W1H 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 2PS

W1H 2PS, Westminster has recorded a total of 334 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.19 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2PS 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 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2PS, encompassing approximately 5549 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (-1.28% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (5.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (44.12% increase)

W1H 2PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17

W1H 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7760.19-1.28%
Theft from the person5913.885.36%
Other theft4910.6344.12%
Violence and sexual offences458.83-21.05%
Vehicle crime218.1140.00%
Robbery183.7850.00%
Shoplifting183.2428.57%
Burglary133.24-53.57%
Public order112.34-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson111.9857.14%
Drugs61.9850.00%
Bicycle theft41.08-33.33%
Other crime20.72-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7860.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences5714.061800.00%
Theft from the person5610.272700.00%
Other theft3410.09580.00%
Burglary286.130.00%
Public order215.05425.00%
Vehicle crime153.780.00%
Shoplifting142.701300.00%
Robbery122.52500.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.160.00%
Bicycle theft61.260.00%
Drugs41.080.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.06-16.67%
Public order40.90-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.72-57.14%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person20.36-81.82%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order127.39-25.00%
Theft from the person112.16-86.25%
Violence and sexual offences71.98-86.27%
Other theft61.26-91.04%
Robbery31.08-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8465.060.00%
Theft from the person8015.14433.33%
Other theft6714.42857.14%
Violence and sexual offences5112.07466.67%
Burglary179.190.00%
Public order163.06433.33%
Vehicle crime152.880.00%
Robbery122.700.00%
Shoplifting82.1614.29%
Drugs61.44200.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person158.11-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.70-87.14%
Other theft71.62-90.67%
Shoplifting71.26-58.82%
Public order31.26-88.46%
Drugs20.54-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-87.50%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7569.74-27.88%
Anti-social behaviour7513.52-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences7013.5220.69%
Theft from the person5012.61-1.96%
Public order269.0118.18%
Burglary234.69-8.00%
Shoplifting174.1430.77%
Robbery143.06-6.67%
Drugs112.52450.00%
Vehicle crime101.98-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson81.80-60.00%
Bicycle theft71.44250.00%
Other crime11.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10474.61-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour8518.74-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences5815.32-6.45%
Theft from the person5110.45-32.00%
Burglary259.1913.64%
Public order224.51-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson203.9681.82%
Robbery153.60-6.25%
Vehicle crime132.70-31.58%
Shoplifting132.34-68.29%
Bicycle theft22.34-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.36-50.00%
Drugs20.36-77.78%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13294.9743.48%
Anti-social behaviour10023.794.17%
Theft from the person7518.0241.51%
Violence and sexual offences6213.52-1.59%
Shoplifting4111.1786.36%
Public order287.39-22.22%
Burglary225.05-8.33%
Vehicle crime193.96137.50%
Robbery163.4214.29%
Criminal damage and arson112.88-26.67%
Drugs91.9812.50%
Bicycle theft71.62-22.22%
Possession of weapons41.260.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9679.470.00%
Other theft9217.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences6316.580.00%
Theft from the person5311.350.00%
Public order369.550.00%
Burglary246.490.00%
Shoplifting224.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.960.00%
Robbery142.700.00%
Bicycle theft92.520.00%
Vehicle crime81.620.00%
Drugs81.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202428
April 202417
January 202423
December 202325
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 571 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202434
July 20245
May 20246
April 202467
March 20247
January 202475
December 2023104
November 2023132
October 202392

A total of 452 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202456
July 20242
May 202411
April 202480
March 202415
January 202450
December 202351
November 202375
October 202353

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202457
July 20243
May 20247
April 202451
March 20249
January 202470
December 202358
November 202362
October 202363

A total of 595 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 85.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202478
April 202484
January 202475
December 202385
November 2023100
October 202396

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
January 202414
December 202315
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202415
January 202410
December 202313
November 202319
October 20238

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 20244
May 202412
April 202416
March 20243
January 202426
December 202322
November 202328
October 202336

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20248
December 202320
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 20241
April 20248
March 20247
January 202417
December 202313
November 202341
October 202322

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
March 20242
January 202411
December 20232
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Vehicle crime8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total14
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 21. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 22. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Edgware Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 29. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3