W1T 6HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 6HQ

W1T 6HQ, Camden has recorded a total of 384 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 157.78 per 1,000 population. This W1T 6HQ 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 6HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 6HQ, encompassing approximately 2433 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (110) incidents (41.03% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (213.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (25.00% increase)

W1T 6HQ 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 6HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110157.7841.03%
Other theft7245.20213.04%
Anti-social behaviour6029.5825.00%
Violence and sexual offences4824.652.13%
Shoplifting2119.7261.54%
Burglary218.6350.00%
Public order178.63-10.53%
Robbery126.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime84.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.2950.00%
Bicycle theft52.47150.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person78110.111014.29%
Anti-social behaviour4832.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences4719.721075.00%
Other theft2319.311050.00%
Public order199.45850.00%
Robbery157.810.00%
Burglary146.160.00%
Shoplifting135.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
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 person76.57-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.88100.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
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 person1410.68-89.93%
Public order45.75-71.43%
Robbery41.64-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.64-95.83%
Drugs10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.41-98.61%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person139165.172680.00%
Other theft7257.112300.00%
Anti-social behaviour6629.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences4827.121500.00%
Shoplifting2119.720.00%
Burglary168.630.00%
Public order146.57366.67%
Robbery125.750.00%
Bicycle theft54.930.00%
Vehicle crime42.050.00%
Drugs31.640.00%
Other crime21.230.00%

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 person55.75-95.50%
Other theft32.05-97.00%
Public order31.23-82.35%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-89.66%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111168.0526.14%
Other theft10045.61-15.97%
Anti-social behaviour6741.094.69%
Violence and sexual offences2927.53-44.23%
Burglary2311.92-4.17%
Public order179.45-32.00%
Shoplifting166.9845.45%
Robbery166.5745.45%
Bicycle theft96.5780.00%
Vehicle crime83.7014.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.29-20.00%
Drugs53.2966.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119172.16-21.19%
Theft from the person8848.89-3.30%
Anti-social behaviour6436.16-7.25%
Violence and sexual offences5226.3020.93%
Public order2521.3719.05%
Burglary2410.2771.43%
Shoplifting119.86-26.67%
Robbery114.52-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson104.52-47.37%
Vehicle crime74.11-12.50%
Bicycle theft52.88-28.57%
Drugs32.05200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft151188.18-6.79%
Theft from the person9162.04-21.55%
Anti-social behaviour6937.3918.97%
Violence and sexual offences4328.35-2.27%
Public order2117.6790.91%
Criminal damage and arson198.63171.43%
Robbery167.8133.33%
Shoplifting156.57-34.78%
Burglary146.16-39.13%
Vehicle crime85.7533.33%
Bicycle theft73.2940.00%
Possession of weapons32.880.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft162192.2928.57%
Theft from the person11666.5634.88%
Anti-social behaviour5847.6611.54%
Violence and sexual offences4423.830.00%
Shoplifting2318.0827.78%
Burglary239.4576.92%
Robbery129.45-20.00%
Public order114.93-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.52-61.11%
Vehicle crime62.8820.00%
Bicycle theft52.47-68.75%
Drugs12.05-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft126170.510.00%
Theft from the person8651.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour5235.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences4421.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson1818.080.00%
Shoplifting187.400.00%
Bicycle theft167.400.00%
Robbery156.570.00%
Public order156.160.00%
Burglary136.160.00%
Vehicle crime55.340.00%
Drugs42.050.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 484 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202448
April 202466
January 202467
December 202364
November 202369
October 202358
September 202352

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 202316

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 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 20248
December 202310
November 202319
October 20237
September 202318

A total of 831 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202423
July 20242
May 20241
April 202472
March 20243
January 2024100
December 2023119
November 2023151
October 2023162
September 2023126

A total of 845 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 202478
July 20247
May 202414
April 2024139
March 20245
January 2024111
December 202388
November 202391
October 2023116
September 202386

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202447
July 20244
May 20242
April 202448
March 20243
January 202429
December 202352
November 202343
October 202344
September 202344

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 20242
May 20244
April 202414
March 20243
January 202417
December 202325
November 202321
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 113 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
May 20244
April 202412
January 202416
December 202311
November 202316
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202421
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 202323
September 202318

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202416
January 202423
December 202324
November 202314
October 202323
September 202313

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 6HQ 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. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 28. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1