W1B 4DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 4DH

W1B 4DH, Westminster has recorded a total of 1049 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 4DH 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 4DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 4DH, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (352) incidents (57.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (208) incidents (74.79% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (-2.56% decrease)

W1B 4DH 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: 74

W1B 4DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 352 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 208 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person352NA57.85%
Other theft208NA74.79%
Violence and sexual offences114NA-2.56%
Shoplifting112NA166.67%
Robbery64NA45.45%
Vehicle crime55NA52.78%
Anti-social behaviour46NA-25.81%
Public order30NA3.45%
Drugs24NA-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson19NA5.56%
Burglary14NA16.67%
Other crime6NA500.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person223NA11050.00%
Other theft119NA5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences117NA5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour62NA0.00%
Robbery44NA0.00%
Shoplifting42NA0.00%
Drugs40NA0.00%
Vehicle crime36NA0.00%
Public order29NA866.67%
Criminal damage and arson18NA0.00%
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-93.19%
Violence and sexual offences17NA-82.83%
Public order10NA-58.33%
Other theft5NA-97.77%
Shoplifting3NA-97.20%
Robbery1NA-98.08%
Drugs1NA-93.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 543 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 224 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person543NA2615.00%
Other theft224NA22300.00%
Shoplifting107NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences99NA9800.00%
Vehicle crime82NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour70NA0.00%
Robbery52NA0.00%
Burglary30NA0.00%
Public order24NA2300.00%
Drugs16NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

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-99.70%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 593 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 338 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person593NA-29.66%
Other theft338NA-32.94%
Violence and sexual offences111NA-32.73%
Shoplifting87NA1.16%
Robbery77NA-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour60NA-25.93%
Vehicle crime51NA-13.56%
Burglary30NA100.00%
Drugs27NA-22.86%
Public order25NA-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-47.62%
Bicycle theft4NA-42.86%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 843 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 504 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person843NA13.15%
Other theft504NA2.65%
Violence and sexual offences165NA10.74%
Robbery91NA0.00%
Shoplifting86NA3.61%
Anti-social behaviour81NA12.50%
Vehicle crime59NA-3.28%
Public order45NA4.65%
Drugs35NA105.88%
Criminal damage and arson21NA31.25%
Burglary15NA-44.44%
Bicycle theft7NA40.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-71.43%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 745 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 491 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person745NA80.83%
Other theft491NA31.99%
Violence and sexual offences149NA15.50%
Robbery91NA82.00%
Shoplifting83NA-1.19%
Anti-social behaviour72NA-13.25%
Vehicle crime61NA1.67%
Public order43NA-12.24%
Burglary27NA170.00%
Drugs17NA-54.05%
Criminal damage and arson16NA-5.88%
Other crime7NA75.00%
Bicycle theft5NA-37.50%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 412 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 372 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person412NA0.00%
Other theft372NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences129NA0.00%
Shoplifting84NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour83NA0.00%
Vehicle crime60NA0.00%
Robbery50NA0.00%
Public order49NA0.00%
Drugs37NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft8NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202440
May 20241
April 202416
January 202427
December 202335
November 202317
October 202337

A total of 2265 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 205.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 504 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024208
August 2024119
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024224
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024338
December 2023504
November 2023491
October 2023372

A total of 259 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202429
July 20243
May 202410
April 202424
March 20241
January 202425
December 202345
November 202343
October 202349

A total of 470 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202444
May 20241
April 202452
January 202477
December 202391
November 202391
October 202350

A total of 3770 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 377.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 843 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024352
August 2024223
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024543
March 202420
January 2024593
December 2023843
November 2023745
October 2023412

A total of 904 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 2024117
July 20242
May 202417
April 202499
March 20241
January 2024111
December 2023165
November 2023149
October 2023129

A total of 474 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202462
April 202470
January 202460
December 202381
November 202372
October 202383

A total of 404 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202436
April 202482
January 202451
December 202359
November 202361
October 202360

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202430
January 202430
December 202315
November 202327
October 202310

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 20244
January 202411
December 202321
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 604 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 202442
May 20243
April 2024107
January 202487
December 202386
November 202383
October 202384

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20233
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 4DH 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
    Total74
    Vehicle crime34
    Theft from the person13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    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. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 19. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    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