W1B 5TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5TF

W1B 5TF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1387 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5TF 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 5TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5TF, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (504) incidents (70.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (264) incidents (68.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (179) incidents (132.47% increase)

W1B 5TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 214
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 91

W1B 5TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 504 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 264 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person504NA70.27%
Other theft264NA68.15%
Shoplifting179NA132.47%
Violence and sexual offences126NA12.50%
Anti-social behaviour96NA-4.00%
Robbery78NA23.81%
Vehicle crime44NA18.92%
Public order37NA37.04%
Drugs18NA-35.71%
Burglary17NA6.25%
Criminal damage and arson12NA0.00%
Other crime6NA200.00%
Bicycle theft5NA150.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 296 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person296NA5820.00%
Other theft157NA3825.00%
Violence and sexual offences112NA3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour100NA0.00%
Shoplifting77NA0.00%
Robbery63NA3050.00%
Vehicle crime37NA0.00%
Drugs28NA2700.00%
Public order27NA575.00%
Burglary16NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5NA0.00%
Other theft4NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA200.00%
Robbery2NA100.00%
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-90.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41NA-95.31%
Violence and sexual offences10NA-90.38%
Other theft3NA-99.10%
Public order3NA-92.50%
Robbery2NA-96.55%
Drugs1NA-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 875 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 332 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person875NA1520.37%
Other theft332NA4050.00%
Shoplifting164NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences104NA1980.00%
Anti-social behaviour96NA0.00%
Vehicle crime78NA0.00%
Robbery58NA5700.00%
Public order40NA900.00%
Burglary39NA0.00%
Drugs11NA450.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA600.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54NA0.00%
Other theft8NA700.00%
Violence and sexual offences5NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
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-99.79%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 852 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 472 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person852NA-28.76%
Other theft472NA-30.69%
Shoplifting153NA-0.65%
Violence and sexual offences131NA-26.82%
Anti-social behaviour96NA-25.00%
Robbery86NA-19.63%
Vehicle crime55NA1.85%
Burglary40NA150.00%
Public order39NA-26.42%
Drugs25NA-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-52.00%
Bicycle theft6NA20.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1196 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 681 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1196NA0.50%
Other theft681NA-2.99%
Violence and sexual offences179NA13.29%
Shoplifting154NA2.67%
Anti-social behaviour128NA48.84%
Robbery107NA-0.93%
Vehicle crime54NA-8.47%
Public order53NA-1.85%
Drugs40NA2.56%
Criminal damage and arson25NA25.00%
Burglary16NA-48.39%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-88.89%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1190 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 702 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1190NA82.80%
Other theft702NA29.76%
Violence and sexual offences158NA1.94%
Shoplifting150NA-2.60%
Robbery108NA68.75%
Anti-social behaviour86NA-22.52%
Vehicle crime59NA3.51%
Public order54NA3.85%
Drugs39NA39.29%
Burglary31NA121.43%
Criminal damage and arson20NA17.65%
Other crime9NA125.00%
Bicycle theft5NA-16.67%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 651 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 541 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person651NA0.00%
Other theft541NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences155NA0.00%
Shoplifting154NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour111NA0.00%
Robbery64NA0.00%
Vehicle crime57NA0.00%
Public order52NA0.00%
Drugs28NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Burglary14NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 287.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 702 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024264
August 2024157
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024332
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024472
December 2023681
November 2023702
October 2023541

A total of 1031 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024179
August 202477
April 2024164
January 2024153
December 2023154
November 2023150
October 2023154

A total of 5664 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 566.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1196 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024504
August 2024296
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024875
March 202454
January 2024852
December 20231196
November 20231190
October 2023651

A total of 570 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202463
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202458
March 20241
January 202486
December 2023107
November 2023108
October 202364

A total of 384 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202437
April 202478
January 202455
December 202354
November 202359
October 202357

A total of 984 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 2024112
July 20243
June 20241
May 202410
April 2024104
March 20245
January 2024131
December 2023179
November 2023158
October 2023155

A total of 713 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 2024100
April 202496
January 202496
December 2023128
November 202386
October 2023111

A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202439
January 202440
December 202316
November 202331
October 202314

A total of 193 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202428
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20242
January 202425
December 202340
November 202339
October 202328

A total of 313 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202427
July 20244
May 20243
April 202440
March 20244
January 202439
December 202353
November 202354
October 202352

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 20247
March 20241
January 202412
December 202325
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total214
    Theft from the person77
    Other theft41
    Violence and sexual offences35
    Robbery17
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Shoplifting12
    Burglary4
    Public order4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total91
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Robbery5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total50
    Shoplifting15
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total43
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 14. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 23. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    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. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 30. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1