W1S 4PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 4PX

W1S 4PX, Westminster has recorded a total of 635 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6414.14 per 1,000 population. This W1S 4PX 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 4PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 4PX, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (188) incidents (54.10% increase)
  • Other theft: (129) incidents (92.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (107) incidents (197.22% increase)

W1S 4PX 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 4PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1886414.1454.10%
Other theft1291898.9992.54%
Shoplifting1071303.03197.22%
Violence and sexual offences621080.8129.17%
Anti-social behaviour43626.26-2.27%
Robbery32434.3445.45%
Vehicle crime31323.2310.71%
Criminal damage and arson14313.13100.00%
Public order11141.41-8.33%
Burglary9111.110.00%
Other crime490.91100.00%
Bicycle theft340.4050.00%
Drugs230.30-77.78%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1224141.416000.00%
Other theft671232.323250.00%
Violence and sexual offences48676.774700.00%
Anti-social behaviour44484.850.00%
Shoplifting36444.440.00%
Vehicle crime28363.640.00%
Robbery22282.830.00%
Public order12222.22300.00%
Drugs9121.210.00%
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 person37737.37-88.14%
Violence and sexual offences17373.74-62.22%
Public order10171.72-28.57%
Other theft5101.01-96.60%
Shoplifting350.51-97.06%
Drugs130.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 312 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3127757.581542.11%
Other theft1473151.5214600.00%
Shoplifting1021484.850.00%
Vehicle crime531030.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences45535.354400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42454.550.00%
Robbery27424.240.00%
Burglary18272.730.00%
Public order14181.821300.00%
Drugs3141.410.00%
Other crime330.300.00%
Bicycle theft130.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.100.00%

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 theft110.10-99.51%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 342 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 204 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3428636.36-34.61%
Other theft2043454.55-39.82%
Shoplifting872060.61-4.40%
Violence and sexual offences59878.79-30.59%
Anti-social behaviour43595.96-27.12%
Robbery30434.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime29303.037.41%
Burglary23292.93187.50%
Public order17232.32-41.38%
Drugs9171.7280.00%
Criminal damage and arson790.91-58.82%
Other crime270.710.00%
Bicycle theft220.20-60.00%
Possession of weapons120.200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 523 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 339 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52312414.1412.72%
Other theft3395282.8317.30%
Shoplifting913424.2419.74%
Violence and sexual offences85919.196.25%
Anti-social behaviour59858.5931.11%
Robbery40595.960.00%
Public order29404.0470.59%
Vehicle crime27292.93-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson17272.7354.55%
Burglary8171.72-42.86%
Bicycle theft580.8166.67%
Drugs550.5125.00%
Possession of weapons150.510.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 289 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46411010.10119.91%
Other theft2894686.8741.67%
Violence and sexual offences802919.1929.03%
Shoplifting76808.08-1.30%
Anti-social behaviour45767.68-23.73%
Vehicle crime42454.5513.51%
Robbery40424.2460.00%
Public order17404.04-29.17%
Burglary14171.7275.00%
Criminal damage and arson11141.4110.00%
Other crime5111.11150.00%
Drugs450.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft340.40-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 204 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2117393.940.00%
Other theft2042131.310.00%
Shoplifting772060.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences62777.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour59626.260.00%
Vehicle crime37595.960.00%
Robbery25373.740.00%
Public order24252.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10242.420.00%
Burglary8101.010.00%
Drugs680.810.00%
Bicycle theft560.610.00%
Other crime250.510.00%
Possession of weapons220.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 1388 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 339 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 202467
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024147
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024204
December 2023339
November 2023289
October 2023204

A total of 2220 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 222.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 523 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024188
August 2024122
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024312
March 202419
January 2024342
December 2023523
November 2023464
October 2023211

A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202448
July 20241
May 202417
April 202445
March 20241
January 202459
December 202385
November 202380
October 202362

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 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 20247
December 202317
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 247 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
April 202453
January 202429
December 202327
November 202342
October 202337

A total of 216 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202422
April 202427
January 202430
December 202340
November 202340
October 202325

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20243
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
January 202417
December 202329
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202444
April 202442
January 202443
December 202359
November 202345
October 202359

A total of 579 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
August 202436
May 20243
April 2024102
January 202487
December 202391
November 202376
October 202377

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202418
January 202423
December 20238
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20242
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 4PX 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1