W1B 5HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5HH

W1B 5HH, Westminster has recorded a total of 1192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5HH 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 5HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5HH, 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: (403) incidents (58.04% increase)
  • Other theft: (234) incidents (72.06% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (130) incidents (3.17% increase)

W1B 5HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 193
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 74

W1B 5HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 403 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 234 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person403NA58.04%
Other theft234NA72.06%
Violence and sexual offences130NA3.17%
Shoplifting115NA167.44%
Robbery73NA37.74%
Anti-social behaviour62NA-28.74%
Vehicle crime61NA52.50%
Public order34NA13.33%
Drugs32NA-21.95%
Criminal damage and arson20NA-9.09%
Burglary17NA21.43%
Other crime6NA100.00%
Bicycle theft4NA-20.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 255 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person255NA12650.00%
Other theft136NA6700.00%
Violence and sexual offences126NA6200.00%
Anti-social behaviour87NA0.00%
Robbery53NA0.00%
Shoplifting43NA0.00%
Drugs41NA0.00%
Vehicle crime40NA0.00%
Public order30NA1400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22NA0.00%
Burglary14NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Theft from the person2NA-83.33%

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-98.09%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.22%
Other theft1NA-99.62%
Public order1NA-96.30%
Robbery1NA-98.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 627 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 260 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person627NA3035.00%
Other theft260NA25900.00%
Violence and sexual offences108NA10700.00%
Shoplifting107NA0.00%
Vehicle crime92NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour86NA0.00%
Robbery59NA0.00%
Burglary38NA0.00%
Public order27NA2600.00%
Drugs21NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
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-99.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 665 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 374 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person665NA-27.87%
Other theft374NA-33.57%
Violence and sexual offences129NA-29.51%
Shoplifting85NA-3.41%
Robbery82NA-22.64%
Anti-social behaviour71NA-30.39%
Vehicle crime58NA-19.44%
Drugs39NA-7.14%
Burglary35NA133.33%
Public order26NA-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-53.85%
Bicycle theft6NA-25.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 922 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 563 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person922NA9.50%
Other theft563NA2.74%
Violence and sexual offences183NA12.96%
Robbery106NA2.91%
Anti-social behaviour102NA14.61%
Shoplifting88NA4.76%
Vehicle crime72NA-2.70%
Public order48NA11.63%
Drugs42NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26NA36.84%
Burglary15NA-53.12%
Bicycle theft8NA14.29%
Possession of weapons4NA33.33%
Other crime2NA-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 842 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 548 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person842NA81.08%
Other theft548NA28.04%
Violence and sexual offences162NA8.72%
Robbery103NA80.70%
Anti-social behaviour89NA-9.18%
Shoplifting84NA-3.45%
Vehicle crime74NA21.31%
Public order43NA-14.00%
Burglary32NA220.00%
Drugs21NA-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson19NA-5.00%
Other crime9NA125.00%
Bicycle theft7NA-22.22%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 465 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 428 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person465NA0.00%
Other theft428NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences149NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour98NA0.00%
Shoplifting87NA0.00%
Vehicle crime61NA0.00%
Robbery57NA0.00%
Public order50NA0.00%
Drugs45NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson20NA0.00%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft9NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 595 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202487
April 202486
January 202471
December 2023102
November 202389
October 202398

A total of 241 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202441
April 202421
January 202439
December 202342
November 202321
October 202345

A total of 2548 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 231.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 563 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024234
August 2024136
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024260
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024374
December 2023563
November 2023548
October 2023428

A total of 458 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202440
April 202492
January 202458
December 202372
November 202374
October 202361

A total of 993 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 99.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 2024126
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024108
March 20241
January 2024129
December 2023183
November 2023162
October 2023149

A total of 262 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
July 20242
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202426
December 202348
November 202343
October 202350

A total of 534 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202453
May 20241
April 202459
January 202482
December 2023106
November 2023103
October 202357

A total of 4213 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 421.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 922 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024403
August 2024255
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024627
March 202420
January 2024665
December 2023922
November 2023842
October 2023465

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202438
January 202435
December 202315
November 202332
October 202310

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
April 20245
January 202412
December 202326
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 609 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 202443
April 2024107
January 202485
December 202388
November 202384
October 202387

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total193
    Theft from the person65
    Other theft37
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Robbery19
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Burglary3
    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. Parking Area
    Total74
    Vehicle crime37
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 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. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 8. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. 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
  • 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. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 22. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1