W1S 4BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 4BS

W1S 4BS, Westminster has recorded a total of 610 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6161.62 per 1,000 population. This W1S 4BS 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 4BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 4BS, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (169) incidents (59.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (116) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (116) incidents (169.77% increase)

W1S 4BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 122
  • Glasshouse Street with total crimes: 56
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 48

W1S 4BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1696161.6259.43%
Other theft1161707.0781.25%
Shoplifting1161171.72169.77%
Violence and sexual offences551171.7230.95%
Anti-social behaviour46555.56-2.13%
Robbery32464.6577.78%
Vehicle crime31323.2329.17%
Criminal damage and arson13313.1385.71%
Burglary12131.3171.43%
Public order11121.21-21.43%
Other crime5111.11400.00%
Bicycle theft350.5150.00%
Drugs130.30-85.71%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1063868.6910500.00%
Other theft641070.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour47646.460.00%
Shoplifting43474.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences42434.340.00%
Vehicle crime24424.240.00%
Robbery18242.420.00%
Public order14181.821300.00%
Drugs7141.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson770.710.00%
Burglary770.710.00%
Bicycle theft270.710.00%
Possession of weapons120.200.00%
Other crime110.100.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order120.20-88.89%
Theft from the person110.10-96.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25565.66-91.61%
Violence and sexual offences14252.53-65.00%
Public order9141.4112.50%
Other theft490.91-97.14%
Shoplifting340.40-97.37%
Drugs130.30-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 298 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2987686.870.00%
Other theft1403010.1013900.00%
Shoplifting1141414.140.00%
Vehicle crime591151.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour45595.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences40454.550.00%
Robbery27404.040.00%
Burglary18272.730.00%
Public order8181.820.00%
Drugs580.810.00%
Bicycle theft450.510.00%
Other crime340.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110.10-99.52%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 309 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3098252.53-38.32%
Other theft2073121.21-37.08%
Shoplifting962090.91-9.43%
Violence and sexual offences56969.70-21.13%
Anti-social behaviour41565.66-28.07%
Vehicle crime30414.14-11.76%
Robbery28303.03-30.00%
Burglary19282.8390.00%
Public order12191.92-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson8121.21-38.46%
Drugs580.8166.67%
Bicycle theft350.510.00%
Other crime230.300.00%
Possession of weapons120.200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 501 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 329 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50112030.309.39%
Other theft3295060.6111.90%
Shoplifting1063323.2311.58%
Violence and sexual offences711070.712.90%
Anti-social behaviour57717.1721.28%
Robbery40575.768.11%
Vehicle crime34404.04-8.11%
Public order23343.4376.92%
Criminal damage and arson13232.3218.18%
Burglary10131.31-28.57%
Bicycle theft3101.0150.00%
Drugs330.30-25.00%
Possession of weapons130.300.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 458 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 294 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45810929.29123.41%
Other theft2944626.2639.34%
Shoplifting952969.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences69959.606.15%
Anti-social behaviour47696.97-4.08%
Robbery37474.7548.00%
Vehicle crime37373.742.78%
Burglary14373.7475.00%
Public order13141.41-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson11131.3183.33%
Drugs4111.11-55.56%
Bicycle theft240.40-33.33%
Other crime120.200.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 205 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2117444.440.00%
Theft from the person2052131.310.00%
Shoplifting952070.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences65959.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour49656.570.00%
Vehicle crime36494.950.00%
Robbery25363.640.00%
Public order23252.530.00%
Drugs9232.320.00%
Burglary890.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson680.810.00%
Bicycle theft360.610.00%
Possession of weapons230.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 251 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
April 202459
January 202430
December 202334
November 202337
October 202336

A total of 1366 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 151.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 329 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 202464
May 20244
April 2024140
February 20241
January 2024207
December 2023329
November 2023294
October 2023211

A total of 207 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202418
April 202427
January 202428
December 202340
November 202337
October 202325

A total of 2072 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 230.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 501 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024169
August 2024106
July 20241
May 202425
April 2024298
January 2024309
December 2023501
November 2023458
October 2023205

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20241
May 20249
April 20248
January 202412
December 202323
November 202313
October 202323

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202442
May 202414
April 202440
January 202456
December 202371
November 202369
October 202365

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202447
April 202445
January 202441
December 202357
November 202347
October 202349

A total of 668 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 202443
May 20243
April 2024114
January 202496
December 2023106
November 202395
October 202395

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202418
January 202419
December 202310
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 4BS 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. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total48
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft6
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Foubert'S Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1