W1B 1HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 1HR

W1B 1HR, Westminster has recorded a total of 647 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9274.54 per 1,000 population. This W1B 1HR 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 1HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 1HR, encompassing approximately 69 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (270) incidents (82.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (121) incidents (116.07% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (63.89% increase)

W1B 1HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1B 1HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 270 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2709274.5482.43%
Other theft1213870.36116.07%
Shoplifting591734.5063.89%
Anti-social behaviour55845.7514.58%
Violence and sexual offences46788.41-13.21%
Robbery25659.4013.64%
Burglary20358.37-9.09%
Vehicle crime18286.6950.00%
Public order16258.0233.33%
Bicycle theft5229.35-16.67%
Drugs571.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson471.670.00%
Other crime357.34200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1486077.904833.33%
Other theft562121.532700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53802.742550.00%
Anti-social behaviour48759.740.00%
Shoplifting36688.060.00%
Burglary22516.050.00%
Robbery22315.361000.00%
Vehicle crime12315.360.00%
Public order12172.02500.00%
Bicycle theft6172.020.00%
Drugs486.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson457.340.00%
Other crime157.340.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3186.350.00%
Other theft243.000.00%
Public order228.670.00%
Robbery228.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences228.67100.00%
Drugs128.670.00%
Other crime114.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.33-85.71%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29602.06-93.38%
Violence and sexual offences7415.71-84.78%
Other theft2100.34-98.55%
Public order228.67-90.48%
Drugs128.67-50.00%
Robbery114.33-95.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 438 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43811897.781151.43%
Other theft1386278.591871.43%
Anti-social behaviour651978.190.00%
Shoplifting58931.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences46831.411050.00%
Public order21659.40600.00%
Vehicle crime20301.030.00%
Robbery20286.691900.00%
Burglary18286.690.00%
Bicycle theft3258.020.00%
Drugs243.000.00%
Other crime128.670.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35759.74-90.81%
Other theft7501.71-95.98%
Violence and sexual offences4100.34-91.67%
Public order357.34-85.71%
Drugs243.00-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.67-91.67%
Robbery114.33-96.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 381 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 174 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38112127.14-14.57%
Other theft1745461.51-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour622494.23-17.33%
Shoplifting57888.75-8.06%
Violence and sexual offences48817.08-12.73%
Robbery30688.06-18.92%
Burglary26430.044.00%
Public order21372.70-22.22%
Vehicle crime18301.03-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson12258.02200.00%
Drugs8172.02-61.90%
Bicycle theft7114.6875.00%
Other crime2100.34100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 446 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 240 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44614664.37-10.98%
Other theft2406393.27-22.08%
Anti-social behaviour753440.322.74%
Shoplifting621075.1029.17%
Violence and sexual offences55888.75-3.51%
Robbery37788.4154.17%
Public order27530.38-20.59%
Vehicle crime26387.04-13.33%
Burglary25372.7025.00%
Drugs21358.37-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson4301.03-63.64%
Bicycle theft457.34100.00%
Other crime157.340.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 501 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 308 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50116269.8650.90%
Other theft3087181.6718.46%
Anti-social behaviour734415.0812.31%
Violence and sexual offences571046.43-12.31%
Shoplifting48817.0829.73%
Public order34688.0654.55%
Vehicle crime30487.3842.86%
Robbery24430.0433.33%
Drugs23344.03228.57%
Burglary20329.70-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson11286.69120.00%
Possession of weapons3157.680.00%
Bicycle theft243.00-33.33%
Other crime128.67-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 332 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 260 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33212313.4961.17%
Other theft2604759.1126.83%
Violence and sexual offences653727.0251.16%
Anti-social behaviour65931.7527.45%
Shoplifting37931.7515.62%
Public order22530.3869.23%
Burglary21315.3690.91%
Vehicle crime21301.03-4.55%
Robbery18301.03-10.00%
Drugs7258.02-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson5100.34-50.00%
Other crime371.6750.00%
Bicycle theft343.00-78.57%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 205 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2069231.530.00%
Other theft2052952.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour512938.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences43731.070.00%
Shoplifting32616.390.00%
Vehicle crime22458.710.00%
Robbery20315.360.00%
Bicycle theft14286.690.00%
Public order13200.690.00%
Drugs13186.350.00%
Burglary11186.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10157.680.00%
Possession of weapons2143.350.00%
Other crime228.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1513 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 308 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024121
August 202456
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024138
March 20247
January 2024174
December 2023240
November 2023308
October 2023260
September 2023205

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202420
January 202418
December 202326
November 202330
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
April 202418
January 202426
December 202325
November 202320
October 202321
September 202311

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202453
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202446
March 20244
January 202448
December 202355
November 202357
October 202365
September 202343

A total of 2789 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 253.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 501 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024270
August 2024148
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024438
March 202435
January 2024381
December 2023446
November 2023501
October 2023332
September 2023206

A total of 494 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202448
April 202465
January 202462
December 202375
November 202373
October 202365
September 202351

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
March 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 202311
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 202314

A total of 389 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202436
April 202458
January 202457
December 202362
November 202348
October 202337
September 202332

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20242
May 20242
April 202421
March 20243
January 202421
December 202327
November 202334
October 202322
September 202313

A total of 200 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 20242
May 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202430
December 202337
November 202324
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20248
December 202321
November 202323
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total23
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 26. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 30. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1