W1F 0DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 0DR

W1F 0DR, Westminster has recorded a total of 2104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1367.12 per 1,000 population. This W1F 0DR 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 0DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 0DR, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1F 0DR area, explore the W1F 0DR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (796) incidents (69.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (420) incidents (81.03% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (218) incidents (6.86% increase)

W1F 0DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 391
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 178
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 149

W1F 0DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 796 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 420 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7961367.1269.36%
Other theft420517.2281.03%
Violence and sexual offences218272.906.86%
Shoplifting168141.65175.41%
Anti-social behaviour119109.16-5.56%
Robbery10877.3216.13%
Public order7670.1840.74%
Drugs7449.380.00%
Vehicle crime6448.0877.78%
Criminal damage and arson2241.59-18.52%
Burglary2014.2925.00%
Bicycle theft1113.0083.33%
Other crime77.1516.67%
Possession of weapons14.55-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 470 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 232 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person470916.836614.29%
Other theft232305.394540.00%
Violence and sexual offences204150.753300.00%
Anti-social behaviour126132.550.00%
Robbery9381.879200.00%
Drugs7460.437300.00%
Shoplifting6148.080.00%
Public order5439.64980.00%
Vehicle crime3635.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson2723.392600.00%
Burglary1617.540.00%
Other crime610.400.00%
Possession of weapons63.900.00%
Bicycle theft63.900.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person716.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.550.00%
Other theft53.900.00%
Public order53.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.250.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery21.30-33.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5170.83-96.08%
Violence and sexual offences3033.14-84.54%
Public order1419.49-81.82%
Other theft99.10-98.16%
Robbery35.85-96.97%
Criminal damage and arson11.95-90.91%
Drugs10.65-98.18%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1300 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 490 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13001719.301504.94%
Other theft490844.705344.44%
Violence and sexual offences194318.39921.05%
Shoplifting140126.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour13390.970.00%
Robbery9986.429800.00%
Vehicle crime7864.330.00%
Public order7750.68541.67%
Drugs5550.031733.33%
Burglary5035.740.00%
Bicycle theft1332.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.450.00%
Other crime57.15150.00%
Possession of weapons13.250.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8182.528000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1952.630.00%
Public order1212.350.00%
Other theft97.80350.00%
Drugs35.850.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
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 theft21.95-99.73%
Theft from the person11.30-99.93%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1423 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 730 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14231994.15-18.12%
Other theft730924.63-25.51%
Violence and sexual offences254474.33-20.38%
Robbery158165.04-7.60%
Anti-social behaviour122102.66-12.23%
Shoplifting11279.2714.29%
Drugs6872.77-18.07%
Public order6344.18-20.25%
Vehicle crime5340.94-31.17%
Burglary4134.4457.69%
Criminal damage and arson2426.64-31.43%
Bicycle theft1115.5937.50%
Possession of weapons77.15-22.22%
Other crime34.5550.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1738 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 980 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17382445.740.87%
Other theft9801129.30-6.58%
Violence and sexual offences319636.7821.29%
Robbery171207.283.01%
Anti-social behaviour139111.11-2.80%
Shoplifting9890.32-22.22%
Drugs8363.6862.75%
Public order7953.93-8.14%
Vehicle crime7751.3313.24%
Criminal damage and arson3550.0320.69%
Burglary2622.74-36.59%
Possession of weapons916.8980.00%
Bicycle theft85.85-42.86%
Other crime25.20-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1723 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1049 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17232453.5456.64%
Other theft10491119.5625.78%
Violence and sexual offences263681.612.73%
Robbery166170.8943.10%
Anti-social behaviour143107.86-8.33%
Shoplifting12692.92-2.33%
Public order8681.87-8.51%
Vehicle crime6855.88-13.92%
Drugs5144.18-41.38%
Burglary4133.1486.36%
Criminal damage and arson2926.6416.00%
Bicycle theft1418.8427.27%
Other crime129.1020.00%
Possession of weapons57.80-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 834 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11001903.180.00%
Other theft834714.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences256541.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour156166.340.00%
Shoplifting129101.360.00%
Robbery11683.820.00%
Public order9475.370.00%
Drugs8761.080.00%
Vehicle crime7956.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson2551.330.00%
Burglary2216.240.00%
Bicycle theft1114.290.00%
Possession of weapons107.150.00%
Other crime106.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4760 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 432.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1049 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024420
August 2024232
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024490
March 20249
February 20242
January 2024730
December 2023980
November 20231049
October 2023834

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202413
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 8690 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 790.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1738 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024796
August 2024470
July 20247
May 202451
April 20241300
March 202481
February 20241
January 20241423
December 20231738
November 20231723
October 20231100

A total of 918 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 202493
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 202499
March 20241
January 2024158
December 2023171
November 2023166
October 2023116

A total of 1763 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 319 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024218
August 2024204
July 20246
May 202430
April 2024194
March 202419
January 2024254
December 2023319
November 2023263
October 2023256

A total of 216 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
April 202450
January 202441
December 202326
November 202341
October 202322

A total of 834 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024168
August 202461
April 2024140
January 2024112
December 202398
November 2023126
October 2023129

A total of 938 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 2024126
April 2024133
January 2024122
December 2023139
November 2023143
October 2023156

A total of 497 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202474
July 20241
May 20241
April 202455
March 20243
January 202468
December 202383
November 202351
October 202387

A total of 455 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202436
April 202478
January 202453
December 202377
November 202368
October 202379

A total of 560 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202454
July 20245
May 202414
April 202477
March 202412
January 202463
December 202379
November 202386
October 202394

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202424
December 202335
November 202329
October 202325

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.57 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 20239
November 20235
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total391
    Theft from the person142
    Other theft79
    Violence and sexual offences68
    Robbery24
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Shoplifting16
    Drugs14
    Public order14
    Burglary4
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total178
    Theft from the person79
    Other theft26
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery9
    Drugs7
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft2
    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
    Total73
    Vehicle crime41
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total41
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft8
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1