W1B 4NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 4NQ

W1B 4NQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 710 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 4NQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1B postcode area, which has experienced 13 crimes and a crime rate of 52.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1B 4NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 4NQ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (218) incidents (7166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (118) incidents (5800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (90) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1B 4NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 77
  • Argyll Street with total crimes: 49
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 45

W1B 4NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 218 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person218NA7166.67%
Other theft118NA5800.00%
Anti-social behaviour90NA0.00%
Shoplifting80NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences67NA3250.00%
Robbery37NA1750.00%
Vehicle crime33NA0.00%
Public order20NA900.00%
Burglary16NA0.00%
Drugs14NA1300.00%
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-95.91%
Violence and sexual offences7NA-89.55%
Other theft2NA-99.31%
Public order2NA-93.55%
Drugs1NA-83.33%
Robbery1NA-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 709 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 288 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person709NA1925.71%
Other theft288NA4014.29%
Shoplifting155NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour84NA0.00%
Vehicle crime84NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences67NA1575.00%
Robbery44NA4300.00%
Burglary33NA0.00%
Public order31NA933.33%
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 742 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 359 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person742NA-20.56%
Other theft359NA-34.96%
Shoplifting149NA-1.97%
Violence and sexual offences86NA-23.89%
Anti-social behaviour75NA-32.43%
Robbery56NA-15.15%
Vehicle crime53NA8.16%
Burglary39NA105.26%
Public order29NA-21.62%
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 934 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 552 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person934NA-4.21%
Other theft552NA-6.28%
Shoplifting152NA8.57%
Violence and sexual offences113NA13.00%
Anti-social behaviour111NA50.00%
Robbery66NA6.45%
Vehicle crime49NA-16.95%
Public order37NA2.78%
Drugs31NA-3.12%
Burglary19NA-29.63%
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 975 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 589 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person975NA79.89%
Other theft589NA37.94%
Shoplifting140NA1.45%
Violence and sexual offences100NA-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour74NA-19.57%
Robbery62NA34.78%
Vehicle crime59NA13.46%
Public order36NA0.00%
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 542 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 427 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person542NA79.47%
Other theft427NA16.67%
Shoplifting138NA42.27%
Violence and sexual offences106NA19.10%
Anti-social behaviour92NA37.31%
Vehicle crime52NA57.58%
Robbery46NA27.78%
Public order36NA100.00%
Drugs18NA-18.18%
Burglary18NA38.46%
Criminal damage and arson7NA16.67%
Bicycle theft5NA-68.75%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 366 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 302 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft366NA0.00%
Theft from the person302NA0.00%
Shoplifting97NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences89NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour67NA0.00%
Robbery36NA0.00%
Vehicle crime33NA0.00%
Drugs22NA0.00%
Public order18NA0.00%
Bicycle theft16NA0.00%
Burglary13NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202433
January 202439
December 202319
November 202327
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 593 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202490
April 202484
January 202475
December 2023111
November 202374
October 202392
September 202367

A total of 911 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202480
April 2024155
January 2024149
December 2023152
November 2023140
October 2023138
September 202397

A total of 4489 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 448.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 975 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024218
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024709
March 202435
January 2024742
December 2023934
November 2023975
October 2023542
September 2023302

A total of 642 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202467
March 20244
January 202486
December 2023113
November 2023100
October 2023106
September 202389

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20245
March 20241
January 202410
December 202317
November 202312
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 202413
December 202331
November 202332
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 2711 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 246.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 589 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024118
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024288
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024359
December 2023552
November 2023589
October 2023427
September 2023366

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20242
May 20242
April 202431
March 20243
January 202429
December 202337
November 202336
October 202336
September 202318

A total of 351 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 20242
May 20241
April 202444
March 20241
January 202456
December 202366
November 202362
October 202346
September 202336

A total of 363 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
April 202484
January 202453
December 202349
November 202359
October 202352
September 202333

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 202316

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total77
    Theft from the person26
    Other theft18
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Argyll Street
    Total49
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total45
    Theft from the person26
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hills Place
    Total44
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. John Prince'S Street
    Total40
    Theft from the person23
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total31
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total28
    Vehicle crime14
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Princes Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Glasshouse Street
    Total17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Vigo Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Little Marlborough Street
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Upper John Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Peter Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Oxford Circus (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Pollen Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wardour Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Great Marlborough Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Broadwick Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Blenheim Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. New Burlington Place
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Upper James Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Margaret Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
  • 27. Ingestre Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. New Bond Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Sackville Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Foubert'S Place
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1