W1C 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1C 2PS

W1C 2PS, Westminster has recorded a total of 564 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this W1C 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1C 2PS, 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: (213) incidents (62.60% increase)
  • Other theft: (96) incidents (104.26% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (79) incidents (8.22% increase)

W1C 2PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 165
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 43
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 43

W1C 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person213NA62.60%
Other theft96NA104.26%
Shoplifting79NA8.22%
Anti-social behaviour44NA7.32%
Violence and sexual offences42NA-19.23%
Robbery31NA24.00%
Vehicle crime24NA33.33%
Burglary12NA-50.00%
Public order11NA-52.17%
Bicycle theft4NA100.00%
Drugs4NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person131NA3175.00%
Shoplifting73NA7200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52NA1633.33%
Other theft47NA2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41NA0.00%
Robbery25NA2400.00%
Burglary24NA0.00%
Public order23NA666.67%
Vehicle crime18NA0.00%
Drugs8NA700.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4NA300.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA200.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-66.67%
Theft from the person1NA-94.12%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17NA-95.36%
Public order5NA-76.19%
Other theft4NA-96.69%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-93.33%
Robbery1NA-96.00%
Shoplifting1NA-98.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 366 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person366NA1162.07%
Other theft121NA5950.00%
Shoplifting75NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour58NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences45NA1400.00%
Vehicle crime31NA0.00%
Robbery25NA2400.00%
Public order21NA425.00%
Burglary16NA0.00%
Drugs9NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29NA-87.45%
Public order4NA-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-94.12%
Other theft2NA-98.26%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-91.67%
Other crime1NA-66.67%
Robbery1NA-95.45%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 231 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person231NA-38.40%
Other theft115NA-47.25%
Violence and sexual offences51NA-31.08%
Anti-social behaviour41NA-21.15%
Shoplifting29NA-66.28%
Vehicle crime22NA-46.34%
Robbery22NA-40.54%
Public order15NA-21.05%
Burglary12NA-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA20.00%
Drugs11NA10.00%
Bicycle theft4NA-33.33%
Other crime3NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 375 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 218 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person375NA11.94%
Other theft218NA12.95%
Shoplifting86NA32.31%
Violence and sexual offences74NA19.35%
Anti-social behaviour52NA20.93%
Vehicle crime41NA20.59%
Robbery37NA60.87%
Burglary20NA-4.76%
Public order19NA-44.12%
Criminal damage and arson10NA42.86%
Drugs10NA900.00%
Bicycle theft6NA-14.29%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 335 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 193 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person335NA31.37%
Other theft193NA7.82%
Shoplifting65NA-4.41%
Violence and sexual offences62NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour43NA13.16%
Public order34NA70.00%
Vehicle crime34NA21.43%
Robbery23NA4.55%
Burglary21NA10.53%
Bicycle theft7NA133.33%
Criminal damage and arson7NA75.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Drugs1NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 255 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 179 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person255NA0.00%
Other theft179NA0.00%
Shoplifting68NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences62NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour38NA0.00%
Vehicle crime28NA0.00%
Robbery22NA0.00%
Public order20NA0.00%
Burglary19NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 977 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202447
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024121
March 20242
January 2024115
December 2023218
November 2023193
October 2023179

A total of 477 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202473
July 20241
May 20241
April 202475
January 202429
December 202386
November 202365
October 202368

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202424
April 202416
January 202412
December 202320
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 1957 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 177.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 375 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024213
August 2024131
July 20244
June 20241
May 202417
April 2024366
March 202429
January 2024231
December 2023375
November 2023335
October 2023255

A total of 188 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202422
December 202337
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202418
April 202431
January 202422
December 202341
November 202334
October 202328

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202452
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 202445
March 20243
January 202451
December 202374
November 202362
October 202362

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202441
April 202458
January 202441
December 202352
November 202343
October 202338

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202423
July 20243
May 20245
April 202421
March 20244
January 202415
December 202319
November 202334
October 202320

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
April 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1C 2PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total165
    Theft from the person66
    Shoplifting51
    Other theft27
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Marble Arch
    Total43
    Theft from the person17
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 5. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 18. Dunraven Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 21. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 24. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. A5204
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1