W1B 4HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 4HL

W1B 4HL, Westminster has recorded a total of 983 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 4HL 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 4HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 4HL, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (323) incidents (55.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (187) incidents (65.49% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (117) incidents (185.37% increase)

W1B 4HL 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 4HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 323 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person323NA55.29%
Other theft187NA65.49%
Shoplifting117NA185.37%
Violence and sexual offences102NA-1.92%
Robbery60NA33.33%
Vehicle crime59NA34.09%
Anti-social behaviour47NA-31.88%
Public order24NA4.35%
Criminal damage and arson19NA11.76%
Drugs18NA-35.71%
Burglary16NA33.33%
Other crime6NA200.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person208NA10300.00%
Other theft113NA5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences104NA10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour69NA0.00%
Robbery45NA0.00%
Vehicle crime44NA0.00%
Shoplifting41NA0.00%
Drugs28NA0.00%
Public order23NA666.67%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3NA-70.00%
Other theft2NA-60.00%
Theft from the person2NA-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-94.12%

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-92.76%
Violence and sexual offences17NA-80.00%
Public order10NA-52.38%
Other theft5NA-97.60%
Shoplifting3NA-97.25%
Robbery1NA-97.96%
Drugs1NA-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 511 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 208 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person511NA2589.47%
Other theft208NA20700.00%
Shoplifting109NA0.00%
Vehicle crime94NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences85NA8400.00%
Anti-social behaviour68NA0.00%
Robbery49NA0.00%
Burglary33NA0.00%
Public order21NA2000.00%
Drugs7NA0.00%
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 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19NA0.00%
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 548 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 326 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person548NA-31.50%
Other theft326NA-35.32%
Violence and sexual offences104NA-32.90%
Shoplifting91NA-6.19%
Robbery71NA-19.32%
Anti-social behaviour60NA-26.83%
Vehicle crime60NA-7.69%
Burglary34NA142.86%
Public order25NA-45.65%
Drugs22NA-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson10NA-54.55%
Bicycle theft4NA-50.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 800 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 504 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person800NA13.64%
Other theft504NA5.88%
Violence and sexual offences155NA13.14%
Shoplifting97NA15.48%
Robbery88NA-1.12%
Anti-social behaviour82NA36.67%
Vehicle crime65NA-5.80%
Public order46NA21.05%
Drugs29NA93.33%
Criminal damage and arson22NA29.41%
Burglary14NA-48.15%
Bicycle theft8NA60.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime2NA-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 704 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 476 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person704NA81.91%
Other theft476NA31.86%
Violence and sexual offences137NA17.09%
Robbery89NA93.48%
Shoplifting84NA-2.33%
Vehicle crime69NA6.15%
Anti-social behaviour60NA-24.05%
Public order38NA-15.56%
Burglary27NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Drugs15NA-48.28%
Other crime8NA100.00%
Bicycle theft5NA-44.44%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 387 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 361 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person387NA0.00%
Other theft361NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences117NA0.00%
Shoplifting86NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour79NA0.00%
Vehicle crime65NA0.00%
Robbery46NA0.00%
Public order45NA0.00%
Drugs29NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Bicycle theft9NA0.00%
Burglary9NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 465 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202469
April 202468
January 202460
December 202382
November 202360
October 202379

A total of 149 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202428
May 20241
April 20247
January 202422
December 202329
November 202315
October 202329

A total of 449 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202445
May 20241
April 202449
January 202471
December 202388
November 202389
October 202346

A total of 3539 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 353.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 800 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024323
August 2024208
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024511
March 202419
January 2024548
December 2023800
November 2023704
October 2023387

A total of 823 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024102
August 2024104
July 20241
May 202417
April 202485
March 20241
January 2024104
December 2023155
November 2023137
October 2023117

A total of 2184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 198.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 504 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024187
August 2024113
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024208
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024326
December 2023504
November 2023476
October 2023361

A total of 236 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 20243
May 202410
April 202421
March 20241
January 202425
December 202346
November 202338
October 202345

A total of 456 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202444
April 202494
January 202460
December 202365
November 202369
October 202365

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 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202433
January 202434
December 202314
November 202327
October 20239

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 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
April 20244
January 202410
December 202322
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 628 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 202441
May 20243
April 2024109
January 202491
December 202397
November 202384
October 202386

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 4HL 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. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 7. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other 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. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 26. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Winnett Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1