W1B 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5AH

W1B 5AH, Westminster has recorded a total of 1259 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5AH 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 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5AH, 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: (466) incidents (76.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (258) incidents (93.98% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (173) incidents (113.58% increase)

W1B 5AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 192
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1B 5AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 466 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 258 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person466NA76.52%
Other theft258NA93.98%
Shoplifting173NA113.58%
Violence and sexual offences96NA15.66%
Anti-social behaviour80NA-13.04%
Robbery57NA9.62%
Vehicle crime38NA5.56%
Public order36NA89.47%
Burglary16NA-11.11%
Drugs16NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA66.67%
Other crime5NA25.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 264 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person264NA8700.00%
Other theft133NA6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour92NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences83NA4050.00%
Shoplifting81NA0.00%
Robbery52NA2500.00%
Vehicle crime36NA0.00%
Drugs24NA2300.00%
Public order19NA850.00%
Burglary18NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA0.00%
Other crime4NA300.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

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%
Robbery2NA100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA100.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery1NA-50.00%
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-96.36%
Violence and sexual offences7NA-91.57%
Robbery2NA-96.36%
Other theft2NA-99.40%
Public order2NA-94.12%
Drugs1NA-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 796 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 331 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person796NA2174.29%
Other theft331NA4628.57%
Shoplifting163NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour87NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences83NA1975.00%
Vehicle crime74NA0.00%
Robbery55NA5400.00%
Burglary43NA0.00%
Public order34NA1033.33%
Drugs10NA400.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA500.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

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-99.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 829 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 428 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person829NA-23.66%
Other theft428NA-35.05%
Shoplifting157NA6.08%
Violence and sexual offences98NA-24.03%
Robbery75NA-12.79%
Anti-social behaviour72NA-30.77%
Vehicle crime57NA7.55%
Burglary42NA147.06%
Public order34NA-12.82%
Drugs20NA-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-45.00%
Bicycle theft5NA25.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1086 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 659 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1086NA-2.16%
Other theft659NA-3.94%
Shoplifting148NA4.23%
Violence and sexual offences129NA15.18%
Anti-social behaviour104NA46.48%
Robbery86NA-3.37%
Vehicle crime53NA-13.11%
Public order39NA-9.30%
Drugs34NA-8.11%
Criminal damage and arson20NA42.86%
Burglary17NA-41.38%
Bicycle theft4NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 686 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1110NA76.75%
Other theft686NA34.25%
Shoplifting142NA-4.05%
Violence and sexual offences112NA-13.85%
Robbery89NA41.27%
Anti-social behaviour71NA-43.20%
Vehicle crime61NA15.09%
Public order43NA-14.00%
Drugs37NA48.00%
Burglary29NA61.11%
Criminal damage and arson14NA27.27%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA50.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 628 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 511 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person628NA0.00%
Other theft511NA0.00%
Shoplifting148NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences130NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour125NA0.00%
Robbery63NA0.00%
Vehicle crime53NA0.00%
Public order50NA0.00%
Drugs25NA0.00%
Burglary18NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3018 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 274.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 686 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024258
August 2024133
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024331
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024428
December 2023659
November 2023686
October 2023511

A total of 183 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
April 202443
January 202442
December 202317
November 202329
October 202318

A total of 5246 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 524.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024466
August 2024264
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024796
March 202435
January 2024829
December 20231086
November 20231110
October 2023628

A total of 483 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202452
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202455
March 20241
January 202475
December 202386
November 202389
October 202363

A total of 1012 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024173
August 202481
April 2024163
January 2024157
December 2023148
November 2023142
October 2023148

A total of 745 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202483
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202483
March 20244
January 202498
December 2023129
November 2023112
October 2023130

A total of 262 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202434
March 20243
January 202434
December 202339
November 202343
October 202350

A total of 631 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202492
April 202487
January 202472
December 2023104
November 202371
October 2023125

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 20246
March 20241
January 202411
December 202320
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 372 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202436
April 202474
January 202457
December 202353
November 202361
October 202353

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 170 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20242
January 202420
December 202334
November 202337
October 202325

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total192
    Theft from the person79
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Shoplifting16
    Robbery14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total57
    Shoplifting15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft10
    Public order6
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total45
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    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. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    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. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1