W1B 4DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 4DE

W1B 4DE, Westminster has recorded a total of 1012 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 4DE 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 4DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 4DE, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1B 4DE area, explore the W1B 4DE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (342) incidents (54.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (200) incidents (76.99% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (116) incidents (0.87% increase)

W1B 4DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 193
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 59

W1B 4DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 342 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 200 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person342NA54.75%
Other theft200NA76.99%
Violence and sexual offences116NA0.87%
Shoplifting88NA151.43%
Robbery64NA52.38%
Vehicle crime55NA83.33%
Anti-social behaviour48NA-28.36%
Public order30NA7.14%
Drugs27NA-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson20NA5.26%
Burglary13NA8.33%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Other crime4NA300.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 221 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person221NA10950.00%
Violence and sexual offences115NA5650.00%
Other theft113NA5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour67NA0.00%
Robbery42NA0.00%
Drugs38NA0.00%
Shoplifting35NA0.00%
Vehicle crime30NA0.00%
Public order28NA833.33%
Criminal damage and arson19NA0.00%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3NA-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-88.24%
Other theft2NA-60.00%
Theft from the person2NA-94.59%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37NA-92.60%
Violence and sexual offences17NA-82.29%
Public order10NA-58.33%
Other theft5NA-97.63%
Shoplifting3NA-96.55%
Robbery1NA-98.08%
Drugs1NA-94.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 500 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person500NA2400.00%
Other theft211NA21000.00%
Violence and sexual offences96NA9500.00%
Shoplifting87NA0.00%
Vehicle crime72NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour70NA0.00%
Robbery52NA0.00%
Burglary27NA0.00%
Public order24NA2300.00%
Drugs18NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1NA-99.69%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 561 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 318 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person561NA-28.63%
Other theft318NA-31.61%
Violence and sexual offences109NA-33.94%
Shoplifting75NA-6.25%
Robbery73NA-17.05%
Anti-social behaviour61NA-26.51%
Vehicle crime50NA-18.03%
Drugs29NA-23.68%
Burglary28NA86.67%
Public order24NA-44.19%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-40.00%
Bicycle theft5NA-44.44%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 786 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 465 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person786NA15.42%
Other theft465NA0.65%
Violence and sexual offences165NA11.49%
Robbery88NA1.15%
Anti-social behaviour83NA15.28%
Shoplifting80NA9.59%
Vehicle crime61NA0.00%
Public order43NA2.38%
Drugs38NA111.11%
Criminal damage and arson20NA0.00%
Burglary15NA-44.44%
Bicycle theft9NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime2NA-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 681 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 462 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person681NA73.28%
Other theft462NA31.25%
Violence and sexual offences148NA14.73%
Robbery87NA93.33%
Shoplifting73NA2.82%
Anti-social behaviour72NA-13.25%
Vehicle crime61NA8.93%
Public order42NA-10.64%
Burglary27NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20NA11.11%
Drugs18NA-50.00%
Other crime9NA125.00%
Bicycle theft6NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 393 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 352 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person393NA0.00%
Other theft352NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences129NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour83NA0.00%
Shoplifting71NA0.00%
Vehicle crime56NA0.00%
Public order47NA0.00%
Robbery45NA0.00%
Drugs36NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson18NA0.00%
Bicycle theft9NA0.00%
Burglary9NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 484 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202467
April 202470
January 202461
December 202383
November 202372
October 202383

A total of 205 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202438
May 20241
April 202418
January 202429
December 202338
November 202318
October 202336

A total of 2130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 193.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 465 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024200
August 2024113
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024211
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024318
December 2023465
November 2023462
October 2023352

A total of 385 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202430
April 202472
January 202450
December 202361
November 202361
October 202356

A total of 898 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 89.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 2024115
July 20242
May 202417
April 202496
March 20241
January 2024109
December 2023165
November 2023148
October 2023129

A total of 252 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
July 20243
May 202410
April 202424
March 20241
January 202424
December 202343
November 202342
October 202347

A total of 452 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202442
May 20241
April 202452
January 202473
December 202388
November 202387
October 202345

A total of 3543 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 354.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 786 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024342
August 2024221
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024500
March 202420
January 2024561
December 2023786
November 2023681
October 2023393

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202427
January 202428
December 202315
November 202327
October 20239

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
April 20244
January 202412
December 202320
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 512 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202435
May 20243
April 202487
January 202475
December 202380
November 202373
October 202371

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 4DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total193
    Theft from the person65
    Other theft37
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Robbery19
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Burglary3
    Other crime3
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total107
    Theft from the person54
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 4. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total52
    Vehicle crime32
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 8. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 17. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 30. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1