W1D 1AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 1AN

W1D 1AN, Westminster has recorded a total of 1334 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2079.62 per 1,000 population. This W1D 1AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1D postcode area, which has experienced 913 crimes and a crime rate of 892.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1D 1AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 1AN, encompassing approximately 641 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1D 1AN area, explore the W1D 1AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (492) incidents (70.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (257) incidents (127.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (158) incidents (20.61% increase)

W1D 1AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 202
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 145
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 101

W1D 1AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 492 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 257 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4922079.6270.24%
Other theft257766.99127.43%
Anti-social behaviour158400.6520.61%
Violence and sexual offences120246.3110.09%
Shoplifting82187.07241.67%
Robbery55127.83-11.29%
Public order4585.7436.36%
Drugs3970.1521.88%
Vehicle crime3260.80190.91%
Burglary2049.8942.86%
Criminal damage and arson1731.1841.67%
Bicycle theft1126.50120.00%
Other crime517.1525.00%
Possession of weapons17.79-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 289 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2891311.0614350.00%
Anti-social behaviour131450.530.00%
Other theft113204.223666.67%
Violence and sexual offences109176.163533.33%
Robbery62169.920.00%
Public order3396.651550.00%
Drugs3251.440.00%
Shoplifting2449.890.00%
Burglary1437.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson1221.830.00%
Vehicle crime1118.710.00%
Bicycle theft517.150.00%
Other crime47.790.00%
Possession of weapons26.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.590.00%
Other theft34.680.00%
Public order24.680.00%
Theft from the person23.120.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery23.120.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2288.86-97.17%
Violence and sexual offences1534.30-88.10%
Public order1223.38-70.73%
Other theft418.71-98.68%
Robbery26.24-96.61%
Criminal damage and arson13.12-87.50%
Drugs11.56-98.08%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 778 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 303 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7782583.152493.33%
Other theft3031212.855960.00%
Anti-social behaviour129472.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences126201.10869.23%
Shoplifting71196.430.00%
Robbery59110.685800.00%
Drugs5291.982500.00%
Public order4181.06412.50%
Burglary3963.920.00%
Vehicle crime3160.800.00%
Bicycle theft1448.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson821.830.00%
Other crime412.47100.00%
Possession of weapons26.240.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3095.092900.00%
Violence and sexual offences1346.770.00%
Public order820.270.00%
Other theft512.47400.00%
Drugs27.790.00%
Other crime23.120.00%
Robbery13.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.12-99.79%
Theft from the person11.56-99.88%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 812 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 475 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8122961.97-12.50%
Other theft4751265.85-12.84%
Violence and sexual offences148740.4915.62%
Anti-social behaviour114230.72-0.87%
Shoplifting112177.7293.10%
Robbery82174.60-13.68%
Drugs41127.8332.26%
Public order4063.9217.65%
Burglary2562.36-7.41%
Vehicle crime2538.97-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson1438.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft821.8333.33%
Other crime312.47200.00%
Possession of weapons14.68-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 928 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 545 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9283156.84-3.43%
Other theft5451446.69-12.80%
Violence and sexual offences128849.62-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour115199.54-16.06%
Robbery95179.28-10.38%
Shoplifting58148.10-15.94%
Public order3490.42-8.11%
Drugs3153.00-8.82%
Vehicle crime3148.33-11.43%
Burglary2748.33-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson2142.0931.25%
Bicycle theft632.74-53.85%
Possession of weapons59.3566.67%
Other crime17.79-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 961 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 625 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9613468.6247.62%
Other theft6251498.1325.50%
Violence and sexual offences152974.3311.76%
Anti-social behaviour137236.96-19.41%
Robbery106213.5724.71%
Shoplifting69165.257.81%
Public order37107.57-17.78%
Vehicle crime3557.68-2.78%
Drugs3454.56-19.05%
Burglary3353.003.12%
Criminal damage and arson1651.4414.29%
Bicycle theft1324.94-13.33%
Other crime420.27-42.86%
Possession of weapons36.24-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 651 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 498 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6512806.080.00%
Other theft4981014.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour170776.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences136265.020.00%
Robbery85212.010.00%
Shoplifting64132.510.00%
Public order4599.770.00%
Drugs4270.150.00%
Vehicle crime3665.480.00%
Burglary3256.120.00%
Bicycle theft1549.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson1423.380.00%
Other crime721.830.00%
Possession of weapons510.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2829 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 257.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 625 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024257
August 2024113
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024303
March 20245
February 20241
January 2024475
December 2023545
November 2023625
October 2023498

A total of 297 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202433
July 20242
May 202412
April 202441
March 20248
January 202440
December 202334
November 202337
October 202345

A total of 4966 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 451.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 961 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024492
August 2024289
July 20242
May 202422
April 2024778
March 202430
February 20241
January 2024812
December 2023928
November 2023961
October 2023651

A total of 954 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 2024131
April 2024129
January 2024114
December 2023115
November 2023137
October 2023170

A total of 274 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202432
May 20241
April 202452
March 20242
January 202441
December 202331
November 202334
October 202342

A total of 950 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 2024109
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024126
March 202413
January 2024148
December 2023128
November 2023152
October 2023136

A total of 549 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202462
June 20242
May 20242
April 202459
March 20241
January 202482
December 202395
November 2023106
October 202385

A total of 480 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202424
April 202471
January 2024112
December 202358
November 202369
October 202364

A total of 190 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202439
January 202425
December 202327
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 201 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202411
April 202431
January 202425
December 202331
November 202335
October 202336

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202414
January 20248
December 20236
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
May 20241
April 20248
January 202414
December 202321
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 1AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total202
    Theft from the person90
    Violence and sexual offences34
    Other theft32
    Public order10
    Robbery10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total145
    Theft from the person67
    Other theft31
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery6
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total101
    Theft from the person33
    Other theft19
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Shoplifting11
    Drugs5
    Burglary4
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total61
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft14
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total40
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 21. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3