W1S 2UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 2UE

W1S 2UE, Westminster has recorded a total of 758 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7656.57 per 1,000 population. This W1S 2UE 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 2UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 2UE, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (238) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Other theft: (154) incidents (97.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (130) incidents (128.07% increase)

W1S 2UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 130
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81
  • Glasshouse Street with total crimes: 56

W1S 2UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 238 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2387656.5754.55%
Other theft1542404.0497.44%
Shoplifting1301555.56128.07%
Violence and sexual offences601313.1311.11%
Anti-social behaviour53606.06-3.64%
Robbery36535.3580.00%
Vehicle crime31363.6429.17%
Public order17313.1321.43%
Criminal damage and arson13171.7262.50%
Burglary13131.31160.00%
Other crime5131.31150.00%
Bicycle theft450.51300.00%
Drugs440.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1544858.5915300.00%
Other theft781555.560.00%
Shoplifting57787.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour55575.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences54555.560.00%
Vehicle crime24545.450.00%
Robbery20242.420.00%
Public order14202.021300.00%
Drugs8141.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson880.810.00%
Burglary580.810.00%
Other crime250.510.00%
Bicycle theft120.200.00%
Possession of weapons110.100.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order120.20-88.89%
Theft from the person110.10-96.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25565.66-94.28%
Violence and sexual offences14252.53-69.57%
Public order9141.41-18.18%
Other theft490.91-97.94%
Shoplifting340.40-97.89%
Drugs130.30-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 437 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 194 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43710282.830.00%
Other theft1944414.1419300.00%
Shoplifting1421959.600.00%
Vehicle crime621434.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour57626.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences46575.760.00%
Robbery35464.650.00%
Burglary19353.540.00%
Public order11191.920.00%
Drugs6111.110.00%
Bicycle theft560.610.00%
Other crime450.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110.10-99.63%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 484 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 273 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48411323.23-32.78%
Other theft2734888.89-37.67%
Shoplifting1222757.58-4.69%
Violence and sexual offences631232.32-20.25%
Anti-social behaviour52636.36-28.77%
Robbery38525.25-26.92%
Vehicle crime30383.84-14.29%
Burglary23303.03109.09%
Public order16232.32-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson9161.62-35.71%
Drugs590.91-58.33%
Bicycle theft350.510.00%
Other crime230.300.00%
Possession of weapons120.200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 720 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 438 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72016090.912.71%
Other theft4387272.734.04%
Shoplifting1284424.2419.63%
Violence and sexual offences791292.93-4.82%
Anti-social behaviour73797.9835.19%
Robbery52737.3723.81%
Vehicle crime35525.256.06%
Public order27353.5442.11%
Criminal damage and arson14272.7355.56%
Drugs12141.41-42.86%
Burglary11121.21-21.43%
Bicycle theft3111.1150.00%
Possession of weapons130.300.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 701 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 421 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70115232.32115.69%
Other theft4217080.8147.72%
Shoplifting1074252.531.90%
Violence and sexual offences831080.811.22%
Anti-social behaviour54838.38-6.90%
Robbery42545.4527.27%
Vehicle crime33424.24-10.81%
Drugs21333.33110.00%
Public order19212.12-29.63%
Burglary14191.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson9141.41125.00%
Bicycle theft290.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons120.20-50.00%
Other crime110.100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 325 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 285 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3259909.090.00%
Other theft2853282.830.00%
Shoplifting1052878.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences821060.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour58828.280.00%
Vehicle crime37585.860.00%
Robbery33373.740.00%
Public order27333.330.00%
Drugs10272.730.00%
Burglary10101.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson4101.010.00%
Bicycle theft340.400.00%
Possession of weapons230.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1848 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 205.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 438 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024154
August 202478
May 20244
April 2024194
February 20241
January 2024273
December 2023438
November 2023421
October 2023285

A total of 256 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202420
April 202435
January 202438
December 202352
November 202342
October 202333

A total of 3085 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 342.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 720 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024238
August 2024154
July 20241
May 202425
April 2024437
January 2024484
December 2023720
November 2023701
October 2023325

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 20241
May 20249
April 202411
January 202416
December 202327
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 402 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202455
April 202457
January 202452
December 202373
November 202354
October 202358

A total of 794 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 99.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 202457
May 20243
April 2024142
January 2024122
December 2023128
November 2023107
October 2023105

A total of 252 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
April 202462
January 202430
December 202335
November 202333
October 202337

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202454
May 202414
April 202446
January 202463
December 202379
November 202383
October 202382

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
January 20249
December 202314
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202419
January 202423
December 202311
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 202312
November 202321
October 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 2UE 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. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total48
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft6
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 15. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1