W1S 1NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 1NX

W1S 1NX, Westminster has recorded a total of 1035 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10454.55 per 1,000 population. This W1S 1NX 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 1NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 1NX, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (381) incidents (78.87% increase)
  • Other theft: (203) incidents (97.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (158) incidents (102.56% increase)

W1S 1NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 111
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1S 1NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 381 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38110454.5578.87%
Other theft2033848.4897.09%
Shoplifting1582050.51102.56%
Anti-social behaviour751595.96-5.06%
Violence and sexual offences72757.5814.29%
Robbery45727.2780.00%
Vehicle crime35454.559.38%
Public order26353.5452.94%
Burglary14262.6355.56%
Drugs10141.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson8101.01-27.27%
Bicycle theft680.81200.00%
Other crime260.610.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2136515.154160.00%
Other theft1032151.522475.00%
Anti-social behaviour791040.400.00%
Shoplifting78797.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences63787.881475.00%
Vehicle crime32636.360.00%
Robbery25323.23733.33%
Public order17252.53466.67%
Criminal damage and arson11171.720.00%
Drugs10111.11400.00%
Burglary9101.010.00%
Other crime290.91100.00%
Bicycle theft220.200.00%
Possession of weapons120.200.00%

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 person42636.36-94.08%
Violence and sexual offences9424.24-85.94%
Other theft490.91-98.48%
Public order440.40-87.88%
Robbery240.40-94.59%
Drugs120.20-85.71%
Shoplifting110.10-99.37%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 710 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 263 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71014838.381239.62%
Other theft2637171.722822.22%
Shoplifting1592656.570.00%
Vehicle crime781606.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour76787.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences64767.68814.29%
Robbery37646.463600.00%
Public order33373.74725.00%
Burglary32333.330.00%
Drugs7323.23250.00%
Bicycle theft570.710.00%
Other crime350.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson230.300.00%

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 710 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 344 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71015676.77-24.31%
Other theft3447171.72-34.23%
Shoplifting1493474.75-9.70%
Violence and sexual offences851505.05-19.81%
Anti-social behaviour77858.59-23.76%
Robbery57777.78-5.00%
Vehicle crime41575.7610.81%
Burglary32414.14100.00%
Public order31323.23-22.50%
Drugs11313.13-59.26%
Criminal damage and arson10111.11-37.50%
Bicycle theft4101.010.00%
Other crime140.400.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 938 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 523 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93820565.66-4.29%
Other theft5239474.75-4.91%
Shoplifting1655282.8317.02%
Violence and sexual offences1061666.6712.77%
Anti-social behaviour1011070.7136.49%
Robbery601020.2013.21%
Public order40606.060.00%
Vehicle crime37404.04-31.48%
Drugs27373.74-6.90%
Burglary16272.73-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson16161.6260.00%
Bicycle theft4161.62100.00%
Possession of weapons340.40200.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 980 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 550 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person98020727.2782.50%
Other theft5509898.9934.47%
Shoplifting1415555.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences941424.24-16.81%
Anti-social behaviour74949.49-11.90%
Vehicle crime54747.4735.00%
Robbery53545.4532.50%
Public order40535.35-9.09%
Drugs29404.0493.33%
Burglary22292.9337.50%
Criminal damage and arson10222.22100.00%
Bicycle theft2101.01-50.00%
Other crime220.20100.00%
Possession of weapons120.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 537 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 409 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53714656.570.00%
Other theft4095424.240.00%
Shoplifting1414131.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences1131424.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour841141.410.00%
Public order44848.480.00%
Robbery40444.440.00%
Vehicle crime40404.040.00%
Burglary16404.040.00%
Drugs15161.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson5151.520.00%
Bicycle theft450.510.00%
Possession of weapons240.400.00%
Other crime120.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2413 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 219.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 550 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024203
August 2024103
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024263
March 20249
February 20241
January 2024344
December 2023523
November 2023550
October 2023409

A total of 323 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202425
July 20243
May 20242
April 202437
March 20241
January 202457
December 202360
November 202353
October 202340

A total of 992 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 202478
May 20241
April 2024159
January 2024149
December 2023165
November 2023141
October 2023141

A total of 4569 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 456.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 980 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024381
August 2024213
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024710
March 202453
January 2024710
December 2023938
November 2023980
October 2023537

A total of 317 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202432
April 202478
January 202441
December 202337
November 202354
October 202340

A total of 618 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202463
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202464
March 20247
January 202485
December 2023106
November 202394
October 2023113

A total of 566 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202479
April 202476
January 202477
December 2023101
November 202374
October 202384

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 242 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202433
March 20244
January 202431
December 202340
November 202340
October 202344

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20242
March 20242
January 202410
December 202316
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202432
January 202432
December 202316
November 202322
October 202316

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202411
December 202327
November 202329
October 202315

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total111
    Theft from the person43
    Other theft25
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Robbery6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    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. 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. Shopping Area
    Total46
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1