W1T 3EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 3EY

W1T 3EY, Westminster has recorded a total of 1435 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1107.99 per 1,000 population. This W1T 3EY 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 3EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 3EY, encompassing approximately 1295 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (525) incidents (65.62% increase)
  • Other theft: (298) incidents (78.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (-7.41% decrease)

W1T 3EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 252
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 158
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1T 3EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 525 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 298 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5251107.9965.62%
Other theft298405.3678.44%
Violence and sexual offences125230.09-7.41%
Shoplifting12596.51131.48%
Anti-social behaviour12396.516.03%
Robbery6994.970.00%
Public order5153.2859.38%
Burglary3139.3882.35%
Drugs3023.94-11.76%
Vehicle crime2623.1630.00%
Criminal damage and arson1520.087.14%
Other crime711.5816.67%
Bicycle theft75.4075.00%
Possession of weapons35.4050.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 317 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 167 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person317762.085183.33%
Other theft167244.762683.33%
Violence and sexual offences135128.942150.00%
Anti-social behaviour116104.240.00%
Robbery6989.573350.00%
Shoplifting5453.280.00%
Drugs3441.693300.00%
Public order3226.25700.00%
Vehicle crime2024.710.00%
Burglary1715.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson1413.130.00%
Other crime610.81500.00%
Bicycle theft44.630.00%
Possession of weapons23.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft620.080.00%
Theft from the person64.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.630.00%
Public order44.630.00%
Robbery23.09100.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.77-75.00%

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 person5481.84-94.08%
Violence and sexual offences2341.69-82.03%
Public order1517.76-73.21%
Other theft711.58-98.14%
Robbery45.40-93.22%
Drugs23.09-93.10%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 912 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 377 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9121481.691281.82%
Other theft377704.173041.67%
Anti-social behaviour132291.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences128101.92652.94%
Shoplifting11498.830.00%
Robbery5988.022850.00%
Public order5645.55366.67%
Burglary4643.240.00%
Vehicle crime3835.520.00%
Drugs2929.34625.00%
Bicycle theft1522.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.58600.00%
Other crime55.40150.00%
Possession of weapons13.860.00%

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 person6689.576500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1750.960.00%
Public order1213.130.00%
Other theft129.271100.00%
Drugs49.270.00%
Other crime23.090.00%
Robbery21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.54-99.82%
Theft from the person10.77-99.90%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 979 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 542 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9791720.28-13.52%
Other theft542755.90-22.57%
Shoplifting157418.4963.54%
Violence and sexual offences153121.22-6.71%
Anti-social behaviour108118.13-11.48%
Robbery9483.39-18.97%
Public order5072.582.04%
Vehicle crime4138.61-6.82%
Burglary4131.6636.67%
Drugs3831.66-19.15%
Criminal damage and arson1329.34-40.91%
Bicycle theft810.04100.00%
Other crime36.180.00%
Possession of weapons12.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 700 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11321952.69-7.89%
Other theft700874.04-15.76%
Violence and sexual offences164540.4813.89%
Anti-social behaviour122126.6310.91%
Robbery11694.209.43%
Shoplifting9689.57-4.95%
Public order4974.12-12.50%
Drugs4737.83-2.08%
Vehicle crime4436.2910.00%
Burglary3033.97-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson2223.16-18.52%
Bicycle theft416.99-60.00%
Possession of weapons33.09-25.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1229 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 831 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12292118.6960.86%
Other theft831948.9328.44%
Violence and sexual offences144641.63-9.43%
Anti-social behaviour110111.18-32.52%
Robbery10684.9312.77%
Shoplifting10181.84-8.18%
Public order5677.98-16.42%
Drugs4843.249.09%
Vehicle crime4037.0617.65%
Burglary3430.88-8.11%
Criminal damage and arson2726.2592.86%
Bicycle theft1020.850.00%
Possession of weapons47.72-20.00%
Other crime43.0933.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 764 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 647 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7641660.830.00%
Other theft647589.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour163499.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences159125.860.00%
Shoplifting110122.770.00%
Robbery9484.930.00%
Public order6772.580.00%
Drugs4451.730.00%
Burglary3733.970.00%
Vehicle crime3428.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson1426.250.00%
Bicycle theft1010.810.00%
Possession of weapons57.720.00%
Other crime33.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 874 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 2024116
April 2024132
January 2024108
December 2023122
November 2023110
October 2023163

A total of 616 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202469
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 202459
March 20242
January 202494
December 2023116
November 2023106
October 202394

A total of 3588 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 326.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 831 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024298
August 2024167
July 20246
May 20247
April 2024377
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024542
December 2023700
November 2023831
October 2023647

A total of 392 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202432
July 20244
May 202415
April 202456
March 202412
January 202450
December 202349
November 202356
October 202367

A total of 5985 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 544.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1229 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024525
August 2024317
July 20246
May 202454
April 2024912
March 202466
February 20241
January 2024979
December 20231132
November 20231229
October 2023764

A total of 236 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202417
April 202446
January 202441
December 202330
November 202334
October 202337

A total of 1054 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024135
July 20246
May 202423
April 2024128
March 202417
January 2024153
December 2023164
November 2023144
October 2023159

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 243 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
April 202438
January 202441
December 202344
November 202340
October 202334

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202415
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 277 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202434
July 20241
May 20242
April 202429
March 20244
January 202438
December 202347
November 202348
October 202344

A total of 757 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 202454
April 2024114
January 2024157
December 202396
November 2023101
October 2023110

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202413
December 202322
November 202327
October 202314

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total252
    Theft from the person106
    Other theft42
    Violence and sexual offences39
    Robbery15
    Shoplifting12
    Public order11
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs6
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total158
    Theft from the person67
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total65
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting13
    Theft from the person12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total55
    Other theft13
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total27
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 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. B506
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1