W1S 2RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 2RH

W1S 2RH, Westminster has recorded a total of 920 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9292.93 per 1,000 population. This W1S 2RH 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 2RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 2RH, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (329) incidents (73.16% increase)
  • Other theft: (182) incidents (102.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (141) incidents (123.81% increase)

W1S 2RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 130
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1S 2RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 329 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 182 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3299292.9373.16%
Other theft1823323.23102.22%
Shoplifting1411838.38123.81%
Violence and sexual offences681424.243.03%
Anti-social behaviour64686.874.92%
Robbery42646.4682.61%
Vehicle crime31424.2414.81%
Public order19313.135.56%
Burglary13191.9244.44%
Criminal damage and arson12131.3133.33%
Drugs8121.21-20.00%
Bicycle theft680.81500.00%
Other crime560.6166.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1905767.686233.33%
Other theft901919.194400.00%
Violence and sexual offences66909.093200.00%
Shoplifting63666.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour61636.360.00%
Vehicle crime27616.160.00%
Robbery23272.731050.00%
Public order18232.32800.00%
Drugs10181.82900.00%
Criminal damage and arson9101.010.00%
Burglary990.910.00%
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 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 person29424.24-95.10%
Violence and sexual offences7292.93-87.50%
Other theft270.71-99.11%
Public order220.20-90.48%
Drugs120.20-83.33%
Robbery110.10-97.37%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 592 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 225 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59212626.261591.43%
Other theft2255979.803114.29%
Shoplifting1542272.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour661555.560.00%
Vehicle crime63666.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences56636.361300.00%
Robbery38565.663700.00%
Public order21383.84600.00%
Burglary20212.120.00%
Drugs6202.02200.00%
Bicycle theft560.610.00%
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 608 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 319 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person60813797.98-28.47%
Other theft3196141.41-33.95%
Shoplifting1353222.22-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences831363.64-17.00%
Anti-social behaviour70838.38-23.91%
Robbery45707.07-18.18%
Vehicle crime34454.55-8.11%
Public order26343.43-23.53%
Burglary23262.6391.67%
Criminal damage and arson9232.32-40.00%
Drugs890.91-61.90%
Bicycle theft480.81100.00%
Other crime240.400.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 850 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 483 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85018666.671.31%
Other theft4838585.862.11%
Shoplifting1454878.7911.54%
Violence and sexual offences1001464.652.04%
Anti-social behaviour921010.1037.31%
Robbery55929.2919.57%
Vehicle crime37555.56-2.63%
Public order34373.746.25%
Drugs21343.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson15212.1236.36%
Burglary12151.52-29.41%
Bicycle theft2121.210.00%
Possession of weapons220.20100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 839 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 473 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83918000.0091.55%
Other theft4738474.7539.53%
Shoplifting1304777.788.33%
Violence and sexual offences981313.13-3.92%
Anti-social behaviour67989.90-14.10%
Robbery46676.7739.39%
Vehicle crime38464.65-2.56%
Public order32383.84-8.57%
Drugs27323.2380.00%
Burglary17272.7330.77%
Criminal damage and arson11171.72120.00%
Bicycle theft2111.110.00%
Possession of weapons120.20-50.00%
Other crime110.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 438 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 339 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43812353.540.00%
Other theft3394424.240.00%
Shoplifting1203424.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences1021212.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour781030.300.00%
Vehicle crime39787.880.00%
Public order35393.940.00%
Robbery33353.540.00%
Drugs15333.330.00%
Burglary13151.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson5131.310.00%
Bicycle theft250.510.00%
Possession of weapons220.200.00%
Other crime220.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202461
April 202466
January 202470
December 202392
November 202367
October 202378

A total of 2123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 193.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 483 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024182
August 202490
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024225
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024319
December 2023483
November 2023473
October 2023339

A total of 888 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 126.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024141
August 202463
April 2024154
January 2024135
December 2023145
November 2023130
October 2023120

A total of 3913 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 391.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 850 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024329
August 2024190
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024592
March 202435
January 2024608
December 2023850
November 2023839
October 2023438

A total of 286 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202423
July 20242
May 20241
April 202438
March 20241
January 202445
December 202355
November 202346
October 202333

A total of 269 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
April 202463
January 202434
December 202337
November 202338
October 202339

A total of 587 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202466
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202456
March 20244
January 202483
December 2023100
November 202398
October 2023102

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 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 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 192 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 20242
May 20242
April 202421
March 20243
January 202426
December 202334
November 202332
October 202335

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
March 20241
January 20249
December 202315
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202420
January 202423
December 202312
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 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

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20248
December 202321
November 202327
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 2RH 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. 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. 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. Parking Area
    Total42
    Vehicle crime13
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 16. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 17. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1