W1H 5AL, Westminster has recorded a total of 288 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.48 per 1,000 population. This W1H 5AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 206 crimes and a crime rate of 33.38 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this W1H 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 5AL, encompassing approximately 4144 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 69 | 69.48 | 3350.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 16.65 | 4600.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 11.34 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 10.13 | 2700.00% |
| Burglary | 22 | 6.76 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 21 | 5.31 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 21 | 5.07 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 5.07 | 800.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 2 | 1.69 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.48 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.41 | -97.22% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.97 | -57.14% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.72 | -95.24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.48 | -97.22% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 144 | 77.69 | 1209.09% |
| Other theft | 42 | 34.74 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 10.13 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 8.69 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 13 | 8.20 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 2.65 | 900.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.17 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 11 | 3.62 | -87.36% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.65 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.72 | -85.71% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 87 | 66.83 | -22.32% |
| Other theft | 51 | 20.99 | -43.96% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 12.30 | -4.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 10.37 | -37.14% |
| Burglary | 15 | 5.31 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.62 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.62 | -15.38% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 2.17 | -58.82% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.69 | -61.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.69 | -54.55% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.21 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 91 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 112 | 92.16 | 23.08% |
| Other theft | 91 | 27.02 | 26.39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 21.95 | 2.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 10.86 | -25.53% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 8.44 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 4.34 | 63.64% |
| Robbery | 17 | 4.34 | 13.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 4.10 | -27.78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.14 | 57.14% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.65 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.17 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.17 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.48 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 91 | 81.79 | 22.97% |
| Other theft | 72 | 21.95 | 35.85% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 17.37 | -4.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 11.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 10.62 | 80.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 4.34 | 15.38% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.62 | -6.25% |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.62 | 10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.65 | -35.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.69 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.45 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 74 | 70.93 | 57.45% |
| Other theft | 53 | 17.85 | 10.42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 12.79 | -19.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 11.82 | -2.22% |
| Public order | 16 | 10.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 3.86 | 16.67% |
| Robbery | 13 | 3.38 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.41 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.48 | -87.50% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 69.48 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 48 | 14.72 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 47 | 11.58 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 11.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 10.86 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.86 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 3.86 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 641 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 144 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 69 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 144 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 87 |
| December 2023 | 112 |
| November 2023 | 91 |
| October 2023 | 74 |
| September 2023 | 47 |
A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 34 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 35 |
| November 2023 | 47 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 61 |
A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 380 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 91 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| January 2024 | 51 |
| December 2023 | 91 |
| November 2023 | 72 |
| October 2023 | 53 |
| September 2023 | 48 |
A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 47 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 36 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 44 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 5AL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 47 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 41 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |