W1D 4NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 4NS

W1D 4NS, Westminster has recorded a total of 1663 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2060.95 per 1,000 population. This W1D 4NS 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 4NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 4NS, encompassing approximately 806 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (634) incidents (76.60% increase)
  • Other theft: (323) incidents (104.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (161) incidents (9.52% increase)

W1D 4NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 245
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 146
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 123

W1D 4NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 634 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 323 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6342060.9576.60%
Other theft323785.71104.43%
Anti-social behaviour161400.299.52%
Violence and sexual offences158199.536.04%
Shoplifting89195.81161.76%
Robbery78110.30-2.50%
Public order6196.6738.64%
Vehicle crime4875.6092.00%
Drugs4759.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson2358.2553.33%
Burglary2228.5057.14%
Bicycle theft1227.26100.00%
Other crime614.870.00%
Possession of weapons17.440.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 359 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3591344.648875.00%
Other theft158444.913850.00%
Violence and sexual offences149195.813625.00%
Anti-social behaviour147184.660.00%
Robbery80182.187900.00%
Drugs4799.144600.00%
Public order4458.251366.67%
Shoplifting3454.530.00%
Vehicle crime2542.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1530.981400.00%
Burglary1418.590.00%
Bicycle theft617.350.00%
Other crime67.440.00%
Possession of weapons17.440.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft422.310.00%
Theft from the person44.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.960.00%
Public order34.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.720.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Robbery11.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.48-33.33%

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 person39114.02-96.26%
Violence and sexual offences2748.33-82.24%
Public order1333.46-80.60%
Other theft816.11-97.86%
Robbery39.91-96.25%
Criminal damage and arson13.72-90.91%
Drugs11.24-98.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1044 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 374 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10442650.861583.87%
Other theft3741293.834575.00%
Violence and sexual offences152463.50744.44%
Anti-social behaviour148188.370.00%
Robbery80183.427900.00%
Shoplifting8099.140.00%
Public order6799.14509.09%
Drugs6083.031900.00%
Vehicle crime5774.360.00%
Burglary4970.640.00%
Bicycle theft1260.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson1114.870.00%
Other crime313.6350.00%
Possession of weapons23.720.00%

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 person62130.136100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1876.840.00%
Public order1122.310.00%
Other theft813.63700.00%
Drugs39.910.00%
Other crime23.720.00%
Robbery12.480.00%

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 theft12.48-99.84%
Theft from the person11.24-99.91%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1115 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 613 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11153152.77-11.16%
Other theft6131381.82-16.26%
Violence and sexual offences208759.69-2.80%
Anti-social behaviour131257.777.38%
Shoplifting121162.3586.15%
Robbery120149.96-3.23%
Drugs60148.7217.65%
Public order5674.365.66%
Vehicle crime4669.40-23.33%
Burglary3757.0123.33%
Criminal damage and arson2145.85-30.00%
Bicycle theft1126.0357.14%
Other crime313.6350.00%
Possession of weapons23.72-71.43%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1255 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 732 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12553410.55-1.26%
Other theft7321555.32-9.63%
Violence and sexual offences214907.170.00%
Robbery124265.21-10.79%
Anti-social behaviour122153.67-23.27%
Shoplifting65151.19-23.53%
Vehicle crime6080.5517.65%
Public order5374.36-7.02%
Drugs5165.6821.43%
Burglary3063.20-30.23%
Criminal damage and arson3037.1836.36%
Possession of weapons737.18133.33%
Bicycle theft78.68-46.15%
Other crime28.68-60.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1271 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 810 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12713611.310.00%
Other theft8101575.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences2141003.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour159265.210.00%
Robbery139197.050.00%
Shoplifting85172.260.00%
Public order57105.340.00%
Vehicle crime5170.640.00%
Burglary4363.200.00%
Drugs4253.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson2252.050.00%
Bicycle theft1327.260.00%
Other crime516.110.00%
Possession of weapons36.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3031 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 303.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 810 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024323
August 2024158
July 20244
May 20248
April 2024374
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024613
December 2023732
November 2023810

A total of 868 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 144.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 2024147
April 2024148
January 2024131
December 2023122
November 2023159

A total of 312 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202447
July 20241
May 20241
April 202460
March 20243
January 202460
December 202351
November 202342

A total of 5784 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 578.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1271 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024634
August 2024359
July 20244
May 202439
April 20241044
March 202462
February 20241
January 20241115
December 20231255
November 20231271

A total of 1144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 127.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 2024149
July 20244
May 202427
April 2024152
March 202418
January 2024208
December 2023214
November 2023214

A total of 628 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202480
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 202480
March 20241
January 2024120
December 2023124
November 2023139

A total of 474 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202434
April 202480
January 2024121
December 202365
November 202385

A total of 195 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202449
January 202437
December 202330
November 202343

A total of 287 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202425
April 202457
January 202446
December 202360
November 202351

A total of 365 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202444
July 20243
May 202413
April 202467
March 202411
January 202456
December 202353
November 202357

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202421
December 202330
November 202322

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 202313

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total245
    Theft from the person100
    Other theft42
    Violence and sexual offences40
    Robbery16
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Public order10
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total146
    Theft from the person68
    Other theft31
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total123
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft20
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Shoplifting11
    Drugs6
    Burglary4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total84
    Vehicle crime28
    Other theft18
    Theft from the person15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. 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
  • 7. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. 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
  • 11. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 12. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 29. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1