DOVER STREET, W1S 4LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 4LT

DOVER STREET, W1S 4LT, Westminster has recorded a total of 427 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4512.13 per 1,000 population. This W1S 4LT 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 4LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 4LT, encompassing approximately 94 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (120) incidents (55.84% increase)
  • Other theft: (80) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (58) incidents (152.17% increase)

W1S 4LT 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: 29

DOVER STREET, W1S 4LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1204512.1355.84%
Other theft801268.05122.22%
Shoplifting58845.36152.17%
Violence and sexual offences49612.8932.43%
Anti-social behaviour37517.7923.33%
Vehicle crime32390.9839.13%
Robbery21338.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10221.91150.00%
Public order7105.67-22.22%
Burglary773.9716.67%
Other crime373.9750.00%
Drugs231.70-71.43%
Bicycle theft121.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person772863.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences37813.660.00%
Other theft36390.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30380.410.00%
Vehicle crime23317.010.00%
Shoplifting23243.040.00%
Robbery14243.040.00%
Public order9147.94800.00%
Drugs795.100.00%
Burglary673.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson463.400.00%
Bicycle theft242.270.00%
Other crime221.130.00%
Possession of weapons121.130.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order110.57-88.89%

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 person25591.75-86.56%
Violence and sexual offences14264.18-58.82%
Public order9147.9428.57%
Other theft495.10-95.35%
Shoplifting342.27-95.00%
Drugs131.70-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1865198.99-19.83%
Other theft861965.47-39.01%
Shoplifting60908.7713.21%
Vehicle crime51634.0288.89%
Violence and sexual offences34538.92-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour31359.28-13.89%
Robbery19327.580.00%
Burglary10200.77-33.33%
Public order7105.67-22.22%
Drugs473.97-20.00%
Bicycle theft242.270.00%
Other crime221.13100.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 232 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2326245.12-32.36%
Other theft1412451.55-29.85%
Shoplifting531489.95-24.29%
Violence and sexual offences46560.05-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour36486.08-12.20%
Vehicle crime27380.410.00%
Robbery19285.31-40.62%
Burglary15200.77200.00%
Public order9158.51-50.00%
Drugs595.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson452.84-63.64%
Bicycle theft242.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons121.130.00%
Other crime110.570.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 343 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 201 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3438548.7416.67%
Other theft2013624.5011.67%
Shoplifting702123.9837.25%
Violence and sexual offences54739.69-8.47%
Anti-social behaviour41570.6220.59%
Robbery32433.256.67%
Vehicle crime27338.15-28.95%
Public order18285.3180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11190.210.00%
Burglary5116.24-61.54%
Bicycle theft452.8433.33%
Drugs342.27200.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 294 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2947661.110.00%
Other theft1803106.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences591902.070.00%
Shoplifting51623.460.00%
Vehicle crime38538.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour34401.550.00%
Robbery30359.280.00%
Burglary13317.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11137.370.00%
Public order10116.240.00%
Bicycle theft3105.670.00%
Drugs131.700.00%
Other crime110.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 202311

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202423
April 202451
January 202427
December 202327
November 202338

A total of 728 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 104.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202436
May 20244
April 202486
January 2024141
December 2023201
November 2023180

A total of 1277 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 182.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 343 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 202477
May 202425
April 2024186
January 2024232
December 2023343
November 2023294

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202437
May 202414
April 202434
January 202446
December 202354
November 202359

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202419
January 202419
December 202332
November 202330

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
May 20249
April 20247
January 20249
December 202318
November 202310

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202430
April 202431
January 202436
December 202341
November 202334

A total of 318 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202423
May 20243
April 202460
January 202453
December 202370
November 202351

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202410
January 202415
December 20235
November 202313

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
May 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 4LT 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
    Total29
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 8. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Apple Tree Yard
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. New Bond Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Bruton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 30. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2