REGENT STREET, W1B 5SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5SD

REGENT STREET, W1B 5SD, Westminster has recorded a total of 1226 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5SD 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 5SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5SD, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (417) incidents (59.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (232) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (150) incidents (141.94% increase)

W1B 5SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 207
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 105
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

REGENT STREET, W1B 5SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 417 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 232 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person417NA59.77%
Other theft232NA61.11%
Shoplifting150NA141.94%
Violence and sexual offences116NA-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour81NA-12.90%
Robbery74NA27.59%
Vehicle crime49NA25.64%
Public order35NA52.17%
Drugs22NA-29.03%
Burglary20NA33.33%
Criminal damage and arson19NA35.71%
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 261 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person261NA12950.00%
Other theft144NA7100.00%
Violence and sexual offences124NA12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour93NA0.00%
Shoplifting62NA0.00%
Robbery58NA0.00%
Vehicle crime39NA0.00%
Drugs31NA0.00%
Public order23NA1050.00%
Burglary15NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson14NA0.00%
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-98.33%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.06%
Other theft1NA-99.65%
Public order1NA-96.67%
Robbery1NA-98.08%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 719 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 283 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person719NA3684.21%
Other theft283NA28200.00%
Shoplifting144NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences102NA10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92NA0.00%
Vehicle crime73NA0.00%
Robbery52NA0.00%
Burglary37NA0.00%
Public order30NA2900.00%
Drugs7NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19NA0.00%
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-99.76%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 728 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 419 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person728NA-30.80%
Other theft419NA-32.09%
Shoplifting124NA-5.34%
Violence and sexual offences119NA-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour92NA-23.97%
Robbery85NA-24.78%
Vehicle crime53NA-5.36%
Burglary41NA173.33%
Public order32NA-33.33%
Drugs24NA-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-53.85%
Bicycle theft4NA-50.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1052 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 617 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1052NA5.09%
Other theft617NA1.65%
Violence and sexual offences170NA7.59%
Shoplifting131NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour121NA40.70%
Robbery113NA14.14%
Vehicle crime56NA-5.08%
Public order48NA20.00%
Drugs38NA2.70%
Criminal damage and arson26NA36.84%
Burglary15NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft8NA100.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1001 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 607 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1001NA89.22%
Other theft607NA31.39%
Violence and sexual offences158NA8.97%
Shoplifting131NA0.77%
Robbery99NA86.79%
Anti-social behaviour86NA-27.73%
Vehicle crime59NA1.72%
Public order40NA-25.93%
Drugs37NA12.12%
Burglary30NA233.33%
Criminal damage and arson19NA5.56%
Other crime8NA100.00%
Bicycle theft4NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 529 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 462 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person529NA0.00%
Other theft462NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences145NA0.00%
Shoplifting130NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour119NA0.00%
Vehicle crime58NA0.00%
Public order54NA0.00%
Robbery53NA0.00%
Drugs33NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson18NA0.00%
Burglary9NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 684 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202493
April 202492
January 202492
December 2023121
November 202386
October 2023119

A total of 192 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202431
April 20247
January 202424
December 202338
November 202337
October 202333

A total of 535 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202458
May 20241
April 202452
January 202485
December 2023113
November 202399
October 202353

A total of 4740 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 474.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1052 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024417
August 2024261
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024719
March 202419
January 2024728
December 20231052
November 20231001
October 2023529

A total of 939 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 2024124
July 20241
May 20243
April 2024102
March 20241
January 2024119
December 2023170
November 2023158
October 2023145

A total of 2769 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 251.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 617 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024232
August 2024144
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024283
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024419
December 2023617
November 2023607
October 2023462

A total of 266 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202423
July 20242
May 20241
April 202430
March 20241
January 202432
December 202348
November 202340
October 202354

A total of 387 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202439
April 202473
January 202453
December 202356
November 202359
October 202358

A total of 167 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
April 202437
January 202441
December 202315
November 202330
October 20239

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 20246
January 202412
December 202326
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 872 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 124.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 202462
April 2024144
January 2024124
December 2023131
November 2023131
October 2023130

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 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 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 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 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 5SD 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
    Total105
    Theft from the person52
    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. Shopping Area
    Total46
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 18. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 21. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1