W1B 4NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 4NG

W1B 4NG, Westminster has recorded a total of 1108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 4NG 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 4NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 4NG, 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: (393) incidents (79.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (227) incidents (90.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (173) incidents (113.58% increase)

W1B 4NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 148
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1B 4NG 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 227 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person393NA79.45%
Other theft227NA90.76%
Shoplifting173NA113.58%
Violence and sexual offences79NA16.18%
Anti-social behaviour73NA-19.78%
Robbery46NA27.78%
Vehicle crime43NA30.30%
Public order29NA52.63%
Burglary16NA14.29%
Drugs11NA-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-27.27%
Bicycle theft6NA200.00%
Other crime4NA100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person219NA7200.00%
Other theft119NA5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour91NA0.00%
Shoplifting81NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences68NA3300.00%
Robbery36NA1700.00%
Vehicle crime33NA0.00%
Public order19NA850.00%
Drugs14NA1300.00%
Burglary14NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson11NA0.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA100.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-85.71%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29NA-95.90%
Violence and sexual offences7NA-89.55%
Other theft2NA-99.31%
Public order2NA-93.33%
Drugs1NA-83.33%
Robbery1NA-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 707 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 289 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person707NA1920.00%
Other theft289NA4028.57%
Shoplifting157NA0.00%
Vehicle crime84NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour81NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences67NA1575.00%
Robbery44NA4300.00%
Burglary34NA0.00%
Public order30NA900.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Drugs6NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA400.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35NA0.00%
Other theft7NA600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4NA0.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
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-99.72%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 739 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 362 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person739NA-21.63%
Other theft362NA-34.89%
Shoplifting154NA-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences89NA-19.82%
Anti-social behaviour73NA-32.41%
Robbery56NA-13.85%
Vehicle crime53NA8.16%
Burglary38NA123.53%
Public order29NA-19.44%
Drugs13NA-58.06%
Criminal damage and arson10NA-41.18%
Bicycle theft4NA33.33%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 943 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 556 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person943NA-3.48%
Other theft556NA-5.60%
Shoplifting161NA13.38%
Violence and sexual offences111NA11.00%
Anti-social behaviour108NA52.11%
Robbery65NA4.84%
Vehicle crime49NA-16.95%
Public order36NA5.88%
Drugs31NA-3.12%
Burglary17NA-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson17NA41.67%
Bicycle theft3NA-25.00%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 977 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 589 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person977NA80.59%
Other theft589NA38.26%
Shoplifting142NA1.43%
Violence and sexual offences100NA-6.54%
Anti-social behaviour71NA-21.98%
Robbery62NA34.78%
Vehicle crime59NA13.46%
Public order34NA-5.56%
Drugs32NA77.78%
Burglary27NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA71.43%
Bicycle theft4NA-20.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 541 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 426 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person541NA0.00%
Other theft426NA0.00%
Shoplifting140NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences107NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour91NA0.00%
Vehicle crime52NA0.00%
Robbery46NA0.00%
Public order36NA0.00%
Drugs18NA0.00%
Burglary18NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2580 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 234.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 589 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024227
August 2024119
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024289
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024362
December 2023556
November 2023589
October 2023426

A total of 359 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202436
July 20242
May 20241
April 202444
March 20241
January 202456
December 202365
November 202362
October 202346

A total of 1008 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024173
August 202481
April 2024157
January 2024154
December 2023161
November 2023142
October 2023140

A total of 4586 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 458.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 977 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024393
August 2024219
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024707
March 202435
January 2024739
December 2023943
November 2023977
October 2023541

A total of 373 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202433
April 202484
January 202453
December 202349
November 202359
October 202352

A total of 635 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202468
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202467
March 20244
January 202489
December 2023111
November 2023100
October 2023107

A total of 588 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202491
April 202481
January 202473
December 2023108
November 202371
October 202391

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 220 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202430
March 20243
January 202429
December 202336
November 202334
October 202336

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20245
March 20241
January 202410
December 202317
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 164 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202434
January 202438
December 202317
November 202327
October 202318

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 202413
December 202331
November 202332
October 202318

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total148
    Theft from the person60
    Other theft29
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery6
    Public order4
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total43
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1