W1D 3ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 3ST

W1D 3ST, Westminster has recorded a total of 1924 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2303.37 per 1,000 population. This W1D 3ST 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 3ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 3ST, encompassing approximately 835 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (739) incidents (79.37% increase)
  • Other theft: (383) incidents (93.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (178) incidents (9.88% increase)

W1D 3ST 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
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1D 3ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 739 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 383 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7392303.3779.37%
Other theft383884.7193.43%
Violence and sexual offences178458.529.88%
Anti-social behaviour153213.1010.87%
Shoplifting142183.17144.83%
Robbery97170.0014.12%
Public order65116.1385.71%
Drugs5177.82-1.92%
Vehicle crime4961.0675.00%
Burglary2658.6613.04%
Criminal damage and arson2331.1315.00%
Bicycle theft1027.54100.00%
Other crime711.970.00%
Possession of weapons18.38-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 412 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4121468.9420500.00%
Other theft198493.246500.00%
Violence and sexual offences162237.045300.00%
Anti-social behaviour138193.940.00%
Robbery85165.210.00%
Shoplifting58101.760.00%
Drugs5269.440.00%
Public order3562.251650.00%
Vehicle crime2841.900.00%
Burglary2333.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson2027.540.00%
Other crime723.940.00%
Bicycle theft58.380.00%
Possession of weapons45.990.00%

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 offences311.970.00%
Other theft33.590.00%
Public order23.590.00%
Theft from the person22.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.390.00%

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 person2369.44-98.12%
Violence and sexual offences1527.54-90.96%
Public order1217.96-80.33%
Other theft414.37-99.14%
Robbery24.79-97.83%
Criminal damage and arson12.39-88.89%
Drugs11.20-97.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1222 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 467 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12222965.413841.94%
Other theft4671462.959240.00%
Violence and sexual offences166559.081176.92%
Anti-social behaviour155198.730.00%
Shoplifting117185.560.00%
Robbery92140.079100.00%
Burglary61110.140.00%
Vehicle crime6173.030.00%
Public order6173.03662.50%
Drugs4673.032200.00%
Bicycle theft1455.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson916.760.00%
Other crime510.77150.00%
Possession of weapons15.990.00%

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 person3174.223000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1337.110.00%
Public order815.560.00%
Other theft59.58150.00%
Drugs25.990.00%
Other crime22.390.00%
Robbery12.390.00%

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 theft23.59-99.72%
Theft from the person12.39-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1274 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 708 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12743471.81-12.68%
Other theft7081525.20-21.16%
Violence and sexual offences225847.60-8.91%
Shoplifting159269.3651.43%
Anti-social behaviour146190.35-2.67%
Robbery138174.79-7.38%
Public order62165.210.00%
Drugs6074.221.69%
Vehicle crime5171.83-25.00%
Burglary4161.0624.24%
Criminal damage and arson1849.08-41.94%
Bicycle theft1121.5557.14%
Other crime413.17300.00%
Possession of weapons34.79-57.14%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1459 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 898 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14593921.95-6.59%
Other theft8981746.68-10.74%
Violence and sexual offences2471075.0714.88%
Anti-social behaviour150295.70-7.41%
Robbery149179.58-7.45%
Shoplifting105178.38-17.32%
Vehicle crime68125.7019.30%
Public order6281.410.00%
Drugs5974.2240.48%
Burglary3370.63-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson3139.5114.81%
Possession of weapons737.11133.33%
Bicycle theft78.38-41.67%
Other crime18.38-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1562 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1006 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15624176.9549.62%
Other theft10061869.9925.91%
Violence and sexual offences2151204.36-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour162257.39-16.92%
Robbery161193.9442.48%
Shoplifting127192.75-1.55%
Public order62152.04-19.48%
Vehicle crime5774.22-8.06%
Burglary4568.2450.00%
Drugs4253.87-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson2750.2828.57%
Bicycle theft1232.320.00%
Other crime814.370.00%
Possession of weapons39.58-57.14%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1044 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 799 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10443324.560.00%
Other theft7991249.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences220956.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour195263.380.00%
Shoplifting129233.450.00%
Robbery113154.440.00%
Public order77135.280.00%
Vehicle crime6292.180.00%
Drugs6074.220.00%
Burglary3071.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson2135.920.00%
Bicycle theft1225.140.00%
Other crime814.370.00%
Possession of weapons79.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4473 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 406.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1006 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024383
August 2024198
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024467
March 20245
February 20242
January 2024708
December 2023898
November 20231006
October 2023799

A total of 259 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
April 202461
January 202441
December 202333
November 202345
October 202330

A total of 7769 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 706.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1562 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024739
August 2024412
July 20242
May 202423
April 20241222
March 202431
February 20241
January 20241274
December 20231459
November 20231562
October 20231044

A total of 1099 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 157.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024153
August 2024138
April 2024155
January 2024146
December 2023150
November 2023162
October 2023195

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202414
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 376 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202428
April 202461
January 202451
December 202368
November 202357
October 202362

A total of 373 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202452
May 20241
April 202446
March 20242
January 202460
December 202359
November 202342
October 202360

A total of 1444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 247 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024178
August 2024162
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024166
March 202413
January 2024225
December 2023247
November 2023215
October 2023220

A total of 840 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202485
June 20242
May 20242
April 202492
March 20241
January 2024138
December 2023149
November 2023161
October 2023113

A total of 837 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024142
August 202458
April 2024117
January 2024159
December 2023105
November 2023127
October 2023129

A total of 446 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202435
July 20242
May 202412
April 202461
March 20248
January 202462
December 202362
November 202362
October 202377

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
May 20241
April 20249
January 202418
December 202331
November 202327
October 202321

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
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 3ST 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. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total89
    Theft from the person42
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Drugs5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2