W1B 5TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5TW

W1B 5TW, Westminster has recorded a total of 1275 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5TW 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 5TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5TW, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (475) incidents (73.99% increase)
  • Other theft: (253) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (174) incidents (114.81% increase)

W1B 5TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 172
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1B 5TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 475 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 253 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person475NA73.99%
Other theft253NA83.33%
Shoplifting174NA114.81%
Violence and sexual offences100NA12.36%
Anti-social behaviour80NA-12.09%
Robbery64NA23.08%
Vehicle crime42NA16.67%
Public order35NA66.67%
Drugs15NA-31.82%
Burglary14NA7.69%
Criminal damage and arson12NA20.00%
Bicycle theft5NA400.00%
Other crime5NA150.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 273 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person273NA5360.00%
Other theft138NA3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour91NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences89NA2866.67%
Shoplifting81NA0.00%
Robbery52NA2500.00%
Vehicle crime36NA0.00%
Drugs22NA2100.00%
Public order21NA425.00%
Burglary13NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

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-94.91%
Violence and sexual offences10NA-88.64%
Other theft3NA-99.07%
Public order3NA-91.67%
Robbery2NA-96.30%
Drugs1NA-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 806 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 323 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person806NA1392.59%
Other theft323NA3937.50%
Shoplifting169NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences88NA1660.00%
Anti-social behaviour80NA0.00%
Vehicle crime76NA0.00%
Robbery54NA5300.00%
Burglary38NA0.00%
Public order36NA800.00%
Drugs9NA350.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA600.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

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-99.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 835 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 434 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person835NA-25.65%
Other theft434NA-32.40%
Shoplifting159NA-2.45%
Violence and sexual offences105NA-25.53%
Robbery77NA-9.41%
Anti-social behaviour76NA-27.62%
Vehicle crime56NA7.69%
Burglary40NA185.71%
Public order36NA-12.20%
Drugs19NA-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-45.00%
Bicycle theft6NA50.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 642 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1123NA-1.40%
Other theft642NA-6.55%
Shoplifting163NA10.14%
Violence and sexual offences141NA2.92%
Anti-social behaviour105NA43.84%
Robbery85NA-6.59%
Vehicle crime52NA-10.34%
Public order41NA-14.58%
Drugs31NA-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson20NA66.67%
Burglary14NA-51.72%
Bicycle theft4NA-20.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1139 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 687 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1139NA79.37%
Other theft687NA36.31%
Shoplifting148NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences137NA3.79%
Robbery91NA56.90%
Anti-social behaviour73NA-29.13%
Vehicle crime58NA11.54%
Public order48NA2.13%
Drugs37NA54.17%
Burglary29NA107.14%
Criminal damage and arson12NA9.09%
Other crime8NA166.67%
Bicycle theft5NA-28.57%
Possession of weapons3NA50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 635 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 504 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person635NA0.00%
Other theft504NA0.00%
Shoplifting148NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences132NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour103NA0.00%
Robbery58NA0.00%
Vehicle crime52NA0.00%
Public order47NA0.00%
Drugs24NA0.00%
Burglary14NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2997 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 272.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 687 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024253
August 2024138
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024323
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024434
December 2023642
November 2023687
October 2023504

A total of 487 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202452
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202454
March 20241
January 202477
December 202385
November 202391
October 202358

A total of 1042 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024174
August 202481
April 2024169
January 2024159
December 2023163
November 2023148
October 2023148

A total of 5386 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 538.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024475
August 2024273
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024806
March 202454
January 2024835
December 20231123
November 20231139
October 2023635

A total of 372 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202436
April 202476
January 202456
December 202352
November 202358
October 202352

A total of 811 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202489
July 20243
June 20241
May 202410
April 202488
March 20245
January 2024105
December 2023141
November 2023137
October 2023132

A total of 275 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202421
July 20244
May 20243
April 202436
March 20244
January 202436
December 202341
November 202348
October 202347

A total of 608 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202491
April 202480
January 202476
December 2023105
November 202373
October 2023103

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20247
March 20241
January 202411
December 202320
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 162 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202438
January 202440
December 202314
November 202329
October 202314

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 161 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202419
December 202331
November 202337
October 202324

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total172
    Theft from the person71
    Other theft33
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Robbery13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total57
    Shoplifting15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft10
    Public order6
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total34
    Theft from the person20
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 28. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1