BERNERS STREET, W1T 3LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 3LL

BERNERS STREET, W1T 3LL, Westminster has recorded a total of 1170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 717.92 per 1,000 population. This W1T 3LL 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 3LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 3LL, encompassing approximately 1629 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (422) incidents (72.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (250) incidents (95.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (111) incidents (20.65% increase)

W1T 3LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 158
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 149
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

BERNERS STREET, W1T 3LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 250 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person422717.9272.24%
Other theft250258.9495.31%
Anti-social behaviour111153.4020.65%
Violence and sexual offences10068.11-0.99%
Shoplifting9661.3692.00%
Robbery4958.91-3.92%
Public order4130.0757.69%
Burglary3125.1663.16%
Drugs2619.0223.81%
Vehicle crime1515.95-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson129.200.00%
Bicycle theft87.3660.00%
Other crime74.9140.00%
Possession of weapons24.300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 245 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person245474.323983.33%
Other theft128150.332033.33%
Violence and sexual offences10178.541920.00%
Anti-social behaviour9261.970.00%
Robbery5156.452450.00%
Shoplifting5031.290.00%
Public order2630.68550.00%
Drugs2115.952000.00%
Burglary1912.890.00%
Vehicle crime1611.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.820.00%
Bicycle theft57.360.00%
Other crime53.07400.00%
Possession of weapons23.070.00%

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 theft615.340.00%
Theft from the person63.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.68400.00%
Public order43.070.00%
Robbery22.45100.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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
Robbery11.23-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-95.65%

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 person5464.43-93.23%
Violence and sexual offences2333.13-74.16%
Public order1514.11-68.75%
Other theft79.20-97.59%
Robbery34.30-93.62%
Drugs21.84-90.48%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 798 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 290 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person798989.751109.09%
Other theft290489.662316.67%
Anti-social behaviour120177.950.00%
Shoplifting10673.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences8965.04423.53%
Public order4854.61300.00%
Robbery4729.452250.00%
Burglary4228.840.00%
Vehicle crime3025.770.00%
Drugs2118.41425.00%
Bicycle theft1412.890.00%
Other crime48.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.45300.00%

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 person6671.186500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1740.500.00%
Public order1210.430.00%
Other theft127.360.00%
Drugs47.360.00%
Other crime22.450.00%
Robbery21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.61-99.88%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 810 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 418 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8101118.00-8.16%
Other theft418497.02-21.43%
Shoplifting148256.4962.64%
Violence and sexual offences12290.81-9.63%
Anti-social behaviour9974.86-16.81%
Robbery6860.75-2.86%
Public order4641.7331.43%
Burglary3928.2325.81%
Drugs2823.93-26.32%
Vehicle crime2417.189.09%
Criminal damage and arson1014.73-47.37%
Bicycle theft86.14166.67%
Other crime24.910.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 882 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 532 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8821214.33-11.62%
Other theft532541.20-18.90%
Violence and sexual offences135326.4421.62%
Anti-social behaviour11982.8419.00%
Shoplifting9173.024.60%
Robbery7055.84-4.11%
Drugs3842.95-2.56%
Public order3523.32-23.91%
Burglary3121.483.33%
Vehicle crime2219.02-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson1913.50-13.64%
Bicycle theft311.66-70.00%
Possession of weapons21.84100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 998 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 656 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9981357.9252.37%
Other theft656612.3824.01%
Violence and sexual offences111402.53-9.02%
Anti-social behaviour10068.11-33.33%
Shoplifting8761.36-2.25%
Robbery7353.388.96%
Public order4644.79-6.12%
Drugs3928.2356.00%
Vehicle crime3623.9363.64%
Burglary3022.097.14%
Criminal damage and arson2218.41100.00%
Bicycle theft1013.5011.11%
Other crime46.1433.33%
Possession of weapons12.45-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 655 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 529 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6551081.180.00%
Other theft529401.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour150324.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences12292.040.00%
Shoplifting8974.860.00%
Robbery6754.610.00%
Public order4941.110.00%
Burglary2830.070.00%
Drugs2517.180.00%
Vehicle crime2215.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson1113.500.00%
Bicycle theft96.750.00%
Other crime35.520.00%
Possession of weapons31.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2828 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 282.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 656 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024250
August 2024128
July 20246
May 20247
April 2024290
March 202412
January 2024418
December 2023532
November 2023656
October 2023529

A total of 433 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202451
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202447
March 20242
January 202468
December 202370
November 202373
October 202367

A total of 791 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 202492
April 2024120
January 202499
December 2023119
November 2023100
October 2023150

A total of 4937 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 448.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 998 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024422
August 2024245
July 20246
May 202454
April 2024798
March 202466
February 20241
January 2024810
December 2023882
November 2023998
October 2023655

A total of 322 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202426
July 20244
May 202415
April 202448
March 202412
January 202446
December 202335
November 202346
October 202349

A total of 220 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
April 202442
January 202439
December 202331
November 202330
October 202328

A total of 826 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 2024101
July 20245
June 20241
May 202423
April 202489
March 202417
January 2024122
December 2023135
November 2023111
October 2023122

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
December 202319
November 202322
October 202311

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202430
January 202424
December 202322
November 202336
October 202322

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202414
January 20248
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 205 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 20241
May 20242
April 202421
March 20244
January 202428
December 202338
November 202339
October 202325

A total of 667 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202450
April 2024106
January 2024148
December 202391
November 202387
October 202389

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total158
    Theft from the person59
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Other theft25
    Shoplifting12
    Public order10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. 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
  • 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. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total47
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. B506
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 25. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Supermarket
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Richmond Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1