W1S 3BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 3BH

W1S 3BH, Westminster has recorded a total of 1204 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12161.62 per 1,000 population. This W1S 3BH 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 3BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 3BH, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (422) incidents (66.80% increase)
  • Other theft: (239) incidents (88.19% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (166) incidents (110.13% increase)

W1S 3BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 178
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1S 3BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 239 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42212161.6266.80%
Other theft2394262.6388.19%
Shoplifting1662414.14110.13%
Violence and sexual offences1071676.7713.83%
Anti-social behaviour771080.81-7.23%
Robbery63777.7828.57%
Vehicle crime47636.3614.63%
Public order29474.7526.09%
Burglary18292.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson17181.8254.55%
Drugs9171.72-57.14%
Other crime690.91100.00%
Bicycle theft460.61300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 253 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2538111.114960.00%
Other theft1272555.563075.00%
Violence and sexual offences941282.833033.33%
Anti-social behaviour83949.490.00%
Shoplifting79838.380.00%
Robbery49797.982350.00%
Vehicle crime41494.950.00%
Public order23414.14475.00%
Drugs21232.322000.00%
Burglary15212.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11151.520.00%
Other crime3111.11200.00%
Possession of weapons330.300.00%
Bicycle theft130.300.00%

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 person5202.02-87.80%
Other theft450.5133.33%
Public order440.4033.33%
Violence and sexual offences340.40-70.00%
Robbery230.300.00%
Drugs120.200.00%
Other crime110.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41606.06-94.33%
Violence and sexual offences10414.14-89.25%
Other theft3101.01-98.93%
Public order330.30-91.18%
Robbery230.30-96.00%
Drugs120.20-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 723 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 280 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72315737.371238.89%
Other theft2807303.033400.00%
Shoplifting1682828.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences931696.971760.00%
Vehicle crime79939.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour74797.980.00%
Robbery50747.474900.00%
Burglary38505.050.00%
Public order34383.84750.00%
Drugs7343.43250.00%
Criminal damage and arson570.71400.00%
Bicycle theft450.510.00%
Other crime340.400.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54757.580.00%
Other theft8545.45700.00%
Violence and sexual offences580.810.00%
Public order450.510.00%
Drugs240.400.00%
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 theft110.10-99.75%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 759 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 408 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75917494.95-26.31%
Other theft4087666.67-31.89%
Shoplifting1464121.21-6.41%
Violence and sexual offences1061474.75-26.39%
Anti-social behaviour751070.71-31.19%
Robbery70757.58-21.35%
Vehicle crime53707.07-8.62%
Public order40535.35-18.37%
Burglary36404.04176.92%
Drugs20363.64-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson12202.02-45.45%
Bicycle theft5121.210.00%
Other crime250.51100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1030 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 599 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103023282.83-1.06%
Other theft59910404.04-2.60%
Shoplifting1566050.515.41%
Violence and sexual offences1441575.761.41%
Anti-social behaviour1091454.5553.52%
Robbery891101.019.88%
Vehicle crime58898.9911.54%
Public order49585.86-3.92%
Drugs29494.95-12.12%
Criminal damage and arson22292.9357.14%
Burglary13222.22-51.85%
Bicycle theft5131.3166.67%
Possession of weapons150.510.00%
Other crime110.10-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1041 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 615 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104123101.0192.78%
Other theft61510515.1537.28%
Shoplifting1486212.124.23%
Violence and sexual offences1421494.956.77%
Robbery811434.3458.82%
Anti-social behaviour71818.18-28.28%
Vehicle crime52717.17-1.89%
Public order51525.252.00%
Drugs33515.1526.92%
Burglary27333.33125.00%
Criminal damage and arson14272.73-6.67%
Other crime8141.41100.00%
Bicycle theft380.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons130.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 540 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 448 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54015969.700.00%
Other theft4485454.550.00%
Shoplifting1424525.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1331434.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour991343.430.00%
Vehicle crime531000.000.00%
Robbery51535.350.00%
Public order50515.150.00%
Drugs26505.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson15262.630.00%
Burglary12151.520.00%
Bicycle theft6121.210.00%
Other crime460.610.00%
Possession of weapons240.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 588 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202483
April 202474
January 202475
December 2023109
November 202371
October 202399

A total of 2732 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 248.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 615 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024239
August 2024127
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024280
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024408
December 2023599
November 2023615
October 2023448

A total of 1005 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 143.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024166
August 202479
April 2024168
January 2024146
December 2023156
November 2023148
October 2023142

A total of 4868 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 486.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1041 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024422
August 2024253
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024723
March 202454
January 2024759
December 20231030
November 20231041
October 2023540

A total of 458 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202449
July 20242
May 20242
April 202450
March 20241
January 202470
December 202389
November 202381
October 202351

A total of 383 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202441
April 202479
January 202453
December 202358
November 202352
October 202353

A total of 837 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
August 202494
July 20243
May 202410
April 202493
March 20245
January 2024106
December 2023144
November 2023142
October 2023133

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
April 202438
January 202436
December 202313
November 202327
October 202312

A total of 287 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
July 20244
May 20243
April 202434
March 20244
January 202440
December 202349
November 202351
October 202350

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 20245
March 20241
January 202412
December 202322
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 149 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202420
December 202329
November 202333
October 202326

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 3BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total178
    Theft from the person55
    Other theft35
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Robbery17
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime5
    Burglary3
    Other crime3
    Public order2
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total72
    Theft from the person38
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total50
    Shoplifting15
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 17. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 20. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1