W1D 1LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 1LR

W1D 1LR, Westminster has recorded a total of 1493 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2504.47 per 1,000 population. This W1D 1LR 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 1LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 1LR, encompassing approximately 596 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (554) incidents (69.42% increase)
  • Other theft: (305) incidents (76.30% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (-1.48% decrease)

W1D 1LR 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: 155
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1D 1LR 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 305 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5542504.4769.42%
Other theft305929.3276.30%
Violence and sexual offences133511.63-1.48%
Shoplifting132223.10120.00%
Anti-social behaviour125221.437.76%
Robbery77209.6810.00%
Public order49129.1768.97%
Drugs3182.20-13.89%
Burglary3052.0076.47%
Vehicle crime2550.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson1641.9423.08%
Other crime826.8433.33%
Bicycle theft713.4240.00%
Possession of weapons111.74-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 327 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3271692.575350.00%
Other theft173548.532783.33%
Violence and sexual offences135290.202150.00%
Anti-social behaviour116226.460.00%
Robbery70194.593400.00%
Shoplifting60117.420.00%
Drugs36100.653500.00%
Public order2960.39625.00%
Vehicle crime2048.650.00%
Burglary1733.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson1328.520.00%
Other crime621.81500.00%
Bicycle theft510.060.00%
Possession of weapons28.390.00%

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 theft643.610.00%
Theft from the person610.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.060.00%
Public order410.060.00%
Robbery26.71100.00%
Drugs13.350.00%
Other crime11.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.68-75.00%

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 person54177.81-94.39%
Violence and sexual offences2390.58-82.71%
Public order1538.58-73.21%
Other theft725.16-98.21%
Robbery411.74-93.85%
Drugs26.71-93.55%
Criminal damage and arson13.35-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 963 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 392 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9633380.121359.09%
Other theft3921615.413166.67%
Anti-social behaviour136657.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences133228.14682.35%
Shoplifting121223.100.00%
Robbery65202.973150.00%
Public order56109.04366.67%
Burglary5193.940.00%
Vehicle crime3985.550.00%
Drugs3165.42675.00%
Bicycle theft1552.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson725.16600.00%
Other crime511.74150.00%
Possession of weapons18.390.00%

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 person66194.596500.00%
Violence and sexual offences17110.710.00%
Public order1228.520.00%
Other theft1220.131100.00%
Drugs420.130.00%
Other crime26.710.00%
Robbery23.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.350.00%

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 theft13.35-99.82%
Theft from the person11.68-99.90%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1028 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 563 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10283901.81-16.56%
Other theft5631724.45-24.93%
Violence and sexual offences166944.42-1.19%
Shoplifting158278.4661.22%
Anti-social behaviour109265.04-14.84%
Robbery102182.84-14.29%
Public order51171.102.00%
Vehicle crime4285.55-6.67%
Drugs4270.45-10.64%
Burglary4170.4528.12%
Criminal damage and arson1368.78-43.48%
Bicycle theft721.8175.00%
Other crime311.740.00%
Possession of weapons15.03-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1232 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 750 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12324527.51-7.99%
Other theft7502066.65-12.79%
Violence and sexual offences1681258.117.69%
Anti-social behaviour128281.8214.29%
Robbery119214.720.00%
Shoplifting98199.62-10.91%
Public order50164.39-12.28%
Drugs4783.87-4.08%
Vehicle crime4578.849.76%
Burglary3275.49-8.57%
Criminal damage and arson2353.68-8.00%
Bicycle theft438.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons36.71-25.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1339 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 860 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13394899.9161.33%
Other theft8602246.1426.47%
Violence and sexual offences1561442.63-6.59%
Robbery119261.6919.00%
Anti-social behaviour112199.62-32.93%
Shoplifting110187.88-1.79%
Public order57184.52-14.93%
Drugs4995.6211.36%
Vehicle crime4182.2017.14%
Burglary3568.78-2.78%
Criminal damage and arson2558.7178.57%
Bicycle theft1041.940.00%
Possession of weapons416.77-20.00%
Other crime46.7133.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 830 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 680 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8303807.870.00%
Other theft6801392.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour1671140.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences167280.140.00%
Shoplifting112280.140.00%
Robbery100187.880.00%
Public order67167.750.00%
Drugs44112.390.00%
Burglary3673.810.00%
Vehicle crime3560.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson1458.710.00%
Bicycle theft1023.480.00%
Possession of weapons516.770.00%
Other crime38.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 893 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024116
April 2024136
January 2024109
December 2023128
November 2023112
October 2023167

A total of 661 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202470
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 202465
March 20242
January 2024102
December 2023119
November 2023119
October 2023100

A total of 3749 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 340.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 860 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024305
August 2024173
July 20246
May 20247
April 2024392
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024563
December 2023750
November 2023860
October 2023680

A total of 390 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.00 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 202451
December 202350
November 202357
October 202367

A total of 6400 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 581.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1339 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024554
August 2024327
July 20246
May 202454
April 2024963
March 202466
February 20241
January 20241028
December 20231232
November 20231339
October 2023830

A total of 242 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202417
April 202451
January 202441
December 202332
November 202335
October 202336

A total of 1104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.40 incidents per month. December 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 2024133
March 202417
January 2024166
December 2023168
November 2023156
October 2023167

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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

A total of 247 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.29 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 202341
October 202335

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202415
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 287 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202436
July 20241
May 20242
April 202431
March 20244
January 202442
December 202347
November 202349
October 202344

A total of 791 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.00 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

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.56 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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 1LR 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
    Total155
    Theft from the person66
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    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. 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