W1B 4HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 4HT

W1B 4HT, Westminster has recorded a total of 1157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 4HT 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 4HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 4HT, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (393) incidents (57.83% increase)
  • Other theft: (218) incidents (62.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (147) incidents (137.10% increase)

W1B 4HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 207
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 105
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1B 4HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 393 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 218 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person393NA57.83%
Other theft218NA62.69%
Shoplifting147NA137.10%
Violence and sexual offences111NA-6.72%
Anti-social behaviour72NA-13.25%
Robbery69NA25.45%
Vehicle crime50NA25.00%
Public order32NA33.33%
Drugs19NA-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson19NA58.33%
Burglary16NA6.67%
Other crime6NA200.00%
Bicycle theft4NA33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 249 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person249NA12350.00%
Other theft134NA6600.00%
Violence and sexual offences119NA11800.00%
Anti-social behaviour83NA0.00%
Shoplifting62NA0.00%
Robbery55NA0.00%
Vehicle crime40NA0.00%
Drugs30NA0.00%
Public order24NA1100.00%
Burglary15NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2NA100.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Theft from the person2NA-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-66.67%

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-98.28%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-96.91%
Other theft1NA-99.63%
Public order1NA-96.15%
Robbery1NA-98.08%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 698 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 268 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person698NA3573.68%
Other theft268NA26700.00%
Shoplifting144NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences97NA9600.00%
Anti-social behaviour83NA0.00%
Vehicle crime75NA0.00%
Robbery52NA0.00%
Burglary34NA0.00%
Public order26NA2500.00%
Drugs6NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
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-99.75%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 710 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 405 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person710NA-29.21%
Other theft405NA-31.36%
Shoplifting124NA-4.62%
Violence and sexual offences114NA-31.74%
Anti-social behaviour84NA-26.96%
Robbery81NA-25.00%
Vehicle crime52NA-7.14%
Burglary38NA171.43%
Public order32NA-30.43%
Drugs22NA-40.54%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-53.85%
Bicycle theft4NA-50.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1003 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 590 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1003NA3.83%
Other theft590NA0.51%
Violence and sexual offences167NA6.37%
Shoplifting130NA-0.76%
Anti-social behaviour115NA43.75%
Robbery108NA14.89%
Vehicle crime56NA-6.67%
Public order46NA17.95%
Drugs37NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson26NA44.44%
Burglary14NA-51.72%
Bicycle theft8NA100.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 966 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 587 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person966NA88.30%
Other theft587NA32.81%
Violence and sexual offences157NA11.35%
Shoplifting131NA0.77%
Robbery94NA77.36%
Anti-social behaviour80NA-29.82%
Vehicle crime60NA9.09%
Public order39NA-25.00%
Drugs37NA19.35%
Burglary29NA190.00%
Criminal damage and arson18NA5.88%
Other crime8NA100.00%
Bicycle theft4NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 513 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 442 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person513NA63.38%
Other theft442NA31.16%
Violence and sexual offences141NA10.16%
Shoplifting130NA26.21%
Anti-social behaviour114NA31.03%
Vehicle crime55NA71.88%
Robbery53NA-33.75%
Public order52NA136.36%
Drugs31NA10.71%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Burglary10NA-44.44%
Bicycle theft6NA-57.14%
Other crime4NA-20.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 337 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 314 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft337NA0.00%
Theft from the person314NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences128NA0.00%
Shoplifting103NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour87NA0.00%
Robbery80NA0.00%
Vehicle crime32NA0.00%
Drugs28NA0.00%
Public order22NA0.00%
Burglary18NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Bicycle theft14NA0.00%
Other crime5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 718 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202483
April 202483
January 202484
December 2023115
November 202380
October 2023114
September 202387

A total of 210 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202430
April 20246
January 202422
December 202337
November 202337
October 202331
September 202328

A total of 593 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202455
May 20241
April 202452
January 202481
December 2023108
November 202394
October 202353
September 202380

A total of 4879 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 443.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1003 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024393
August 2024249
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024698
March 202419
January 2024710
December 20231003
November 2023966
October 2023513
September 2023314

A total of 1039 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 2024119
July 20241
May 20243
April 202497
March 20241
January 2024114
December 2023167
November 2023157
October 2023141
September 2023128

A total of 2986 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 248.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 590 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024218
August 2024134
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024268
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024405
December 2023590
November 2023587
October 2023442
September 2023337

A total of 277 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202424
July 20242
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202432
December 202346
November 202339
October 202352
September 202322

A total of 420 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202440
April 202475
January 202452
December 202356
November 202360
October 202355
September 202332

A total of 174 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202434
January 202438
December 202314
November 202329
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 20245
January 202412
December 202326
November 202318
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 971 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 202462
April 2024144
January 2024124
December 2023130
November 2023131
October 2023130
September 2023103

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 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 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total207
    Theft from the person67
    Other theft42
    Violence and sexual offences32
    Robbery19
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime5
    Burglary4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Other crime3
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total105
    Theft from the person52
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total46
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 10. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 17. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 20. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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