NEWMAN STREET, W1T 3EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 3EQ

NEWMAN STREET, W1T 3EQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 950 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 509.71 per 1,000 population. This W1T 3EQ 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 3EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 3EQ, encompassing approximately 1863 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1T 3EQ area, explore the W1T 3EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (336) incidents (69.70% increase)
  • Other theft: (203) incidents (120.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (112) incidents (34.94% increase)

W1T 3EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 151
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 114
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

NEWMAN STREET, W1T 3EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 336 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person336509.7169.70%
Other theft203180.28120.65%
Anti-social behaviour112108.9234.94%
Shoplifting8060.0966.67%
Violence and sexual offences7642.92-8.43%
Public order3440.7870.00%
Robbery3418.24-15.00%
Burglary2718.2468.75%
Drugs1414.490.00%
Vehicle crime127.51-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson76.44-36.36%
Bicycle theft73.7675.00%
Other crime63.76100.00%
Possession of weapons23.220.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person198336.954850.00%
Other theft92106.242966.67%
Anti-social behaviour8349.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences8344.532666.67%
Shoplifting4844.530.00%
Robbery4025.750.00%
Public order2021.46900.00%
Burglary1610.730.00%
Vehicle crime148.580.00%
Drugs147.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.510.00%
Bicycle theft45.900.00%
Other crime32.150.00%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46.440.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.610.00%
Public order21.610.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.54-50.00%

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 person2533.80-96.04%
Violence and sexual offences1613.41-78.08%
Public order138.58-71.11%
Other theft56.98-97.86%
Robbery22.68-94.12%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Drugs10.54-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 632 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 234 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person632695.361938.71%
Other theft234339.094580.00%
Anti-social behaviour104125.550.00%
Shoplifting8355.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences7344.53461.54%
Public order4539.17400.00%
Robbery3424.143300.00%
Burglary3118.240.00%
Vehicle crime2716.630.00%
Bicycle theft1414.490.00%
Drugs137.51550.00%
Other crime36.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%

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 person3133.803000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1316.630.00%
Public order96.980.00%
Other theft54.830.00%
Drugs22.680.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.54-99.86%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 694 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 336 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person694819.833.27%
Other theft336372.36-11.35%
Shoplifting131180.2877.03%
Anti-social behaviour9570.29-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences8150.97-20.59%
Robbery6143.460.00%
Public order3632.7333.33%
Burglary3619.3233.33%
Vehicle crime1919.3211.76%
Drugs1910.19-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson1110.19-35.29%
Bicycle theft75.90133.33%
Other crime23.760.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 672 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 379 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person672815.54-15.15%
Other theft379360.56-23.90%
Anti-social behaviour114203.3522.58%
Violence and sexual offences10261.1717.24%
Shoplifting7454.731.37%
Robbery6139.707.02%
Burglary2732.7312.50%
Public order2714.49-10.00%
Drugs2614.49-16.13%
Vehicle crime1713.95-48.48%
Criminal damage and arson179.12-5.56%
Bicycle theft39.12-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 792 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 498 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person792936.8046.40%
Other theft498424.9416.36%
Anti-social behaviour93267.20-33.57%
Violence and sexual offences8749.90-5.43%
Shoplifting7346.680.00%
Robbery5739.175.56%
Vehicle crime3330.5894.12%
Drugs3117.7163.16%
Public order3016.63-16.67%
Burglary2416.10-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1812.88100.00%
Bicycle theft79.66-12.50%
Other crime23.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 541 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 428 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person541776.9160.06%
Other theft428290.2728.53%
Anti-social behaviour140229.6462.79%
Violence and sexual offences9275.12-1.08%
Shoplifting7349.3637.74%
Robbery5439.1728.57%
Public order3628.975.88%
Burglary2719.3242.11%
Drugs1914.49-20.83%
Vehicle crime1710.196.25%
Criminal damage and arson99.12-47.06%
Bicycle theft84.83-63.64%
Other crime34.29-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.61-80.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 338 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 333 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person338583.220.00%
Other theft333181.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences93178.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour8649.900.00%
Shoplifting5346.140.00%
Robbery4228.440.00%
Public order3422.530.00%
Drugs2418.240.00%
Bicycle theft2212.880.00%
Burglary1911.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson1710.190.00%
Vehicle crime169.120.00%
Other crime58.580.00%
Possession of weapons52.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 827 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 103.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 202483
April 2024104
January 202495
December 2023114
November 202393
October 2023140
September 202386

A total of 2516 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 228.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 498 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024203
August 202492
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024234
March 20245
January 2024336
December 2023379
November 2023498
October 2023428
September 2023333

A total of 719 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202483
July 20243
May 202416
April 202473
March 202413
January 202481
December 2023102
November 202387
October 202392
September 202393

A total of 4264 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 355.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 792 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024336
August 2024198
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024632
March 202431
February 20241
January 2024694
December 2023672
November 2023792
October 2023541
September 2023338

A total of 286 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202420
July 20242
May 202413
April 202445
March 20249
January 202436
December 202327
November 202330
October 202336
September 202334

A total of 387 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202440
June 20241
May 20242
April 202434
March 20241
January 202461
December 202361
November 202357
October 202354
September 202342

A total of 207 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
April 202431
January 202436
December 202327
November 202324
October 202327
September 202319

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
May 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 202317
November 202318
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 202427
January 202419
December 202317
November 202333
October 202317
September 202316

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 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202414
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 202322

A total of 163 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
May 20241
April 202413
March 20242
January 202419
December 202326
November 202331
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 615 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202448
April 202483
January 2024131
December 202374
November 202373
October 202373
September 202353

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total151
    Theft from the person63
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Robbery6
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total114
    Theft from the person47
    Other theft21
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order5
    Burglary3
    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. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total47
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 19. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Richmond Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 25. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1