W1T 3BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 3BA

W1T 3BA, Westminster has recorded a total of 1103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 693.14 per 1,000 population. This W1T 3BA 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 3BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 3BA, encompassing approximately 1591 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1T 3BA area, explore the W1T 3BA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W1T 3BA area, visit the W1T 3BA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (397) incidents (74.12% increase)
  • Other theft: (237) incidents (106.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (109) incidents (17.20% increase)

W1T 3BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 149
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 124
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1T 3BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 397 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 237 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person397693.1474.12%
Other theft237249.48106.09%
Anti-social behaviour109148.9317.20%
Shoplifting10968.5098.18%
Violence and sexual offences8468.50-9.68%
Robbery4252.79-10.64%
Public order3826.3946.15%
Burglary3023.8866.67%
Drugs1718.856.25%
Vehicle crime1310.68-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson108.17-16.67%
Bicycle theft86.2860.00%
Other crime75.0375.00%
Possession of weapons24.400.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person228459.373700.00%
Other theft115143.282200.00%
Anti-social behaviour9372.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences9358.441760.00%
Shoplifting5558.440.00%
Robbery4734.562250.00%
Public order2629.54550.00%
Burglary1816.340.00%
Vehicle crime1711.310.00%
Drugs1610.681500.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.050.00%
Bicycle theft57.540.00%
Other crime43.14300.00%
Possession of weapons22.510.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person615.080.00%
Other theft53.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.14400.00%
Public order43.140.00%
Robbery22.51100.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.26-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-95.65%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5465.98-92.69%
Violence and sexual offences2333.93-70.89%
Public order1514.45-67.39%
Other theft79.43-97.46%
Robbery34.40-92.50%
Drugs21.89-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 739 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 276 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person739955.821019.70%
Other theft276464.402200.00%
Anti-social behaviour118173.440.00%
Shoplifting11474.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences7971.64364.71%
Public order4649.64283.33%
Burglary4328.910.00%
Robbery4027.021900.00%
Vehicle crime2925.140.00%
Drugs1618.22300.00%
Bicycle theft1310.050.00%
Other crime48.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.51300.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6672.906500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1741.480.00%
Public order1210.680.00%
Other theft127.540.00%
Drugs47.540.00%
Other crime22.510.00%
Robbery21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.63-99.87%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 781 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 396 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7811106.64-5.56%
Other theft396490.79-20.64%
Shoplifting154248.8567.39%
Violence and sexual offences11296.78-13.18%
Anti-social behaviour10170.38-17.89%
Robbery6663.47-1.49%
Public order4441.4818.92%
Burglary4027.6533.33%
Vehicle crime2425.1414.29%
Drugs2215.08-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson1113.83-38.89%
Bicycle theft86.91166.67%
Other crime25.030.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 827 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 499 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8271183.93-12.76%
Other theft499519.70-18.60%
Violence and sexual offences129313.5824.04%
Anti-social behaviour12381.0724.24%
Shoplifting9277.291.10%
Robbery6757.813.08%
Public order3742.10-15.91%
Drugs3623.252.86%
Burglary3022.620.00%
Vehicle crime2118.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson1813.20-10.00%
Bicycle theft311.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.89100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 948 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 613 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9481315.2754.40%
Other theft613595.7423.09%
Violence and sexual offences104385.22-7.96%
Anti-social behaviour9965.36-34.00%
Shoplifting9162.210.00%
Robbery6557.196.56%
Public order4440.850.00%
Vehicle crime3527.6559.09%
Drugs3521.9940.00%
Burglary3021.997.14%
Criminal damage and arson2018.8566.67%
Bicycle theft612.57-25.00%
Other crime23.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 614 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 498 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6141050.0861.58%
Other theft498385.8520.58%
Anti-social behaviour150312.9547.06%
Violence and sexual offences11394.261.80%
Shoplifting9171.0140.00%
Robbery6157.1929.79%
Public order4438.3318.92%
Burglary2827.6527.27%
Drugs2517.60-7.41%
Vehicle crime2215.714.76%
Criminal damage and arson1213.83-36.84%
Bicycle theft87.54-61.90%
Other crime35.03-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.89-60.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 413 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 380 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft413801.230.00%
Theft from the person380259.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences111238.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10269.750.00%
Shoplifting6564.100.00%
Robbery4740.850.00%
Public order3729.540.00%
Drugs2723.250.00%
Burglary2216.970.00%
Bicycle theft2113.830.00%
Vehicle crime2113.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1913.200.00%
Other crime511.940.00%
Possession of weapons53.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3071 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 279.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 613 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024237
August 2024115
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024276
March 202412
January 2024396
December 2023499
November 2023613
October 2023498
September 2023413

A total of 443 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202447
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202440
March 20242
January 202466
December 202367
November 202365
October 202361
September 202347

A total of 895 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 111.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202493
April 2024118
January 2024101
December 2023123
November 202399
October 2023150
September 2023102

A total of 5041 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 420.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 948 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024397
August 2024228
July 20246
May 202454
April 2024739
March 202466
February 20241
January 2024781
December 2023827
November 2023948
October 2023614
September 2023380

A total of 347 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
July 20244
May 202415
April 202446
March 202412
January 202444
December 202337
November 202344
October 202344
September 202337

A total of 241 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202418
April 202443
January 202440
December 202330
November 202330
October 202328
September 202322

A total of 871 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202493
July 20245
June 20241
May 202423
April 202479
March 202417
January 2024112
December 2023129
November 2023104
October 2023113
September 2023111

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202411
December 202318
November 202320
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 202429
January 202424
December 202321
November 202335
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202413
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 202321

A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
March 20244
January 202422
December 202336
November 202335
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 771 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 96.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202455
April 2024114
January 2024154
December 202392
November 202391
October 202391
September 202365

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 3BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total149
    Theft from the person63
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total124
    Theft from the person50
    Other theft22
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order7
    Burglary4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total52
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting13
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total47
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 8. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. B506
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 24. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Richmond Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 30. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2