W1S 3LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 3LR

W1S 3LR, Westminster has recorded a total of 693 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7000.00 per 1,000 population. This W1S 3LR 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 3LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 3LR, 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: (204) incidents (58.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (136) incidents (81.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (119) incidents (158.70% increase)

W1S 3LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 122
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 58
  • Glasshouse Street with total crimes: 56

W1S 3LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2047000.0058.14%
Other theft1362060.6181.33%
Shoplifting1191373.74158.70%
Violence and sexual offences661202.0232.00%
Anti-social behaviour48666.67-5.88%
Robbery36484.8563.64%
Vehicle crime32363.6410.34%
Criminal damage and arson15323.2366.67%
Public order14151.520.00%
Burglary13141.4144.44%
Other crime5131.3166.67%
Drugs350.51-72.73%
Bicycle theft230.300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1294565.666350.00%
Other theft751303.033650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51757.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences50515.154900.00%
Shoplifting46505.050.00%
Vehicle crime29464.650.00%
Robbery22292.930.00%
Public order14222.22366.67%
Drugs11141.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson9111.110.00%
Burglary990.910.00%
Other crime390.910.00%
Bicycle theft230.300.00%
Possession of weapons220.200.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order380.81-70.00%
Other theft230.30-60.00%
Theft from the person220.20-94.59%
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 person37737.37-89.34%
Violence and sexual offences17373.74-64.58%
Public order10171.72-28.57%
Other theft5101.01-96.79%
Shoplifting350.51-97.56%
Drugs130.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 347 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3478585.861726.32%
Other theft1563505.0515500.00%
Shoplifting1231575.760.00%
Vehicle crime571242.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences48575.764700.00%
Anti-social behaviour45484.850.00%
Robbery29454.550.00%
Burglary21292.930.00%
Public order14212.121300.00%
Bicycle theft4141.410.00%
Other crime340.400.00%
Drugs230.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.200.00%

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 theft110.10-99.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 366 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 223 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3669393.94-37.11%
Other theft2233696.97-40.85%
Shoplifting1022252.53-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences661030.30-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour45666.67-29.69%
Robbery36454.55-23.40%
Vehicle crime31363.640.00%
Burglary25313.13150.00%
Public order20252.53-39.39%
Drugs8202.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson480.81-75.00%
Bicycle theft240.40-60.00%
Other crime220.20100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 582 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 377 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58213828.2810.65%
Other theft3775878.7913.90%
Shoplifting1083808.088.00%
Violence and sexual offences901090.911.12%
Anti-social behaviour64909.0920.75%
Robbery47646.466.82%
Public order33474.7565.00%
Vehicle crime31333.33-27.91%
Criminal damage and arson16313.1333.33%
Burglary10161.62-44.44%
Bicycle theft5101.0166.67%
Drugs450.51-42.86%
Possession of weapons140.400.00%
Other crime110.10-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 526 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 331 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52612636.36127.71%
Other theft3315313.1351.14%
Shoplifting1003343.43-0.99%
Violence and sexual offences891010.1025.35%
Anti-social behaviour53898.99-14.52%
Robbery44535.3533.33%
Vehicle crime43444.4410.26%
Public order20434.34-13.04%
Burglary18202.02125.00%
Criminal damage and arson12181.829.09%
Drugs7121.21-22.22%
Other crime570.71150.00%
Bicycle theft350.51-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 231 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 219 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2318232.320.00%
Other theft2192333.330.00%
Shoplifting1012212.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences711020.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62717.170.00%
Vehicle crime39626.260.00%
Robbery33393.940.00%
Public order23333.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11232.320.00%
Drugs9111.110.00%
Burglary890.910.00%
Bicycle theft480.810.00%
Other crime240.400.00%
Possession of weapons220.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 20241
January 20244
December 202316
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 262 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
April 202457
January 202431
December 202331
November 202343
October 202339

A total of 1526 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 138.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 377 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024136
August 202475
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024156
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024223
December 2023377
November 2023331
October 2023219

A total of 2443 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 244.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 582 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024204
August 2024129
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024347
March 202419
January 2024366
December 2023582
November 2023526
October 2023231

A total of 247 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202422
April 202429
January 202436
December 202347
November 202344
October 202333

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 20243
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
January 202420
December 202333
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202450
July 20241
May 202417
April 202448
March 20241
January 202466
December 202390
November 202389
October 202371

A total of 368 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202451
April 202445
January 202445
December 202364
November 202353
October 202362

A total of 702 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 202446
May 20243
April 2024123
January 2024102
December 2023108
November 2023100
October 2023101

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202421
January 202425
December 202310
November 202318
October 20238

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
May 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 21 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 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total122
    Theft from the person33
    Other theft22
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total58
    Theft from the person29
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Public order1
  • 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. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 13. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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