SOHO SQUARE, W1D 3QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 3QE

SOHO SQUARE, W1D 3QE, Westminster has recorded a total of 1027 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1342.17 per 1,000 population. This W1D 3QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1D postcode area, which has experienced 639 crimes and a crime rate of 624.63 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1D 3QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 3QE, encompassing approximately 765 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (344) incidents (17100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (157) incidents (5133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (136) incidents (4433.33% increase)

W1D 3QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 176
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 76
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 76

SOHO SQUARE, W1D 3QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 344 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3441342.1717100.00%
Other theft157449.575133.33%
Violence and sexual offences136205.184433.33%
Anti-social behaviour135177.740.00%
Robbery75176.430.00%
Drugs4498.020.00%
Public order3457.501600.00%
Shoplifting3044.430.00%
Vehicle crime2539.210.00%
Burglary1832.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson1523.520.00%
Other crime619.600.00%
Bicycle theft57.840.00%
Possession of weapons36.530.00%

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 offences313.070.00%
Other theft33.920.00%
Public order23.920.00%
Theft from the person22.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.610.00%

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 person2274.49-97.64%
Violence and sexual offences1528.75-89.66%
Public order1219.60-78.57%
Other theft415.68-98.90%
Robbery25.23-97.37%
Criminal damage and arson12.61-88.89%
Drugs11.31-98.04%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 934 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 362 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9342611.163013.33%
Other theft3621220.637140.00%
Anti-social behaviour153473.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences145199.951015.38%
Shoplifting77189.500.00%
Robbery76100.637500.00%
Burglary5899.320.00%
Vehicle crime5875.800.00%
Public order5675.80600.00%
Drugs5173.192450.00%
Bicycle theft1466.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson918.300.00%
Other crime411.76100.00%
Possession of weapons15.230.00%

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 person3079.722900.00%
Violence and sexual offences1339.210.00%
Public order816.990.00%
Other theft510.46150.00%
Drugs26.530.00%
Other crime22.610.00%
Robbery12.610.00%

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 theft23.92-99.65%
Theft from the person12.61-99.90%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 992 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 576 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9923050.27-10.55%
Other theft5761296.43-19.55%
Violence and sexual offences186752.771.64%
Anti-social behaviour131243.080.77%
Shoplifting123171.2075.71%
Robbery109160.75-9.92%
Drugs52142.4515.56%
Vehicle crime5167.96-12.07%
Public order4866.6511.63%
Burglary3462.736.25%
Criminal damage and arson1844.43-35.71%
Bicycle theft1023.5266.67%
Other crime313.07200.00%
Possession of weapons13.92-83.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 716 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11093329.94-3.57%
Other theft7161449.34-9.94%
Violence and sexual offences183935.737.02%
Anti-social behaviour130239.16-10.96%
Robbery121169.90-11.68%
Shoplifting70158.13-9.09%
Vehicle crime5891.485.45%
Drugs4575.8012.50%
Public order4358.81-4.44%
Burglary3256.20-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson2841.8221.74%
Possession of weapons636.59100.00%
Bicycle theft67.84-53.85%
Other crime17.84-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1150 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 795 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11503531.2041.63%
Other theft7951502.9227.20%
Violence and sexual offences1711038.97-3.93%
Anti-social behaviour146223.48-17.05%
Robbery137190.8134.31%
Shoplifting77179.04-10.47%
Vehicle crime55100.63-1.79%
Public order4571.88-30.77%
Burglary4258.8116.67%
Drugs4054.89-18.37%
Criminal damage and arson2352.2827.78%
Bicycle theft1330.06-13.33%
Other crime516.99-37.50%
Possession of weapons36.53-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 812 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 625 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8122915.6633.99%
Other theft6251061.1921.60%
Violence and sexual offences178816.80-1.66%
Anti-social behaviour176232.6315.79%
Robbery102230.01-21.54%
Shoplifting86133.3062.26%
Public order65112.3932.65%
Vehicle crime5684.9512.00%
Drugs4973.198.89%
Burglary3664.04-12.20%
Criminal damage and arson1847.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft1523.52-46.43%
Other crime819.60100.00%
Possession of weapons510.46-28.57%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 606 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 514 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6062466.090.00%
Other theft514791.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences181671.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour152236.550.00%
Robbery130198.650.00%
Shoplifting53169.900.00%
Vehicle crime5069.260.00%
Public order4965.340.00%
Drugs4564.040.00%
Burglary4158.810.00%
Bicycle theft2853.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson2736.590.00%
Possession of weapons735.290.00%
Other crime49.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1023 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024135
April 2024153
January 2024131
December 2023130
November 2023146
October 2023176
September 2023152

A total of 1211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024136
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024145
March 202413
January 2024186
December 2023183
November 2023171
October 2023178
September 2023181

A total of 261 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202458
January 202434
December 202332
November 202342
October 202336
September 202341

A total of 6002 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 545.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1150 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024344
July 20242
May 202422
April 2024934
March 202430
February 20241
January 2024992
December 20231109
November 20231150
October 2023812
September 2023606

A total of 755 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202475
June 20242
May 20242
April 202476
March 20241
January 2024109
December 2023121
November 2023137
October 2023102
September 2023130

A total of 329 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
May 20241
April 202451
March 20242
January 202452
December 202345
November 202340
October 202349
September 202345

A total of 353 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 202458
January 202451
December 202358
November 202355
October 202356
September 202350

A total of 3759 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 341.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 795 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024157
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024362
March 20245
February 20242
January 2024576
December 2023716
November 2023795
October 2023625
September 2023514

A total of 516 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
April 202477
January 2024123
December 202370
November 202377
October 202386
September 202353

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 362 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 20242
May 202412
April 202456
March 20248
January 202448
December 202343
November 202345
October 202365
September 202349

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202414
January 202410
December 20236
November 202313
October 202315
September 202328

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
May 20241
April 20249
January 202418
December 202328
November 202323
October 202318
September 202327

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total176
    Theft from the person63
    Other theft33
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Robbery15
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Drugs9
    Public order8
    Shoplifting7
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total76
    Theft from the person38
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total76
    Theft from the person22
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order9
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total44
    Vehicle crime16
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total24
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Soho Street
    Total24
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 13. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 16. Great Chapel Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Carlisle Street
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Peter Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Manette Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B506
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Percy Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Gerrard Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Denmark Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Wardour Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Hanway Place
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1