W1B 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 1QA

W1B 1QA, Westminster has recorded a total of 343 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1720.31 per 1,000 population. This W1B 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 1QA, encompassing approximately 199 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (116) incidents (54.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (57) incidents (67.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)

W1B 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Hospital with total crimes: 18

W1B 1QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1161720.3154.67%
Other theft57581.8067.65%
Violence and sexual offences36285.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour35180.56-12.50%
Shoplifting33175.54200.00%
Burglary18165.51-14.29%
Vehicle crime1590.2850.00%
Robbery1375.23-13.33%
Public order1065.2042.86%
Criminal damage and arson350.150.00%
Other crime315.050.00%
Drugs215.05100.00%
Bicycle theft110.03-83.33%
Possession of weapons15.020.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person751253.872400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40376.160.00%
Other theft34200.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences27170.531250.00%
Burglary21135.420.00%
Robbery15105.330.00%
Shoplifting1175.230.00%
Vehicle crime1055.170.00%
Public order750.150.00%
Bicycle theft635.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.090.00%
Drugs115.050.00%

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 person330.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.05100.00%
Drugs110.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.020.00%

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 person435.11-97.47%
Public order220.06-88.24%
Robbery110.03-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1582011.2183.72%
Other theft60792.45-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour51300.9345.71%
Shoplifting40255.7929.03%
Violence and sexual offences28200.62-31.71%
Public order17140.4370.00%
Vehicle crime1685.2633.33%
Burglary1580.25-37.50%
Robbery1275.239.09%
Bicycle theft360.19-50.00%
Other crime115.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person861670.16-6.52%
Other theft64431.33-54.61%
Violence and sexual offences41320.9964.00%
Anti-social behaviour35205.63-33.96%
Shoplifting31175.5472.22%
Burglary24155.48-7.69%
Vehicle crime12120.37-52.00%
Robbery1160.19-26.67%
Public order1055.17-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson850.15100.00%
Bicycle theft640.12100.00%
Drugs330.090.00%
Other crime215.05100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1412131.58-4.08%
Theft from the person92707.182.22%
Anti-social behaviour53461.42-15.87%
Burglary26265.8230.00%
Violence and sexual offences25130.40-28.57%
Vehicle crime25125.3925.00%
Public order19125.3946.15%
Shoplifting1895.290.00%
Robbery1590.28114.29%
Criminal damage and arson475.23-42.86%
Bicycle theft320.06-40.00%
Drugs315.05200.00%
Other crime115.050.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1472141.6112.21%
Theft from the person90737.2811.11%
Anti-social behaviour63451.3934.04%
Violence and sexual offences35315.98-5.41%
Vehicle crime20175.5417.65%
Burglary20100.315.26%
Shoplifting18100.315.88%
Public order1390.28-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson765.2040.00%
Robbery735.11-30.00%
Bicycle theft535.1166.67%
Drugs125.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons15.020.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1311930.964.80%
Theft from the person81657.0322.73%
Anti-social behaviour47406.2523.68%
Violence and sexual offences37235.7332.14%
Burglary19185.57216.67%
Vehicle crime1795.2913.33%
Shoplifting1785.26-37.04%
Public order1485.26133.33%
Robbery1070.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson550.15-70.59%
Bicycle theft325.08-72.73%
Drugs215.05-33.33%
Other crime210.030.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1251780.500.00%
Theft from the person66626.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour38331.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences28190.590.00%
Shoplifting27140.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson17135.420.00%
Vehicle crime1585.260.00%
Robbery1275.230.00%
Bicycle theft1160.190.00%
Burglary655.170.00%
Public order630.090.00%
Drugs330.090.00%
Possession of weapons115.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 759 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 94.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202434
April 202460
January 202464
December 2023141
November 2023147
October 2023131
September 2023125

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 202416
January 202412
December 202325
November 202320
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 362 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202440
April 202451
January 202435
December 202353
November 202363
October 202347
September 202338

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
April 202415
January 202424
December 202326
November 202320
October 202319
September 20236

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
July 20242
June 20241
April 202428
January 202441
December 202325
November 202335
October 202337
September 202328

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 202317

A total of 771 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 202475
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024158
January 202486
December 202392
November 202390
October 202381
September 202366

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20242
April 202417
January 202410
December 202319
November 202313
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
May 20241
April 202412
January 202411
December 202315
November 20237
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202411
April 202440
January 202431
December 202318
November 202318
October 202317
September 202327

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 1QA 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. Nightclub
    Total29
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 22. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 25. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3