CORK STREET, W1S 3LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 3LB

CORK STREET, W1S 3LB, Westminster has recorded a total of 793 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8010.10 per 1,000 population. This W1S 3LB 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 3LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 3LB, 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: (251) incidents (52.12% increase)
  • Other theft: (161) incidents (87.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (131) incidents (133.93% increase)

W1S 3LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 136
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81
  • Glasshouse Street with total crimes: 56

CORK STREET, W1S 3LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 251 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2518010.1052.12%
Other theft1612535.3587.21%
Shoplifting1311626.26133.93%
Violence and sexual offences661323.2311.86%
Anti-social behaviour56666.67-3.45%
Robbery37565.6648.00%
Vehicle crime32373.7423.08%
Public order17323.2313.33%
Burglary15171.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson14151.5255.56%
Other crime5141.41150.00%
Bicycle theft450.51100.00%
Drugs440.40-60.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1655303.035400.00%
Other theft861666.674200.00%
Violence and sexual offences59868.695800.00%
Anti-social behaviour58595.960.00%
Shoplifting56585.860.00%
Vehicle crime26565.660.00%
Robbery25262.630.00%
Public order15252.53400.00%
Drugs10151.520.00%
Burglary10101.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson9101.010.00%
Bicycle theft290.910.00%
Other crime220.200.00%
Possession of weapons220.200.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order390.91-70.00%
Theft from the person330.30-91.89%
Other theft230.30-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences120.20-94.12%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37737.37-91.92%
Violence and sexual offences17373.74-69.64%
Public order10171.72-33.33%
Other theft5101.01-97.49%
Shoplifting350.51-97.84%
Drugs130.30-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 458 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 199 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45810656.572310.53%
Other theft1994626.2619800.00%
Shoplifting1392010.100.00%
Vehicle crime611404.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour57616.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences56575.765500.00%
Robbery35565.660.00%
Burglary20353.540.00%
Public order15202.021400.00%
Drugs6151.520.00%
Bicycle theft560.610.00%
Other crime350.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.300.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19222.220.00%
Other theft1191.920.00%
Public order110.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences110.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110.10-99.64%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 501 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 281 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50111636.36-32.84%
Other theft2815060.61-36.28%
Shoplifting1202838.38-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences621212.12-29.55%
Anti-social behaviour55626.26-37.50%
Robbery40555.56-32.20%
Vehicle crime31404.04-8.82%
Burglary24313.13118.18%
Public order20242.42-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson8202.02-46.67%
Drugs580.81-54.55%
Bicycle theft350.510.00%
Other crime230.300.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 746 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 441 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74616676.773.61%
Other theft4417535.351.85%
Shoplifting1264454.5518.87%
Anti-social behaviour881272.7337.50%
Violence and sexual offences88888.89-12.00%
Robbery59888.8922.92%
Vehicle crime34595.96-8.11%
Public order28343.4312.00%
Criminal damage and arson15282.8325.00%
Burglary11151.52-38.89%
Drugs11111.11-54.17%
Bicycle theft3111.1150.00%
Possession of weapons130.300.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 720 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 433 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72016111.11116.22%
Other theft4337272.7351.40%
Shoplifting1064373.742.91%
Violence and sexual offences1001070.7112.36%
Anti-social behaviour641010.10-8.57%
Robbery48646.4633.33%
Vehicle crime37484.85-5.13%
Public order25373.74-13.79%
Drugs24252.53140.00%
Burglary18242.4263.64%
Criminal damage and arson12181.8220.00%
Other crime5121.21400.00%
Bicycle theft250.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons120.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 333 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 286 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33310333.330.00%
Other theft2863363.640.00%
Shoplifting1032888.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences891040.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour70898.990.00%
Vehicle crime39707.070.00%
Robbery36393.940.00%
Public order29363.640.00%
Burglary11292.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10111.110.00%
Drugs10101.010.00%
Bicycle theft4101.010.00%
Possession of weapons240.400.00%
Other crime120.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20241
January 20248
December 202315
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 260 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202426
April 202461
January 202431
December 202334
November 202337
October 202339

A total of 1896 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 172.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 441 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 202486
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024199
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024281
December 2023441
November 2023433
October 2023286

A total of 280 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202425
April 202435
January 202440
December 202359
November 202348
October 202336

A total of 3233 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 323.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 746 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024251
August 2024165
July 20243
May 202437
April 2024458
March 202419
January 2024501
December 2023746
November 2023720
October 2023333

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20243
May 202410
April 202415
March 20241
January 202420
December 202328
November 202325
October 202329

A total of 539 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202459
July 20241
May 202417
April 202456
March 20241
January 202462
December 202388
November 2023100
October 202389

A total of 448 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202458
April 202457
January 202455
December 202388
November 202364
October 202370

A total of 784 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 98.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024131
August 202456
May 20243
April 2024139
January 2024120
December 2023126
November 2023106
October 2023103

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 202420
January 202424
December 202311
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
May 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 202324
October 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total136
    Theft from the person35
    Other theft27
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery9
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Burglary3
    Other crime3
    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. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1