W1B Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B

W1B, Westminster has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 144.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this W1B crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around W1B, encompassing approximately 250 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

W1B Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Devonshire Row Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Park Crescent Mews West with total crimes: 2

W1B Crime Map

Postcodes in W1B

The postcode district are associated with the W1B, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The W1B has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8144.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour832.00-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences632.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime424.000.00%
Other theft416.00-50.00%
Robbery216.000.00%
Bicycle theft28.000.00%
Burglary28.00-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12184.00500.00%
Anti-social behaviour1048.000.00%
Other theft840.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences832.00300.00%
Burglary632.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson224.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person216.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.000.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order416.00-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22304.001000.00%
Anti-social behaviour2088.00233.33%
Other theft1280.00100.00%
Public order848.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences432.00-50.00%
Burglary416.00100.00%
Bicycle theft216.000.00%
Shoplifting28.000.00%
Vehicle crime28.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8128.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour632.00-50.00%
Other theft624.00-25.00%
Theft from the person224.00-75.00%
Bicycle theft28.000.00%
Drugs28.000.00%
Burglary28.000.00%
Shoplifting28.000.00%
Vehicle crime28.00-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12200.0050.00%
Theft from the person848.00-20.00%
Other theft832.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime632.0050.00%
Robbery424.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences416.00-50.00%
Public order216.000.00%
Burglary28.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.000.00%
Shoplifting28.000.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10192.000.00%
Other theft1040.00-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour840.00-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences832.000.00%
Vehicle crime432.000.00%
Possession of weapons216.000.00%
Burglary28.000.00%
Robbery28.000.00%
Shoplifting28.000.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16208.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1264.000.00%
Public order1248.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences848.000.00%
Vehicle crime432.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20242
April 202422
January 20242
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202420
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 202412
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20248
December 20232
October 202312

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Park Crescent Mews West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park Crescent
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Mac Farren Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Brunswick Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Upper Harley Street
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 8. Park Square Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. York Terrace East
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary2