W1K 1DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 1DF

W1K 1DF, Westminster has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 158.32 per 1,000 population. This W1K 1DF 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 1DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 1DF, encompassing approximately 846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)

W1K 1DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Down Street Mews with total crimes: 8

W1K 1DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33158.3250.00%
Theft from the person2738.99-18.18%
Other theft2131.9090.91%
Anti-social behaviour1924.81111.11%
Robbery922.4550.00%
Drugs910.63350.00%
Vehicle crime710.63133.33%
Public order68.27-45.45%
Burglary17.09-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33121.693200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2238.990.00%
Public order1125.990.00%
Other theft1113.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour913.000.00%
Robbery610.630.00%
Burglary47.090.00%
Vehicle crime34.730.00%
Drugs23.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.18-98.11%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53176.04140.91%
Anti-social behaviour2362.6253.33%
Other theft2227.17-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences1425.99-22.22%
Vehicle crime1116.54-15.38%
Drugs1113.00266.67%
Robbery513.00-16.67%
Shoplifting35.9150.00%
Burglary33.54200.00%
Public order23.54-33.33%
Other crime12.360.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23134.69-51.06%
Theft from the person2227.17-72.15%
Violence and sexual offences1825.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1521.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime1317.72-48.00%
Robbery615.36-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson57.090.00%
Public order35.91-70.00%
Drugs33.54-40.00%
Possession of weapons23.540.00%
Shoplifting22.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.360.00%
Burglary11.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79293.0164.58%
Other theft4793.3417.50%
Violence and sexual offences3655.5328.57%
Vehicle crime2542.53257.14%
Anti-social behaviour2029.54-23.08%
Robbery1123.6337.50%
Public order1013.00-16.67%
Shoplifting611.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.09-16.67%
Drugs55.91400.00%
Burglary25.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.360.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48216.21118.18%
Other theft4056.7160.00%
Violence and sexual offences2847.267.69%
Anti-social behaviour2633.0830.00%
Public order1230.7220.00%
Robbery814.1833.33%
Vehicle crime79.45-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson68.2750.00%
Burglary47.090.00%
Shoplifting24.730.00%
Bicycle theft12.360.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26147.690.00%
Other theft2530.720.00%
Theft from the person2229.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour2025.990.00%
Vehicle crime1123.630.00%
Public order1013.000.00%
Robbery611.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.090.00%
Drugs14.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 202423
January 202415
December 202320
November 202326
October 202320

A total of 285 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
June 20241
April 202453
January 202422
December 202379
November 202348
October 202322

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202411
January 202413
December 202325
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202422
April 202414
January 202418
December 202336
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 189 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202422
January 202423
December 202347
November 202340
October 202325

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202411
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 1DF 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. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 11. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 15. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lees Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Grosvenor Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Blackburne'S Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Reeves Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Farm Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Chesterfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1