W1B 1AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 1AE

W1B 1AE, Westminster has recorded a total of 257 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1156.20 per 1,000 population. This W1B 1AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1B postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 20.00 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1B 1AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 1AE, encompassing approximately 222 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (72) incidents (35.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)

W1B 1AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Hospital with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

W1B 1AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person721156.2035.85%
Other theft37323.9227.59%
Anti-social behaviour33166.46-5.71%
Violence and sexual offences32148.4623.08%
Shoplifting27143.96145.45%
Burglary16121.47-15.79%
Vehicle crime1571.9887.50%
Public order967.4828.57%
Robbery940.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson340.49-25.00%
Other crime313.500.00%
Possession of weapons113.500.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53944.761666.67%
Anti-social behaviour35238.440.00%
Other theft29157.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences26130.471200.00%
Burglary19116.970.00%
Robbery1285.480.00%
Shoplifting1153.990.00%
Vehicle crime849.490.00%
Public order735.990.00%
Bicycle theft531.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson422.490.00%
Drugs118.000.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person326.99-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.500.00%
Drugs19.000.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person431.49-95.60%
Public order218.00-84.62%
Robbery19.00-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person911309.1651.67%
Anti-social behaviour42409.3935.48%
Other theft42188.95-10.64%
Shoplifting34188.9530.77%
Violence and sexual offences26152.96-18.75%
Vehicle crime16116.9777.78%
Burglary1371.98-45.83%
Public order1358.4830.00%
Robbery958.48-18.18%
Bicycle theft340.49-50.00%
Other crime113.50-50.00%
Drugs14.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person601210.19-1.64%
Other theft47269.93-54.37%
Violence and sexual offences32211.4568.42%
Anti-social behaviour31143.96-35.42%
Shoplifting26139.46100.00%
Burglary24116.97-4.00%
Robbery11107.97-21.43%
Public order1049.49-44.44%
Vehicle crime944.99-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson840.49300.00%
Bicycle theft635.99100.00%
Drugs326.990.00%
Other crime213.50100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1031493.62-10.43%
Theft from the person61463.3829.79%
Anti-social behaviour48274.43-21.31%
Burglary25215.9447.06%
Vehicle crime22112.4729.41%
Violence and sexual offences1998.97-29.63%
Public order1885.4850.00%
Robbery1480.98180.00%
Shoplifting1362.9818.18%
Bicycle theft358.48-25.00%
Drugs313.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.50-66.67%
Other crime19.000.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1151453.1318.56%
Anti-social behaviour61517.3735.56%
Theft from the person47274.43-7.84%
Violence and sexual offences27211.45-15.62%
Vehicle crime17121.476.25%
Burglary1776.480.00%
Public order1276.48-14.29%
Shoplifting1153.99-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson649.4920.00%
Robbery526.99-37.50%
Bicycle theft422.49300.00%
Possession of weapons118.000.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft971363.153.19%
Theft from the person51436.394.08%
Anti-social behaviour45229.4436.36%
Violence and sexual offences32202.4539.13%
Burglary17143.96142.86%
Vehicle crime1676.4845.45%
Public order1471.98133.33%
Shoplifting1462.98-36.36%
Robbery862.98-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson535.99-68.75%
Other crime222.490.00%
Drugs19.00-66.67%
Bicycle theft14.50-90.91%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft941291.170.00%
Theft from the person49422.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour33220.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences23148.460.00%
Shoplifting22103.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson1698.970.00%
Bicycle theft1171.980.00%
Vehicle crime1149.490.00%
Robbery1149.490.00%
Burglary749.490.00%
Public order631.490.00%
Drugs326.990.00%
Possession of weapons113.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 564 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202429
April 202442
January 202447
December 2023103
November 2023115
October 202397
September 202394

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202416
January 20249
December 202322
November 202317
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
April 202442
January 202431
December 202348
November 202361
October 202345
September 202333

A total of 491 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202453
July 20243
May 20244
April 202491
January 202460
December 202361
November 202347
October 202351
September 202349

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202413
January 202424
December 202325
November 202317
October 202317
September 20237

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202426
July 20242
April 202426
January 202432
December 202319
November 202327
October 202332
September 202323

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 202316

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
May 20242
April 202413
January 202410
December 202318
November 202312
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
May 20241
April 20249
January 202411
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202411
April 202434
January 202426
December 202313
November 202311
October 202314
September 202322

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 202311

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 1AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total29
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1