W1F 0RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 0RL

W1F 0RL, Westminster has recorded a total of 2011 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1307.84 per 1,000 population. This W1F 0RL 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 0RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 0RL, encompassing approximately 1537 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (733) incidents (64.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (399) incidents (74.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (212) incidents (11.58% increase)

W1F 0RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 356
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 181
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 149

W1F 0RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 733 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 399 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7331307.8464.35%
Other theft399476.7074.24%
Violence and sexual offences212259.4911.58%
Shoplifting157137.87190.74%
Anti-social behaviour112102.10-5.88%
Robbery10672.8416.48%
Vehicle crime7968.9492.68%
Drugs7651.38-1.30%
Public order7449.4348.00%
Criminal damage and arson2448.13-7.69%
Burglary2315.6176.92%
Bicycle theft914.9650.00%
Other crime65.85-14.29%
Possession of weapons13.90-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 446 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 229 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person446880.568820.00%
Other theft229290.057533.33%
Violence and sexual offences190148.934650.00%
Anti-social behaviour119123.570.00%
Robbery9177.399000.00%
Drugs7759.187600.00%
Shoplifting5450.080.00%
Public order5035.121566.67%
Vehicle crime4132.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson2626.662500.00%
Burglary1316.910.00%
Other crime78.450.00%
Bicycle theft64.550.00%
Possession of weapons53.900.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person511.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.250.00%
Other theft32.600.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%

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 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2934.47-97.49%
Violence and sexual offences1518.86-91.98%
Other theft59.76-98.91%
Public order23.25-97.10%
Robbery21.30-97.70%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1156 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 457 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11561579.032166.67%
Other theft457751.8011325.00%
Violence and sexual offences187297.213016.67%
Shoplifting125121.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour12381.290.00%
Vehicle crime9979.990.00%
Robbery8764.380.00%
Public order6956.581625.00%
Drugs5544.875400.00%
Burglary4535.770.00%
Bicycle theft1129.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.150.00%
Other crime27.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5142.925000.00%
Violence and sexual offences633.170.00%
Other theft43.90100.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Drugs12.600.00%

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 theft21.95-99.71%
Theft from the person11.30-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1305 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 686 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13051845.02-19.74%
Other theft686848.70-27.56%
Violence and sexual offences229446.13-25.65%
Robbery148148.93-10.84%
Anti-social behaviour11296.25-16.42%
Shoplifting9372.8414.81%
Drugs7060.48-7.89%
Vehicle crime6245.52-24.39%
Public order5040.32-31.51%
Burglary4032.5260.00%
Criminal damage and arson2226.01-40.54%
Bicycle theft1114.3137.50%
Possession of weapons77.15-12.50%
Other crime24.550.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1626 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 947 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16262323.673.83%
Other theft9471057.46-4.54%
Violence and sexual offences308615.8726.75%
Robbery166200.313.75%
Anti-social behaviour134107.960.75%
Vehicle crime8287.15-5.75%
Shoplifting8153.33-21.36%
Drugs7652.6849.02%
Public order7349.43-8.75%
Criminal damage and arson3747.4727.59%
Burglary2524.06-37.50%
Possession of weapons816.2660.00%
Bicycle theft85.20-42.86%
Other crime25.20-84.62%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1566 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 992 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15662286.6061.94%
Other theft9921018.4425.57%
Violence and sexual offences243645.142.53%
Robbery160158.0350.94%
Anti-social behaviour133104.05-6.34%
Shoplifting10386.50-2.83%
Vehicle crime8766.996.10%
Public order8056.58-8.05%
Drugs5152.03-40.70%
Burglary4033.1790.48%
Criminal damage and arson2926.0126.09%
Bicycle theft1418.8627.27%
Other crime139.1044.44%
Possession of weapons58.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 967 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 790 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9671740.9745.41%
Other theft790628.8832.33%
Violence and sexual offences237513.7710.23%
Anti-social behaviour142154.135.19%
Robbery10692.35-28.38%
Shoplifting10668.9424.71%
Public order8768.9461.11%
Drugs8656.581.18%
Vehicle crime8255.9317.14%
Criminal damage and arson2353.33-23.33%
Burglary2114.96-41.67%
Bicycle theft1113.66-47.62%
Possession of weapons107.1511.11%
Other crime96.5080.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 665 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 597 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6651401.490.00%
Other theft597432.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences215388.250.00%
Robbery148139.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour13596.250.00%
Drugs8587.800.00%
Shoplifting8555.280.00%
Vehicle crime7055.280.00%
Public order5445.520.00%
Burglary3635.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson3023.410.00%
Bicycle theft2119.510.00%
Possession of weapons913.660.00%
Other crime55.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202411
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 202311
September 202321

A total of 8550 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 712.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1626 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024733
August 2024446
July 20245
May 202429
April 20241156
March 202451
February 20241
January 20241305
December 20231626
November 20231566
October 2023967
September 2023665

A total of 1017 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 92.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 202491
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202487
January 2024148
December 2023166
November 2023160
October 2023106
September 2023148

A total of 1846 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 167.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 308 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024212
August 2024190
July 20244
May 202415
April 2024187
March 20246
January 2024229
December 2023308
November 2023243
October 2023237
September 2023215

A total of 243 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
April 202445
January 202440
December 202325
November 202340
October 202321
September 202336

A total of 5111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 425.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 992 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024399
August 2024229
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024457
March 20244
February 20242
January 2024686
December 2023947
November 2023992
October 2023790
September 2023597

A total of 804 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 100.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 202454
April 2024125
January 202493
December 202381
November 2023103
October 2023106
September 202385

A total of 1010 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 126.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 2024119
April 2024123
January 2024112
December 2023134
November 2023133
October 2023142
September 2023135

A total of 578 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202477
July 20241
April 202455
March 20241
January 202470
December 202376
November 202351
October 202386
September 202385

A total of 546 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202450
July 20243
May 20242
April 202469
March 20244
January 202450
December 202373
November 202380
October 202387
September 202354

A total of 602 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202441
April 202499
January 202462
December 202382
November 202387
October 202382
September 202370

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
July 20241
April 202411
January 202422
December 202337
November 202329
October 202323
September 202330

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 202313
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total356
    Theft from the person126
    Other theft71
    Violence and sexual offences62
    Robbery25
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Drugs16
    Public order12
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary4
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total181
    Theft from the person79
    Other theft27
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery9
    Drugs8
    Public order4
    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. Parking Area
    Total98
    Vehicle crime54
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft10
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 5. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 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. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 13. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1