W1F 0LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 0LF

W1F 0LF, Westminster has recorded a total of 2039 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1324.89 per 1,000 population. This W1F 0LF 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 0LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 0LF, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (787) incidents (67.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (404) incidents (74.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (195) incidents (7.14% increase)

W1F 0LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 340
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 149
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 119

W1F 0LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 787 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 404 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7871324.8967.45%
Other theft404511.3774.89%
Violence and sexual offences195262.517.14%
Shoplifting184126.71124.39%
Anti-social behaviour116119.56-9.38%
Robbery10575.3722.09%
Vehicle crime7568.2378.57%
Public order6348.7380.00%
Drugs5440.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson2235.090.00%
Burglary1914.2918.75%
Bicycle theft712.3540.00%
Other crime74.5540.00%
Possession of weapons14.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 470 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 231 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person470890.8423400.00%
Other theft231305.3911450.00%
Violence and sexual offences182150.109000.00%
Anti-social behaviour128118.260.00%
Robbery8683.170.00%
Shoplifting8255.880.00%
Drugs6353.280.00%
Vehicle crime4240.940.00%
Public order3527.291650.00%
Criminal damage and arson2222.740.00%
Burglary1614.290.00%
Other crime510.400.00%
Bicycle theft53.250.00%
Possession of weapons43.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.200.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Theft from the person21.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery21.30100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1211.70-99.05%
Violence and sexual offences37.80-98.17%
Other theft11.95-99.78%
Public order10.65-98.25%
Robbery10.65-98.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1268 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 461 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12681663.426240.00%
Other theft461823.9146000.00%
Shoplifting176299.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences164114.3616300.00%
Anti-social behaviour129106.560.00%
Vehicle crime10183.820.00%
Robbery8865.630.00%
Public order5757.185600.00%
Burglary4637.040.00%
Drugs4329.890.00%
Bicycle theft1227.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.800.00%
Other crime46.500.00%
Possession of weapons12.600.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2014.941900.00%
Other theft113.000.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.650.00%

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 theft11.30-99.86%
Theft from the person10.65-99.93%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1358 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 704 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13581884.99-18.54%
Other theft704882.39-26.05%
Violence and sexual offences192457.44-23.81%
Robbery152124.76-12.14%
Shoplifting13798.777.03%
Anti-social behaviour11289.02-22.22%
Vehicle crime6672.77-17.50%
Drugs5642.88-25.33%
Public order4636.39-22.03%
Burglary4329.8979.17%
Criminal damage and arson1927.94-40.62%
Bicycle theft1012.3542.86%
Possession of weapons36.50-62.50%
Other crime31.9550.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1667 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 952 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16672341.13-4.14%
Other theft9521083.17-8.72%
Violence and sexual offences252618.5816.13%
Robbery173163.744.85%
Anti-social behaviour144112.414.35%
Shoplifting12893.57-15.23%
Vehicle crime8083.17-10.11%
Drugs7551.9829.31%
Public order5948.73-14.49%
Criminal damage and arson3238.3433.33%
Burglary2420.79-38.46%
Possession of weapons815.59100.00%
Bicycle theft75.20-30.00%
Other crime24.55-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1739 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1043 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17392440.5568.02%
Other theft10431129.9530.87%
Violence and sexual offences217677.71-0.46%
Robbery165141.0043.48%
Shoplifting151107.21-0.66%
Anti-social behaviour13898.12-8.61%
Vehicle crime8989.67-1.11%
Public order6957.83-6.76%
Drugs5844.83-14.71%
Burglary3937.6969.57%
Criminal damage and arson2425.3426.32%
Bicycle theft1015.590.00%
Other crime106.5011.11%
Possession of weapons46.50-55.56%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1035 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 797 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10351799.870.00%
Other theft797672.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences218517.870.00%
Shoplifting152141.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour15198.770.00%
Robbery11598.120.00%
Vehicle crime9074.720.00%
Public order7458.480.00%
Drugs6848.080.00%
Burglary2344.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson1914.940.00%
Bicycle theft1012.350.00%
Possession of weapons96.500.00%
Other crime95.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 417 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202463
April 202443
January 202456
December 202375
November 202358
October 202368

A total of 4597 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 417.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1043 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024404
August 2024231
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024461
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024704
December 2023952
November 20231043
October 2023797

A total of 407 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202435
July 20242
May 20241
April 202457
March 20241
January 202446
December 202359
November 202369
October 202374

A total of 887 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202486
June 20242
May 20241
April 202488
January 2024152
December 2023173
November 2023165
October 2023115

A total of 8359 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 759.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1739 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024787
August 2024470
July 20242
May 202412
April 20241268
March 202420
February 20241
January 20241358
December 20231667
November 20231739
October 20231035

A total of 1426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024195
August 2024182
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024164
March 20241
January 2024192
December 2023252
November 2023217
October 2023218

A total of 918 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 2024128
April 2024129
January 2024112
December 2023144
November 2023138
October 2023151

A total of 543 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202442
April 2024101
January 202466
December 202380
November 202389
October 202390

A total of 210 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202446
January 202443
December 202324
November 202339
October 202323

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
April 202410
January 202419
December 202332
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 1010 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024184
August 202482
April 2024176
January 2024137
December 2023128
November 2023151
October 2023152

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202412
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 20239

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 0LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total340
    Theft from the person133
    Other theft66
    Violence and sexual offences52
    Robbery23
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Shoplifting15
    Public order11
    Drugs9
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total119
    Theft from the person61
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total96
    Vehicle crime54
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft10
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    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. 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. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1