W1B 5SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5SF

W1B 5SF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1256 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5SF 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 5SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5SF, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (428) incidents (59.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (237) incidents (66.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (157) incidents (149.21% increase)

W1B 5SF 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

W1B 5SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 428 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 237 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person428NA59.11%
Other theft237NA66.90%
Shoplifting157NA149.21%
Violence and sexual offences120NA-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour83NA-9.78%
Robbery75NA27.12%
Vehicle crime51NA30.77%
Public order36NA33.33%
Drugs22NA-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson19NA46.15%
Burglary17NA13.33%
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 269 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person269NA8866.67%
Other theft142NA7000.00%
Violence and sexual offences125NA12400.00%
Anti-social behaviour92NA0.00%
Shoplifting63NA0.00%
Robbery59NA0.00%
Vehicle crime39NA0.00%
Drugs31NA0.00%
Public order27NA1250.00%
Burglary15NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

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 person3NA-75.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
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-98.38%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.14%
Other theft1NA-99.66%
Public order1NA-96.97%
Robbery1NA-98.21%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 743 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 295 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person743NA3810.53%
Other theft295NA29400.00%
Shoplifting145NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences105NA10400.00%
Anti-social behaviour90NA0.00%
Vehicle crime78NA0.00%
Robbery56NA0.00%
Burglary37NA0.00%
Public order33NA3200.00%
Drugs8NA0.00%
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-99.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 727 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 430 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person727NA-31.09%
Other theft430NA-31.53%
Shoplifting127NA-3.05%
Violence and sexual offences118NA-30.59%
Anti-social behaviour94NA-24.19%
Robbery84NA-28.21%
Vehicle crime52NA-5.45%
Burglary41NA173.33%
Public order32NA-31.91%
Drugs25NA-34.21%
Criminal damage and arson15NA-42.31%
Bicycle theft5NA-37.50%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1055 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 628 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1055NA3.84%
Other theft628NA1.29%
Violence and sexual offences170NA6.92%
Shoplifting131NA-1.50%
Anti-social behaviour124NA36.26%
Robbery117NA21.88%
Vehicle crime55NA-8.33%
Public order47NA14.63%
Drugs38NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson26NA36.84%
Burglary15NA-51.61%
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 1016 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 620 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1016NA85.74%
Other theft620NA29.17%
Violence and sexual offences159NA2.58%
Shoplifting133NA0.76%
Robbery96NA77.78%
Anti-social behaviour91NA-24.17%
Vehicle crime60NA3.45%
Public order41NA-24.07%
Drugs38NA15.15%
Burglary31NA181.82%
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 547 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 480 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person547NA0.00%
Other theft480NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences155NA0.00%
Shoplifting132NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour120NA0.00%
Vehicle crime58NA0.00%
Public order54NA0.00%
Robbery54NA0.00%
Drugs33NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson18NA0.00%
Burglary11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 694 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 99.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202492
April 202490
January 202494
December 2023124
November 202391
October 2023120

A total of 195 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202431
April 20248
January 202425
December 202338
November 202338
October 202333

A total of 542 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202459
May 20241
April 202456
January 202484
December 2023117
November 202396
October 202354

A total of 4819 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 481.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1055 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024428
August 2024269
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024743
March 202419
January 2024727
December 20231055
November 20231016
October 2023547

A total of 957 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 2024125
July 20241
May 20243
April 2024105
March 20241
January 2024118
December 2023170
November 2023159
October 2023155

A total of 2837 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 257.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 628 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024237
August 2024142
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024295
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024430
December 2023628
November 2023620
October 2023480

A total of 274 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
July 20242
May 20241
April 202433
March 20241
January 202432
December 202347
November 202341
October 202354

A total of 393 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202439
April 202478
January 202452
December 202355
November 202360
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 202417
August 202415
April 202437
January 202441
December 202315
November 202331
October 202311

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 20246
January 202415
December 202326
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 888 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 202463
April 2024145
January 2024127
December 2023131
November 2023133
October 2023132

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 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 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 5SF 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. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 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. 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. 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