W1B 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 3AU

W1B 3AU, Westminster has recorded a total of 891 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43876486.49 per 1,000 population. This W1B 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 3AU, encompassing approximately 0 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1B 3AU area, explore the W1B 3AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (336) incidents (78.72% increase)
  • Other theft: (173) incidents (80.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (109) incidents (75.81% increase)

W1B 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 95
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1B 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 336 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33643876486.4978.72%
Other theft17316546015.1180.21%
Shoplifting1098519228.0275.81%
Anti-social behaviour755367606.0919.05%
Violence and sexual offences653693306.94-4.41%
Robbery313200866.023.33%
Public order271526566.8758.82%
Burglary251329590.5038.89%
Vehicle crime221231102.31-18.52%
Drugs91083370.0480.00%
Criminal damage and arson8443196.8360.00%
Other crime6393952.74200.00%
Bicycle theft5295464.5625.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person18828807794.166166.67%
Other theft969257889.404700.00%
Violence and sexual offences684727432.893300.00%
Anti-social behaviour633348598.300.00%
Shoplifting623102377.830.00%
Robbery303053133.741400.00%
Vehicle crime271477322.780.00%
Burglary181329590.500.00%
Public order17886393.67750.00%
Drugs5837149.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson5246220.460.00%
Bicycle theft4246220.460.00%
Other crime2196976.37100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3640173.200.00%
Other theft2147732.280.00%
Public order298488.190.00%
Robbery298488.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences298488.19100.00%
Drugs198488.190.00%
Other crime149244.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149244.09-85.71%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person292068251.89-95.13%
Violence and sexual offences71428078.68-89.39%
Other theft2344708.65-99.07%
Public order298488.19-93.10%
Drugs198488.19-66.67%
Robbery149244.09-97.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 595 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 214 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59560324013.411600.00%
Other theft21429300235.082957.14%
Shoplifting12110538235.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour745958535.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences663644062.851550.00%
Vehicle crime423250110.110.00%
Robbery392068251.893800.00%
Burglary291920519.610.00%
Public order291428078.68866.67%
Bicycle theft61428078.680.00%
Other crime4295464.560.00%
Drugs3196976.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson3147732.28200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person352609936.91-93.62%
Other theft71723543.24-97.41%
Violence and sexual offences4344708.65-94.59%
Public order3196976.37-88.00%
Drugs2147732.28-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson198488.19-91.67%
Robbery149244.09-97.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 549 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54960717966.15-19.15%
Other theft27027035006.83-30.95%
Shoplifting11213295905.0019.15%
Violence and sexual offences745515338.37-14.94%
Anti-social behaviour663644062.85-34.00%
Robbery453250110.11-10.00%
Burglary372215984.1768.18%
Vehicle crime281822031.43-9.68%
Public order251378834.59-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson121231102.3133.33%
Drugs8590929.11-68.00%
Bicycle theft5393952.74150.00%
Other crime2246220.46100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 679 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 391 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67975047997.09-8.74%
Other theft39133436738.86-16.99%
Anti-social behaviour10019254440.2042.86%
Shoplifting944924409.26-6.00%
Violence and sexual offences874628944.7010.13%
Robbery504284236.0519.05%
Public order312462204.63-13.89%
Vehicle crime311526566.87-6.06%
Drugs251526566.87-3.85%
Burglary221231102.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson91083370.04-18.18%
Bicycle theft2443196.830.00%
Possession of weapons298488.190.00%
Other crime198488.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 744 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 471 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74480760311.8366.44%
Other theft47136637604.8834.96%
Shoplifting10023193967.606.38%
Violence and sexual offences794924409.26-16.84%
Anti-social behaviour703890283.31-30.69%
Robbery423447086.4823.53%
Public order362068251.8928.57%
Vehicle crime331772787.3310.00%
Drugs261625055.06100.00%
Burglary221280346.4110.00%
Criminal damage and arson111083370.0457.14%
Possession of weapons2541685.02100.00%
Bicycle theft298488.190.00%
Other crime298488.190.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 447 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 349 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44760225525.220.00%
Other theft34922012109.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10117186188.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences954973653.350.00%
Shoplifting944678188.790.00%
Robbery344628944.700.00%
Vehicle crime301674299.150.00%
Public order281477322.780.00%
Burglary201378834.590.00%
Drugs13984881.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson7640173.200.00%
Bicycle theft2344708.650.00%
Other crime298488.190.00%
Possession of weapons198488.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202429
January 202437
December 202322
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 548 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202468
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202466
March 20244
January 202474
December 202387
November 202379
October 202395

A total of 3605 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 360.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 744 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024336
August 2024188
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024595
March 202435
January 2024549
December 2023679
November 2023744
October 2023447

A total of 549 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202463
April 202474
January 202466
December 2023100
November 202370
October 2023101

A total of 1975 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 197.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 471 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024173
August 202496
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024214
March 20247
January 2024270
December 2023391
November 2023471
October 2023349

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
April 202442
January 202428
December 202331
November 202333
October 202330

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20248
December 202325
November 202326
October 202313

A total of 692 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 98.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202462
April 2024121
January 2024112
December 202394
November 2023100
October 202394

A total of 275 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 20242
May 20241
April 202439
March 20241
January 202445
December 202350
November 202342
October 202334

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
July 20242
May 20242
April 202429
March 20243
January 202425
December 202331
November 202336
October 202328

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 3AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total95
    Theft from the person41
    Other theft19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total48
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Rathbone Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6