W1K 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 1AR

W1K 1AR, Westminster has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 313.34 per 1,000 population. This W1K 1AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1K postcode area, which has experienced 273 crimes and a crime rate of 130.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1K 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 1AR, encompassing approximately 510 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1K 1AR area, explore the W1K 1AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)

W1K 1AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15

W1K 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35313.3434.62%
Theft from the person3468.54-2.86%
Other theft2766.58107.69%
Anti-social behaviour2252.8869.23%
Robbery1043.0842.86%
Drugs1019.58233.33%
Vehicle crime819.58100.00%
Public order715.67-41.67%
Burglary313.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.880.00%
Shoplifting23.920.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35235.003400.00%
Violence and sexual offences2668.542500.00%
Anti-social behaviour1350.920.00%
Other theft1325.461200.00%
Public order1225.460.00%
Robbery723.500.00%
Vehicle crime413.710.00%
Burglary47.830.00%
Drugs37.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.880.00%
Other crime13.920.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15.880.00%
Theft from the person11.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.960.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.960.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.92-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58319.215700.00%
Other theft26113.582500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2550.920.00%
Drugs1348.960.00%
Vehicle crime1225.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences1123.500.00%
Robbery521.540.00%
Shoplifting49.790.00%
Public order47.830.00%
Burglary37.830.00%
Other crime15.880.00%
Bicycle theft11.960.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.92-96.77%
Theft from the person11.96-97.22%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36282.00-63.27%
Other theft3170.50-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences2360.71-42.50%
Anti-social behaviour1645.04-30.43%
Vehicle crime1431.33-39.13%
Robbery627.42-57.14%
Public order411.75-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.83-33.33%
Drugs47.83-20.00%
Possession of weapons27.830.00%
Shoplifting23.92-71.43%
Bicycle theft13.920.00%
Burglary11.96-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person98579.6771.93%
Other theft62191.9231.91%
Violence and sexual offences40121.4260.00%
Vehicle crime2378.33283.33%
Anti-social behaviour2345.04-17.86%
Robbery1445.0440.00%
Public order1227.420.00%
Shoplifting723.50250.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.710.00%
Drugs511.75400.00%
Burglary39.790.00%
Other crime25.880.00%
Bicycle theft13.920.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57387.76103.57%
Other theft47111.6367.86%
Anti-social behaviour2892.0416.67%
Violence and sexual offences2554.83-7.41%
Public order1248.969.09%
Robbery1023.5025.00%
Vehicle crime619.58-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.750.00%
Burglary311.750.00%
Shoplifting25.880.00%
Bicycle theft13.920.00%
Drugs11.960.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft28280.050.00%
Theft from the person2854.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences2754.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour2452.880.00%
Public order1147.000.00%
Vehicle crime1021.540.00%
Robbery819.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson615.670.00%
Drugs111.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 349 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202435
July 20241
June 20241
April 202458
March 20241
January 202436
December 202398
November 202357
October 202328

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202426
July 20241
April 202411
January 202423
December 202340
November 202325
October 202327

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
April 202425
January 202416
December 202323
November 202328
October 202324

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
July 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202431
December 202362
November 202347
October 202328

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202412
January 202414
December 202323
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202413
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
May 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 202312
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1K 1AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total17
    Drugs5
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 17. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grosvenor Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Blackburne'S Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Reeves Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Farm Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Chesterfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1