BROADWICK STREET, W1F 0DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 0DL

BROADWICK STREET, W1F 0DL, Westminster has recorded a total of 2112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1372.32 per 1,000 population. This W1F 0DL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1F postcode area, which has experienced 253 crimes and a crime rate of 164.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1F 0DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 0DL, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (813) incidents (64.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (416) incidents (80.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (202) incidents (2.02% increase)

W1F 0DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 337
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 160
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 149

BROADWICK STREET, W1F 0DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 813 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 416 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8131372.3264.57%
Other theft416528.2780.09%
Violence and sexual offences202270.312.02%
Shoplifting186131.25135.44%
Anti-social behaviour136120.860.00%
Robbery10588.3711.70%
Public order7268.2367.44%
Drugs6046.78-9.09%
Vehicle crime6038.9957.89%
Criminal damage and arson2538.9919.05%
Burglary2116.2431.25%
Bicycle theft813.6560.00%
Other crime75.2016.67%
Possession of weapons14.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 494 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 231 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person494929.8212250.00%
Other theft231320.995675.00%
Violence and sexual offences198150.103860.00%
Anti-social behaviour136128.650.00%
Robbery9488.370.00%
Shoplifting7961.080.00%
Drugs6651.330.00%
Public order4342.88975.00%
Vehicle crime3827.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson2124.690.00%
Burglary1613.650.00%
Other crime610.400.00%
Bicycle theft53.900.00%
Possession of weapons43.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.050.00%
Other theft43.250.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Theft from the person42.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery21.300.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3548.73-97.44%
Violence and sexual offences1822.74-90.37%
Public order1311.70-81.69%
Other theft58.45-98.99%
Robbery23.25-97.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-90.00%
Drugs10.65-97.87%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1366 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 497 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13661777.782632.00%
Other theft497887.598183.33%
Violence and sexual offences187322.941235.71%
Shoplifting167121.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour144108.510.00%
Robbery9593.579400.00%
Vehicle crime8061.730.00%
Public order7151.98688.89%
Burglary5346.130.00%
Drugs4734.442250.00%
Bicycle theft1330.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.450.00%
Other crime56.50150.00%
Possession of weapons13.250.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5054.584900.00%
Violence and sexual offences1432.490.00%
Public order99.100.00%
Other theft65.85200.00%
Drugs23.900.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

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 theft21.95-99.74%
Theft from the person11.30-99.93%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1525 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 777 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15252135.15-14.08%
Other theft777990.90-22.14%
Violence and sexual offences231504.87-18.37%
Shoplifting201150.1047.79%
Robbery164130.60-8.89%
Anti-social behaviour130106.56-11.56%
Drugs6084.47-17.81%
Public order5838.99-19.44%
Vehicle crime5737.69-20.83%
Burglary4737.0467.86%
Criminal damage and arson2130.54-36.36%
Bicycle theft913.6512.50%
Other crime35.85200.00%
Possession of weapons31.95-62.50%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1775 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 998 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17752478.23-5.94%
Other theft9981153.35-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences283648.4712.30%
Robbery180183.898.43%
Anti-social behaviour147116.960.00%
Shoplifting13695.52-13.92%
Drugs7388.3725.86%
Public order7247.430.00%
Vehicle crime7246.78-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson3346.7832.00%
Burglary2821.44-37.78%
Possession of weapons818.19100.00%
Bicycle theft85.20-33.33%
Other crime15.20-90.91%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1887 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person18872610.7963.94%
Other theft11051226.1229.39%
Violence and sexual offences252718.000.80%
Robbery166163.7436.07%
Shoplifting158107.861.28%
Anti-social behaviour147102.66-23.83%
Vehicle crime7695.520.00%
Public order7249.38-14.29%
Drugs5846.78-14.71%
Burglary4537.6987.50%
Criminal damage and arson2529.2413.64%
Bicycle theft1216.2420.00%
Other crime117.8010.00%
Possession of weapons47.15-55.56%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1151 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 854 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11511968.160.00%
Other theft854747.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences250554.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour193162.440.00%
Shoplifting156125.410.00%
Robbery122101.360.00%
Public order8479.270.00%
Vehicle crime7654.580.00%
Drugs6849.380.00%
Burglary2444.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson2215.590.00%
Other crime1014.290.00%
Bicycle theft106.500.00%
Possession of weapons96.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1033 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024136
August 2024136
April 2024144
January 2024130
December 2023147
November 2023147
October 2023193

A total of 435 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202466
May 20241
April 202447
March 20242
January 202460
December 202373
November 202358
October 202368

A total of 4895 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 445.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024416
August 2024231
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024497
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024777
December 2023998
November 20231105
October 2023854

A total of 9101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 827.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1887 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024813
August 2024494
July 20244
May 202435
April 20241366
March 202450
February 20241
January 20241525
December 20231775
November 20231887
October 20231151

A total of 498 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202443
July 20244
May 202413
April 202471
March 20249
January 202458
December 202372
November 202372
October 202384

A total of 931 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202494
June 20242
May 20242
April 202495
March 20241
January 2024164
December 2023180
November 2023166
October 2023122

A total of 1640 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 164.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 283 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024202
August 2024198
July 20245
May 202418
April 2024187
March 202414
January 2024231
December 2023283
November 2023252
October 2023250

A total of 459 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202438
April 202480
January 202457
December 202372
November 202376
October 202376

A total of 234 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
April 202453
January 202447
December 202328
November 202345
October 202324

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
May 20241
April 202410
January 202421
December 202333
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 1083 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 154.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024186
August 202479
April 2024167
January 2024201
December 2023136
November 2023158
October 2023156

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202413
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 202310

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1F 0DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total337
    Theft from the person132
    Other theft62
    Violence and sexual offences53
    Robbery22
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Shoplifting16
    Public order12
    Drugs9
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total160
    Theft from the person74
    Other theft24
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery8
    Drugs6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total149
    Theft from the person63
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 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
    Total81
    Vehicle crime41
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    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. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 8. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total48
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person9
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 16. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1