W1S 1DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 1DL

W1S 1DL, Westminster has recorded a total of 842 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8519.81 per 1,000 population. This W1S 1DL 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 1DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 1DL, encompassing approximately 98 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (320) incidents (74.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (151) incidents (91.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (120) incidents (100.00% increase)

W1S 1DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 86
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1S 1DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 320 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 151 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3208519.8174.86%
Other theft1513237.9391.14%
Shoplifting1201527.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour681214.239.68%
Violence and sexual offences63688.06-4.55%
Robbery40637.4773.91%
Vehicle crime30404.7420.00%
Public order17303.560.00%
Burglary11172.02-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson8111.3014.29%
Drugs680.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft560.71400.00%
Other crime350.590.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1835534.843560.00%
Other theft791851.691875.00%
Violence and sexual offences66799.361550.00%
Anti-social behaviour62667.820.00%
Shoplifting60627.350.00%
Vehicle crime25607.110.00%
Robbery23252.96666.67%
Public order17232.73466.67%
Burglary12172.020.00%
Drugs9121.42350.00%
Criminal damage and arson791.070.00%
Other crime370.83200.00%
Bicycle theft130.360.00%

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 person5222.610.00%
Other theft450.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences440.47300.00%
Public order340.470.00%
Robbery330.360.00%
Drugs230.360.00%
Other crime120.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110.12-88.89%

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 person42637.47-92.76%
Violence and sexual offences9424.98-82.69%
Other theft491.07-98.03%
Public order440.47-78.95%
Robbery240.47-94.44%
Drugs120.24-75.00%
Shoplifting110.12-99.21%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 580 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58011889.29994.34%
Other theft2035868.762155.56%
Shoplifting1272054.060.00%
Vehicle crime661285.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour64667.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences52647.59642.86%
Robbery36526.163500.00%
Public order19364.27375.00%
Burglary15192.250.00%
Bicycle theft5151.780.00%
Other crime450.59300.00%
Drugs440.47100.00%

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 person53799.360.00%
Other theft9536.28800.00%
Violence and sexual offences791.070.00%
Public order470.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.470.00%
Drugs220.240.00%
Robbery120.240.00%
Other crime110.120.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110.12-99.65%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 531 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 286 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53112506.52-34.36%
Other theft2865372.95-32.39%
Shoplifting1252893.90-15.54%
Violence and sexual offences771264.82-18.95%
Anti-social behaviour73779.13-16.09%
Robbery44738.65-16.98%
Vehicle crime32445.22-13.51%
Public order25323.79-28.57%
Burglary18252.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12182.13-7.69%
Drugs8121.42-61.90%
Bicycle theft380.9550.00%
Other crime230.360.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 809 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 423 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person80917575.91-1.94%
Other theft4238185.900.48%
Shoplifting1484280.1421.31%
Violence and sexual offences951497.54-3.06%
Anti-social behaviour87961.2629.85%
Robbery53880.3126.19%
Vehicle crime37536.28-7.50%
Public order35374.39-10.26%
Drugs21354.15-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson13212.4918.18%
Burglary12131.54-14.29%
Bicycle theft2121.42100.00%
Possession of weapons220.24100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 825 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 421 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82517262.2484.98%
Other theft4218347.8038.03%
Shoplifting1224259.919.91%
Violence and sexual offences981234.46-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour67991.620.00%
Robbery42677.9427.27%
Vehicle crime40424.9811.11%
Public order39404.74-4.88%
Drugs24394.62100.00%
Burglary14242.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11141.66120.00%
Bicycle theft1111.300.00%
Possession of weapons110.12-50.00%
Other crime110.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 446 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 305 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44611939.880.00%
Other theft3054512.870.00%
Shoplifting1113086.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences1051123.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour671062.450.00%
Public order41677.940.00%
Vehicle crime36414.860.00%
Robbery33364.270.00%
Burglary14333.910.00%
Drugs12141.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson5121.420.00%
Possession of weapons250.590.00%
Other crime220.240.00%
Bicycle theft120.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1886 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 171.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 423 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024151
August 202479
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024203
March 20249
February 20241
January 2024286
December 2023423
November 2023421
October 2023305

A total of 277 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202423
July 20243
May 20242
April 202436
March 20241
January 202444
December 202353
November 202342
October 202333

A total of 814 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 202460
May 20241
April 2024127
January 2024125
December 2023148
November 2023122
October 2023111

A total of 3794 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 379.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 825 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024320
August 2024183
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024580
March 202453
January 2024531
December 2023809
November 2023825
October 2023446

A total of 266 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
April 202466
January 202432
December 202337
November 202340
October 202336

A total of 577 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202466
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202452
March 20247
January 202477
December 202395
November 202398
October 2023105

A total of 488 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202462
April 202464
January 202473
December 202387
November 202367
October 202367

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
March 20242
January 202412
December 202313
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202419
March 20244
January 202425
December 202335
November 202339
October 202341

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202415
January 202418
December 202312
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20248
December 202321
November 202324
October 202312

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total86
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Shoplifting7
    Robbery6
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total42
    Vehicle crime13
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 9. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Foubert'S Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1