W1S 2PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 2PB

W1S 2PB, Westminster has recorded a total of 1018 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10282.83 per 1,000 population. This W1S 2PB 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 2PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 2PB, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1S 2PB area, explore the W1S 2PB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (351) incidents (77.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (203) incidents (107.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (163) incidents (126.39% increase)

W1S 2PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 118
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1S 2PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 351 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35110282.8377.27%
Other theft2033545.45107.14%
Shoplifting1632050.51126.39%
Violence and sexual offences771646.4628.33%
Anti-social behaviour72777.78-6.49%
Robbery46727.2770.37%
Vehicle crime38464.6515.15%
Public order25383.8447.06%
Burglary14252.5316.67%
Drugs10141.41-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson9101.01-18.18%
Bicycle theft790.91250.00%
Other crime370.7150.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1986282.836500.00%
Other theft982000.004800.00%
Anti-social behaviour77989.900.00%
Shoplifting72777.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences60727.272900.00%
Vehicle crime33606.060.00%
Robbery27333.331250.00%
Public order17272.73750.00%
Burglary12171.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11121.210.00%
Drugs11111.111000.00%
Other crime2111.11100.00%
Possession of weapons220.200.00%
Bicycle theft220.200.00%

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 person3131.310.00%
Other theft230.300.00%
Public order220.200.00%
Robbery220.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences220.20100.00%
Drugs120.200.00%
Other crime110.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110.10-85.71%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29424.24-95.56%
Violence and sexual offences7292.93-89.23%
Other theft270.71-99.20%
Public order220.20-92.86%
Drugs120.20-83.33%
Robbery110.10-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 653 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 251 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person65314020.201765.71%
Other theft2516595.963485.71%
Shoplifting1522535.350.00%
Vehicle crime781535.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour77787.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences65777.781525.00%
Robbery34656.573300.00%
Burglary33343.430.00%
Public order28333.33833.33%
Drugs6282.83200.00%
Other crime460.610.00%
Bicycle theft440.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson340.40200.00%

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 theft110.10-99.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 681 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 344 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68115101.01-22.96%
Other theft3446878.79-34.72%
Shoplifting1403474.75-7.89%
Violence and sexual offences831414.14-21.70%
Anti-social behaviour70838.38-25.53%
Robbery52707.07-14.75%
Vehicle crime40525.2517.65%
Burglary34404.04126.67%
Public order28343.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson9282.83-50.00%
Drugs990.91-67.86%
Bicycle theft390.910.00%
Other crime230.300.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 884 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 527 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88419797.98-5.05%
Other theft5278929.29-2.23%
Shoplifting1525323.2310.95%
Violence and sexual offences1061535.352.91%
Anti-social behaviour941070.7140.30%
Robbery61949.4917.31%
Public order36616.169.09%
Vehicle crime34363.64-29.17%
Drugs28343.43-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson18282.8363.64%
Burglary15181.82-31.82%
Bicycle theft3151.5250.00%
Possession of weapons230.30100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 931 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 539 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93119969.7086.95%
Other theft5399404.0432.43%
Shoplifting1375444.445.38%
Violence and sexual offences1031383.843.00%
Anti-social behaviour671040.40-23.86%
Robbery52676.7740.54%
Vehicle crime48525.2520.00%
Public order33484.85-5.71%
Drugs29333.3381.25%
Burglary22292.9337.50%
Criminal damage and arson11222.2283.33%
Bicycle theft2111.11-60.00%
Other crime220.20100.00%
Possession of weapons120.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 498 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 407 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49813949.490.00%
Other theft4075030.300.00%
Shoplifting1304111.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences1001313.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour881010.100.00%
Vehicle crime40888.890.00%
Robbery37404.040.00%
Public order35373.740.00%
Drugs16353.540.00%
Burglary16161.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson6161.620.00%
Bicycle theft560.610.00%
Possession of weapons250.510.00%
Other crime120.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2381 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 216.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 539 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024203
August 202498
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024251
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024344
December 2023527
November 2023539
October 2023407

A total of 313 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202427
July 20242
May 20241
April 202434
March 20241
January 202452
December 202361
November 202352
October 202337

A total of 946 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024163
August 202472
April 2024152
January 2024140
December 2023152
November 2023137
October 2023130

A total of 4263 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 426.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 931 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024351
August 2024198
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024653
March 202435
January 2024681
December 2023884
November 2023931
October 2023498

A total of 311 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
April 202478
January 202440
December 202334
November 202348
October 202340

A total of 608 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202460
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202465
March 20244
January 202483
December 2023106
November 2023103
October 2023100

A total of 545 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202477
April 202477
January 202470
December 202394
November 202367
October 202388

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 209 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 20242
May 20242
April 202428
March 20243
January 202428
December 202336
November 202333
October 202335

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20243
March 20241
January 20249
December 202318
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 146 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202433
January 202434
December 202315
November 202322
October 202316

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20249
December 202328
November 202329
October 202316

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total118
    Theft from the person35
    Other theft24
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour11
    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. 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. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 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. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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