W1K 3NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 3NS

W1K 3NS, Westminster has recorded a total of 386 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 275.41 per 1,000 population. This W1K 3NS 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 3NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 3NS, encompassing approximately 1401 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1K 3NS area, explore the W1K 3NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (125) incidents (76.06% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (35.14% increase)

W1K 3NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 37
  • A4202 with total crimes: 18

W1K 3NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person125275.4176.06%
Other theft7289.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences5051.3735.14%
Anti-social behaviour3835.6715.15%
Shoplifting2827.1164.71%
Vehicle crime2019.9817.65%
Robbery1614.2745.45%
Public order1311.42-7.14%
Burglary89.28-11.11%
Drugs85.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.710.00%
Bicycle theft23.570.00%
Other crime11.430.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71174.817000.00%
Violence and sexual offences3750.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour3326.400.00%
Other theft2423.550.00%
Shoplifting1717.120.00%
Vehicle crime1712.130.00%
Public order1412.130.00%
Robbery119.990.00%
Burglary97.850.00%
Drugs66.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.280.00%
Other crime13.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.71-99.43%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person176331.78-16.59%
Other theft82125.58-17.17%
Anti-social behaviour4458.517.32%
Shoplifting4431.3912.82%
Violence and sexual offences3831.39-7.32%
Vehicle crime3327.1122.22%
Robbery1423.55-17.65%
Public order129.9971.43%
Burglary88.5614.29%
Drugs85.71100.00%
Bicycle theft35.7150.00%
Other crime32.140.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person211362.46-28.47%
Other theft99150.55-33.56%
Anti-social behaviour4170.64-6.82%
Violence and sexual offences4129.25-31.67%
Shoplifting3929.25-37.10%
Vehicle crime2727.83-22.86%
Robbery1719.26-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson812.13-11.11%
Public order75.71-56.25%
Burglary74.990.00%
Drugs44.9933.33%
Other crime32.850.00%
Bicycle theft22.14100.00%
Possession of weapons21.43100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 295 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 149 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person295503.7321.40%
Other theft149210.482.76%
Shoplifting62106.3172.22%
Violence and sexual offences6044.247.14%
Anti-social behaviour4442.812.33%
Vehicle crime3531.3984.21%
Robbery2424.9720.00%
Public order1617.12-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson911.42-18.18%
Burglary76.42-36.36%
Drugs34.99200.00%
Bicycle theft12.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 243 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person243438.0957.79%
Other theft145173.3820.83%
Violence and sexual offences56103.4619.15%
Anti-social behaviour4339.9634.38%
Shoplifting3630.6828.57%
Public order2325.6915.00%
Robbery2016.4111.11%
Vehicle crime1914.27-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson1113.56120.00%
Burglary117.8557.14%
Other crime37.85200.00%
Bicycle theft22.140.00%
Drugs11.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person154332.490.00%
Other theft120109.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences4785.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour3233.530.00%
Vehicle crime3122.830.00%
Shoplifting2822.120.00%
Public order2019.980.00%
Robbery1814.270.00%
Burglary712.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.990.00%
Drugs23.570.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202414
January 202417
December 202324
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202433
January 202427
December 202335
November 202319
October 202331

A total of 254 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202417
April 202444
January 202439
December 202362
November 202336
October 202328

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
April 202444
January 202441
December 202344
November 202343
October 202332

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 691 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 98.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202424
April 202482
January 202499
December 2023149
November 2023145
October 2023120

A total of 1276 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 159.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 202471
June 20241
April 2024176
January 2024211
December 2023295
November 2023243
October 2023154

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202437
April 202438
January 202441
December 202360
November 202356
October 202347

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 202412
January 20247
December 202316
November 202323
October 202320

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1K 3NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total37
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Binney Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Duke'S Yard
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Balderton Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Brook'S Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1