W1S 4QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 4QE

W1S 4QE, Westminster has recorded a total of 623 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6292.93 per 1,000 population. This W1S 4QE 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 4QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 4QE, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (185) incidents (56.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (124) incidents (87.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (188.24% increase)

W1S 4QE 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 4QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1856292.9356.78%
Other theft1241868.6987.88%
Shoplifting981252.53188.24%
Violence and sexual offences62989.9029.17%
Anti-social behaviour46626.260.00%
Robbery34464.6547.83%
Vehicle crime31343.4314.81%
Criminal damage and arson14313.13100.00%
Public order13141.418.33%
Burglary9131.310.00%
Other crime390.9150.00%
Drugs230.30-77.78%
Bicycle theft220.200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1184090.915800.00%
Other theft661191.923200.00%
Violence and sexual offences48666.674700.00%
Anti-social behaviour46484.850.00%
Shoplifting34464.650.00%
Vehicle crime27343.430.00%
Robbery23272.730.00%
Public order12232.32300.00%
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 person37737.37-87.75%
Violence and sexual offences17373.74-60.47%
Public order10171.72-28.57%
Other theft5101.01-96.32%
Shoplifting350.51-96.74%
Drugs130.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 302 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3027464.651489.47%
Other theft1363050.5113500.00%
Shoplifting921373.740.00%
Vehicle crime54929.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour45545.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences43454.554200.00%
Robbery26434.340.00%
Burglary19262.630.00%
Public order14191.921300.00%
Drugs3141.410.00%
Bicycle theft230.300.00%
Other crime220.200.00%
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 theft110.10-99.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 331 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 200 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3318303.03-34.06%
Other theft2003343.43-35.28%
Shoplifting782020.20-11.36%
Violence and sexual offences58787.88-34.09%
Anti-social behaviour42585.86-28.81%
Robbery30424.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime27303.03-3.57%
Burglary21272.73110.00%
Public order16212.12-46.67%
Drugs8161.6260.00%
Criminal damage and arson680.81-64.71%
Other crime260.610.00%
Bicycle theft220.20-60.00%
Possession of weapons120.200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 502 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 309 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50211929.2915.14%
Other theft3095070.7119.31%
Shoplifting883121.2123.94%
Violence and sexual offences88888.8910.00%
Anti-social behaviour59888.8928.26%
Robbery40595.962.56%
Public order30404.0476.47%
Vehicle crime28303.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson17282.8354.55%
Burglary10171.72-41.18%
Bicycle theft5101.0166.67%
Drugs550.5125.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 436 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 259 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43610404.040.00%
Other theft2594404.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences802616.160.00%
Shoplifting71808.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour46717.170.00%
Vehicle crime42464.650.00%
Robbery39424.240.00%
Burglary17393.940.00%
Public order17171.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11171.720.00%
Other crime5111.110.00%
Drugs450.510.00%
Bicycle theft340.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 110.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 309 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202466
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024136
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024200
December 2023309
November 2023259

A total of 1932 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 214.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 502 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024185
August 2024118
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024302
March 202419
January 2024331
December 2023502
November 2023436

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202448
July 20241
May 202417
April 202443
March 20241
January 202458
December 202388
November 202380

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 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

A total of 209 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
April 202454
January 202427
December 202328
November 202342

A total of 192 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202423
April 202426
January 202430
December 202340
November 202339

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20243
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
January 202416
December 202330
November 202317

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202446
April 202445
January 202442
December 202359
November 202346

A total of 464 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202434
May 20243
April 202492
January 202478
December 202388
November 202371

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202419
January 202421
December 202310
November 202317

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 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 20248
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 4QE 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1