W1B 2LW, Westminster has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 2LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1B postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this W1B 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 2LW, encompassing approximately NA residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 5 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | NA | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | NA | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | NA | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | NA | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | NA | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 42 | NA | -93.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | NA | -85.94% |
| Other theft | 4 | NA | -98.41% |
| Public order | 4 | NA | -87.88% |
| Robbery | 2 | NA | -95.24% |
| Drugs | 1 | NA | -80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | NA | -99.28% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 690 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 251 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 690 | NA | 1201.89% |
| Other theft | 251 | NA | 2688.89% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | NA | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | NA | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | NA | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | NA | 814.29% |
| Robbery | 42 | NA | 4100.00% |
| Public order | 33 | NA | 725.00% |
| Burglary | 28 | NA | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | NA | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | NA | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | NA | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 53 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | NA | 800.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | NA | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | NA | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | NA | -99.69% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 651 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 322 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 651 | NA | -27.02% |
| Other theft | 322 | NA | -34.69% |
| Shoplifting | 129 | NA | -11.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | NA | -23.85% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | NA | -22.55% |
| Robbery | 57 | NA | -1.72% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | NA | 17.65% |
| Public order | 29 | NA | -27.50% |
| Burglary | 27 | NA | 22.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | NA | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 10 | NA | -65.52% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | NA | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 892 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 493 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 892 | NA | -7.28% |
| Other theft | 493 | NA | -6.63% |
| Shoplifting | 146 | NA | 8.96% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | NA | 25.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | NA | 25.93% |
| Robbery | 58 | NA | 7.41% |
| Public order | 40 | NA | -11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | NA | -38.18% |
| Drugs | 29 | NA | 7.41% |
| Burglary | 22 | NA | 10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | NA | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | NA | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | NA | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | NA | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 962 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 528 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 962 | NA | 74.59% |
| Other theft | 528 | NA | 32.66% |
| Shoplifting | 134 | NA | 5.51% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | NA | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | NA | 5.19% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | NA | 34.15% |
| Robbery | 54 | NA | 35.00% |
| Public order | 45 | NA | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 27 | NA | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | NA | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | NA | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | NA | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 551 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 398 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 551 | NA | 84.28% |
| Other theft | 398 | NA | 19.52% |
| Shoplifting | 127 | NA | 35.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | NA | 48.72% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | NA | 11.59% |
| Public order | 45 | NA | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | NA | 51.85% |
| Robbery | 40 | NA | 8.11% |
| Burglary | 16 | NA | 6.67% |
| Drugs | 15 | NA | -21.05% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | NA | -11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | NA | -82.35% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | NA | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | NA | -33.33% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 333 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 299 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 333 | NA | 22.43% |
| Theft from the person | 299 | NA | 25.63% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | NA | -28.24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | NA | 18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | NA | -12.66% |
| Robbery | 37 | NA | -30.19% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | NA | -28.95% |
| Public order | 25 | NA | -13.79% |
| Drugs | 19 | NA | -40.62% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | NA | 183.33% |
| Burglary | 15 | NA | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | NA | 12.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | NA | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | NA | -25.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 272 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 238 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 272 | NA | -30.79% |
| Theft from the person | 238 | NA | -37.86% |
| Shoplifting | 131 | NA | 12.93% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | NA | -1.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | NA | -9.59% |
| Robbery | 53 | NA | 60.61% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | NA | 8.57% |
| Drugs | 32 | NA | 100.00% |
| Public order | 29 | NA | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | NA | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | NA | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | NA | -45.45% |
| Other crime | 4 | NA | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | NA | -66.67% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 393 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 383 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 393 | NA | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 383 | NA | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | NA | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | NA | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | NA | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | NA | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 33 | NA | 0.00% |
| Public order | 29 | NA | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 25 | NA | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 16 | NA | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | NA | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | NA | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | NA | 0.00% |
A total of 158 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 32 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 3008 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 250.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 528 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 251 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 322 |
| December 2023 | 493 |
| November 2023 | 528 |
| October 2023 | 398 |
| September 2023 | 333 |
| August 2023 | 272 |
| July 2023 | 393 |
A total of 286 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 40 |
| November 2023 | 45 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 29 |
| July 2023 | 29 |
A total of 380 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 58 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 57 |
| December 2023 | 58 |
| November 2023 | 54 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| August 2023 | 53 |
| July 2023 | 33 |
A total of 4766 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 433.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 962 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 690 |
| March 2024 | 53 |
| January 2024 | 651 |
| December 2023 | 892 |
| November 2023 | 962 |
| October 2023 | 551 |
| September 2023 | 299 |
| August 2023 | 238 |
| July 2023 | 383 |
A total of 697 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 64 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 83 |
| December 2023 | 109 |
| November 2023 | 87 |
| October 2023 | 116 |
| September 2023 | 78 |
| August 2023 | 66 |
| July 2023 | 73 |
A total of 1017 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 113.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 146 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 139 |
| January 2024 | 129 |
| December 2023 | 146 |
| November 2023 | 134 |
| October 2023 | 127 |
| September 2023 | 94 |
| August 2023 | 131 |
| July 2023 | 116 |
A total of 348 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 78 |
| January 2024 | 40 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 55 |
| October 2023 | 41 |
| September 2023 | 27 |
| August 2023 | 38 |
| July 2023 | 35 |
A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 25 |
A total of 640 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 73 |
| January 2024 | 79 |
| December 2023 | 102 |
| November 2023 | 81 |
| October 2023 | 77 |
| September 2023 | 69 |
| August 2023 | 79 |
| July 2023 | 80 |
A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 2LW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 12 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |