W1T 7LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 7LQ

W1T 7LQ, Camden has recorded a total of 367 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 148.18 per 1,000 population. This W1T 7LQ 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 7LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 7LQ, encompassing approximately 2476 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (94) incidents (30.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (79) incidents (229.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (73.81% increase)

W1T 7LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • B506 with total crimes: 22

W1T 7LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person94148.1830.56%
Other theft7937.95229.17%
Anti-social behaviour7331.9073.81%
Violence and sexual offences3929.47-13.33%
Shoplifting1915.75111.11%
Public order177.676.25%
Burglary126.8633.33%
Robbery114.85-15.38%
Vehicle crime84.44300.00%
Bicycle theft63.23500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4266.67%
Possession of weapons22.02100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.40-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7297.311340.00%
Violence and sexual offences4529.072150.00%
Anti-social behaviour4218.170.00%
Other theft2416.962300.00%
Public order169.691500.00%
Robbery136.460.00%
Shoplifting95.250.00%
Burglary93.630.00%
Drugs43.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53.63-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.020.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person106.46-91.15%
Other theft24.04-97.10%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-94.87%
Public order10.81-90.00%
Robbery10.40-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person113139.3011200.00%
Other theft6945.626800.00%
Anti-social behaviour5727.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences3923.013800.00%
Shoplifting2015.750.00%
Burglary168.080.00%
Public order106.46900.00%
Vehicle crime64.040.00%
Bicycle theft62.420.00%
Robbery62.420.00%
Drugs32.420.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.62-99.17%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-97.37%
Public order10.40-88.89%
Theft from the person10.40-99.38%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person162216.8268.75%
Other theft12165.4121.00%
Shoplifting7848.85225.00%
Anti-social behaviour6631.4911.86%
Violence and sexual offences3826.65-24.00%
Robbery2015.3442.86%
Burglary158.080.00%
Vehicle crime106.06100.00%
Bicycle theft94.0412.50%
Public order93.63-35.71%
Drugs43.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-69.23%
Other crime11.620.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft100161.50-31.03%
Theft from the person9640.38-15.04%
Anti-social behaviour5938.7611.32%
Violence and sexual offences5023.8231.58%
Shoplifting2420.199.09%
Burglary159.6915.38%
Public order146.0616.67%
Robbery145.65-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.65-18.75%
Bicycle theft85.25-27.27%
Vehicle crime53.23-16.67%
Drugs22.02-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145183.31-4.61%
Theft from the person11358.546.60%
Anti-social behaviour5345.62-36.90%
Violence and sexual offences3821.40-7.32%
Shoplifting2215.34-31.25%
Robbery208.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson168.08220.00%
Burglary136.46-35.00%
Public order125.2550.00%
Bicycle theft114.85-15.38%
Vehicle crime64.440.00%
Drugs42.4233.33%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft152195.020.00%
Theft from the person10661.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour8442.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences4133.920.00%
Shoplifting3216.550.00%
Burglary2012.920.00%
Bicycle theft138.080.00%
Robbery125.250.00%
Public order84.850.00%
Vehicle crime63.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.420.00%
Drugs32.020.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 434 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202442
April 202457
January 202466
December 202359
November 202353
October 202384

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 694 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202424
July 20241
May 20242
April 202469
March 20241
January 2024121
December 2023100
November 2023145
October 2023152

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 202314
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 772 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202472
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024113
March 20241
January 2024162
December 202396
November 2023113
October 2023106

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202445
July 20242
May 20242
April 202439
March 20241
January 202438
December 202350
November 202338
October 202341

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
May 20241
April 20246
January 202420
December 202314
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 202420
January 202478
December 202324
November 202322
October 202332

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20244
December 202313
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202416
January 202415
December 202315
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 7LQ 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
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 12. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 22. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Adeline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 26. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Alfred Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1