W1B 1LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 1LX

W1B 1LX, Westminster has recorded a total of 368 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2138.81 per 1,000 population. This W1B 1LX 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 1LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 1LX, encompassing approximately 172 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (133) incidents (56.47% increase)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (68.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1B 1LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Market Place with total crimes: 51
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29

W1B 1LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1332138.8156.47%
Other theft59772.9968.57%
Anti-social behaviour42342.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences38244.1015.15%
Shoplifting27220.8692.86%
Burglary18156.9212.50%
Vehicle crime15104.6266.67%
Robbery1587.180.00%
Public order987.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson352.3150.00%
Other crime317.44200.00%
Bicycle theft317.44-50.00%
Drugs317.440.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person851569.241600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42494.020.00%
Other theft35244.101650.00%
Violence and sexual offences33203.42725.00%
Burglary16191.800.00%
Robbery1592.99650.00%
Shoplifting1487.180.00%
Vehicle crime981.370.00%
Public order952.31350.00%
Bicycle theft652.310.00%
Drugs334.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.440.00%
Other crime111.620.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5104.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences429.06300.00%
Drugs223.250.00%
Other theft211.620.00%
Public order211.620.00%
Robbery211.620.00%
Other crime111.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.81-85.71%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33284.79-83.66%
Violence and sexual offences7191.80-78.79%
Public order440.68-75.00%
Other theft223.25-96.92%
Robbery211.62-77.78%
Drugs111.620.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2022545.65477.14%
Other theft651174.02828.57%
Anti-social behaviour53377.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences33308.04725.00%
Shoplifting26191.800.00%
Burglary16151.110.00%
Public order1692.99433.33%
Vehicle crime1492.990.00%
Robbery981.37800.00%
Bicycle theft352.310.00%
Other crime117.440.00%

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 person35308.04-77.42%
Other theft7203.42-91.14%
Violence and sexual offences440.68-91.30%
Public order323.25-78.57%
Drugs217.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.62-87.50%
Robbery15.81-94.12%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1552504.97-6.06%
Other theft79900.86-33.05%
Violence and sexual offences46459.1521.05%
Anti-social behaviour39267.35-25.00%
Burglary24226.670.00%
Shoplifting23139.4915.00%
Robbery17133.68-5.56%
Vehicle crime1598.80-34.78%
Public order1487.18-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson881.37166.67%
Bicycle theft546.5066.67%
Drugs429.06-42.86%
Other crime223.25100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1652882.75-14.06%
Other theft118958.98-26.71%
Anti-social behaviour52685.81-5.45%
Violence and sexual offences38302.220.00%
Burglary24220.8626.32%
Public order24139.494.35%
Vehicle crime23139.4915.00%
Shoplifting20133.6842.86%
Robbery18116.2420.00%
Drugs7104.62133.33%
Bicycle theft340.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.44-70.00%
Other crime117.440.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1923219.8426.32%
Other theft1611115.9011.81%
Anti-social behaviour55935.7322.22%
Violence and sexual offences38319.660.00%
Public order23220.8621.05%
Vehicle crime20133.6817.65%
Burglary19116.240.00%
Robbery15110.4336.36%
Shoplifting1487.1875.00%
Criminal damage and arson1081.37100.00%
Drugs358.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons217.440.00%
Other crime111.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft15.810.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1522702.5736.94%
Other theft144883.422.86%
Anti-social behaviour45836.9315.38%
Violence and sexual offences38261.5422.58%
Burglary19220.86137.50%
Public order19110.4390.00%
Vehicle crime17110.4313.33%
Robbery1198.80-8.33%
Shoplifting863.93-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson546.50-54.55%
Drugs429.060.00%
Other crime223.250.00%
Bicycle theft111.62-90.91%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1402348.040.00%
Theft from the person111813.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour39645.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences31226.670.00%
Vehicle crime15180.170.00%
Shoplifting1487.180.00%
Robbery1281.370.00%
Bicycle theft1169.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson1163.930.00%
Public order1063.930.00%
Burglary858.120.00%
Possession of weapons246.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 812 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202435
July 20242
May 20242
April 202465
March 20247
January 202479
December 2023118
November 2023161
October 2023144
September 2023140

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202414
January 202415
December 202323
November 202320
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202442
April 202453
January 202439
December 202352
November 202355
October 202345
September 202339

A total of 1268 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 202485
July 20245
May 202433
April 2024202
March 202435
January 2024155
December 2023165
November 2023192
October 2023152
September 2023111

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202416
January 202424
December 202324
November 202319
October 202319
September 20238

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 202433
March 20244
January 202446
December 202338
November 202338
October 202338
September 202331

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244
April 202416
March 20243
January 202414
December 202324
November 202323
October 202319
September 202310

A total of 117 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 202417
December 202318
November 202315
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
April 202426
January 202423
December 202320
November 202314
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total29
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 18. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1