W1B 5AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5AP

W1B 5AP, Westminster has recorded a total of 1383 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5AP 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 5AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5AP, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (470) incidents (60.41% increase)
  • Other theft: (279) incidents (69.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (155) incidents (8.39% increase)

W1B 5AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 238
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 98

W1B 5AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 470 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 279 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person470NA60.41%
Other theft279NA69.09%
Violence and sexual offences155NA8.39%
Shoplifting112NA160.47%
Robbery83NA43.10%
Vehicle crime80NA86.05%
Anti-social behaviour73NA-29.81%
Drugs45NA-21.05%
Public order42NA31.25%
Criminal damage and arson18NA-18.18%
Burglary16NA23.08%
Bicycle theft6NA-14.29%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 293 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 165 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person293NA9666.67%
Other theft165NA8150.00%
Violence and sexual offences143NA7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour104NA0.00%
Robbery58NA0.00%
Drugs57NA0.00%
Vehicle crime43NA0.00%
Shoplifting43NA0.00%
Public order32NA1500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22NA0.00%
Burglary13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3NA-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Public order2NA100.00%

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-98.31%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.73%
Other theft1NA-99.66%
Public order1NA-97.22%
Robbery1NA-98.39%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 710 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 293 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person710NA3450.00%
Other theft293NA29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences132NA13100.00%
Vehicle crime104NA0.00%
Shoplifting104NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour96NA0.00%
Robbery62NA0.00%
Burglary38NA0.00%
Public order36NA3500.00%
Drugs34NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
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-99.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 801 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 439 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person801NA-24.58%
Other theft439NA-33.59%
Violence and sexual offences161NA-26.82%
Robbery99NA-16.10%
Shoplifting82NA-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour76NA-34.48%
Vehicle crime68NA-20.00%
Drugs46NA-24.59%
Burglary38NA100.00%
Public order32NA-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson16NA-38.46%
Bicycle theft7NA-12.50%
Possession of weapons5NA-37.50%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1062 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 661 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1062NA5.88%
Other theft661NA0.76%
Violence and sexual offences220NA27.17%
Robbery118NA0.85%
Anti-social behaviour116NA9.43%
Vehicle crime85NA-4.49%
Shoplifting84NA6.33%
Drugs61NA79.41%
Public order52NA-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson26NA23.81%
Burglary19NA-42.42%
Possession of weapons8NA60.00%
Bicycle theft8NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1003 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 656 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1003NA71.75%
Other theft656NA24.48%
Violence and sexual offences173NA-1.14%
Robbery117NA74.63%
Anti-social behaviour106NA-1.85%
Vehicle crime89NA5.95%
Shoplifting79NA-5.95%
Public order56NA0.00%
Drugs34NA-42.37%
Burglary33NA94.12%
Criminal damage and arson21NA-8.70%
Other crime10NA42.86%
Bicycle theft8NA-27.27%
Possession of weapons5NA-16.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 584 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 527 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person584NA0.00%
Other theft527NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences175NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour108NA0.00%
Shoplifting84NA0.00%
Vehicle crime84NA0.00%
Robbery67NA0.00%
Drugs59NA0.00%
Public order56NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson23NA0.00%
Burglary17NA0.00%
Bicycle theft11NA0.00%
Other crime7NA0.00%
Possession of weapons6NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 679 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 2024104
April 202496
January 202476
December 2023116
November 2023106
October 2023108

A total of 336 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202457
April 202434
January 202446
December 202361
November 202334
October 202359

A total of 3025 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 275.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 661 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024279
August 2024165
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024293
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024439
December 2023661
November 2023656
October 2023527

A total of 553 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202443
April 2024104
January 202468
December 202385
November 202389
October 202384

A total of 1165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 116.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024155
August 2024143
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024132
March 20241
January 2024161
December 2023220
November 2023173
October 2023175

A total of 310 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202432
July 20242
May 20241
April 202436
March 20241
January 202432
December 202352
November 202356
October 202356

A total of 605 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202458
May 20241
April 202462
January 202499
December 2023118
November 2023117
October 202367

A total of 4958 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 495.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1062 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024470
August 2024293
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024710
March 202420
January 2024801
December 20231062
November 20231003
October 2023584

A total of 174 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202438
January 202438
December 202319
November 202333
October 202317

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
April 20245
January 202416
December 202326
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 588 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 202443
April 2024104
January 202482
December 202384
November 202379
October 202384

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total238
    Theft from the person74
    Other theft55
    Violence and sexual offences44
    Robbery20
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order7
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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
    Total98
    Vehicle crime54
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft10
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 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. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 9. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 19. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 27. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1