W1S 3PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 3PX

W1S 3PX, Westminster has recorded a total of 1099 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11101.01 per 1,000 population. This W1S 3PX 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 3PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 3PX, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1S 3PX area, explore the W1S 3PX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (372) incidents (68.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (215) incidents (86.96% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (158) incidents (125.71% increase)

W1S 3PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 144
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1S 3PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 372 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 215 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37211101.0168.33%
Other theft2153757.5886.96%
Shoplifting1582171.72125.71%
Violence and sexual offences971595.9615.48%
Anti-social behaviour70979.80-9.09%
Robbery55707.0734.15%
Vehicle crime50555.5621.95%
Public order30505.0530.43%
Criminal damage and arson18303.0363.64%
Burglary16181.8214.29%
Drugs9161.62-43.75%
Other crime590.9125.00%
Bicycle theft450.51100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 221 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2217292.934320.00%
Other theft1152232.322775.00%
Violence and sexual offences841161.622700.00%
Anti-social behaviour77848.480.00%
Shoplifting70777.780.00%
Vehicle crime41707.070.00%
Robbery41414.141950.00%
Public order23414.14475.00%
Drugs16232.321500.00%
Burglary14161.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11141.410.00%
Other crime4111.11300.00%
Possession of weapons340.400.00%
Bicycle theft230.300.00%

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%
Robbery230.30100.00%
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 person41595.96-93.52%
Violence and sexual offences10414.14-87.18%
Other theft3101.01-98.80%
Public order330.30-89.66%
Drugs130.30-83.33%
Robbery110.10-97.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 633 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 251 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63314141.411072.22%
Other theft2516393.943037.50%
Shoplifting1612535.350.00%
Vehicle crime841626.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences78848.481460.00%
Anti-social behaviour67787.880.00%
Robbery46676.774500.00%
Burglary33464.650.00%
Public order29333.33625.00%
Drugs6292.93200.00%
Bicycle theft560.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson450.51300.00%
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 theft110.10-99.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 694 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 375 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69416080.81-27.93%
Other theft3757010.10-31.69%
Shoplifting1403787.88-5.41%
Violence and sexual offences941414.14-28.79%
Anti-social behaviour71949.49-29.00%
Robbery61717.17-22.78%
Vehicle crime53616.160.00%
Public order38535.35-17.39%
Burglary32383.84146.15%
Drugs16323.23-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson12161.62-47.83%
Bicycle theft4121.21-33.33%
Other crime240.40100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 963 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 549 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96321636.362.88%
Other theft5499727.27-1.26%
Shoplifting1485545.454.96%
Violence and sexual offences1321494.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour1001333.3342.86%
Robbery791010.1027.42%
Vehicle crime53797.98-10.17%
Public order46535.354.55%
Drugs28464.65-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson23282.8364.29%
Burglary13232.32-48.00%
Bicycle theft6131.31100.00%
Possession of weapons160.610.00%
Other crime110.10-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 936 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 556 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93621010.1092.99%
Other theft5569454.5538.65%
Shoplifting1415616.163.68%
Violence and sexual offences1321424.244.76%
Anti-social behaviour701333.33-26.32%
Robbery62707.0751.22%
Vehicle crime59626.265.36%
Public order44595.962.33%
Drugs30444.4466.67%
Burglary25303.03108.33%
Criminal damage and arson14252.530.00%
Other crime7141.41133.33%
Bicycle theft370.71-40.00%
Possession of weapons130.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 485 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 401 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48514515.150.00%
Other theft4014898.990.00%
Shoplifting1364050.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences1261373.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour951272.730.00%
Vehicle crime56959.600.00%
Public order43565.660.00%
Robbery41434.340.00%
Drugs18414.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson14181.820.00%
Burglary12141.410.00%
Bicycle theft5121.210.00%
Other crime350.510.00%
Possession of weapons230.300.00%

Crime by Type

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 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 20244
March 20241
January 202412
December 202323
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 396 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202441
April 202484
January 202453
December 202353
November 202359
October 202356

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202423
July 20244
May 20243
April 202429
March 20244
January 202438
December 202346
November 202344
October 202343

A total of 4404 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 440.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 963 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024372
August 2024221
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024633
March 202454
January 2024694
December 2023963
November 2023936
October 2023485

A total of 761 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202484
July 20243
May 202410
April 202478
March 20245
January 202494
December 2023132
November 2023132
October 2023126

A total of 550 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202477
April 202467
January 202471
December 2023100
November 202370
October 202395

A total of 2478 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 225.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 556 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024215
August 2024115
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024251
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024375
December 2023549
November 2023556
October 2023401

A total of 954 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 136.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 202470
April 2024161
January 2024140
December 2023148
November 2023141
October 2023136

A total of 389 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202441
July 20242
May 20241
April 202446
March 20241
January 202461
December 202379
November 202362
October 202341

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202433
January 202432
December 202313
November 202325
October 202312

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 202416
December 202328
November 202330
October 202318

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233

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 3PX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total144
    Theft from the person38
    Other theft28
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Robbery11
    Shoplifting11
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Burglary3
    Other crime3
    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. 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
    Total60
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Public order2
  • 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. 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
  • 8. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 16. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 19. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1