W1D 1BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 1BN

W1D 1BN, Westminster has recorded a total of 1430 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2098.88 per 1,000 population. This W1D 1BN 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 1BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 1BN, encompassing approximately 681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (547) incidents (73.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (287) incidents (109.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (136) incidents (16.24% increase)

W1D 1BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 229
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 160
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1D 1BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 547 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 287 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5472098.8873.65%
Other theft287802.86109.49%
Anti-social behaviour136421.2416.24%
Violence and sexual offences125199.610.81%
Shoplifting91183.47111.63%
Robbery71133.577.58%
Public order51104.2182.14%
Drugs3874.862.70%
Vehicle crime2655.7744.44%
Burglary2438.1641.18%
Criminal damage and arson1635.2314.29%
Bicycle theft823.48166.67%
Other crime711.7440.00%
Possession of weapons310.2750.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 315 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3151359.147775.00%
Other theft137462.343325.00%
Violence and sexual offences124201.083000.00%
Anti-social behaviour117182.000.00%
Robbery66171.730.00%
Shoplifting4396.870.00%
Drugs3763.110.00%
Public order2854.311300.00%
Vehicle crime1841.100.00%
Burglary1726.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson1424.950.00%
Other crime520.550.00%
Bicycle theft37.340.00%
Possession of weapons24.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft420.550.00%
Theft from the person45.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.870.00%
Public order25.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.94-33.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2593.94-97.22%
Violence and sexual offences1636.69-88.41%
Public order1323.48-77.59%
Other theft519.08-98.59%
Robbery37.34-95.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.40-87.50%
Drugs11.47-97.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 900 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 354 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9002754.972803.23%
Other theft3541320.976980.00%
Violence and sexual offences138519.58961.54%
Anti-social behaviour133202.550.00%
Shoplifting82195.210.00%
Robbery60120.365900.00%
Public order5888.06544.44%
Vehicle crime4585.130.00%
Burglary4366.050.00%
Drugs3563.111650.00%
Bicycle theft1751.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson824.950.00%
Other crime311.7450.00%
Possession of weapons14.400.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3192.473000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1345.500.00%
Public order919.080.00%
Other theft513.210.00%
Drugs27.340.00%
Other crime22.940.00%
Robbery12.940.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.47-99.89%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 900 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 497 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9003060.26-9.64%
Other theft4971320.97-18.39%
Violence and sexual offences160729.473.90%
Shoplifting129234.8461.25%
Anti-social behaviour118189.34-5.60%
Robbery100173.19-8.26%
Public order47146.7714.63%
Drugs4568.9812.50%
Vehicle crime3966.05-9.30%
Burglary2757.248.00%
Criminal damage and arson1139.63-54.17%
Bicycle theft816.15100.00%
Other crime311.740.00%
Possession of weapons14.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 996 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 609 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9963306.84-8.37%
Other theft6091461.88-16.23%
Violence and sexual offences154893.861.99%
Anti-social behaviour125226.030.81%
Robbery109183.47-8.40%
Shoplifting80159.98-8.05%
Vehicle crime43117.4219.44%
Public order4163.11-12.77%
Drugs4060.1814.29%
Burglary2558.71-30.56%
Criminal damage and arson2436.69-7.69%
Bicycle theft435.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons35.87-25.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1087 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 727 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10873662.0348.70%
Other theft7271595.4423.85%
Violence and sexual offences1511067.055.59%
Anti-social behaviour124221.63-26.19%
Robbery119182.0030.77%
Shoplifting87174.66-3.33%
Public order47127.69-24.19%
Burglary3668.989.09%
Vehicle crime3652.8424.14%
Drugs3552.84-20.45%
Criminal damage and arson2651.3762.50%
Bicycle theft1238.1620.00%
Possession of weapons417.610.00%
Other crime45.870.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 731 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 587 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7312953.1132.91%
Other theft5871072.9223.32%
Anti-social behaviour168861.5725.37%
Violence and sexual offences143246.58-4.03%
Robbery91209.89-17.27%
Shoplifting90133.5755.17%
Public order62132.1021.57%
Drugs4491.00-4.35%
Burglary3364.580.00%
Vehicle crime2948.4416.00%
Criminal damage and arson1642.56-40.74%
Bicycle theft1023.48-64.29%
Other crime414.68-20.00%
Possession of weapons45.87-42.86%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 550 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 476 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5502493.710.00%
Other theft476807.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences149698.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour134218.690.00%
Robbery110196.680.00%
Shoplifting58161.450.00%
Public order5185.130.00%
Drugs4674.860.00%
Burglary3367.520.00%
Bicycle theft2848.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson2741.100.00%
Vehicle crime2539.630.00%
Possession of weapons736.690.00%
Other crime510.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1055 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 131.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024136
August 2024117
April 2024133
January 2024118
December 2023125
November 2023124
October 2023168
September 2023134

A total of 732 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202466
June 20242
May 20243
April 202460
March 20241
January 2024100
December 2023109
November 2023119
October 202391
September 2023110

A total of 3688 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 335.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 727 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024287
August 2024137
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024354
March 20245
January 2024497
December 2023609
November 2023727
October 2023587
September 2023476

A total of 409 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202428
July 20242
May 202413
April 202458
March 20249
January 202447
December 202341
November 202347
October 202362
September 202351

A total of 6087 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 507.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1087 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024547
August 2024315
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024900
March 202431
February 20241
January 2024900
December 2023996
November 20231087
October 2023731
September 2023550

A total of 238 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202443
January 202427
December 202325
November 202336
October 202333
September 202333

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202417
January 20248
December 20234
November 202312
October 202310
September 202328

A total of 1177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 107.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024124
July 20244
May 202416
April 2024138
March 202413
January 2024160
December 2023154
November 2023151
October 2023143
September 2023149

A total of 261 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
April 202445
January 202439
December 202343
November 202336
October 202329
September 202325

A total of 323 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202437
May 20241
April 202435
March 20242
January 202445
December 202340
November 202335
October 202344
September 202346

A total of 660 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202443
April 202482
January 2024129
December 202380
November 202387
October 202390
September 202358

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
May 20241
April 20248
January 202411
December 202324
November 202326
October 202316
September 202327

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total229
    Theft from the person96
    Other theft38
    Violence and sexual offences38
    Robbery14
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order10
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total160
    Theft from the person69
    Other theft33
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total57
    Other theft14
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total55
    Other theft13
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total33
    Theft from the person18
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 24. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1