W1S 4AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 4AL

W1S 4AL, Westminster has recorded a total of 655 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6616.16 per 1,000 population. This W1S 4AL 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 4AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 4AL, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1S 4AL area, explore the W1S 4AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (196) incidents (56.80% increase)
  • Other theft: (126) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (114) incidents (159.09% increase)

W1S 4AL 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 4AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1966616.1656.80%
Other theft1261979.8080.00%
Shoplifting1141272.73159.09%
Violence and sexual offences611151.5227.08%
Anti-social behaviour47616.162.17%
Robbery34474.7554.55%
Vehicle crime32343.4310.34%
Criminal damage and arson14323.23100.00%
Public order13141.410.00%
Burglary10131.3111.11%
Other crime4101.01100.00%
Drugs240.40-77.78%
Bicycle theft220.200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1254323.236150.00%
Other theft701262.633400.00%
Violence and sexual offences48707.074700.00%
Anti-social behaviour46484.850.00%
Shoplifting44464.650.00%
Vehicle crime29444.440.00%
Robbery22292.930.00%
Public order13222.22333.33%
Drugs9131.310.00%
Burglary990.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson790.910.00%
Bicycle theft270.710.00%
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 person37737.37-89.02%
Violence and sexual offences17373.74-62.22%
Public order10171.72-28.57%
Other theft5101.01-96.53%
Shoplifting350.51-97.50%
Drugs130.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 337 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3378171.721673.68%
Other theft1443404.0414300.00%
Shoplifting1201454.550.00%
Vehicle crime521212.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences45525.254400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43454.550.00%
Robbery28434.340.00%
Burglary18282.830.00%
Public order14181.821300.00%
Other crime3141.410.00%
Bicycle theft230.300.00%
Drugs220.200.00%
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 theft110.10-99.53%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 351 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3518919.19-37.21%
Other theft2113545.45-38.66%
Shoplifting1022131.310.99%
Violence and sexual offences621030.30-28.74%
Anti-social behaviour42626.26-28.81%
Robbery33424.24-19.51%
Vehicle crime27333.33-3.57%
Burglary21272.73110.00%
Public order17212.12-43.33%
Drugs7171.7240.00%
Criminal damage and arson670.71-64.71%
Bicycle theft260.61-60.00%
Possession of weapons120.200.00%
Other crime110.100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 559 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 344 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55913000.0010.69%
Other theft3445646.4617.01%
Shoplifting1013474.757.45%
Violence and sexual offences871020.206.10%
Anti-social behaviour59878.7928.26%
Robbery41595.96-4.65%
Public order30414.1476.47%
Vehicle crime28303.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson17282.8354.55%
Burglary10171.72-41.18%
Bicycle theft5101.0166.67%
Drugs550.510.00%
Possession of weapons150.510.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 505 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 294 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50511757.58129.55%
Other theft2945101.0145.54%
Shoplifting942969.70-3.09%
Violence and sexual offences82949.4928.12%
Anti-social behaviour46828.28-22.03%
Robbery43464.6553.57%
Vehicle crime42434.3410.53%
Burglary17424.24112.50%
Public order17171.72-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson11171.7210.00%
Drugs5111.11-44.44%
Other crime550.51150.00%
Bicycle theft350.51-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 202 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2207747.4758.27%
Other theft2022222.227.45%
Shoplifting972040.4022.78%
Violence and sexual offences64979.80-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour59646.4637.21%
Vehicle crime38595.9652.00%
Robbery28383.840.00%
Public order24282.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10242.42-9.09%
Drugs9101.0150.00%
Burglary890.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft480.81-55.56%
Other crime240.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons220.20-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1886343.430.00%
Theft from the person1391898.990.00%
Shoplifting791404.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences66797.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour43666.670.00%
Robbery28434.340.00%
Vehicle crime25282.830.00%
Public order16252.530.00%
Burglary12161.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11121.210.00%
Bicycle theft9111.110.00%
Drugs690.910.00%
Other crime360.610.00%
Possession of weapons330.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20241
January 20246
December 202317
November 202311
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 273 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
April 202452
January 202427
December 202328
November 202342
October 202338
September 202325

A total of 1588 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 202470
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024144
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024211
December 2023344
November 2023294
October 2023202
September 2023188

A total of 2490 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 226.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 559 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024196
August 2024125
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024337
March 202419
January 2024351
December 2023559
November 2023505
October 2023220
September 2023139

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202448
July 20241
May 202417
April 202445
March 20241
January 202462
December 202387
November 202382
October 202364
September 202366

A total of 257 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202422
April 202428
January 202433
December 202341
November 202343
October 202328
September 202328

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20243
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
January 202417
December 202330
November 202317
October 202324
September 202316

A total of 385 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202446
April 202443
January 202442
December 202359
November 202346
October 202359
September 202343

A total of 754 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 202444
May 20243
April 2024120
January 2024102
December 2023101
November 202394
October 202397
September 202379

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202418
January 202421
December 202310
November 202317
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
May 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 4AL 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. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1