W1S 1FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 1FX

W1S 1FX, Westminster has recorded a total of 1043 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10535.35 per 1,000 population. This W1S 1FX 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 1FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 1FX, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (374) incidents (82.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (201) incidents (97.06% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (156) incidents (105.26% increase)

W1S 1FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 123
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1S 1FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 374 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 201 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37410535.3582.44%
Other theft2013777.7897.06%
Shoplifting1562030.30105.26%
Anti-social behaviour811575.762.53%
Violence and sexual offences80818.1823.08%
Robbery46808.0870.37%
Vehicle crime39464.6511.43%
Public order25393.9438.89%
Burglary14252.5340.00%
Criminal damage and arson9141.41-18.18%
Drugs990.910.00%
Bicycle theft690.91500.00%
Other crime360.610.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2056484.854000.00%
Other theft1022070.712450.00%
Anti-social behaviour791030.300.00%
Shoplifting76797.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences65767.681525.00%
Vehicle crime35656.570.00%
Robbery27353.54800.00%
Public order18272.73500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11181.820.00%
Burglary10111.110.00%
Drugs9101.01350.00%
Other crime390.91200.00%
Possession of weapons130.300.00%
Bicycle theft110.100.00%

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 person5222.220.00%
Other theft450.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences440.40300.00%
Public order340.400.00%
Robbery330.300.00%
Drugs230.300.00%
Other crime120.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110.10-88.89%

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 person42636.36-94.04%
Violence and sexual offences9424.24-86.57%
Other theft490.91-98.46%
Public order440.40-87.10%
Robbery240.40-94.12%
Drugs120.20-75.00%
Shoplifting110.10-99.35%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 705 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 259 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70514737.371230.19%
Other theft2597121.212777.78%
Shoplifting1542616.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour821555.560.00%
Vehicle crime82828.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences67828.28857.14%
Robbery34676.773300.00%
Burglary32343.430.00%
Public order31323.23675.00%
Other crime4313.13300.00%
Bicycle theft440.400.00%
Drugs440.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.40-50.00%

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 person53797.980.00%
Other theft9535.35800.00%
Violence and sexual offences790.910.00%
Public order470.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.400.00%
Drugs220.200.00%
Robbery120.200.00%
Other crime110.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110.10-99.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 690 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 348 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69015484.85-25.16%
Other theft3486969.70-33.08%
Shoplifting1413515.15-11.88%
Violence and sexual offences911424.24-19.47%
Anti-social behaviour80919.19-23.81%
Robbery56808.08-8.20%
Vehicle crime42565.665.00%
Public order31424.24-24.39%
Burglary29313.13123.08%
Drugs11292.93-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson9111.11-47.06%
Bicycle theft390.91-25.00%
Other crime230.300.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 922 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 520 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92220434.34-4.06%
Other theft5209313.13-2.80%
Shoplifting1605252.5315.11%
Violence and sexual offences1131616.164.63%
Anti-social behaviour1051141.4132.91%
Robbery611060.6127.08%
Public order41616.16-2.38%
Vehicle crime40414.14-20.00%
Drugs25404.04-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson17252.5354.55%
Burglary13171.72-38.10%
Bicycle theft4131.31100.00%
Possession of weapons240.40100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 961 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 535 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96120474.7588.06%
Other theft5359707.0734.09%
Shoplifting1395404.044.51%
Violence and sexual offences1081404.04-4.42%
Anti-social behaviour791090.91-8.14%
Vehicle crime50797.9819.05%
Robbery48505.0533.33%
Public order42484.85-4.55%
Drugs28424.2486.67%
Burglary21282.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11212.12120.00%
Bicycle theft2111.11-33.33%
Other crime220.20100.00%
Possession of weapons120.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 511 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 399 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51114181.820.00%
Other theft3995161.620.00%
Shoplifting1334030.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences1131343.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour861141.410.00%
Public order44868.690.00%
Vehicle crime42444.440.00%
Robbery36424.240.00%
Drugs15363.640.00%
Burglary14151.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson5141.410.00%
Bicycle theft350.510.00%
Possession of weapons230.300.00%
Other crime120.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2382 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 216.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 535 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024201
August 2024102
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024259
March 20249
February 20241
January 2024348
December 2023520
November 2023535
October 2023399

A total of 314 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202427
July 20243
May 20242
April 202434
March 20241
January 202456
December 202361
November 202348
October 202336

A total of 960 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024156
August 202476
May 20241
April 2024154
January 2024141
December 2023160
November 2023139
October 2023133

A total of 4468 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 446.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 961 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024374
August 2024205
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024705
March 202453
January 2024690
December 2023922
November 2023961
October 2023511

A total of 330 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202435
April 202482
January 202442
December 202340
November 202350
October 202342

A total of 658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202465
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202467
March 20247
January 202491
December 2023113
November 2023108
October 2023113

A total of 592 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202479
April 202482
January 202480
December 2023105
November 202379
October 202386

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 243 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 20243
May 20244
April 202431
March 20244
January 202431
December 202341
November 202342
October 202344

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20241
March 20242
January 20249
December 202317
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202432
January 202429
December 202313
November 202321
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 20232
October 20231

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 202411
December 202325
November 202328
October 202315

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total123
    Theft from the person36
    Other theft24
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Robbery8
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other 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. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total49
    Vehicle crime18
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total39
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person5
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 12. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 20. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1