W1B 5FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5FE

W1B 5FE, Westminster has recorded a total of 1315 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5FE 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 5FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5FE, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (456) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (251) incidents (60.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (150) incidents (134.38% increase)

W1B 5FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 207
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1B 5FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 456 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 251 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person456NA60.00%
Other theft251NA60.90%
Shoplifting150NA134.38%
Violence and sexual offences125NA-4.58%
Anti-social behaviour82NA-12.77%
Robbery76NA26.67%
Vehicle crime62NA37.78%
Public order38NA65.22%
Drugs25NA-28.57%
Burglary20NA25.00%
Criminal damage and arson19NA-5.00%
Other crime6NA100.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 285 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person285NA14150.00%
Other theft156NA7700.00%
Violence and sexual offences131NA13000.00%
Anti-social behaviour94NA0.00%
Shoplifting64NA0.00%
Robbery60NA0.00%
Vehicle crime45NA0.00%
Drugs35NA0.00%
Public order23NA1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20NA0.00%
Burglary16NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2NA100.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Theft from the person2NA-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-66.67%

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-98.46%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.12%
Other theft1NA-99.67%
Public order1NA-96.88%
Robbery1NA-98.28%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 778 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 300 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person778NA3790.00%
Other theft300NA29900.00%
Shoplifting143NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences104NA10300.00%
Vehicle crime93NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour91NA0.00%
Robbery58NA0.00%
Burglary37NA0.00%
Public order32NA3100.00%
Drugs12NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

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-99.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 808 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 458 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person808NA-28.50%
Other theft458NA-30.71%
Violence and sexual offences132NA-32.31%
Shoplifting124NA-6.06%
Robbery94NA-24.19%
Anti-social behaviour91NA-24.79%
Vehicle crime60NA-13.04%
Burglary41NA141.18%
Public order34NA-34.62%
Drugs31NA-36.73%
Criminal damage and arson13NA-55.17%
Bicycle theft6NA-25.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1130 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 661 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1130NA3.20%
Other theft661NA-0.60%
Violence and sexual offences195NA12.72%
Shoplifting132NA0.00%
Robbery124NA15.89%
Anti-social behaviour121NA39.08%
Vehicle crime69NA-4.17%
Public order52NA6.12%
Drugs49NA22.50%
Criminal damage and arson29NA52.63%
Burglary17NA-48.48%
Bicycle theft8NA33.33%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1095 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 665 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1095NA80.40%
Other theft665NA30.91%
Violence and sexual offences173NA8.12%
Shoplifting132NA1.54%
Robbery107NA81.36%
Anti-social behaviour87NA-28.69%
Vehicle crime72NA4.35%
Public order49NA-18.33%
Drugs40NA-13.04%
Burglary33NA230.00%
Criminal damage and arson19NA0.00%
Other crime8NA60.00%
Bicycle theft6NA-14.29%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 607 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 508 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person607NA0.00%
Other theft508NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences160NA0.00%
Shoplifting130NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour122NA0.00%
Vehicle crime69NA0.00%
Public order60NA0.00%
Robbery59NA0.00%
Drugs46NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson19NA0.00%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Other crime5NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 688 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 98.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202494
April 202491
January 202491
December 2023121
November 202387
October 2023122

A total of 238 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202435
April 202412
January 202431
December 202349
November 202340
October 202346

A total of 579 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202460
May 20241
April 202458
January 202494
December 2023124
November 2023107
October 202359

A total of 5193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 519.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024456
August 2024285
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024778
March 202420
January 2024808
December 20231130
November 20231095
October 2023607

A total of 1025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024131
July 20241
May 20243
April 2024104
March 20241
January 2024132
December 2023195
November 2023173
October 2023160

A total of 3004 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 273.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 665 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024251
August 2024156
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024300
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024458
December 2023661
November 2023665
October 2023508

A total of 292 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202423
July 20242
May 20241
April 202432
March 20241
January 202434
December 202352
November 202349
October 202360

A total of 470 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202445
April 202493
January 202460
December 202369
November 202372
October 202369

A total of 174 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
April 202437
January 202441
December 202317
November 202333
October 202310

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 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 20247
January 202413
December 202329
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 875 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 125.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 202464
April 2024143
January 2024124
December 2023132
November 2023132
October 2023130

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total207
    Theft from the person67
    Other theft42
    Violence and sexual offences32
    Robbery19
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime5
    Burglary4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Other crime3
  • 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. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total72
    Vehicle crime37
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. 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
  • 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. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 20. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. 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. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1