W1D 4AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 4AH

W1D 4AH, Westminster has recorded a total of 1989 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2118.76 per 1,000 population. This W1D 4AH 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 4AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 4AH, encompassing approximately 938 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1D 4AH area, explore the W1D 4AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (712) incidents (65.20% increase)
  • Other theft: (403) incidents (80.72% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (222) incidents (11.00% increase)

W1D 4AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 363
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 153
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 131

W1D 4AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 712 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 403 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7122118.7665.20%
Other theft403758.4580.72%
Violence and sexual offences222429.2911.00%
Anti-social behaviour144236.482.13%
Shoplifting117153.39138.78%
Robbery106124.6315.22%
Drugs76112.927.04%
Public order7480.9642.31%
Vehicle crime6578.8396.97%
Burglary2669.2452.94%
Criminal damage and arson2527.70-3.85%
Bicycle theft1226.63100.00%
Other crime612.78-14.29%
Possession of weapons16.39-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 431 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 223 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4311442.348520.00%
Other theft223459.125475.00%
Violence and sexual offences200237.553900.00%
Anti-social behaviour141213.050.00%
Robbery92150.209100.00%
Drugs7198.007000.00%
Public order5275.631633.33%
Shoplifting4955.390.00%
Vehicle crime3352.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson2635.152500.00%
Burglary1727.700.00%
Other crime718.110.00%
Possession of weapons67.460.00%
Bicycle theft66.390.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person521.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.330.00%
Other theft45.330.00%
Public order34.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.200.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Robbery11.07-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.13-33.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3998.00-96.78%
Violence and sexual offences2741.54-86.15%
Public order1328.76-81.94%
Other theft813.85-98.28%
Robbery38.52-97.03%
Criminal damage and arson13.20-90.00%
Drugs11.07-98.36%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1212 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 466 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12122679.081854.84%
Other theft4661291.075725.00%
Violence and sexual offences195496.40983.33%
Anti-social behaviour152207.720.00%
Robbery101161.9210000.00%
Shoplifting93107.590.00%
Vehicle crime8399.070.00%
Public order7288.41554.55%
Drugs6176.701933.33%
Burglary5364.980.00%
Bicycle theft1256.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson1012.780.00%
Other crime410.65100.00%
Possession of weapons14.260.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62111.856100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1866.040.00%
Public order1119.170.00%
Other theft811.72300.00%
Drugs38.520.00%
Other crime23.200.00%
Robbery12.130.00%

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 theft23.20-99.72%
Theft from the person12.13-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1314 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 721 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13143210.64-17.36%
Other theft7211399.73-23.95%
Violence and sexual offences263768.04-13.77%
Robbery147280.16-6.96%
Anti-social behaviour146156.59-1.35%
Shoplifting142155.5369.05%
Drugs69151.26-8.00%
Public order6473.50-12.33%
Vehicle crime5868.18-25.64%
Burglary4261.7823.53%
Criminal damage and arson2344.74-32.35%
Bicycle theft1424.5055.56%
Possession of weapons714.91-12.50%
Other crime47.46-20.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1590 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 948 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15903780.54-0.25%
Other theft9481693.73-7.24%
Violence and sexual offences3051009.8511.31%
Robbery158324.90-3.66%
Anti-social behaviour148168.31-16.38%
Shoplifting84157.66-30.00%
Vehicle crime7889.4820.00%
Drugs7583.0941.51%
Public order7379.89-8.75%
Burglary3477.76-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson3436.2230.77%
Bicycle theft936.22-40.00%
Possession of weapons89.5960.00%
Other crime58.52-44.44%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1594 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1022 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15943883.8752.54%
Other theft10221697.9923.13%
Violence and sexual offences2741088.686.61%
Anti-social behaviour177291.880.00%
Robbery164188.5537.82%
Shoplifting120174.709.09%
Public order80127.83-16.67%
Vehicle crime6585.22-13.33%
Drugs5369.24-36.90%
Burglary4256.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson2644.744.00%
Bicycle theft1527.70-16.67%
Other crime915.9812.50%
Possession of weapons59.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1045 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 830 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10453070.020.00%
Other theft8301113.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences257884.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour177273.770.00%
Robbery119188.550.00%
Shoplifting110126.760.00%
Public order96117.180.00%
Drugs84102.260.00%
Vehicle crime7589.480.00%
Burglary2879.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson2529.830.00%
Bicycle theft1826.630.00%
Possession of weapons1019.170.00%
Other crime810.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1085 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 155.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 2024141
April 2024152
January 2024146
December 2023148
November 2023177
October 2023177

A total of 4635 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 421.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1022 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024403
August 2024223
July 20244
May 20248
April 2024466
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024721
December 2023948
November 20231022
October 2023830

A total of 8005 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 727.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1594 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024712
August 2024431
July 20245
May 202439
April 20241212
March 202462
February 20241
January 20241314
December 20231590
November 20231594
October 20231045

A total of 538 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202452
July 20243
May 202413
April 202472
March 202411
January 202464
December 202373
November 202380
October 202396

A total of 457 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202433
April 202483
January 202458
December 202378
November 202365
October 202375

A total of 715 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 202449
April 202493
January 2024142
December 202384
November 2023120
October 2023110

A total of 894 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 202492
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 2024101
March 20241
January 2024147
December 2023158
November 2023164
October 2023119

A total of 1766 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 305 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024222
August 2024200
July 20245
May 202427
April 2024195
March 202418
January 2024263
December 2023305
November 2023274
October 2023257

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 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
April 202453
January 202442
December 202334
November 202342
October 202328

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 202423
December 202334
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 494 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202471
July 20241
May 20241
April 202461
March 20243
January 202469
December 202375
November 202353
October 202384

A total of 86 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202412
January 202414
December 20239
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 4AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total363
    Theft from the person133
    Other theft72
    Violence and sexual offences65
    Robbery23
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs14
    Public order14
    Shoplifting13
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total153
    Theft from the person65
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total131
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft20
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Drugs8
    Robbery6
    Burglary4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total89
    Vehicle crime41
    Other theft16
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 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. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 14. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1