W1S 2PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 2PD

W1S 2PD, Westminster has recorded a total of 1011 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10212.12 per 1,000 population. This W1S 2PD 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 2PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 2PD, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (367) incidents (77.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (193) incidents (109.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (151) incidents (98.68% increase)

W1S 2PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 104
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1S 2PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 367 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 193 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36710212.1277.29%
Other theft1933707.07109.78%
Shoplifting1511949.4998.68%
Anti-social behaviour801525.2512.68%
Violence and sexual offences78808.086.85%
Robbery45787.8880.00%
Vehicle crime35454.5516.67%
Public order25353.5431.58%
Burglary12252.539.09%
Criminal damage and arson8121.21-20.00%
Drugs880.81-27.27%
Bicycle theft680.81500.00%
Other crime360.610.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2076363.644040.00%
Other theft922090.912200.00%
Shoplifting76929.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences73767.681725.00%
Anti-social behaviour71737.370.00%
Vehicle crime30717.170.00%
Robbery25303.03733.33%
Public order19252.53533.33%
Drugs11191.92450.00%
Burglary11111.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10111.110.00%
Other crime3101.01200.00%
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 person42636.36-93.95%
Violence and sexual offences9424.24-87.14%
Other theft490.91-98.37%
Public order440.40-87.10%
Robbery240.40-94.44%
Drugs120.20-75.00%
Shoplifting110.10-99.34%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 694 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 246 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69414262.631209.43%
Other theft2467010.102633.33%
Shoplifting1512484.850.00%
Vehicle crime781525.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73787.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences70737.37900.00%
Robbery36707.073500.00%
Public order31363.64675.00%
Burglary19313.130.00%
Bicycle theft5191.920.00%
Other crime450.51300.00%
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 684 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 341 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68415222.22-26.61%
Other theft3416909.09-29.84%
Shoplifting1423444.44-14.97%
Violence and sexual offences941434.34-15.32%
Anti-social behaviour79949.49-19.39%
Robbery55797.98-8.33%
Public order33555.56-15.38%
Vehicle crime32333.33-15.79%
Burglary21323.2361.54%
Criminal damage and arson11212.12-15.38%
Drugs9111.11-62.50%
Bicycle theft490.9133.33%
Other crime240.400.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 932 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 486 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93220060.61-5.09%
Other theft4869414.14-5.08%
Shoplifting1674909.0920.14%
Violence and sexual offences1111686.871.83%
Anti-social behaviour981121.2136.11%
Robbery60989.9017.65%
Public order39606.06-13.33%
Vehicle crime38393.94-7.32%
Drugs24383.84-7.69%
Burglary13242.42-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson13131.310.00%
Bicycle theft3131.3150.00%
Possession of weapons230.30100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 982 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 512 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person98220333.3385.28%
Other theft5129919.1935.45%
Shoplifting1395171.725.30%
Violence and sexual offences1091404.04-4.39%
Anti-social behaviour721101.01-2.70%
Robbery51727.2737.84%
Public order45515.15-6.25%
Vehicle crime41454.555.13%
Drugs26414.1473.33%
Burglary18262.6328.57%
Criminal damage and arson13181.82160.00%
Bicycle theft2131.310.00%
Other crime220.200.00%
Possession of weapons120.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 530 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 378 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53014060.610.00%
Other theft3785353.540.00%
Shoplifting1323818.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences1141333.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour741151.520.00%
Public order48747.470.00%
Vehicle crime39484.850.00%
Robbery37393.940.00%
Drugs15373.740.00%
Burglary14151.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson5141.410.00%
Bicycle theft250.510.00%
Possession of weapons220.200.00%
Other crime220.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2266 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 206.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 512 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024193
August 202492
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024246
March 20249
February 20241
January 2024341
December 2023486
November 2023512
October 2023378

A total of 315 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 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 202436
March 20241
January 202455
December 202360
November 202351
October 202337

A total of 959 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024151
August 202476
May 20241
April 2024151
January 2024142
December 2023167
November 2023139
October 2023132

A total of 4496 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 449.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 982 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024367
August 2024207
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024694
March 202453
January 2024684
December 2023932
November 2023982
October 2023530

A total of 293 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202430
April 202478
January 202432
December 202338
November 202341
October 202339

A total of 670 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202473
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202470
March 20247
January 202494
December 2023111
November 2023109
October 2023114

A total of 547 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202471
April 202473
January 202479
December 202398
November 202372
October 202374

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 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 20243
May 20244
April 202431
March 20244
January 202433
December 202339
November 202345
October 202348

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20241
March 20242
January 202411
December 202313
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202419
January 202421
December 202313
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20232

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20249
December 202324
November 202326
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 2PD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total104
    Theft from the person27
    Other theft22
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery7
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    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
    Total45
    Vehicle crime15
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    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. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. 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