W1B 4DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 4DF

W1B 4DF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1028 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 4DF 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 4DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 4DF, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (346) incidents (54.46% increase)
  • Other theft: (204) incidents (77.39% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (0.86% increase)

W1B 4DF 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 71

W1B 4DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 346 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 204 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person346NA54.46%
Other theft204NA77.39%
Violence and sexual offences117NA0.86%
Shoplifting95NA171.43%
Robbery64NA48.84%
Vehicle crime54NA63.64%
Anti-social behaviour49NA-25.76%
Public order30NA7.14%
Drugs28NA-28.21%
Criminal damage and arson19NA0.00%
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 224 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person224NA11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences116NA5700.00%
Other theft115NA5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour66NA0.00%
Robbery43NA0.00%
Drugs39NA0.00%
Shoplifting35NA0.00%
Vehicle crime33NA0.00%
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-92.84%
Violence and sexual offences17NA-82.47%
Public order10NA-58.33%
Other theft5NA-97.65%
Shoplifting3NA-96.70%
Robbery1NA-98.11%
Drugs1NA-94.12%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 517 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 213 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person517NA2485.00%
Other theft213NA21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences97NA9600.00%
Shoplifting91NA0.00%
Vehicle crime74NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour70NA0.00%
Robbery53NA0.00%
Burglary28NA0.00%
Public order24NA2300.00%
Drugs17NA0.00%
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 568 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 322 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person568NA-28.64%
Other theft322NA-31.63%
Violence and sexual offences108NA-35.33%
Shoplifting76NA-6.17%
Robbery75NA-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour61NA-26.51%
Vehicle crime51NA-15.00%
Drugs28NA-26.32%
Burglary28NA86.67%
Public order24NA-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-42.86%
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 796 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 471 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person796NA14.86%
Other theft471NA1.29%
Violence and sexual offences167NA12.84%
Robbery87NA-1.14%
Anti-social behaviour83NA13.70%
Shoplifting81NA10.96%
Vehicle crime60NA-3.23%
Public order45NA7.14%
Drugs38NA111.11%
Criminal damage and arson21NA5.00%
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 693 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 465 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person693NA74.56%
Other theft465NA30.62%
Violence and sexual offences148NA15.62%
Robbery88NA91.30%
Anti-social behaviour73NA-13.10%
Shoplifting73NA-2.67%
Vehicle crime62NA6.90%
Public order42NA-10.64%
Burglary27NA170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20NA17.65%
Drugs18NA-51.35%
Other crime9NA125.00%
Bicycle theft6NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 397 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 356 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person397NA0.00%
Other theft356NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences128NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour84NA0.00%
Shoplifting75NA0.00%
Vehicle crime58NA0.00%
Public order47NA0.00%
Robbery46NA0.00%
Drugs37NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft9NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 486 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202466
April 202470
January 202461
December 202383
November 202373
October 202384

A total of 206 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202439
May 20241
April 202417
January 202428
December 202338
November 202318
October 202337

A total of 2155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 195.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 471 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024204
August 2024115
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024213
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024322
December 2023471
November 2023465
October 2023356

A total of 392 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202433
April 202474
January 202451
December 202360
November 202362
October 202358

A total of 901 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024116
July 20242
May 202417
April 202497
March 20241
January 2024108
December 2023167
November 2023148
October 2023128

A total of 254 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.40 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 202345
November 202342
October 202347

A total of 457 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202443
May 20241
April 202453
January 202475
December 202387
November 202388
October 202346

A total of 3600 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 360.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 796 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024346
August 2024224
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024517
March 202420
January 2024568
December 2023796
November 2023693
October 2023397

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202428
January 202428
December 202315
November 202327
October 202310

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
April 20244
January 202412
December 202321
November 202320
October 202317

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 529 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202435
May 20243
April 202491
January 202476
December 202381
November 202373
October 202375

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 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 4DF 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. Parking Area
    Total71
    Vehicle crime32
    Theft from the person13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 5. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 29. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1