CLIFFORD STREET, W1S 2FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 2FT

CLIFFORD STREET, W1S 2FT, Westminster has recorded a total of 902 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9111.11 per 1,000 population. This W1S 2FT 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 2FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 2FT, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (301) incidents (71.02% increase)
  • Other theft: (180) incidents (93.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (144) incidents (121.54% increase)

W1S 2FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 130
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

CLIFFORD STREET, W1S 2FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 301 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3019111.1171.02%
Other theft1803040.4093.55%
Shoplifting1441818.18121.54%
Violence and sexual offences701454.556.06%
Anti-social behaviour60707.07-6.25%
Vehicle crime43606.0619.44%
Robbery39434.3439.29%
Public order21393.9410.53%
Burglary14212.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson13141.4130.00%
Drugs7131.31-36.36%
Bicycle theft570.71400.00%
Other crime550.5166.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1765919.195766.67%
Other theft931777.784550.00%
Violence and sexual offences66939.393200.00%
Shoplifting65666.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour64656.570.00%
Vehicle crime36646.460.00%
Robbery28363.641300.00%
Public order19282.83850.00%
Burglary12191.920.00%
Drugs11121.211000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10111.110.00%
Other crime3101.01200.00%
Possession of weapons230.300.00%
Bicycle theft120.200.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3131.31-94.44%
Other theft230.30-66.67%
Public order220.20-81.82%
Robbery220.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences220.20-90.48%
Drugs120.20-50.00%
Other crime110.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54989.90-90.34%
Violence and sexual offences21545.45-65.00%
Public order11212.12-38.89%
Other theft6111.11-97.35%
Shoplifting360.61-98.01%
Drugs230.30-75.00%
Robbery120.20-97.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 559 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 226 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55912585.861497.14%
Other theft2265646.463128.57%
Shoplifting1512282.830.00%
Vehicle crime831525.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour64838.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences60646.461400.00%
Robbery40606.063900.00%
Burglary28404.040.00%
Public order18282.83500.00%
Drugs8181.82300.00%
Bicycle theft580.810.00%
Other crime450.510.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35535.350.00%
Other theft7353.54600.00%
Violence and sexual offences470.710.00%
Public order340.400.00%
Drugs230.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.200.00%
Robbery110.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110.10-99.69%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 610 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 323 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61014070.71-28.15%
Other theft3236161.62-33.54%
Shoplifting1353262.63-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences811363.64-19.80%
Anti-social behaviour69818.18-25.81%
Vehicle crime51696.97-7.27%
Robbery46515.15-23.33%
Public order28464.65-17.65%
Burglary27282.8392.86%
Criminal damage and arson9272.73-52.63%
Drugs890.91-63.64%
Bicycle theft480.8133.33%
Other crime240.400.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 849 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 486 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84918959.603.28%
Other theft4868575.762.10%
Shoplifting1404909.096.06%
Violence and sexual offences1011414.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour931020.2040.91%
Robbery60939.3927.66%
Vehicle crime55606.0619.57%
Public order34555.560.00%
Drugs22343.43-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson19222.2258.33%
Burglary14191.92-26.32%
Bicycle theft3141.410.00%
Possession of weapons130.300.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 822 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 476 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82218050.5192.96%
Other theft4768303.0342.94%
Shoplifting1324808.085.60%
Violence and sexual offences1011333.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour661020.20-16.46%
Robbery47666.6730.56%
Vehicle crime46474.75-9.80%
Public order34464.65-8.11%
Drugs27343.4392.86%
Burglary19272.7358.33%
Criminal damage and arson12191.9233.33%
Bicycle theft3121.210.00%
Possession of weapons130.30-50.00%
Other crime110.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 426 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 333 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42612424.2478.24%
Other theft3334303.0327.10%
Shoplifting1253363.6423.76%
Violence and sexual offences1011262.6320.24%
Anti-social behaviour791020.2029.51%
Vehicle crime51797.9882.14%
Public order37515.15105.56%
Robbery36373.742.86%
Drugs14363.64-33.33%
Burglary12141.41-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson9121.2112.50%
Bicycle theft390.91-72.73%
Other crime230.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons220.200.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 262 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 239 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2628959.600.00%
Theft from the person2392646.460.00%
Shoplifting1012414.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences841020.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61848.480.00%
Robbery35616.160.00%
Vehicle crime28353.540.00%
Drugs21282.830.00%
Public order18212.120.00%
Burglary14181.820.00%
Bicycle theft11141.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson8111.110.00%
Other crime380.810.00%
Possession of weapons230.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 20242
May 202411
April 202418
March 20243
January 202428
December 202334
November 202334
October 202337
September 202318

A total of 4074 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 370.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 849 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024301
August 2024176
July 20243
May 202454
April 2024559
March 202435
January 2024610
December 2023849
November 2023822
October 2023426
September 2023239

A total of 556 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202464
April 202464
January 202469
December 202393
November 202366
October 202379
September 202361

A total of 2395 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 199.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 486 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024180
August 202493
July 20242
May 20246
April 2024226
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024323
December 2023486
November 2023476
October 2023333
September 2023262

A total of 996 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 202465
May 20243
April 2024151
January 2024135
December 2023140
November 2023132
October 2023125
September 2023101

A total of 335 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202428
July 20242
May 20241
April 202440
March 20241
January 202446
December 202360
November 202347
October 202336
September 202335

A total of 393 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202436
April 202483
January 202451
December 202355
November 202346
October 202351
September 202328

A total of 691 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202466
July 20242
May 202421
April 202460
March 20244
January 202481
December 2023101
November 2023101
October 2023101
September 202384

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 202319
November 202312
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202428
January 202427
December 202314
November 202319
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 20248
December 202322
November 202327
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 2FT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total130
    Theft from the person35
    Other theft25
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery8
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Other crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 17. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 18. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1