W1B 5QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5QG

W1B 5QG, Westminster has recorded a total of 821 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1B postcode area, which has experienced 13 crimes and a crime rate of 52.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1B 5QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5QG, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (260) incidents (8566.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (135) incidents (6650.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1B 5QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 113
  • Argyll Street with total crimes: 49
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 45

W1B 5QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 260 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person260NA8566.67%
Other theft135NA6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour91NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences83NA4050.00%
Shoplifting81NA0.00%
Robbery53NA2550.00%
Vehicle crime36NA0.00%
Drugs25NA2400.00%
Public order19NA850.00%
Burglary17NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA0.00%
Other crime4NA300.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Robbery2NA100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA100.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery1NA-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-85.71%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29NA-96.36%
Violence and sexual offences7NA-91.57%
Robbery2NA-96.36%
Other theft2NA-99.40%
Public order2NA-94.12%
Drugs1NA-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 797 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 331 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person797NA2177.14%
Other theft331NA4628.57%
Shoplifting163NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour85NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences83NA1975.00%
Vehicle crime75NA0.00%
Robbery55NA5400.00%
Burglary41NA0.00%
Public order34NA1033.33%
Drugs10NA400.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA500.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35NA0.00%
Other theft7NA600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4NA0.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

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 831 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 427 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person831NA-23.62%
Other theft427NA-34.91%
Shoplifting156NA5.41%
Violence and sexual offences99NA-26.12%
Robbery75NA-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour71NA-31.07%
Vehicle crime57NA7.55%
Burglary41NA127.78%
Public order34NA-12.82%
Drugs21NA-38.24%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-42.11%
Bicycle theft5NA25.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1088 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 656 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1088NA-2.60%
Other theft656NA-3.95%
Shoplifting148NA4.23%
Violence and sexual offences134NA15.52%
Anti-social behaviour103NA45.07%
Robbery87NA-3.33%
Vehicle crime53NA-13.11%
Public order39NA-9.30%
Drugs34NA-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson19NA58.33%
Burglary18NA-35.71%
Bicycle theft4NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1117 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 683 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1117NA76.74%
Other theft683NA34.18%
Shoplifting142NA-4.05%
Violence and sexual offences116NA-10.77%
Robbery90NA40.62%
Anti-social behaviour71NA-29.00%
Vehicle crime61NA15.09%
Public order43NA-12.24%
Drugs38NA52.00%
Burglary28NA55.56%
Criminal damage and arson12NA9.09%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA50.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 632 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 509 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person632NA70.35%
Other theft509NA18.37%
Shoplifting148NA39.62%
Violence and sexual offences130NA12.07%
Anti-social behaviour100NA29.87%
Robbery64NA4.92%
Vehicle crime53NA60.61%
Public order49NA145.00%
Drugs25NA-3.85%
Burglary18NA28.57%
Criminal damage and arson11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA-62.50%
Other crime2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 430 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 371 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft430NA0.00%
Theft from the person371NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences116NA0.00%
Shoplifting106NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour77NA0.00%
Robbery61NA0.00%
Vehicle crime33NA0.00%
Drugs26NA0.00%
Public order20NA0.00%
Bicycle theft16NA0.00%
Burglary14NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson11NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202441
January 202441
December 202318
November 202328
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 598 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202491
April 202485
January 202471
December 2023103
November 202371
October 2023100
September 202377

A total of 944 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202481
April 2024163
January 2024156
December 2023148
November 2023142
October 2023148
September 2023106

A total of 5163 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 516.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1117 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024260
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024797
March 202435
January 2024831
December 20231088
November 20231117
October 2023632
September 2023371

A total of 775 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202483
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202483
March 20244
January 202499
December 2023134
November 2023116
October 2023130
September 2023116

A total of 183 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20242
January 202421
December 202334
November 202338
October 202325
September 202326

A total of 3183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 289.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 683 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024135
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024331
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024427
December 2023656
November 2023683
October 2023509
September 2023430

A total of 491 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202453
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202455
March 20241
January 202475
December 202387
November 202390
October 202364
September 202361

A total of 368 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
April 202475
January 202457
December 202353
November 202361
October 202353
September 202333

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20246
March 20241
January 202411
December 202319
November 202312
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 245 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202434
March 20243
January 202434
December 202339
November 202343
October 202349
September 202320

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 202316

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total113
    Theft from the person43
    Other theft22
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Robbery8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Argyll Street
    Total49
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total45
    Theft from the person26
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hills Place
    Total44
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. John Prince'S Street
    Total40
    Theft from the person23
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total34
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting7
    Robbery4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total32
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total28
    Vehicle crime14
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Market Place
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Denman Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Princes Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Glasshouse Street
    Total17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Great Chapel Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Carlisle Street
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vigo Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Little Marlborough Street
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Upper John Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Peter Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Oxford Circus (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Pollen Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wardour Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Great Marlborough Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Broadwick Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Blenheim Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. New Burlington Place
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Upper James Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Margaret Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3