W1B 1QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 1QB

W1B 1QB, Westminster has recorded a total of 345 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1683.69 per 1,000 population. This W1B 1QB 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 1QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 1QB, encompassing approximately 204 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (119) incidents (58.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (57) incidents (62.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

W1B 1QB 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 1QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1191683.6958.67%
Other theft57580.7562.86%
Anti-social behaviour36278.18-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences36175.6933.33%
Shoplifting33175.69200.00%
Burglary16161.05-23.81%
Vehicle crime1578.0866.67%
Robbery1373.20-13.33%
Public order1063.4442.86%
Criminal damage and arson348.800.00%
Other crime314.640.00%
Drugs214.64100.00%
Bicycle theft19.76-83.33%
Possession of weapons14.880.00%

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 person751220.072400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40366.020.00%
Other theft35195.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences27170.811250.00%
Burglary21131.770.00%
Robbery15102.490.00%
Shoplifting1173.200.00%
Vehicle crime953.680.00%
Public order743.920.00%
Bicycle theft634.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson329.280.00%
Drugs114.640.00%

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 person329.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.64100.00%
Drugs19.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.880.00%

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 person434.16-97.48%
Public order219.52-88.24%
Robbery19.76-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1591961.8784.88%
Other theft60775.96-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour51292.8234.21%
Shoplifting40248.8929.03%
Violence and sexual offences28195.21-30.00%
Public order17136.6570.00%
Vehicle crime1682.9623.08%
Burglary1578.08-40.00%
Robbery1273.209.09%
Bicycle theft358.56-50.00%
Other crime114.64-50.00%

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 person861644.65-6.52%
Other theft64419.70-54.93%
Violence and sexual offences40312.3460.00%
Anti-social behaviour38195.21-29.63%
Shoplifting31185.4572.22%
Burglary25151.29-3.85%
Vehicle crime13122.01-43.48%
Robbery1163.44-26.67%
Public order1053.68-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson848.80166.67%
Bicycle theft639.04100.00%
Drugs329.280.00%
Other crime214.64100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1422059.47-4.05%
Theft from the person92693.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour54448.98-14.29%
Burglary26263.5330.00%
Violence and sexual offences25126.89-28.57%
Vehicle crime23122.0115.00%
Shoplifting18112.250.00%
Public order1787.8441.67%
Robbery1582.96114.29%
Bicycle theft373.20-40.00%
Drugs314.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.64-57.14%
Other crime114.640.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1482093.6412.98%
Theft from the person92722.2813.58%
Anti-social behaviour63448.9834.04%
Violence and sexual offences35307.46-5.41%
Vehicle crime20170.8117.65%
Burglary2097.615.26%
Shoplifting1897.615.88%
Public order1287.84-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson758.5640.00%
Robbery734.16-30.00%
Bicycle theft534.1666.67%
Drugs124.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons14.880.00%

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 theft1311878.903.97%
Theft from the person81639.3222.73%
Anti-social behaviour47395.3023.68%
Violence and sexual offences37229.3737.04%
Burglary19180.57280.00%
Vehicle crime1792.7313.33%
Shoplifting1782.96-37.04%
Public order1482.96133.33%
Robbery1068.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson548.80-70.59%
Bicycle theft324.40-72.73%
Drugs214.64-33.33%
Other crime29.760.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1261727.620.00%
Theft from the person66614.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour38322.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences27185.450.00%
Shoplifting27131.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson17131.770.00%
Vehicle crime1582.960.00%
Robbery1273.200.00%
Bicycle theft1158.560.00%
Public order653.680.00%
Burglary529.280.00%
Drugs324.400.00%
Possession of weapons114.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 763 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202435
April 202460
January 202464
December 2023142
November 2023148
October 2023131
September 2023126

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 202416
January 202413
December 202323
November 202320
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202440
April 202451
January 202438
December 202354
November 202363
October 202347
September 202338

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
April 202415
January 202425
December 202326
November 202320
October 202319
September 20235

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
July 20242
June 20241
April 202428
January 202440
December 202325
November 202335
October 202337
September 202327

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 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 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 202317

A total of 777 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 202475
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024159
January 202486
December 202392
November 202392
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 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20242
April 202417
January 202410
December 202317
November 202312
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 1QB 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. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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