W1S 3SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 3SN

W1S 3SN, Westminster has recorded a total of 665 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6717.17 per 1,000 population. This W1S 3SN 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 3SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 3SN, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (197) incidents (55.12% increase)
  • Other theft: (124) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (119) incidents (158.70% increase)

W1S 3SN 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 3SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1976717.1755.12%
Other theft1241989.9072.22%
Shoplifting1191252.53158.70%
Violence and sexual offences631202.0226.00%
Anti-social behaviour46636.36-4.17%
Robbery36464.6556.52%
Vehicle crime33363.6426.92%
Criminal damage and arson14333.3375.00%
Public order12141.41-7.69%
Burglary12121.2120.00%
Other crime5121.21150.00%
Bicycle theft350.5150.00%
Drugs130.30-90.91%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1274444.446250.00%
Other theft721282.833500.00%
Violence and sexual offences50727.274900.00%
Anti-social behaviour48505.050.00%
Shoplifting46484.850.00%
Vehicle crime26464.650.00%
Robbery23262.630.00%
Public order13232.32333.33%
Drugs11131.310.00%
Burglary10111.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson8101.010.00%
Bicycle theft280.810.00%
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 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 person37737.37-89.24%
Violence and sexual offences17373.74-63.83%
Public order10171.72-28.57%
Other theft5101.01-96.55%
Shoplifting350.51-97.60%
Drugs130.30-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 344 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3448424.241710.53%
Other theft1453474.7514400.00%
Shoplifting1251464.650.00%
Vehicle crime541262.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences47545.454600.00%
Anti-social behaviour45474.750.00%
Robbery29454.550.00%
Burglary19292.930.00%
Public order14191.921300.00%
Bicycle theft4141.410.00%
Drugs440.400.00%
Other crime340.400.00%
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 theft110.10-99.53%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 360 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 215 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3609131.31-36.84%
Other theft2153636.36-37.68%
Shoplifting1022171.72-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences641030.30-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour41646.46-32.79%
Robbery34414.14-22.73%
Vehicle crime29343.43-12.12%
Burglary22292.93120.00%
Public order18222.22-40.00%
Drugs7181.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson770.71-56.25%
Bicycle theft270.71-60.00%
Other crime220.200.00%
Possession of weapons120.200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 570 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 345 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57013282.8311.98%
Other theft3455757.5813.86%
Shoplifting1083484.856.93%
Violence and sexual offences881090.914.76%
Anti-social behaviour61888.8922.00%
Robbery44616.164.76%
Vehicle crime33444.44-13.16%
Public order30333.3376.47%
Criminal damage and arson16303.0333.33%
Burglary10161.62-37.50%
Bicycle theft5101.01150.00%
Drugs450.51-20.00%
Possession of weapons140.400.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 509 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 303 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50911959.600.00%
Other theft3035141.410.00%
Shoplifting1013060.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences841020.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50848.480.00%
Robbery42505.050.00%
Vehicle crime38424.240.00%
Public order17383.840.00%
Burglary16171.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson12161.620.00%
Drugs5121.210.00%
Other crime550.510.00%
Bicycle theft250.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20241
January 20247
December 202316
November 202312

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
April 202454
January 202429
December 202333
November 202338

A total of 1213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 121.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 345 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202472
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024145
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024215
December 2023345
November 2023303

A total of 208 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202423
April 202429
January 202434
December 202344
November 202342

A total of 2165 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 240.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 570 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024197
August 2024127
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024344
March 202419
January 2024360
December 2023570
November 2023509

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20243
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
January 202418
December 202330
November 202317

A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202450
July 20241
May 202417
April 202447
March 20241
January 202464
December 202388
November 202384

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202448
April 202445
January 202441
December 202361
November 202350

A total of 604 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 202446
May 20243
April 2024125
January 2024102
December 2023108
November 2023101

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202419
January 202422
December 202310
November 202316

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
May 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 3SN 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. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Foubert'S Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1