W1B 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 2AY

W1B 2AY, Westminster has recorded a total of 1031 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 2AY 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 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 2AY, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1B 2AY area, explore the W1B 2AY Area information page.
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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: (193) incidents (70.80% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (138) incidents (76.92% increase)

W1B 2AY 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 2AY 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 193 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person385NA75.00%
Other theft193NA70.80%
Shoplifting138NA76.92%
Anti-social behaviour80NA5.26%
Violence and sexual offences77NA16.67%
Robbery40NA29.03%
Vehicle crime36NA-2.70%
Public order29NA52.63%
Burglary23NA21.05%
Drugs10NA25.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA50.00%
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 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person220NA4300.00%
Other theft113NA2725.00%
Shoplifting78NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour76NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences66NA1550.00%
Vehicle crime37NA0.00%
Robbery31NA933.33%
Burglary19NA0.00%
Public order19NA533.33%
Criminal damage and arson9NA0.00%
Drugs8NA300.00%
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-94.07%
Violence and sexual offences9NA-87.32%
Other theft4NA-98.44%
Public order4NA-88.24%
Robbery2NA-95.45%
Drugs1NA-80.00%
Shoplifting1NA-99.29%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 708 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 256 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person708NA1235.85%
Other theft256NA2744.44%
Shoplifting140NA0.00%
Vehicle crime75NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour74NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences71NA914.29%
Robbery44NA4300.00%
Public order34NA750.00%
Burglary30NA0.00%
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 656 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 328 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person656NA-25.11%
Other theft328NA-33.74%
Shoplifting128NA-7.25%
Violence and sexual offences83NA-27.83%
Anti-social behaviour80NA-27.27%
Robbery58NA0.00%
Vehicle crime39NA14.71%
Burglary28NA16.67%
Public order27NA-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-20.00%
Drugs10NA-64.29%
Bicycle theft5NA66.67%
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 495 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person876NA-6.71%
Other theft495NA-5.71%
Shoplifting138NA6.15%
Violence and sexual offences115NA25.00%
Anti-social behaviour110NA32.53%
Robbery58NA5.45%
Public order42NA-4.55%
Vehicle crime34NA-40.35%
Drugs28NA0.00%
Burglary24NA14.29%
Criminal damage and arson15NA36.36%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA200.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 939 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 525 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person939NA77.17%
Other theft525NA34.96%
Shoplifting130NA0.78%
Violence and sexual offences92NA-22.69%
Anti-social behaviour83NA-3.49%
Vehicle crime57NA39.02%
Robbery55NA34.15%
Public order44NA4.76%
Drugs28NA75.00%
Burglary21NA16.67%
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 530 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 389 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person530NA75.50%
Other theft389NA15.43%
Shoplifting129NA41.76%
Violence and sexual offences119NA43.37%
Anti-social behaviour86NA22.86%
Public order42NA82.61%
Vehicle crime41NA51.85%
Robbery41NA28.12%
Burglary18NA28.57%
Drugs16NA-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-20.00%
Bicycle theft3NA-82.35%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime2NA-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 337 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 302 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft337NA0.00%
Theft from the person302NA0.00%
Shoplifting91NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences83NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour70NA0.00%
Robbery32NA0.00%
Vehicle crime27NA0.00%
Public order23NA0.00%
Drugs18NA0.00%
Bicycle theft17NA0.00%
Burglary14NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4716 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 428.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 939 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024385
August 2024220
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024708
March 202453
January 2024656
December 2023876
November 2023939
October 2023530
September 2023302

A total of 177 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
April 202430
January 202428
December 202324
November 202321
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 2654 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 221.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 525 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024193
August 2024113
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024256
March 20249
February 20241
January 2024328
December 2023495
November 2023525
October 2023389
September 2023337

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 202317

A total of 659 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202476
April 202474
January 202480
December 2023110
November 202383
October 202386
September 202370

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20243
March 20242
January 202412
December 202315
November 202311
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 365 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202431
July 20243
May 20242
April 202444
March 20241
January 202458
December 202358
November 202355
October 202341
September 202332

A total of 973 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 108.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024138
August 202478
May 20241
April 2024140
January 2024128
December 2023138
November 2023130
October 2023129
September 202391

A total of 346 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202437
April 202475
January 202439
December 202334
November 202357
October 202341
September 202327

A total of 727 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202466
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202471
March 20247
January 202483
December 2023115
November 202392
October 2023119
September 202383

A total of 271 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.64 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
September 202323

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 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
September 20233

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 202410
December 202328
November 202328
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 2AY 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. Parking Area
    Total53
    Vehicle crime21
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total46
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1