W1B 4HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 4HY

W1B 4HY, Westminster has recorded a total of 1176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 4HY 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 4HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 4HY, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1B 4HY area, explore the W1B 4HY 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 (58.47% increase)
  • Other theft: (222) incidents (65.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (157) incidents (141.54% increase)

W1B 4HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 190
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 103
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1B 4HY 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 222 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person393NA58.47%
Other theft222NA65.67%
Shoplifting157NA141.54%
Violence and sexual offences112NA7.69%
Anti-social behaviour77NA-10.47%
Robbery68NA21.43%
Vehicle crime51NA30.77%
Public order34NA17.24%
Criminal damage and arson19NA72.73%
Drugs16NA-42.86%
Burglary16NA6.67%
Other crime6NA100.00%
Bicycle theft4NA33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person248NA4860.00%
Other theft134NA3250.00%
Violence and sexual offences104NA3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour86NA0.00%
Shoplifting65NA0.00%
Robbery56NA2700.00%
Vehicle crime39NA0.00%
Public order29NA625.00%
Drugs28NA2700.00%
Burglary15NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5NA-87.80%
Other theft4NA33.33%
Public order4NA33.33%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-70.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41NA-94.05%
Violence and sexual offences10NA-89.13%
Other theft3NA-98.91%
Public order3NA-90.00%
Robbery2NA-96.23%
Drugs1NA-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 689 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 275 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person689NA1175.93%
Other theft275NA3337.50%
Shoplifting145NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences92NA1740.00%
Anti-social behaviour86NA0.00%
Vehicle crime80NA0.00%
Robbery53NA5200.00%
Burglary36NA0.00%
Public order30NA650.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA500.00%
Drugs6NA200.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54NA0.00%
Other theft8NA700.00%
Violence and sexual offences5NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

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 717 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 407 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person717NA-30.32%
Other theft407NA-32.62%
Shoplifting128NA-2.29%
Violence and sexual offences114NA-34.10%
Anti-social behaviour86NA-28.33%
Robbery76NA-30.91%
Vehicle crime51NA-7.27%
Public order38NA-28.30%
Burglary38NA171.43%
Drugs23NA-34.29%
Criminal damage and arson14NA-44.00%
Bicycle theft5NA-28.57%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1029 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 604 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1029NA4.36%
Other theft604NA0.67%
Violence and sexual offences173NA7.45%
Shoplifting131NA-1.50%
Anti-social behaviour120NA48.15%
Robbery110NA19.57%
Vehicle crime55NA-8.33%
Public order53NA8.16%
Drugs35NA-7.89%
Criminal damage and arson25NA56.25%
Burglary14NA-51.72%
Bicycle theft7NA75.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 986 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 600 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person986NA84.30%
Other theft600NA33.04%
Violence and sexual offences161NA6.62%
Shoplifting133NA-0.75%
Robbery92NA73.58%
Anti-social behaviour81NA-28.95%
Vehicle crime60NA5.26%
Public order49NA-10.91%
Drugs38NA22.58%
Burglary29NA141.67%
Criminal damage and arson16NA-5.88%
Other crime7NA75.00%
Bicycle theft4NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 535 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 451 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person535NA0.00%
Other theft451NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences151NA0.00%
Shoplifting134NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour114NA0.00%
Vehicle crime57NA0.00%
Public order55NA0.00%
Robbery53NA0.00%
Drugs31NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 650 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202486
April 202486
January 202486
December 2023120
November 202381
October 2023114

A total of 181 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202428
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 202423
December 202335
November 202338
October 202331

A total of 513 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202456
July 20242
May 20242
April 202453
March 20241
January 202476
December 2023110
November 202392
October 202353

A total of 4697 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 469.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1029 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024393
August 2024248
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024689
March 202454
January 2024717
December 20231029
November 2023986
October 2023535

A total of 925 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 2024104
July 20243
May 202410
April 202492
March 20245
January 2024114
December 2023173
November 2023161
October 2023151

A total of 2709 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 246.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 604 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024222
August 2024134
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024275
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024407
December 2023604
November 2023600
October 2023451

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
July 20244
May 20243
April 202430
March 20244
January 202438
December 202353
November 202349
October 202355

A total of 393 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202439
April 202480
January 202451
December 202355
November 202360
October 202357

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
April 20246
March 20241
January 202414
December 202325
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 893 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 127.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 202465
April 2024145
January 2024128
December 2023131
November 2023133
October 2023134

A total of 160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202436
January 202438
December 202314
November 202329
October 202312

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total190
    Theft from the person59
    Other theft38
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Robbery18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime5
    Burglary4
    Other crime3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total103
    Theft from the person52
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    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. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 11. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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