W1S 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 1BX

W1S 1BX, Westminster has recorded a total of 918 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12582.78 per 1,000 population. This W1S 1BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1S postcode area, which has experienced 152 crimes and a crime rate of 1535.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1S 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 1BX, encompassing approximately 72 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1S 1BX area, explore the W1S 1BX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (354) incidents (79.70% increase)
  • Other theft: (183) incidents (96.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (120) incidents (69.01% increase)

W1S 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 93
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1S 1BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 354 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35412582.7879.70%
Other theft1834852.1896.77%
Shoplifting1202508.3369.01%
Anti-social behaviour721644.812.86%
Violence and sexual offences63986.88-5.97%
Robbery36863.5238.46%
Vehicle crime27493.44-18.18%
Public order25370.0847.06%
Burglary17342.67-5.56%
Drugs9233.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson5123.36-37.50%
Bicycle theft568.5366.67%
Other crime268.530.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1978415.933840.00%
Other theft932700.232225.00%
Shoplifting711274.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour70973.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences67959.471575.00%
Vehicle crime33918.350.00%
Robbery26452.32766.67%
Burglary18356.370.00%
Public order17246.72466.67%
Drugs9233.01350.00%
Criminal damage and arson8123.360.00%
Bicycle theft3109.650.00%
Other crime241.12100.00%

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 person5301.550.00%
Other theft468.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences454.83300.00%
Public order354.830.00%
Robbery341.120.00%
Drugs241.120.00%
Other crime127.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.71-88.89%

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 person42863.52-93.81%
Violence and sexual offences9575.68-85.71%
Other theft4123.36-98.16%
Public order454.83-88.24%
Robbery254.83-94.44%
Drugs127.41-66.67%
Shoplifting113.71-99.25%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 679 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67918188.831181.13%
Other theft2179306.872311.11%
Shoplifting1332974.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour741822.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences631014.30800.00%
Vehicle crime57863.520.00%
Robbery36781.283500.00%
Public order34493.44750.00%
Burglary23466.030.00%
Bicycle theft5315.250.00%
Drugs368.5350.00%
Other crime241.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.41-50.00%

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 person531082.83-91.28%
Other theft9726.46-96.95%
Violence and sexual offences7123.36-91.25%
Public order495.95-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson254.83-84.62%
Drugs227.41-80.00%
Robbery127.41-98.18%
Other crime113.71-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 608 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 295 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person60818408.14-27.53%
Other theft2958333.69-32.34%
Shoplifting1204043.48-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences801644.81-19.19%
Anti-social behaviour711096.54-27.55%
Robbery55973.181.85%
Vehicle crime31753.87-13.89%
Public order28424.91-30.00%
Burglary25383.7913.64%
Criminal damage and arson13342.6762.50%
Drugs10178.19-61.54%
Bicycle theft5137.07-16.67%
Other crime268.53100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 839 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 436 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83924713.23-8.71%
Other theft43611499.95-9.54%
Shoplifting1355976.1311.57%
Violence and sexual offences991850.4117.86%
Anti-social behaviour981356.9720.99%
Robbery541343.2622.73%
Public order40740.16-13.04%
Vehicle crime36548.27-12.20%
Drugs26493.44-3.70%
Burglary22356.37-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson8301.55-11.11%
Bicycle theft6109.65200.00%
Possession of weapons382.24200.00%
Other crime141.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 919 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 482 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91925837.1873.40%
Other theft48212596.4828.88%
Shoplifting1216606.648.04%
Violence and sexual offences841658.51-22.94%
Anti-social behaviour811151.379.46%
Public order461110.259.52%
Robbery44630.5112.82%
Vehicle crime41603.1013.89%
Drugs27561.9880.00%
Burglary26370.0823.81%
Criminal damage and arson9356.3728.57%
Other crime2123.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft227.410.00%
Possession of weapons127.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 530 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 374 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53018723.390.00%
Other theft3747264.570.00%
Shoplifting1125126.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences1091535.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour741494.030.00%
Public order421014.300.00%
Robbery39575.680.00%
Vehicle crime36534.560.00%
Burglary21493.440.00%
Drugs15287.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson7205.600.00%
Other crime395.950.00%
Possession of weapons241.120.00%
Bicycle theft227.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
April 202423
January 202425
December 202322
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 2097 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 209.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 482 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024183
August 202493
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024217
March 20249
January 2024295
December 2023436
November 2023482
October 2023374

A total of 296 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202426
July 20243
May 20242
April 202436
March 20241
January 202455
December 202354
November 202344
October 202339

A total of 813 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 101.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 202471
May 20241
April 2024133
January 2024120
December 2023135
November 2023121
October 2023112

A total of 4226 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 422.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 919 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024354
August 2024197
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024679
March 202453
January 2024608
December 2023839
November 2023919
October 2023530

A total of 586 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202467
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202463
March 20247
January 202480
December 202399
November 202384
October 2023109

A total of 540 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202470
April 202474
January 202471
December 202398
November 202381
October 202374

A total of 243 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202434
March 20244
January 202428
December 202340
November 202346
October 202342

A total of 261 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
April 202457
January 202431
December 202336
November 202341
October 202336

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20241
March 20242
January 202413
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 202410
December 202326
November 202327
October 202315

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 1BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total93
    Theft from the person35
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery5
    Public order2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total46
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting8
    Vehicle crime8
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 11. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 28. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6