W1K 4DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 4DY

W1K 4DY, Westminster has recorded a total of 708 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 570.31 per 1,000 population. This W1K 4DY 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 4DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 4DY, encompassing approximately 1241 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (280) incidents (84.21% increase)
  • Other theft: (136) incidents (156.60% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (110) incidents (54.93% increase)

W1K 4DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 141
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1K 4DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 280 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person280570.3184.21%
Other theft136225.54156.60%
Shoplifting110109.5554.93%
Violence and sexual offences5188.618.51%
Anti-social behaviour5041.08-5.66%
Robbery2440.284.35%
Vehicle crime2219.3310.00%
Public order1317.72-18.75%
Burglary910.47-10.00%
Drugs57.25-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft33.22200.00%
Other crime12.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person152371.342940.00%
Shoplifting71122.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour5357.190.00%
Other theft5342.691225.00%
Violence and sexual offences4742.691075.00%
Robbery2337.86666.67%
Vehicle crime2018.530.00%
Public order1616.11433.33%
Burglary1012.890.00%
Drugs78.06250.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.640.00%
Other crime24.83100.00%
Bicycle theft11.610.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person517.720.00%
Other theft44.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.22100.00%
Public order33.220.00%
Robbery32.420.00%
Drugs22.420.00%
Other crime11.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.61-77.78%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4250.75-90.56%
Violence and sexual offences933.83-83.02%
Other theft47.25-97.16%
Public order43.22-82.61%
Robbery23.22-92.59%
Drugs11.61-75.00%
Shoplifting10.81-99.22%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 445 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person445756.38739.62%
Other theft141358.451466.67%
Shoplifting129113.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences53103.91657.14%
Anti-social behaviour5142.690.00%
Vehicle crime4841.080.00%
Robbery2738.662600.00%
Public order2321.75475.00%
Burglary1318.530.00%
Drugs410.47100.00%
Bicycle theft33.220.00%
Other crime22.42100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5363.64-84.50%
Other theft942.69-94.80%
Violence and sexual offences77.25-89.55%
Public order45.64-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.22-83.33%
Drugs21.61-77.78%
Robbery11.61-96.97%
Other crime10.81-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 342 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person342657.30-40.00%
Other theft173275.49-38.43%
Shoplifting71139.35-44.53%
Violence and sexual offences6757.19-21.18%
Anti-social behaviour5153.97-12.07%
Robbery3341.08-21.43%
Vehicle crime3026.58-18.92%
Public order1524.17-46.43%
Criminal damage and arson1212.0850.00%
Drugs99.6750.00%
Burglary87.25-33.33%
Other crime36.44200.00%
Bicycle theft22.42-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 570 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 281 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5701017.375.75%
Other theft281459.142.93%
Shoplifting128226.3523.08%
Violence and sexual offences85103.114.94%
Anti-social behaviour5868.4711.54%
Robbery4246.7227.27%
Vehicle crime3733.8327.59%
Public order2829.80-22.22%
Burglary1222.55-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson89.67-11.11%
Bicycle theft66.44100.00%
Drugs64.8320.00%
Other crime14.83-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 539 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 273 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person539954.5468.44%
Other theft273434.1722.42%
Shoplifting104219.917.22%
Violence and sexual offences8183.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour5265.2552.94%
Public order3641.899.09%
Robbery3329.0022.22%
Vehicle crime2926.58-23.68%
Burglary1723.36-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson913.6980.00%
Drugs57.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft34.030.00%
Other crime32.4250.00%
Possession of weapons12.420.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 320 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 223 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person320716.100.00%
Other theft223257.770.00%
Shoplifting97179.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences8178.140.00%
Vehicle crime3865.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour3430.610.00%
Public order3327.390.00%
Robbery2726.580.00%
Burglary1821.750.00%
Drugs1014.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.060.00%
Other crime24.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1297 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 129.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024136
August 202453
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024141
March 20249
January 2024173
December 2023281
November 2023273
October 2023223

A total of 215 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 20243
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202433
December 202342
November 202333
October 202327

A total of 711 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 202471
May 20241
April 2024129
January 202471
December 2023128
November 2023104
October 202397

A total of 2748 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 274.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 570 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024280
August 2024152
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024445
March 202453
January 2024342
December 2023570
November 2023539
October 2023320

A total of 487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202447
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202453
March 20247
January 202467
December 202385
November 202381
October 202381

A total of 224 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
April 202448
January 202430
December 202337
November 202329
October 202338

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202453
April 202451
January 202451
December 202358
November 202352
October 202334

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 20243
May 20244
April 202423
March 20244
January 202415
December 202328
November 202336
October 202333

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202413
January 20248
December 202312
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
March 20242
January 202412
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1K 4DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total141
    Shoplifting57
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft22
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total42
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person6
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 7. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 25. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1