W1D 1LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 1LN

W1D 1LN, Westminster has recorded a total of 1492 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2474.78 per 1,000 population. This W1D 1LN 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 1LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 1LN, encompassing approximately 602 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (554) incidents (68.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (303) incidents (76.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (-1.48% decrease)

W1D 1LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 287
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 158
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1D 1LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 554 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 303 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5542474.7868.90%
Other theft303918.9276.16%
Violence and sexual offences133502.59-1.48%
Shoplifting132220.61120.00%
Anti-social behaviour127218.958.55%
Robbery77210.668.45%
Public order49127.7268.97%
Drugs3281.28-11.11%
Burglary2853.0864.71%
Vehicle crime2546.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson1641.4723.08%
Other crime826.5433.33%
Bicycle theft713.2740.00%
Possession of weapons111.61-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 328 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3281676.955366.67%
Other theft172544.052766.67%
Violence and sexual offences135285.302150.00%
Anti-social behaviour117223.920.00%
Robbery71194.073450.00%
Shoplifting60117.770.00%
Drugs3699.523500.00%
Public order2959.71625.00%
Vehicle crime2048.100.00%
Burglary1733.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson1328.200.00%
Other crime621.56500.00%
Bicycle theft59.950.00%
Possession of weapons28.290.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft643.130.00%
Theft from the person69.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.950.00%
Public order49.950.00%
Robbery26.63100.00%
Drugs13.320.00%
Other crime11.660.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.66-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54175.82-94.39%
Violence and sexual offences2389.57-82.84%
Public order1538.15-73.21%
Other theft724.88-98.20%
Robbery411.61-93.75%
Drugs26.63-93.94%
Criminal damage and arson13.32-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 963 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 389 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9633340.621359.09%
Other theft3891597.333141.67%
Anti-social behaviour136645.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences134225.58688.24%
Shoplifting121222.270.00%
Robbery64200.703100.00%
Public order56106.16366.67%
Burglary5192.890.00%
Vehicle crime3984.590.00%
Drugs3364.69725.00%
Bicycle theft1554.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson724.88600.00%
Other crime511.61150.00%
Possession of weapons18.290.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66192.416500.00%
Violence and sexual offences17109.470.00%
Public order1228.200.00%
Other theft1219.901100.00%
Drugs419.900.00%
Other crime26.630.00%
Robbery23.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.320.00%

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 theft13.32-99.82%
Theft from the person11.66-99.90%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1028 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 562 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10283861.46-16.63%
Other theft5621705.14-24.56%
Violence and sexual offences167932.190.00%
Shoplifting158277.0061.22%
Anti-social behaviour110262.07-14.06%
Robbery102182.46-14.29%
Public order52169.194.00%
Drugs4486.25-10.20%
Vehicle crime4272.98-6.67%
Burglary3969.6730.00%
Criminal damage and arson1364.69-43.48%
Bicycle theft721.56133.33%
Other crime311.610.00%
Possession of weapons14.98-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1233 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 745 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12334466.88-7.99%
Other theft7452045.18-12.15%
Violence and sexual offences1671235.737.05%
Anti-social behaviour128277.0013.27%
Robbery119212.31-0.83%
Shoplifting98197.39-10.91%
Public order50162.55-12.28%
Drugs4982.94-2.00%
Vehicle crime4581.2812.50%
Burglary3074.64-18.92%
Criminal damage and arson2349.76-8.00%
Possession of weapons338.15-25.00%
Bicycle theft34.98-70.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1340 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 848 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13404833.4661.06%
Other theft8482222.6625.63%
Violence and sexual offences1561406.58-7.14%
Robbery120258.7620.00%
Anti-social behaviour113199.04-32.74%
Shoplifting110187.43-1.79%
Public order57182.46-14.93%
Drugs5094.5513.64%
Vehicle crime4082.9414.29%
Burglary3766.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson2561.3778.57%
Bicycle theft1041.470.00%
Possession of weapons416.59-20.00%
Other crime46.6333.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 832 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 675 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8323765.2542.47%
Other theft6751380.0422.06%
Anti-social behaviour1681119.6241.18%
Violence and sexual offences168278.669.09%
Shoplifting112278.6647.37%
Robbery100185.77-11.50%
Public order67165.8745.65%
Drugs44111.13-8.33%
Burglary3772.9815.62%
Vehicle crime3561.3729.63%
Criminal damage and arson1458.05-41.67%
Bicycle theft1023.22-60.00%
Possession of weapons516.59-28.57%
Other crime38.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 584 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 553 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5843008.880.00%
Other theft553968.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences154917.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour119255.440.00%
Robbery113197.390.00%
Shoplifting76187.430.00%
Drugs48126.060.00%
Public order4679.620.00%
Burglary3276.300.00%
Vehicle crime2753.080.00%
Bicycle theft2544.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson2441.470.00%
Possession of weapons739.810.00%
Other crime611.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1018 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 127.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024127
August 2024117
April 2024136
January 2024110
December 2023128
November 2023113
October 2023168
September 2023119

A total of 775 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202471
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 202464
March 20242
January 2024102
December 2023119
November 2023120
October 2023100
September 2023113

A total of 4273 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 356.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 848 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024303
August 2024172
July 20246
May 20247
April 2024389
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024562
December 2023745
November 2023848
October 2023675
September 2023553

A total of 437 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202429
July 20244
May 202415
April 202456
March 202412
January 202452
December 202350
November 202357
October 202367
September 202346

A total of 6989 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 582.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1340 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024554
August 2024328
July 20246
May 202454
April 2024963
March 202466
February 20241
January 20241028
December 20231233
November 20231340
October 2023832
September 2023584

A total of 271 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202417
April 202451
January 202439
December 202330
November 202337
October 202337
September 202332

A total of 1260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 2024135
July 20246
May 202423
April 2024134
March 202417
January 2024167
December 2023167
November 2023156
October 2023168
September 2023154

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 273 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
April 202439
January 202442
December 202345
November 202340
October 202335
September 202327

A total of 82 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202415
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 202310
September 202325

A total of 343 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202436
July 20241
May 20242
April 202433
March 20244
January 202444
December 202349
November 202350
October 202344
September 202348

A total of 867 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 108.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024132
August 202460
April 2024121
January 2024158
December 202398
November 2023110
October 2023112
September 202376

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202413
December 202323
November 202325
October 202314
September 202324

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total287
    Theft from the person117
    Other theft48
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Robbery18
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order12
    Drugs6
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total158
    Theft from the person67
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary4
    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. Shopping Area
    Total65
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting13
    Theft from the person12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 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. 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. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. B506
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1