W1B 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 2AF

W1B 2AF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1017 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 2AF, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (385) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (194) incidents (67.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (136) incidents (74.36% increase)

W1B 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 130
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1B 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 385 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 194 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person385NA75.00%
Other theft194NA67.24%
Shoplifting136NA74.36%
Anti-social behaviour78NA4.00%
Violence and sexual offences76NA13.43%
Robbery39NA30.00%
Public order29NA52.63%
Burglary27NA35.00%
Vehicle crime24NA-27.27%
Drugs10NA11.11%
Bicycle theft7NA75.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-12.50%
Other crime5NA150.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person220NA4300.00%
Other theft116NA2800.00%
Shoplifting78NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour75NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences67NA1575.00%
Vehicle crime33NA0.00%
Robbery30NA900.00%
Burglary20NA0.00%
Public order19NA533.33%
Drugs9NA350.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5NA0.00%
Other theft4NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences4NA300.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Robbery3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-88.89%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42NA-94.08%
Violence and sexual offences9NA-87.32%
Other theft4NA-98.46%
Public order4NA-88.24%
Robbery2NA-95.56%
Drugs1NA-80.00%
Shoplifting1NA-99.29%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 709 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 259 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person709NA1237.74%
Other theft259NA2777.78%
Shoplifting140NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour77NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences71NA914.29%
Vehicle crime49NA0.00%
Robbery45NA4400.00%
Public order34NA750.00%
Burglary32NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Drugs5NA150.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53NA0.00%
Other theft9NA800.00%
Violence and sexual offences7NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1NA-99.70%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 653 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 329 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person653NA-25.46%
Other theft329NA-34.07%
Shoplifting127NA-7.30%
Violence and sexual offences85NA-27.35%
Anti-social behaviour82NA-24.77%
Robbery58NA1.75%
Vehicle crime34NA6.25%
Burglary29NA11.54%
Public order27NA-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-14.29%
Drugs11NA-60.71%
Bicycle theft5NA25.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 876 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 499 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person876NA-6.41%
Other theft499NA-6.90%
Shoplifting137NA4.58%
Violence and sexual offences117NA25.81%
Anti-social behaviour109NA31.33%
Robbery57NA3.64%
Public order42NA-4.55%
Vehicle crime32NA-21.95%
Drugs28NA0.00%
Burglary26NA18.18%
Criminal damage and arson14NA27.27%
Bicycle theft4NA33.33%
Possession of weapons3NA200.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 936 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 536 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person936NA75.61%
Other theft536NA36.73%
Shoplifting131NA3.15%
Violence and sexual offences93NA-21.85%
Anti-social behaviour83NA3.75%
Robbery55NA34.15%
Public order44NA4.76%
Vehicle crime41NA7.89%
Drugs28NA86.67%
Burglary22NA22.22%
Criminal damage and arson11NA37.50%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 533 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 392 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person533NA0.00%
Other theft392NA0.00%
Shoplifting127NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences119NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour80NA0.00%
Public order42NA0.00%
Robbery41NA0.00%
Vehicle crime38NA0.00%
Burglary18NA0.00%
Drugs15NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 584 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202475
April 202477
January 202482
December 2023109
November 202383
October 202380

A total of 4412 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 441.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 936 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024385
August 2024220
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024709
March 202453
January 2024653
December 2023876
November 2023936
October 2023533

A total of 174 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
April 202432
January 202429
December 202326
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 2343 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 213.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 536 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024194
August 2024116
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024259
March 20249
February 20241
January 2024329
December 2023499
November 2023536
October 2023392

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 251 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202433
April 202449
January 202434
December 202332
November 202341
October 202338

A total of 331 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202430
July 20243
May 20242
April 202445
March 20241
January 202458
December 202357
November 202355
October 202341

A total of 877 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024136
August 202478
May 20241
April 2024140
January 2024127
December 2023137
November 2023131
October 2023127

A total of 649 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202467
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202471
March 20247
January 202485
December 2023117
November 202393
October 2023119

A total of 248 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 20243
May 20244
April 202434
March 20244
January 202427
December 202342
November 202344
October 202342

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20243
March 20242
January 202412
December 202314
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 202411
December 202328
November 202328
October 202315

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total130
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft25
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery5
    Public order4
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total46
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total43
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime9
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 12. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1