W1D 3BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 3BQ

W1D 3BQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1892 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2331.18 per 1,000 population. This W1D 3BQ 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 3BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 3BQ, encompassing approximately 811 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1D 3BQ area, explore the W1D 3BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (724) incidents (77.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (376) incidents (96.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (178) incidents (10.56% increase)

W1D 3BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 302
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 157
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 100

W1D 3BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 724 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 376 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7242331.1877.89%
Other theft376892.0696.86%
Violence and sexual offences178463.2810.56%
Anti-social behaviour165219.3216.20%
Shoplifting123203.30132.08%
Robbery95151.5514.46%
Public order65117.0596.97%
Drugs5180.090.00%
Vehicle crime4962.8481.48%
Burglary2660.378.33%
Criminal damage and arson2432.0426.32%
Bicycle theft929.5780.00%
Other crime611.09-14.29%
Possession of weapons17.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 407 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 191 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4071485.9420250.00%
Other theft191501.476266.67%
Violence and sexual offences161235.345266.67%
Anti-social behaviour142198.370.00%
Robbery83174.960.00%
Shoplifting53102.270.00%
Drugs5165.300.00%
Public order3362.841550.00%
Vehicle crime2740.660.00%
Burglary2433.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson1929.570.00%
Other crime723.410.00%
Bicycle theft58.620.00%
Possession of weapons36.160.00%

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 offences312.320.00%
Other theft33.700.00%
Public order23.700.00%
Theft from the person22.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.460.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2371.46-98.07%
Violence and sexual offences1528.34-90.80%
Public order1218.48-79.66%
Other theft414.79-99.12%
Robbery24.93-97.78%
Criminal damage and arson12.46-88.89%
Drugs11.23-98.18%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1189 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 454 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11892984.203735.48%
Other theft4541464.998980.00%
Violence and sexual offences163559.381153.85%
Anti-social behaviour160200.840.00%
Shoplifting105197.140.00%
Robbery90129.378900.00%
Burglary60110.890.00%
Vehicle crime5973.930.00%
Public order5972.70637.50%
Drugs5572.702650.00%
Bicycle theft1467.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson917.250.00%
Other crime411.09100.00%
Possession of weapons14.930.00%

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 person3176.393000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1338.200.00%
Public order816.020.00%
Other theft59.86150.00%
Drugs26.160.00%
Other crime22.460.00%
Robbery12.460.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.70-99.71%
Theft from the person12.46-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1244 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 686 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12443491.84-12.21%
Other theft6861532.76-20.88%
Violence and sexual offences219845.24-9.88%
Anti-social behaviour152269.830.00%
Shoplifting150187.2844.23%
Robbery133184.82-10.14%
Drugs61163.873.39%
Public order5975.16-7.81%
Vehicle crime5272.70-21.21%
Burglary4064.0717.65%
Criminal damage and arson2049.28-37.50%
Bicycle theft1124.6483.33%
Other crime413.55300.00%
Possession of weapons34.93-57.14%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1417 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 867 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14173942.79-6.78%
Other theft8671745.92-11.44%
Violence and sexual offences2431068.2514.62%
Anti-social behaviour152299.41-8.43%
Robbery148187.28-7.50%
Shoplifting104182.35-13.33%
Vehicle crime66128.1415.79%
Public order6481.3210.34%
Drugs5978.8640.48%
Burglary3472.70-24.44%
Criminal damage and arson3241.8914.29%
Possession of weapons739.43133.33%
Bicycle theft68.62-53.85%
Other crime17.39-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1520 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 979 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15204202.7748.58%
Other theft9791872.8324.08%
Violence and sexual offences2121206.25-2.30%
Anti-social behaviour166261.21-16.58%
Robbery160204.5346.79%
Shoplifting120197.140.84%
Public order58147.85-22.67%
Vehicle crime5771.46-5.00%
Burglary4570.2345.16%
Drugs4255.45-28.81%
Criminal damage and arson2851.7540.00%
Bicycle theft1334.50-7.14%
Other crime816.020.00%
Possession of weapons39.86-57.14%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1023 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 789 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10233363.700.00%
Other theft7891260.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences217972.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour199267.370.00%
Shoplifting119245.190.00%
Robbery109146.620.00%
Public order75134.300.00%
Vehicle crime6092.410.00%
Drugs5973.930.00%
Burglary3172.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson2038.200.00%
Bicycle theft1424.640.00%
Other crime817.250.00%
Possession of weapons79.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4356 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 396.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 979 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024376
August 2024191
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024454
March 20245
February 20242
January 2024686
December 2023867
November 2023979
October 2023789

A total of 260 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
April 202460
January 202440
December 202334
November 202345
October 202331

A total of 7581 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 689.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1520 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024724
August 2024407
July 20242
May 202423
April 20241189
March 202431
February 20241
January 20241244
December 20231417
November 20231520
October 20231023

A total of 1136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024165
August 2024142
April 2024160
January 2024152
December 2023152
November 2023166
October 2023199

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202414
January 202411
December 20236
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 370 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202427
April 202459
January 202452
December 202366
November 202357
October 202360

A total of 381 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202451
May 20241
April 202455
March 20242
January 202461
December 202359
November 202342
October 202359

A total of 1424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 243 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024178
August 2024161
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024163
March 202413
January 2024219
December 2023243
November 2023212
October 2023217

A total of 823 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202483
June 20242
May 20242
April 202490
March 20241
January 2024133
December 2023148
November 2023160
October 2023109

A total of 774 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 202453
April 2024105
January 2024150
December 2023104
November 2023120
October 2023119

A total of 435 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202433
July 20242
May 202412
April 202459
March 20248
January 202459
December 202364
November 202358
October 202375

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
May 20241
April 20249
January 202420
December 202332
November 202328
October 202320

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 3BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total302
    Theft from the person116
    Other theft54
    Violence and sexual offences50
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Robbery20
    Shoplifting13
    Public order11
    Drugs7
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total157
    Theft from the person67
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total100
    Theft from the person45
    Other theft16
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Shoplifting11
    Drugs5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total79
    Vehicle crime29
    Other theft15
    Theft from the person14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total40
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person7
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 15. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1