W1H 5BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 5BE

W1H 5BE, Westminster has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.65 per 1,000 population. This W1H 5BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 7 crimes and a crime rate of 1.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 5BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 5BE, encompassing approximately 4233 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1H 5BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marble Arch (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7

W1H 5BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 order21.65-33.33%
Theft from the person20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%

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 person42.36-97.22%
Public order30.94-57.14%
Other theft20.71-95.24%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-97.22%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14476.071209.09%
Other theft4234.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences369.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour348.500.00%
Drugs138.030.00%
Vehicle crime113.070.00%
Shoplifting112.600.00%
Robbery102.60900.00%
Burglary92.360.00%
Public order72.13133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%

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 person113.54-87.36%
Public order32.60-80.00%
Robbery10.71-87.50%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8766.15-22.32%
Other theft5120.55-43.96%
Violence and sexual offences4312.05-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour2210.16-37.14%
Burglary155.20-16.67%
Public order153.5466.67%
Vehicle crime113.54-15.38%
Drugs92.600.00%
Shoplifting92.13-50.00%
Robbery82.13-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson51.89-54.55%
Bicycle theft41.18100.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11290.2423.08%
Other theft9126.4624.66%
Violence and sexual offences4521.502.27%
Anti-social behaviour3510.63-25.53%
Shoplifting188.27100.00%
Burglary184.2563.64%
Robbery174.2513.33%
Vehicle crime134.02-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson113.0757.14%
Drugs92.60200.00%
Public order92.13-40.00%
Bicycle theft22.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9180.3222.97%
Other theft7321.5037.74%
Anti-social behaviour4717.25-4.08%
Violence and sexual offences4411.100.00%
Vehicle crime1810.3980.00%
Robbery154.2515.38%
Public order153.54-6.25%
Burglary113.5410.00%
Shoplifting92.60-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson72.130.00%
Bicycle theft61.65200.00%
Drugs31.42200.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7469.4557.45%
Other theft5317.4810.42%
Anti-social behaviour4912.52-19.67%
Violence and sexual offences4411.58-2.22%
Public order1610.390.00%
Shoplifting143.7816.67%
Robbery133.310.00%
Vehicle crime103.070.00%
Burglary102.36-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.360.00%
Bicycle theft21.650.00%
Drugs10.47-87.50%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6168.0441.86%
Other theft4814.41-12.73%
Theft from the person4711.346.82%
Violence and sexual offences4511.1012.50%
Public order1610.63-27.27%
Burglary163.78-15.79%
Robbery133.78-13.33%
Shoplifting123.0771.43%
Vehicle crime102.8311.11%
Drugs82.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.890.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5564.02-21.43%
Theft from the person4412.99-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour4310.397.50%
Violence and sexual offences4010.16-13.04%
Public order229.4515.79%
Burglary195.2018.75%
Robbery154.49-6.25%
Vehicle crime93.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.130.00%
Shoplifting71.65-41.67%
Drugs61.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7073.000.00%
Theft from the person5816.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences4613.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour4010.870.00%
Public order199.450.00%
Robbery164.490.00%
Burglary163.780.00%
Shoplifting123.780.00%
Vehicle crime122.830.00%
Drugs82.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.890.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
January 202415
December 20239
November 202315
October 202316
September 202316
August 202322
July 202319

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 202318
November 20239
October 202314
September 202312
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 674 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024144
March 202411
January 202487
December 2023112
November 202391
October 202374
September 202347
August 202344
July 202358

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202436
January 202443
December 202345
November 202344
October 202344
September 202345
August 202340
July 202346

A total of 485 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202442
January 202451
December 202391
November 202373
October 202353
September 202348
August 202355
July 202370

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202434
January 202422
December 202335
November 202347
October 202349
September 202361
August 202343
July 202340

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 20233
October 20231
September 20238
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 202318
October 202310
September 202310
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 202415
December 202318
November 202311
October 202310
September 202316
August 202319
July 202316

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
March 20241
January 20248
December 202317
November 202315
October 202313
September 202313
August 202315
July 202316

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 5BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marble Arch (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1