W1B 1QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 1QE

W1B 1QE, Westminster has recorded a total of 257 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1195.59 per 1,000 population. This W1B 1QE 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 1QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 1QE, encompassing approximately 214 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (71) incidents (33.96% increase)
  • Other theft: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

W1B 1QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

W1B 1QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person711195.5933.96%
Other theft37330.3023.33%
Anti-social behaviour33172.13-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences33153.5226.92%
Shoplifting27153.52145.45%
Burglary16125.61-15.79%
Vehicle crime1574.4387.50%
Public order969.7828.57%
Robbery941.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson341.870.00%
Other crime313.960.00%
Possession of weapons113.960.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53981.591666.67%
Anti-social behaviour36246.560.00%
Other theft30167.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences26139.561200.00%
Burglary19120.950.00%
Robbery1288.390.00%
Shoplifting1155.830.00%
Vehicle crime851.170.00%
Public order737.220.00%
Bicycle theft532.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson323.260.00%
Drugs113.960.00%

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 person327.91-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.960.00%
Drugs19.300.00%

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 person432.56-95.60%
Public order218.61-84.62%
Robbery19.30-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person911377.0246.77%
Other theft44423.34-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour43204.6938.71%
Shoplifting36200.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences26167.48-18.75%
Vehicle crime15120.9550.00%
Burglary1469.78-41.67%
Public order1365.1330.00%
Robbery1060.480.00%
Bicycle theft346.52-50.00%
Other crime113.96-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person621260.720.00%
Other theft46288.43-57.01%
Violence and sexual offences32214.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31148.87-34.04%
Shoplifting27144.2280.00%
Burglary24125.61-7.69%
Vehicle crime10111.65-54.55%
Robbery1046.52-28.57%
Public order1046.52-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson846.52166.67%
Bicycle theft637.22100.00%
Drugs327.9150.00%
Other crime213.96100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1071577.06-9.32%
Theft from the person62497.7731.91%
Anti-social behaviour47288.43-21.67%
Burglary26218.6552.94%
Vehicle crime22120.9522.22%
Violence and sexual offences20102.35-31.03%
Public order1793.0454.55%
Shoplifting1579.090.00%
Robbery1469.78180.00%
Bicycle theft365.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.96-50.00%
Drugs213.960.00%
Other crime19.300.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1181539.8516.83%
Anti-social behaviour60548.9542.86%
Theft from the person47279.13-4.08%
Violence and sexual offences29218.65-12.12%
Vehicle crime18134.9112.50%
Burglary1783.740.00%
Shoplifting1579.09-11.76%
Public order1169.78-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson651.1720.00%
Robbery527.91-37.50%
Bicycle theft423.26100.00%
Possession of weapons118.610.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1011428.200.00%
Theft from the person49469.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour42227.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences33195.390.00%
Burglary17153.520.00%
Shoplifting1779.090.00%
Vehicle crime1679.090.00%
Public order1474.430.00%
Robbery865.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson537.220.00%
Other crime223.260.00%
Bicycle theft29.300.00%
Drugs19.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 483 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202430
April 202444
January 202446
December 2023107
November 2023118
October 2023101

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202415
January 202410
December 202322
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202436
April 202443
January 202431
December 202347
November 202360
October 202342

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202414
January 202424
December 202326
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
July 20242
April 202426
January 202432
December 202320
November 202329
October 202333

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 442 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 49.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202453
July 20243
May 20244
April 202491
January 202462
December 202362
November 202347
October 202349

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
May 20242
April 202413
January 202410
December 202317
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
May 20241
April 202410
January 202410
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202411
April 202436
January 202427
December 202315
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total29
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    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