PART OF, W1H 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 2LD

PART OF, W1H 2LD, Westminster has recorded a total of 346 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.54 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2LD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 32.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2LD, encompassing approximately 5811 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1H 2LD area, explore the W1H 2LD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (87) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (2.17% increase)

W1H 2LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 30
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26

PART OF, W1H 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8759.5416.00%
Other theft5114.9770.00%
Anti-social behaviour478.782.17%
Violence and sexual offences438.090.00%
Shoplifting327.406.67%
Robbery225.5110.00%
Vehicle crime213.795.00%
Public order133.61-43.48%
Burglary132.24-53.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.24125.00%
Drugs31.5550.00%
Bicycle theft30.52-40.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7556.443650.00%
Anti-social behaviour4612.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences437.924200.00%
Other theft307.400.00%
Shoplifting305.162900.00%
Burglary285.160.00%
Public order234.821050.00%
Vehicle crime203.960.00%
Robbery203.440.00%
Bicycle theft53.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.20-33.33%
Theft from the person20.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.72-97.04%
Public order30.69-66.67%
Other theft20.52-96.88%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13561.951127.27%
Other theft6423.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour4211.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.230.00%
Robbery205.511900.00%
Vehicle crime173.440.00%
Shoplifting172.930.00%
Burglary142.930.00%
Public order92.41200.00%
Drugs71.550.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112.58-83.08%
Public order31.89-86.96%
Robbery10.52-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6555.93-45.83%
Theft from the person6511.19-26.14%
Violence and sexual offences5311.193.92%
Anti-social behaviour419.12-29.31%
Public order237.0691.67%
Burglary203.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime173.440.00%
Shoplifting122.93-50.00%
Robbery92.07-50.00%
Drugs81.5514.29%
Bicycle theft61.38500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.03-68.75%
Other crime10.860.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12075.72-1.64%
Theft from the person8820.652.33%
Anti-social behaviour5815.143.57%
Violence and sexual offences519.9813.33%
Burglary258.7825.00%
Shoplifting244.3026.32%
Robbery184.1320.00%
Vehicle crime173.10-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson162.93128.57%
Public order122.75-36.84%
Drugs72.0775.00%
Possession of weapons21.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.34-80.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12272.9619.61%
Theft from the person8620.9930.30%
Anti-social behaviour5614.80-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences459.642.27%
Vehicle crime227.7437.50%
Burglary203.79-16.67%
Public order193.440.00%
Shoplifting193.275.56%
Robbery153.27-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson72.580.00%
Bicycle theft51.20-28.57%
Drugs40.8633.33%
Possession of weapons30.690.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10265.740.00%
Theft from the person6617.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour6011.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences4410.330.00%
Burglary247.570.00%
Public order194.130.00%
Shoplifting183.270.00%
Vehicle crime163.100.00%
Robbery162.750.00%
Bicycle theft72.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.200.00%
Drugs31.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202446
April 202442
January 202441
December 202358
November 202356
October 202360

A total of 619 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202475
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024135
March 202411
January 202465
December 202388
November 202386
October 202366

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
April 202417
January 202417
December 202317
November 202322
October 202316

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
January 202423
December 202312
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 20241
April 202417
January 202412
December 202324
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 556 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202430
May 20242
April 202464
January 202465
December 2023120
November 2023122
October 2023102

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202443
July 20241
May 20241
April 202432
January 202453
December 202351
November 202345
October 202344

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 202316
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
April 202420
March 20241
January 20249
December 202318
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202428
April 202414
January 202420
December 202325
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 2LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total45
    Theft from the person14
    Shoplifting9
    Robbery7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Marble Arch
    Total30
    Theft from the person11
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Vehicle crime8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 24. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 29. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 30. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1