W1H 5AZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 332 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 88.42 per 1,000 population. This W1H 5AZ 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 5AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 5AZ, encompassing approximately 3754 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 117 | 88.42 | 51.95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 31.16 | -19.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 10.12 | -15.91% |
| Other theft | 37 | 9.85 | 60.87% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 9.85 | -18.18% |
| Robbery | 25 | 7.19 | 13.64% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 6.66 | 71.43% |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.20 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.93 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.66 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.40 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.07 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.07 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 77 | 82.03 | 3750.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 20.51 | 4600.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 12.52 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 11.72 | 3200.00% |
| Other theft | 23 | 8.79 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 22 | 6.13 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 22 | 5.86 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 5.86 | 900.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.33 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.80 | 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 | 1.86 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.27 | 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 | 2.66 | -97.63% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.07 | -57.14% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.80 | -95.65% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.53 | -97.30% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 169 | 96.41 | 1436.36% |
| Other theft | 46 | 45.01 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 12.25 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 9.85 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 9.85 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 13 | 4.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 3.46 | 1200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.13 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.80 | 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 | 4.00 | -91.06% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.93 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.80 | -88.89% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 123 | 88.69 | -12.77% |
| Other theft | 61 | 32.76 | -40.20% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 16.25 | -8.16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 11.99 | -41.03% |
| Burglary | 15 | 6.13 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.00 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 4.00 | -47.83% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.20 | -15.38% |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.93 | -52.63% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.40 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.40 | -54.55% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.33 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.07 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 141 | 116.39 | 22.61% |
| Other theft | 102 | 37.55 | 22.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 27.17 | 11.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 13.05 | -17.02% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 10.39 | 43.75% |
| Robbery | 19 | 6.13 | 18.75% |
| Burglary | 18 | 5.06 | 38.46% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 4.79 | -38.10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.46 | 37.50% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.93 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.40 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.40 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.53 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 115 | 103.34 | 8.49% |
| Other theft | 83 | 30.63 | 23.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 22.11 | -6.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 12.52 | -8.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 11.72 | 90.91% |
| Robbery | 16 | 5.59 | 23.08% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 4.26 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.26 | -6.25% |
| Burglary | 13 | 4.00 | 30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.46 | 14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.13 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.60 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 106 | 93.75 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 67 | 28.23 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 17.84 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 13.32 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 12.78 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 5.33 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 4.26 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
A total of 865 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 169 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 117 |
| August 2024 | 77 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 169 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 123 |
| December 2023 | 141 |
| November 2023 | 115 |
| October 2023 | 106 |
A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 47 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 49 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 48 |
A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 37 |
| August 2024 | 44 |
| April 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 47 |
| October 2023 | 50 |
A total of 4 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 421 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 37 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 46 |
| January 2024 | 61 |
| December 2023 | 102 |
| November 2023 | 83 |
| October 2023 | 67 |
A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 25 |
| August 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
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 detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 5AZ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 58 |
| Theft from the person | 18 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 43 |
| Theft from the person | 17 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 41 |
| Theft from the person | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 27 |
| Theft from the person | 17 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |