W1B 5DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5DH

W1B 5DH, Westminster has recorded a total of 1550 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5DH 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 5DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5DH, 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: (552) incidents (51.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (307) incidents (66.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (177) incidents (16.45% increase)

W1B 5DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 288
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 114
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 85

W1B 5DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 552 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 307 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person552NA51.65%
Other theft307NA66.85%
Violence and sexual offences177NA16.45%
Shoplifting98NA139.02%
Robbery94NA36.23%
Anti-social behaviour86NA-18.87%
Vehicle crime81NA88.37%
Drugs53NA-15.87%
Public order52NA36.84%
Criminal damage and arson22NA4.76%
Burglary16NA14.29%
Bicycle theft8NA0.00%
Other crime3NA-25.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 364 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person364NA12033.33%
Other theft184NA9100.00%
Violence and sexual offences152NA7500.00%
Anti-social behaviour106NA0.00%
Robbery69NA0.00%
Drugs63NA0.00%
Vehicle crime43NA0.00%
Shoplifting41NA0.00%
Public order38NA1800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21NA0.00%
Burglary14NA0.00%
Bicycle theft8NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

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 person3NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14NA-98.22%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.99%
Other theft1NA-99.70%
Public order1NA-97.62%
Robbery1NA-98.53%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 786 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 338 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person786NA3830.00%
Other theft338NA33700.00%
Violence and sexual offences149NA14800.00%
Anti-social behaviour115NA0.00%
Vehicle crime101NA0.00%
Shoplifting95NA0.00%
Robbery68NA0.00%
Public order42NA4100.00%
Drugs41NA0.00%
Burglary34NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

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-99.80%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 913 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 504 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person913NA-24.04%
Other theft504NA-32.71%
Violence and sexual offences194NA-25.10%
Robbery115NA-19.58%
Anti-social behaviour87NA-29.27%
Shoplifting84NA1.20%
Vehicle crime68NA-20.93%
Drugs57NA-16.18%
Burglary38NA80.95%
Public order36NA-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson18NA-28.00%
Bicycle theft8NA0.00%
Possession of weapons7NA-12.50%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1202 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 749 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1202NA6.09%
Other theft749NA0.40%
Violence and sexual offences259NA27.59%
Robbery143NA10.85%
Anti-social behaviour123NA9.82%
Vehicle crime86NA-2.27%
Shoplifting83NA2.47%
Drugs68NA65.85%
Public order66NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson25NA0.00%
Burglary21NA-36.36%
Possession of weapons8NA60.00%
Bicycle theft8NA-20.00%
Other crime2NA-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 746 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1133NA64.44%
Other theft746NA19.94%
Violence and sexual offences203NA2.01%
Robbery129NA69.74%
Anti-social behaviour112NA-2.61%
Vehicle crime88NA11.39%
Shoplifting81NA-5.81%
Public order66NA8.20%
Drugs41NA-40.58%
Burglary33NA65.00%
Criminal damage and arson25NA4.17%
Bicycle theft10NA-16.67%
Other crime10NA42.86%
Possession of weapons5NA-28.57%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 689 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 622 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person689NA0.00%
Other theft622NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences199NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour115NA0.00%
Shoplifting86NA0.00%
Vehicle crime79NA0.00%
Robbery76NA0.00%
Drugs69NA0.00%
Public order61NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson24NA0.00%
Burglary20NA0.00%
Bicycle theft12NA0.00%
Possession of weapons7NA0.00%
Other crime7NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 744 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 2024106
April 2024115
January 202487
December 2023123
November 2023112
October 2023115

A total of 392 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202463
April 202441
January 202457
December 202368
November 202341
October 202369

A total of 3455 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 314.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 749 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024307
August 2024184
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024338
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024504
December 2023749
November 2023746
October 2023622

A total of 546 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202443
April 2024101
January 202468
December 202386
November 202388
October 202379

A total of 1339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 259 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024177
August 2024152
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024149
March 20241
January 2024194
December 2023259
November 2023203
October 2023199

A total of 365 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202438
July 20242
May 20241
April 202442
March 20241
January 202436
December 202366
November 202366
October 202361

A total of 696 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202469
June 20241
May 20241
April 202468
January 2024115
December 2023143
November 2023129
October 202376

A total of 5676 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 567.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1202 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024552
August 2024364
July 20243
May 202414
April 2024786
March 202420
January 2024913
December 20231202
November 20231133
October 2023689

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202434
January 202438
December 202321
November 202333
October 202320

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
April 20245
January 202418
December 202325
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 568 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202441
April 202495
January 202484
December 202383
November 202381
October 202386

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total288
    Theft from the person104
    Other theft61
    Violence and sexual offences49
    Robbery22
    Drugs14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting9
    Public order8
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total114
    Theft from the person55
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total85
    Vehicle crime54
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    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. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2