W1B 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5AF

W1B 5AF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1309 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5AF, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1B 5AF area, explore the W1B 5AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (440) incidents (54.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (264) incidents (67.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (140) incidents (3.70% increase)

W1B 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 201
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 72

W1B 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 440 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 264 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person440NA54.93%
Other theft264NA67.09%
Violence and sexual offences140NA3.70%
Shoplifting122NA154.17%
Anti-social behaviour78NA-21.21%
Robbery75NA36.36%
Vehicle crime61NA41.86%
Public order44NA51.72%
Drugs35NA-20.45%
Burglary20NA66.67%
Criminal damage and arson19NA-9.52%
Bicycle theft5NA-16.67%
Other crime5NA66.67%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 284 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person284NA14100.00%
Other theft158NA7800.00%
Violence and sexual offences135NA6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour99NA0.00%
Robbery55NA0.00%
Shoplifting48NA0.00%
Drugs44NA0.00%
Vehicle crime43NA0.00%
Public order29NA1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21NA0.00%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Theft from the person2NA-83.33%

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-98.20%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.64%
Other theft1NA-99.66%
Public order1NA-97.22%
Robbery1NA-98.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 668 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 297 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person668NA3240.00%
Other theft297NA29600.00%
Violence and sexual offences127NA12600.00%
Shoplifting112NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour95NA0.00%
Vehicle crime94NA0.00%
Robbery60NA0.00%
Burglary38NA0.00%
Public order36NA3500.00%
Drugs23NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20NA0.00%
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-99.76%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 734 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 424 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person734NA-26.67%
Other theft424NA-34.16%
Violence and sexual offences143NA-26.67%
Robbery93NA-19.13%
Shoplifting89NA-3.26%
Anti-social behaviour77NA-37.40%
Vehicle crime61NA-11.59%
Burglary42NA162.50%
Drugs38NA-22.45%
Public order30NA-38.78%
Criminal damage and arson14NA-48.15%
Bicycle theft6NA-25.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-60.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1001 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 644 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1001NA7.75%
Other theft644NA0.16%
Violence and sexual offences195NA16.77%
Anti-social behaviour123NA23.00%
Robbery115NA8.49%
Shoplifting92NA4.55%
Vehicle crime69NA-5.48%
Drugs49NA104.17%
Public order49NA8.89%
Criminal damage and arson27NA42.11%
Burglary16NA-52.94%
Bicycle theft8NA14.29%
Possession of weapons5NA25.00%
Other crime2NA-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 929 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 643 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person929NA73.97%
Other theft643NA27.58%
Violence and sexual offences167NA4.38%
Robbery106NA63.08%
Anti-social behaviour100NA-13.04%
Shoplifting88NA-4.35%
Vehicle crime73NA14.06%
Public order45NA-22.41%
Burglary34NA142.86%
Drugs24NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson19NA5.56%
Other crime10NA150.00%
Bicycle theft7NA-30.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 534 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 504 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person534NA0.00%
Other theft504NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences160NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour115NA0.00%
Shoplifting92NA0.00%
Robbery65NA0.00%
Vehicle crime64NA0.00%
Public order58NA0.00%
Drugs48NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson18NA0.00%
Burglary14NA0.00%
Bicycle theft10NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 687 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 98.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202499
April 202495
January 202477
December 2023123
November 2023100
October 2023115

A total of 261 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202444
April 202423
January 202438
December 202349
November 202324
October 202348

A total of 2939 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 267.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 644 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024264
August 2024158
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024297
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024424
December 2023644
November 2023643
October 2023504

A total of 465 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202443
April 202494
January 202461
December 202369
November 202373
October 202364

A total of 1073 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 107.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024140
August 2024135
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024127
March 20241
January 2024143
December 2023195
November 2023167
October 2023160

A total of 295 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202429
July 20242
May 20241
April 202436
March 20241
January 202430
December 202349
November 202345
October 202358

A total of 570 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202455
May 20241
April 202460
January 202493
December 2023115
November 2023106
October 202365

A total of 4624 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 462.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1001 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024440
August 2024284
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024668
March 202420
January 2024734
December 20231001
November 2023929
October 2023534

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
April 202438
January 202442
December 202316
November 202334
October 202314

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 20247
January 202414
December 202327
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 643 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 202448
April 2024112
January 202489
December 202392
November 202388
October 202392

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 5AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total201
    Theft from the person72
    Other theft42
    Violence and sexual offences30
    Robbery17
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order5
    Burglary5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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
    Total72
    Vehicle crime37
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 5. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total41
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft8
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 10. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 19. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 25. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1