W1B 1PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 1PX

W1B 1PX, Westminster has recorded a total of 386 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2246.27 per 1,000 population. This W1B 1PX 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 1PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 1PX, encompassing approximately 171 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1B 1PX area, explore the W1B 1PX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (132) incidents (78.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (66) incidents (78.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (40.00% increase)

W1B 1PX 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 1PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1322246.2778.38%
Other theft66768.1678.38%
Violence and sexual offences42384.0840.00%
Anti-social behaviour40244.41-2.44%
Shoplifting37232.77117.65%
Burglary19215.32-13.64%
Vehicle crime15110.5766.67%
Robbery1387.290.00%
Public order1175.6583.33%
Criminal damage and arson364.010.00%
Other crime317.460.00%
Bicycle theft217.46-66.67%
Drugs211.64100.00%
Possession of weapons111.640.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person741507.217300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41430.630.00%
Other theft37238.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences30215.322900.00%
Burglary22174.580.00%
Shoplifting17128.030.00%
Robbery1398.930.00%
Vehicle crime975.650.00%
Bicycle theft652.370.00%
Public order634.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson334.920.00%
Drugs117.460.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.820.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order211.64-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2032682.7269.17%
Other theft691181.33-2.82%
Anti-social behaviour49401.5444.12%
Shoplifting44285.1533.33%
Violence and sexual offences35256.05-16.67%
Vehicle crime16203.6814.29%
Public order1693.1160.00%
Burglary1593.11-40.00%
Robbery1087.29-23.08%
Bicycle theft358.19-40.00%
Other crime117.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1202217.180.00%
Other theft71698.32-42.74%
Violence and sexual offences42413.1744.83%
Anti-social behaviour34244.41-30.61%
Shoplifting33197.8657.14%
Burglary25192.04-7.41%
Vehicle crime14145.48-44.00%
Robbery1381.47-31.58%
Public order1075.65-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson858.19100.00%
Bicycle theft546.5566.67%
Drugs429.10-20.00%
Other crime223.28100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1242589.62-21.02%
Theft from the person120721.60-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour49698.32-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences29285.15-14.71%
Burglary27168.7642.11%
Vehicle crime25157.1225.00%
Shoplifting21145.4823.53%
Robbery19122.2146.15%
Public order18110.5728.57%
Drugs5104.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson429.10-55.56%
Bicycle theft323.280.00%
Other crime117.460.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1572921.3212.14%
Theft from the person155913.6440.91%
Anti-social behaviour56902.0016.67%
Violence and sexual offences34325.889.68%
Vehicle crime20197.8611.11%
Burglary19116.395.56%
Shoplifting17110.57-5.56%
Public order1498.93-6.67%
Robbery1381.478.33%
Criminal damage and arson975.65125.00%
Bicycle theft352.370.00%
Possession of weapons217.460.00%
Drugs211.640.00%
Other crime111.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1402449.950.00%
Theft from the person110814.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour48640.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences31279.330.00%
Burglary18180.400.00%
Vehicle crime18104.750.00%
Shoplifting18104.750.00%
Public order15104.750.00%
Robbery1287.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson469.830.00%
Bicycle theft323.280.00%
Drugs217.460.00%
Other crime211.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 664 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 94.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202437
April 202469
January 202471
December 2023124
November 2023157
October 2023140

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202416
January 202414
December 202325
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202441
April 202449
January 202434
December 202349
November 202356
October 202348

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
April 202415
January 202425
December 202327
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202430
July 20241
June 20241
April 202435
January 202442
December 202329
November 202334
October 202331

A total of 915 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 114.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024132
August 202474
July 20241
April 2024203
January 2024120
December 2023120
November 2023155
October 2023110

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
May 20242
April 202416
January 202410
December 202318
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202410
January 202413
December 202319
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202417
April 202444
January 202433
December 202321
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 1PX 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
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 23. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 26. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1