W1S 2RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 2RS

W1S 2RS, Westminster has recorded a total of 955 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9646.46 per 1,000 population. This W1S 2RS 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 2RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 2RS, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (350) incidents (75.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (178) incidents (97.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (142) incidents (118.46% increase)

W1S 2RS 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 2RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 350 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3509646.4675.88%
Other theft1783535.3597.78%
Shoplifting1421797.98118.46%
Anti-social behaviour751434.3413.64%
Violence and sexual offences72757.58-4.00%
Robbery44727.2783.33%
Vehicle crime32444.4414.29%
Public order19323.23-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson12191.9220.00%
Burglary12121.219.09%
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 199 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1996101.013880.00%
Other theft902010.102150.00%
Violence and sexual offences75909.091775.00%
Anti-social behaviour66757.580.00%
Shoplifting65666.670.00%
Vehicle crime28656.570.00%
Robbery24282.83700.00%
Public order21242.42600.00%
Burglary11212.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10111.110.00%
Drugs10101.01400.00%
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 person42636.36-93.48%
Violence and sexual offences9424.24-85.94%
Other theft490.91-98.28%
Public order440.40-82.61%
Robbery240.40-94.87%
Drugs120.20-75.00%
Shoplifting110.10-99.29%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 644 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 233 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person64413262.631115.09%
Other theft2336505.052488.89%
Shoplifting1412353.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour721424.240.00%
Vehicle crime66727.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences64666.67814.29%
Robbery39646.463800.00%
Public order23393.94475.00%
Burglary18232.320.00%
Bicycle theft5181.820.00%
Other crime450.51300.00%
Drugs440.40100.00%

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 theft110.10-99.69%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 634 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 322 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63414414.14-29.79%
Other theft3226404.04-32.21%
Shoplifting1353252.53-14.56%
Violence and sexual offences941363.64-11.32%
Anti-social behaviour81949.49-15.62%
Robbery53818.18-10.17%
Vehicle crime31535.35-18.42%
Public order30313.13-23.08%
Burglary22303.0369.23%
Criminal damage and arson11222.22-15.38%
Drugs8111.11-63.64%
Bicycle theft480.8133.33%
Other crime240.400.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 903 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 475 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90319464.650.11%
Other theft4759121.21-1.04%
Shoplifting1584797.9822.48%
Violence and sexual offences1061595.96-0.93%
Anti-social behaviour961070.7133.33%
Robbery59969.7025.53%
Public order39595.96-7.14%
Vehicle crime38393.94-9.52%
Drugs22383.84-15.38%
Burglary13222.22-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson13131.31-7.14%
Bicycle theft3131.3150.00%
Possession of weapons230.30100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 902 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 480 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90219020.2083.33%
Other theft4809111.1137.93%
Shoplifting1294848.483.20%
Violence and sexual offences1071303.03-8.55%
Anti-social behaviour721080.81-4.00%
Robbery47727.2730.56%
Vehicle crime42474.7513.51%
Public order42424.24-8.70%
Drugs26424.2452.94%
Burglary18262.6328.57%
Criminal damage and arson14181.82180.00%
Bicycle theft2141.410.00%
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 492 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 348 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49213313.1398.39%
Other theft3484969.7029.85%
Shoplifting1253515.1517.92%
Violence and sexual offences1171262.6336.05%
Anti-social behaviour751181.8219.05%
Public order46757.5891.67%
Vehicle crime37464.6519.35%
Robbery36373.74-5.26%
Drugs17363.64-10.53%
Burglary14171.72-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson5141.41-58.33%
Bicycle theft250.51-75.00%
Possession of weapons220.20-33.33%
Other crime220.20-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 268 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 248 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2689353.540.00%
Theft from the person2482707.070.00%
Shoplifting1062505.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences861070.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour63868.690.00%
Robbery38636.360.00%
Vehicle crime31383.840.00%
Public order24313.130.00%
Drugs19242.420.00%
Burglary17191.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson12171.720.00%
Bicycle theft8121.210.00%
Other crime380.810.00%
Possession of weapons330.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 600 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202466
April 202472
January 202481
December 202396
November 202372
October 202375
September 202363

A total of 2412 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 201.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 480 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024178
August 202490
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024233
March 20249
February 20241
January 2024322
December 2023475
November 2023480
October 2023348
September 2023268

A total of 346 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202424
July 20243
May 20242
April 202439
March 20241
January 202453
December 202359
November 202347
October 202336
September 202338

A total of 1002 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 111.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024142
August 202465
May 20241
April 2024141
January 2024135
December 2023158
November 2023129
October 2023125
September 2023106

A total of 4472 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 406.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 903 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024350
August 2024199
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024644
March 202453
January 2024634
December 2023903
November 2023902
October 2023492
September 2023248

A total of 305 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
April 202466
January 202431
December 202338
November 202342
October 202337
September 202331

A total of 742 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202475
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202464
March 20247
January 202494
December 2023106
November 2023107
October 2023117
September 202386

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 255 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 20243
May 20244
April 202423
March 20244
January 202430
December 202339
November 202342
October 202346
September 202324

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
March 20242
January 202411
December 202313
November 202314
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202418
January 202422
December 202313
November 202318
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 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
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20248
December 202322
November 202326
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 2RS 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. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 10. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 19. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. 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