W1K 5BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 5BE

W1K 5BE, Westminster has recorded a total of 601 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 336.13 per 1,000 population. This W1K 5BE 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 5BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 5BE, encompassing approximately 1787 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (246) incidents (80.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (114) incidents (165.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (86) incidents (10.26% increase)

W1K 5BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 174
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35

W1K 5BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person246336.1380.88%
Other theft114137.58165.12%
Shoplifting8663.7610.26%
Anti-social behaviour4248.1010.53%
Violence and sexual offences3423.49-12.82%
Robbery2419.0226.32%
Vehicle crime2213.4246.67%
Burglary1112.30-21.43%
Public order116.15-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft42.240.00%
Drugs22.24-66.67%
Other crime11.120.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person136230.436700.00%
Shoplifting7876.060.00%
Other theft4343.622050.00%
Violence and sexual offences3924.051850.00%
Anti-social behaviour3821.810.00%
Robbery1921.251800.00%
Vehicle crime1510.630.00%
Public order158.391400.00%
Burglary148.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.830.00%
Drugs64.47500.00%
Possession of weapons13.360.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.030.00%
Theft from the person21.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12100.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.56-92.31%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1311.74-96.70%
Other theft27.27-98.44%
Public order21.12-90.48%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-95.83%
Robbery11.12-95.83%
Shoplifting10.56-98.99%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 394 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person394458.612088.89%
Other theft128220.366300.00%
Shoplifting9971.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences4855.371500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4726.850.00%
Vehicle crime3626.290.00%
Robbery2420.130.00%
Public order2113.422000.00%
Burglary1311.740.00%
Bicycle theft47.270.00%
Drugs42.240.00%
Other crime12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1814.54-94.08%
Violence and sexual offences310.07-93.75%
Other theft21.68-98.55%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-91.67%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Public order10.56-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 304 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person304369.13-29.30%
Other theft138170.02-36.41%
Shoplifting4877.18-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences4826.85-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour4126.85-10.87%
Robbery2522.93-28.57%
Vehicle crime1713.98-56.41%
Criminal damage and arson129.5171.43%
Public order106.71-47.37%
Drugs75.5916.67%
Burglary53.91-73.68%
Other crime32.80200.00%
Bicycle theft21.68-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 430 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person430563.2012.86%
Other theft217240.490.00%
Shoplifting112121.3643.59%
Violence and sexual offences6962.646.15%
Anti-social behaviour4638.5915.00%
Vehicle crime3925.7330.00%
Robbery3521.8159.09%
Burglary1919.575.56%
Public order1910.63-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson710.63-22.22%
Bicycle theft63.9120.00%
Drugs63.36200.00%
Other crime13.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 381 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person381502.2435.59%
Other theft217213.0914.21%
Shoplifting78121.365.41%
Violence and sexual offences6543.621.56%
Anti-social behaviour4036.3529.03%
Vehicle crime3022.3715.38%
Public order2816.7840.00%
Robbery2215.66-8.33%
Burglary1812.3012.50%
Criminal damage and arson910.07200.00%
Bicycle theft55.03150.00%
Other crime22.800.00%
Drugs21.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 281 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person281412.190.00%
Other theft190157.160.00%
Shoplifting74106.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences6441.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour3135.790.00%
Vehicle crime2617.340.00%
Robbery2414.540.00%
Public order2013.420.00%
Burglary1611.190.00%
Drugs48.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 202413
January 20245
December 202319
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 1053 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 105.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 202443
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024128
March 20242
January 2024138
December 2023217
November 2023217
October 2023190

A total of 2206 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 200.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 430 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024246
August 2024136
July 20242
June 20241
May 202413
April 2024394
March 202418
January 2024304
December 2023430
November 2023381
October 2023281

A total of 175 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202424
January 202425
December 202335
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 185 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
April 202436
January 202417
December 202339
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 576 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202478
May 20241
April 202499
January 202448
December 2023112
November 202378
October 202374

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202439
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202448
March 20243
January 202448
December 202369
November 202365
October 202364

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
April 202447
January 202441
December 202346
November 202340
October 202331

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202421
March 20241
January 202410
December 202319
November 202328
October 202320

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20241
March 20241
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1K 5BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total174
    Theft from the person67
    Shoplifting55
    Other theft27
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total35
    Theft from the person14
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 5. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 18. Dunraven Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 21. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 25. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1