W1B 5AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5AS

W1B 5AS, Westminster has recorded a total of 1304 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5AS 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 5AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5AS, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (452) incidents (58.60% increase)
  • Other theft: (261) incidents (65.19% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (157) incidents (13.77% increase)

W1B 5AS 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: 61

W1B 5AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 452 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 261 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person452NA58.60%
Other theft261NA65.19%
Violence and sexual offences157NA13.77%
Shoplifting88NA137.84%
Robbery84NA50.00%
Anti-social behaviour73NA-27.72%
Vehicle crime64NA77.78%
Drugs44NA-18.52%
Public order41NA36.67%
Criminal damage and arson17NA-22.73%
Burglary13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 285 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person285NA9400.00%
Other theft158NA7800.00%
Violence and sexual offences138NA6800.00%
Anti-social behaviour101NA0.00%
Robbery56NA0.00%
Drugs54NA0.00%
Shoplifting37NA0.00%
Vehicle crime36NA0.00%
Public order30NA1400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22NA0.00%
Burglary13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

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-98.18%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.67%
Other theft1NA-99.63%
Public order1NA-97.14%
Robbery1NA-98.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 658 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 271 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person658NA3190.00%
Other theft271NA27000.00%
Violence and sexual offences129NA12800.00%
Anti-social behaviour104NA0.00%
Vehicle crime89NA0.00%
Shoplifting84NA0.00%
Robbery59NA0.00%
Public order35NA3400.00%
Burglary34NA0.00%
Drugs33NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

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 758 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 418 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person758NA-23.59%
Other theft418NA-32.03%
Violence and sexual offences161NA-25.46%
Robbery92NA-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour75NA-32.43%
Shoplifting72NA-10.00%
Vehicle crime57NA-20.83%
Drugs46NA-25.81%
Burglary37NA131.25%
Public order29NA-40.82%
Criminal damage and arson14NA-39.13%
Bicycle theft7NA-30.00%
Possession of weapons5NA-28.57%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 992 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 615 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person992NA7.01%
Other theft615NA1.65%
Violence and sexual offences216NA24.86%
Robbery115NA5.50%
Anti-social behaviour111NA4.72%
Shoplifting80NA11.11%
Vehicle crime72NA-2.70%
Drugs62NA82.35%
Public order49NA-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23NA4.55%
Burglary16NA-51.52%
Bicycle theft10NA25.00%
Possession of weapons7NA40.00%
Other crime2NA-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 927 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 605 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person927NA66.43%
Other theft605NA20.28%
Violence and sexual offences173NA1.76%
Robbery109NA78.69%
Anti-social behaviour106NA-2.75%
Vehicle crime74NA39.62%
Shoplifting72NA-1.37%
Public order56NA1.82%
Drugs34NA-40.35%
Burglary33NA94.12%
Criminal damage and arson22NA-4.35%
Other crime10NA42.86%
Bicycle theft8NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons5NA-16.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 557 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 503 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person557NA0.00%
Other theft503NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences170NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour109NA0.00%
Shoplifting73NA0.00%
Robbery61NA0.00%
Drugs57NA0.00%
Public order55NA0.00%
Vehicle crime53NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson23NA0.00%
Burglary17NA0.00%
Bicycle theft12NA0.00%
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 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 2024101
April 2024104
January 202475
December 2023111
November 2023106
October 2023109

A total of 330 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202454
April 202433
January 202446
December 202362
November 202334
October 202357

A total of 2836 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 257.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 615 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024261
August 2024158
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024271
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024418
December 2023615
November 2023605
October 2023503

A total of 445 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202436
April 202489
January 202457
December 202372
November 202374
October 202353

A total of 1150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 115.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 2024138
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024129
March 20241
January 2024161
December 2023216
November 2023173
October 2023170

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202430
July 20242
May 20241
April 202435
March 20241
January 202429
December 202349
November 202356
October 202355

A total of 577 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202456
May 20241
April 202459
January 202492
December 2023115
November 2023109
October 202361

A total of 4664 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 466.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 992 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024452
August 2024285
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024658
March 202420
January 2024758
December 2023992
November 2023927
October 2023557

A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202434
January 202437
December 202316
November 202333
October 202317

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
April 20245
January 202414
December 202323
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 506 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202437
April 202484
January 202472
December 202380
November 202372
October 202373

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 5AS 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
    Total61
    Vehicle crime37
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 24. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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