W1B 4ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 4ES

W1B 4ES, Westminster has recorded a total of 1142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 4ES 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 4ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 4ES, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (391) incidents (56.40% increase)
  • Other theft: (226) incidents (73.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (-3.15% decrease)

W1B 4ES 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: 78

W1B 4ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 391 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 226 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person391NA56.40%
Other theft226NA73.85%
Violence and sexual offences123NA-3.15%
Shoplifting113NA169.05%
Robbery70NA42.86%
Vehicle crime59NA37.21%
Anti-social behaviour55NA-24.66%
Public order32NA6.67%
Drugs29NA-29.27%
Criminal damage and arson19NA-5.00%
Burglary14NA16.67%
Other crime6NA200.00%
Bicycle theft4NA-20.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 250 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person250NA12400.00%
Other theft130NA6400.00%
Violence and sexual offences127NA6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73NA0.00%
Robbery49NA0.00%
Vehicle crime43NA0.00%
Shoplifting42NA0.00%
Drugs41NA0.00%
Public order30NA900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20NA0.00%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

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 order3NA200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Theft from the person2NA-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12NA-98.03%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.17%
Other theft1NA-99.59%
Public order1NA-96.15%
Robbery1NA-98.28%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 610 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 245 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person610NA2950.00%
Other theft245NA24400.00%
Shoplifting107NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences106NA10500.00%
Vehicle crime90NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour74NA0.00%
Robbery58NA0.00%
Burglary31NA0.00%
Public order26NA2500.00%
Drugs16NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
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-99.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 649 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 364 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person649NA-28.52%
Other theft364NA-32.84%
Violence and sexual offences119NA-33.52%
Shoplifting87NA-1.14%
Robbery80NA-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour65NA-25.29%
Vehicle crime57NA-16.18%
Burglary33NA106.25%
Drugs29NA-27.50%
Public order26NA-44.68%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-56.00%
Bicycle theft6NA-14.29%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 908 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 542 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person908NA10.87%
Other theft542NA3.63%
Violence and sexual offences179NA16.99%
Robbery98NA2.08%
Shoplifting88NA6.02%
Anti-social behaviour87NA11.54%
Vehicle crime68NA-1.45%
Public order47NA6.82%
Drugs40NA122.22%
Criminal damage and arson25NA31.58%
Burglary16NA-44.83%
Bicycle theft7NA16.67%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 819 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 523 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person819NA78.82%
Other theft523NA27.25%
Violence and sexual offences153NA10.87%
Robbery96NA77.78%
Shoplifting83NA-2.35%
Anti-social behaviour78NA-14.29%
Vehicle crime69NA11.29%
Public order44NA-15.38%
Burglary29NA190.00%
Criminal damage and arson19NA11.76%
Drugs18NA-57.14%
Other crime10NA150.00%
Bicycle theft6NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 458 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 411 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person458NA0.00%
Other theft411NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences138NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour91NA0.00%
Shoplifting85NA0.00%
Vehicle crime62NA0.00%
Robbery54NA0.00%
Public order52NA0.00%
Drugs42NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft9NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 523 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202473
April 202474
January 202465
December 202387
November 202378
October 202391

A total of 215 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202441
April 202416
January 202429
December 202340
November 202318
October 202342

A total of 2446 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 222.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 542 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024226
August 2024130
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024245
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024364
December 2023542
November 2023523
October 2023411

A total of 448 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202443
April 202490
January 202457
December 202368
November 202369
October 202362

A total of 951 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 2024127
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024106
March 20241
January 2024119
December 2023179
November 2023153
October 2023138

A total of 262 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 20243
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202426
December 202347
November 202344
October 202352

A total of 506 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202449
May 20241
April 202458
January 202480
December 202398
November 202396
October 202354

A total of 4119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 411.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 908 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024391
August 2024250
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024610
March 202420
January 2024649
December 2023908
November 2023819
October 2023458

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202431
January 202433
December 202316
November 202329
October 202310

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 20245
January 202411
December 202325
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 605 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202442
April 2024107
January 202487
December 202388
November 202383
October 202385

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
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 4ES 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
    Total78
    Vehicle crime37
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting9
    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. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. 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
  • 13. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 22. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1