W1T 7AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 7AQ

W1T 7AQ, Camden has recorded a total of 1222 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2252.32 per 1,000 population. This W1T 7AQ 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 7AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 7AQ, encompassing approximately 542 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1T 7AQ area, explore the W1T 7AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (444) incidents (72.76% increase)
  • Other theft: (239) incidents (123.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (146) incidents (23.73% increase)

W1T 7AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 158
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 145
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 65

W1T 7AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 444 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 239 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4442252.3272.76%
Other theft239818.35123.36%
Anti-social behaviour146440.5123.73%
Violence and sexual offences111269.1018.09%
Shoplifting74204.59236.36%
Robbery47136.39-11.32%
Public order4386.6348.28%
Drugs3579.2545.83%
Vehicle crime3064.51500.00%
Burglary2155.2961.54%
Criminal damage and arson1738.7170.00%
Bicycle theft1031.33100.00%
Other crime518.4325.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 257 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2571369.4512750.00%
Anti-social behaviour118473.690.00%
Other theft107217.493466.67%
Violence and sexual offences94197.223033.33%
Robbery53173.260.00%
Public order2997.691350.00%
Drugs2453.450.00%
Shoplifting2244.240.00%
Burglary1340.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson1023.960.00%
Vehicle crime518.430.00%
Bicycle theft59.220.00%
Other crime49.220.00%
Possession of weapons27.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.430.00%
Other theft35.530.00%
Public order25.530.00%
Theft from the person23.690.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery23.69100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22103.22-96.88%
Violence and sexual offences1540.55-87.39%
Public order1227.65-70.73%
Other theft422.12-98.54%
Criminal damage and arson17.37-80.00%
Drugs11.84-97.96%
Robbery11.84-97.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 706 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 274 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7062775.772253.33%
Other theft2741301.265380.00%
Anti-social behaviour122505.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences119224.86815.38%
Shoplifting70219.330.00%
Drugs49129.022350.00%
Robbery4590.314400.00%
Public order4182.94412.50%
Burglary3275.570.00%
Vehicle crime2458.980.00%
Bicycle theft1344.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson523.960.00%
Other crime49.22100.00%
Possession of weapons27.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30112.431400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1355.290.00%
Public order823.960.00%
Other theft514.750.00%
Drugs29.220.00%
Other crime23.690.00%
Robbery13.690.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23.69-99.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 731 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 429 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7313173.88-9.86%
Other theft4291347.33-11.00%
Violence and sexual offences136790.7122.52%
Anti-social behaviour110250.670.00%
Shoplifting107202.75127.66%
Robbery72197.22-10.00%
Public order44132.7141.94%
Drugs3881.1065.22%
Burglary2270.04-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson1340.55-18.75%
Vehicle crime923.96-40.00%
Bicycle theft716.59133.33%
Other crime312.90200.00%
Possession of weapons15.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 811 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 482 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8113240.24-5.59%
Other theft4821494.79-14.54%
Violence and sexual offences111888.39-21.83%
Anti-social behaviour110204.59-16.67%
Robbery80202.75-11.11%
Shoplifting47147.45-21.67%
Public order3186.630.00%
Burglary2657.14-18.75%
Drugs2347.92-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson1642.396.67%
Vehicle crime1529.49-28.57%
Bicycle theft327.65-76.92%
Possession of weapons25.530.00%
Other crime13.69-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 859 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 564 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8593675.2247.59%
Other theft5641583.2624.23%
Violence and sexual offences1421039.5315.45%
Anti-social behaviour132261.73-19.02%
Robbery90243.2921.62%
Shoplifting60165.8815.38%
Burglary32110.596.67%
Public order3158.98-29.55%
Drugs2957.14-9.38%
Vehicle crime2153.4590.91%
Criminal damage and arson1538.7150.00%
Bicycle theft1327.65-7.14%
Other crime423.960.00%
Possession of weapons27.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 582 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 454 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5822943.490.00%
Other theft4541072.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour163836.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences123300.430.00%
Robbery74226.710.00%
Shoplifting52136.390.00%
Public order4495.840.00%
Drugs3281.100.00%
Burglary3058.980.00%
Bicycle theft1455.290.00%
Vehicle crime1125.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson1020.270.00%
Other crime418.430.00%
Possession of weapons47.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2561 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 256.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 564 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024239
August 2024107
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024274
March 20245
January 2024429
December 2023482
November 2023564
October 2023454

A total of 285 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202429
July 20242
May 202412
April 202441
March 20248
January 202444
December 202331
November 202331
October 202344

A total of 4446 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 404.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 859 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024444
August 2024257
July 20242
May 202422
April 2024706
March 202430
February 20242
January 2024731
December 2023811
November 2023859
October 2023582

A total of 901 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024146
August 2024118
April 2024122
January 2024110
December 2023110
November 2023132
October 2023163

A total of 233 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202424
May 20241
April 202449
March 20242
January 202438
December 202323
November 202329
October 202332

A total of 867 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 202494
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024119
March 202413
January 2024136
December 2023111
November 2023142
October 2023123

A total of 465 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202453
June 20242
May 20241
April 202445
March 20241
January 202472
December 202380
November 202390
October 202374

A total of 432 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202422
April 202470
January 2024107
December 202347
November 202360
October 202352

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202432
January 202422
December 202326
November 202332
October 202330

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20245
April 202424
January 20249
December 202315
November 202321
October 202311

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202413
January 20247
December 20233
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
May 20241
April 20245
January 202413
December 202316
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 7AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total158
    Theft from the person66
    Violence and sexual offences28
    Other theft24
    Public order9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs6
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total145
    Theft from the person67
    Other theft31
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery6
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total65
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft14
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total64
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft12
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary4
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total40
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 20. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 29. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1