.8850.00%
Bicycle theft42.47100.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79111.641028.57%
Anti-social behaviour4832.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences4619.771050.00%
Other theft2418.951100.00%
Public order209.89900.00%
Robbery168.240.00%
Burglary146.590.00%
Shoplifting135.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

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 person76.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.88100.00%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1410.71-89.93%
Public order45.77-73.33%
Robbery41.65-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-95.56%
Drugs10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.41-98.48%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person139163.132680.00%
Anti-social behaviour6957.260.00%
Other theft6628.422100.00%
Violence and sexual offences4527.191400.00%
Shoplifting2118.540.00%
Burglary168.650.00%
Public order156.59400.00%
Robbery126.180.00%
Bicycle theft54.940.00%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Other crime20.820.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55.77-95.41%
Other theft32.06-96.84%
Public order31.24-85.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.24-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person109167.2518.48%
Other theft9544.90-19.49%
Anti-social behaviour7039.131.45%
Violence and sexual offences3028.84-43.40%
Burglary2412.36-7.69%
Public order209.89-23.08%
Robbery168.2433.33%
Shoplifting156.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.18-10.00%
Vehicle crime83.710.00%
Bicycle theft83.30166.67%
Drugs23.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118177.55-18.62%
Theft from the person9248.613.37%
Anti-social behaviour6937.90-5.48%
Violence and sexual offences5328.4223.26%
Burglary2621.83100.00%
Public order2610.7113.04%
Robbery1210.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.94-47.37%
Shoplifting104.12-16.67%
Vehicle crime84.120.00%
Drugs43.30300.00%
Bicycle theft31.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145185.78-7.05%
Theft from the person8959.73-24.58%
Anti-social behaviour7336.6623.73%
Violence and sexual offences4330.070.00%
Public order2317.71109.09%
Criminal damage and arson199.47171.43%
Robbery167.8333.33%
Burglary136.59-48.00%
Shoplifting125.3633.33%
Vehicle crime84.9433.33%
Bicycle theft63.3020.00%
Possession of weapons32.470.00%
Drugs11.240.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft156186.200.00%
Theft from the person11864.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour5948.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences4324.300.00%
Burglary2517.710.00%
Robbery1210.300.00%
Public order114.940.00%
Shoplifting94.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.710.00%
Vehicle crime62.880.00%
Bicycle theft52.470.00%
Drugs12.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 451 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202448
April 202469
January 202470
December 202369
November 202373
October 202359

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.17 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 20249
December 202310
November 202319
October 20237

A total of 683 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202424
July 20242
May 20241
April 202466
March 20243
January 202495
December 2023118
November 2023145
October 2023156

A total of 764 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 202479
July 20247
May 202414
April 2024139
March 20245
January 2024109
December 202392
November 202389
October 2023118

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202446
July 20244
May 20242
April 202445
March 20243
January 202430
December 202353
November 202343
October 202343

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 20242
May 20244
April 202415
March 20243
January 202420
December 202326
November 202323
October 202311

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
May 20244
April 202412
January 202416
December 202312
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202421
January 202415
December 202310
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202416
January 202424
December 202326
November 202313
October 202325

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 6HN 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. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 12. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 24. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 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. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1