W1B 5RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5RX

W1B 5RX, Westminster has recorded a total of 1241 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5RX 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 5RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5RX, 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: (423) incidents (58.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (236) incidents (61.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (148) incidents (131.25% increase)

W1B 5RX 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 5RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 423 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 236 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person423NA58.43%
Other theft236NA61.64%
Shoplifting148NA131.25%
Violence and sexual offences121NA-4.72%
Anti-social behaviour81NA-12.90%
Robbery74NA27.59%
Vehicle crime49NA22.50%
Public order36NA56.52%
Drugs24NA-27.27%
Burglary19NA26.67%
Criminal damage and arson19NA26.67%
Other crime6NA200.00%
Bicycle theft4NA33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 267 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person267NA13250.00%
Other theft146NA7200.00%
Violence and sexual offences127NA12600.00%
Anti-social behaviour93NA0.00%
Shoplifting64NA0.00%
Robbery58NA0.00%
Vehicle crime40NA0.00%
Drugs33NA0.00%
Public order23NA1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson15NA0.00%
Burglary15NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

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-98.34%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.09%
Other theft1NA-99.65%
Public order1NA-96.77%
Robbery1NA-98.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 725 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 283 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person725NA3525.00%
Other theft283NA28200.00%
Shoplifting143NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences103NA10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour91NA0.00%
Vehicle crime74NA0.00%
Robbery54NA0.00%
Burglary36NA0.00%
Public order31NA3000.00%
Drugs11NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
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-99.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 761 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 438 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person761NA-29.54%
Other theft438NA-30.59%
Violence and sexual offences127NA-29.83%
Shoplifting124NA-5.34%
Robbery90NA-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour89NA-25.83%
Vehicle crime53NA-7.02%
Burglary39NA160.00%
Public order33NA-34.00%
Drugs31NA-32.61%
Criminal damage and arson13NA-53.57%
Bicycle theft5NA-37.50%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1080 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 631 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1080NA3.05%
Other theft631NA-0.47%
Violence and sexual offences181NA6.47%
Shoplifting131NA-0.76%
Anti-social behaviour120NA37.93%
Robbery120NA18.81%
Vehicle crime57NA-8.06%
Public order50NA4.17%
Drugs46NA17.95%
Criminal damage and arson28NA47.37%
Burglary15NA-50.00%
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 1048 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 634 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1048NA86.48%
Other theft634NA30.99%
Violence and sexual offences170NA11.11%
Shoplifting132NA2.33%
Robbery101NA83.64%
Anti-social behaviour87NA-28.10%
Vehicle crime62NA5.08%
Public order48NA-17.24%
Drugs39NA-9.30%
Burglary30NA233.33%
Criminal damage and arson19NA0.00%
Other crime8NA60.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 562 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 484 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person562NA0.00%
Other theft484NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences153NA0.00%
Shoplifting129NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour121NA0.00%
Vehicle crime59NA0.00%
Public order58NA0.00%
Robbery55NA0.00%
Drugs43NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson19NA0.00%
Burglary9NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Other crime5NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 682 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202493
April 202491
January 202489
December 2023120
November 202387
October 2023121

A total of 227 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202433
April 202411
January 202431
December 202346
November 202339
October 202343

A total of 553 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202458
May 20241
April 202454
January 202490
December 2023120
November 2023101
October 202355

A total of 4900 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 490.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1080 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024423
August 2024267
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024725
March 202420
January 2024761
December 20231080
November 20231048
October 2023562

A total of 987 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 98.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024121
August 2024127
July 20241
May 20243
April 2024103
March 20241
January 2024127
December 2023181
November 2023170
October 2023153

A total of 2857 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 259.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 634 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024236
August 2024146
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024283
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024438
December 2023631
November 2023634
October 2023484

A total of 283 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202423
July 20242
May 20241
April 202431
March 20241
January 202433
December 202350
November 202348
October 202358

A total of 394 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202440
April 202474
January 202453
December 202357
November 202362
October 202359

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 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 202436
January 202439
December 202315
November 202330
October 20239

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 20245
January 202413
December 202328
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 871 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 124.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024148
August 202464
April 2024143
January 2024124
December 2023131
November 2023132
October 2023129

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
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 5RX 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
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. 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. 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. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 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. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1