W1T 1HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 1HH

W1T 1HH, Westminster has recorded a total of 1300 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1195.40 per 1,000 population. This W1T 1HH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1T postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 81.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1T 1HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 1HH, encompassing approximately 1087 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1T 1HH area, explore the W1T 1HH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (482) incidents (63.39% increase)
  • Other theft: (258) incidents (115.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (129) incidents (9.32% increase)

W1T 1HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 215
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 160
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 75

W1T 1HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 482 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 258 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4821195.4063.39%
Other theft258443.22115.00%
Anti-social behaviour129237.249.32%
Violence and sexual offences119118.625.31%
Shoplifting80109.42196.30%
Robbery6473.56-3.03%
Public order4658.8543.75%
Drugs4042.3014.29%
Vehicle crime2636.7852.94%
Burglary2023.9142.86%
Criminal damage and arson1718.3930.77%
Bicycle theft1015.63150.00%
Other crime69.2050.00%
Possession of weapons35.5250.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 295 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person295790.807275.00%
Other theft120271.262900.00%
Anti-social behaviour118110.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences113108.512725.00%
Robbery66103.910.00%
Drugs3560.690.00%
Public order3232.181500.00%
Shoplifting2729.430.00%
Vehicle crime1724.830.00%
Burglary1415.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson1312.870.00%
Bicycle theft411.950.00%
Other crime43.680.00%
Possession of weapons23.680.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft412.870.00%
Theft from the person43.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.680.00%
Public order23.680.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery21.84-33.33%

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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2558.85-96.71%
Violence and sexual offences1622.99-87.88%
Public order1314.71-74.00%
Other theft511.95-98.34%
Robbery34.60-94.74%
Criminal damage and arson12.76-87.50%
Drugs10.92-97.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 759 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 302 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7591520.922348.39%
Other theft302697.935940.00%
Violence and sexual offences132277.70915.38%
Anti-social behaviour130121.380.00%
Shoplifting73119.540.00%
Robbery5767.135600.00%
Public order5052.41455.56%
Drugs4545.982150.00%
Vehicle crime4241.380.00%
Burglary4038.620.00%
Bicycle theft1236.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.030.00%
Other crime37.3650.00%
Possession of weapons12.760.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3157.933000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1328.510.00%
Public order911.950.00%
Other theft58.280.00%
Drugs24.600.00%
Other crime21.840.00%
Robbery11.840.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.92-99.87%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 796 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 457 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7961742.52-11.85%
Other theft457731.95-19.82%
Violence and sexual offences154420.237.69%
Shoplifting113141.6191.53%
Anti-social behaviour112103.912.75%
Robbery91102.99-9.90%
Drugs4383.6830.30%
Public order4139.5413.89%
Vehicle crime3837.70-5.00%
Burglary2634.9423.81%
Criminal damage and arson1223.91-45.45%
Bicycle theft811.0360.00%
Other crime37.360.00%
Possession of weapons12.76-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 903 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 570 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9031880.45-5.54%
Other theft570830.34-11.21%
Violence and sexual offences143524.14-0.69%
Anti-social behaviour109131.49-6.03%
Robbery101100.23-11.40%
Shoplifting5992.87-4.84%
Vehicle crime4054.2517.65%
Public order3636.78-12.20%
Drugs3333.10-2.94%
Criminal damage and arson2230.34-4.35%
Burglary2120.23-41.67%
Bicycle theft519.31-64.29%
Possession of weapons34.600.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 956 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 642 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9562044.1347.30%
Other theft642879.0822.29%
Violence and sexual offences144590.342.86%
Anti-social behaviour116132.41-26.11%
Robbery114106.6729.55%
Shoplifting62104.83-12.68%
Public order4157.01-26.79%
Burglary3637.709.09%
Drugs3433.10-20.93%
Vehicle crime3431.2625.93%
Criminal damage and arson2331.2653.33%
Bicycle theft1421.1516.67%
Other crime412.870.00%
Possession of weapons33.68-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 649 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 525 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6491677.240.00%
Other theft525596.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour157482.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences140144.370.00%
Robbery88128.740.00%
Shoplifting7180.920.00%
Public order5665.290.00%
Drugs4351.490.00%
Burglary3339.540.00%
Vehicle crime2730.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson1524.830.00%
Bicycle theft1213.790.00%
Other crime411.030.00%
Possession of weapons43.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 871 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 2024118
April 2024130
January 2024112
December 2023109
November 2023116
October 2023157

A total of 587 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202466
June 20242
May 20243
April 202457
March 20241
January 202491
December 2023101
November 2023114
October 202388

A total of 2888 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 288.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 642 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024258
August 2024120
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024302
March 20245
January 2024457
December 2023570
November 2023642
October 2023525

A total of 326 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202432
July 20242
May 202413
April 202450
March 20249
January 202441
December 202336
November 202341
October 202356

A total of 4901 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 445.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 956 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024482
August 2024295
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024759
March 202431
February 20241
January 2024796
December 2023903
November 2023956
October 2023649

A total of 190 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202440
January 202426
December 202321
November 202336
October 202333

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202412
January 20248
December 20235
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 978 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 2024113
July 20244
May 202416
April 2024132
March 202413
January 2024154
December 2023143
November 2023144
October 2023140

A total of 224 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
April 202442
January 202438
December 202340
November 202334
October 202327

A total of 276 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202435
May 20241
April 202445
March 20242
January 202443
December 202333
November 202334
October 202343

A total of 485 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202427
April 202473
January 2024113
December 202359
November 202362
October 202371

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
May 20241
April 20248
January 202412
December 202322
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 1HH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total215
    Theft from the person94
    Violence and sexual offences37
    Other theft33
    Robbery14
    Public order10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total160
    Theft from the person69
    Other theft33
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total75
    Theft from the person28
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total57
    Other theft14
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total55
    Other theft13
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 7. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total29
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 22. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1