W1F 0PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 0PH

W1F 0PH, Westminster has recorded a total of 2151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1397.66 per 1,000 population. This W1F 0PH 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 0PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 0PH, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (820) incidents (66.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (430) incidents (77.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (215) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1F 0PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 391
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 166
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 149

W1F 0PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 820 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 430 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8201397.6666.33%
Other theft430532.8177.69%
Violence and sexual offences215279.400.00%
Shoplifting174139.70167.69%
Anti-social behaviour129113.06-3.73%
Robbery11383.8216.49%
Public order7773.4254.00%
Drugs6950.03-5.48%
Vehicle crime6344.8380.00%
Criminal damage and arson2440.94-7.69%
Burglary2015.5917.65%
Bicycle theft913.0080.00%
Other crime75.850.00%
Possession of weapons14.55-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 493 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 242 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person493951.929760.00%
Other theft242320.344740.00%
Violence and sexual offences215157.244200.00%
Anti-social behaviour134139.700.00%
Robbery9787.070.00%
Drugs7363.030.00%
Shoplifting6547.430.00%
Public order5042.241150.00%
Vehicle crime3532.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson2622.740.00%
Burglary1716.890.00%
Other crime711.050.00%
Possession of weapons64.550.00%
Bicycle theft53.900.00%

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 person512.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.250.00%
Other theft53.250.00%
Public order43.250.00%

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 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3649.38-97.39%
Violence and sexual offences1823.39-90.91%
Public order1311.70-82.89%
Other theft58.45-99.00%
Robbery23.25-98.02%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-90.00%
Drugs10.65-98.18%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1381 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 501 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13811792.722662.00%
Other theft501897.348250.00%
Violence and sexual offences198325.541314.29%
Anti-social behaviour147128.650.00%
Shoplifting14395.520.00%
Robbery10192.9210000.00%
Vehicle crime7765.630.00%
Public order7650.03744.44%
Drugs5549.382650.00%
Burglary5135.740.00%
Bicycle theft1333.140.00%
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 1517 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 778 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15172142.95-17.64%
Other theft778985.71-24.61%
Violence and sexual offences261505.52-15.53%
Shoplifting177169.5956.64%
Robbery163115.01-11.41%
Anti-social behaviour128105.91-11.72%
Drugs6683.17-25.00%
Public order6542.88-13.33%
Vehicle crime5542.24-30.38%
Burglary4535.7473.08%
Criminal damage and arson2329.24-25.81%
Bicycle theft1014.9425.00%
Possession of weapons76.50-22.22%
Other crime34.5550.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1842 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1032 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person18422562.05-2.13%
Other theft10321196.88-7.77%
Violence and sexual offences309670.5716.17%
Robbery184200.788.88%
Anti-social behaviour145119.560.00%
Shoplifting11394.22-14.39%
Drugs8873.4231.34%
Vehicle crime7957.1819.70%
Public order7551.33-9.64%
Criminal damage and arson3148.7324.00%
Burglary2620.14-40.91%
Possession of weapons916.8980.00%
Bicycle theft85.85-46.67%
Other crime25.20-81.82%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1882 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person18822617.9362.94%
Other theft11191222.8728.18%
Violence and sexual offences266727.10-1.48%
Robbery169172.8433.07%
Anti-social behaviour145109.81-24.08%
Shoplifting13294.22-5.04%
Public order8385.77-16.16%
Drugs6753.93-21.18%
Vehicle crime6643.53-15.38%
Burglary4442.8883.33%
Criminal damage and arson2528.590.00%
Bicycle theft1516.2436.36%
Other crime119.7510.00%
Possession of weapons57.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1155 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 873 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11552012.350.00%
Other theft873750.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences270567.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour191175.440.00%
Shoplifting139124.110.00%
Robbery12790.320.00%
Public order9982.520.00%
Drugs8564.330.00%
Vehicle crime7855.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson2550.680.00%
Burglary2416.240.00%
Bicycle theft1115.590.00%
Possession of weapons107.150.00%
Other crime106.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 506 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202473
May 20241
April 202455
March 20242
January 202466
December 202388
November 202367
October 202385

A total of 9182 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 834.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1882 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024820
August 2024493
July 20245
May 202436
April 20241381
March 202450
February 20241
January 20241517
December 20231842
November 20231882
October 20231155

A total of 453 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202435
April 202477
January 202455
December 202379
November 202366
October 202378

A total of 4993 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 453.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024430
August 2024242
July 20245
May 20245
April 2024501
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024778
December 20231032
November 20231119
October 2023873

A total of 551 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202450
July 20244
May 202413
April 202476
March 20249
January 202465
December 202375
November 202383
October 202399

A total of 959 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202497
June 20242
May 20242
April 2024101
March 20241
January 2024163
December 2023184
November 2023169
October 2023127

A total of 1771 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 177.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 309 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024215
August 2024215
July 20245
May 202418
April 2024198
March 202414
January 2024261
December 2023309
November 2023266
October 2023270

A total of 1019 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 2024134
April 2024147
January 2024128
December 2023145
November 2023145
October 2023191

A total of 227 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202451
January 202445
December 202326
November 202344
October 202324

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
May 20241
April 202410
January 202423
December 202331
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 943 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024174
August 202465
April 2024143
January 2024177
December 2023113
November 2023132
October 2023139

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 202315
October 202311

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 202311
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 0PH 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
    Total166
    Theft from the person78
    Other theft24
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery8
    Drugs7
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. 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
  • 12. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total29
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    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. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1