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

Overview of Crime in W1T 3NF

BERNERS STREET, W1T 3NF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1028 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 544.96 per 1,000 population. This W1T 3NF 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 3NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 3NF, encompassing approximately 1886 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (379) incidents (73.06% increase)
  • Other theft: (222) incidents (117.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (101) incidents (23.17% increase)

W1T 3NF 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: 114
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

BERNERS STREET, W1T 3NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 379 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 222 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person379544.9673.06%
Other theft222200.91117.65%
Anti-social behaviour101117.6923.17%
Shoplifting9653.5488.24%
Violence and sexual offences7850.89-11.36%
Robbery3741.35-15.91%
Public order3519.6152.17%
Burglary2918.5561.11%
Drugs1415.37-6.67%
Vehicle crime137.42-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson86.89-27.27%
Other crime74.2475.00%
Bicycle theft73.7140.00%
Possession of weapons23.710.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person219361.015375.00%
Other theft102116.103300.00%
Violence and sexual offences8854.072833.33%
Anti-social behaviour8246.650.00%
Shoplifting5143.470.00%
Robbery4427.042100.00%
Public order2323.331050.00%
Burglary1812.190.00%
Vehicle crime179.540.00%
Drugs159.011400.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.950.00%
Bicycle theft55.830.00%
Other crime42.65300.00%
Possession of weapons22.120.00%

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 person48.480.00%
Other theft32.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.59200.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Robbery21.06100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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
Robbery11.06-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-87.50%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3225.98-95.31%
Violence and sexual offences816.96-88.41%
Other theft34.24-98.81%
Public order31.59-91.67%
Robbery21.59-94.44%
Drugs11.06-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 683 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 253 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person683728.381797.22%
Other theft253362.073514.29%
Anti-social behaviour103134.120.00%
Shoplifting9954.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences6952.481625.00%
Burglary4036.580.00%
Public order3621.20800.00%
Robbery3619.083500.00%
Vehicle crime2819.080.00%
Bicycle theft1214.840.00%
Drugs96.36350.00%
Other crime34.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3629.163500.00%
Other theft719.080.00%
Public order43.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.120.00%
Drugs22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.53-99.86%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 729 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 356 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person729853.480.41%
Other theft356386.45-19.82%
Shoplifting144188.7284.62%
Anti-social behaviour9376.34-17.70%
Violence and sexual offences8949.30-13.59%
Robbery6047.180.00%
Public order4031.8129.03%
Burglary3721.2032.14%
Vehicle crime2319.6115.00%
Drugs1812.19-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson109.54-41.18%
Bicycle theft95.30200.00%
Other crime24.770.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 726 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 444 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person726878.93-14.08%
Other theft444384.86-20.43%
Anti-social behaviour113235.3720.21%
Violence and sexual offences10359.9018.39%
Shoplifting7854.60-6.02%
Robbery6041.35-3.23%
Drugs3331.813.12%
Public order3117.49-16.22%
Burglary2816.43-3.45%
Vehicle crime2014.84-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson1710.60-15.00%
Bicycle theft39.01-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.59100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 845 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 558 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8451001.9249.56%
Other theft558447.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour94295.80-34.72%
Violence and sexual offences8749.83-7.45%
Shoplifting8346.125.06%
Robbery6244.0024.00%
Public order3732.87-2.63%
Vehicle crime3519.6184.21%
Drugs3218.5539.13%
Burglary2916.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson2015.3766.67%
Bicycle theft510.60-37.50%
Other crime22.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 565 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 465 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person565811.0863.29%
Other theft465299.5122.69%
Anti-social behaviour144246.5058.24%
Violence and sexual offences9476.342.17%
Shoplifting7949.8325.40%
Robbery5041.8819.05%
Public order3826.5140.74%
Burglary2920.1438.10%
Drugs2315.37-8.00%
Vehicle crime1912.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.07-40.00%
Bicycle theft86.36-63.64%
Other crime34.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.59-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 379 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 346 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft379613.340.00%
Theft from the person346200.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences92183.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour9148.770.00%
Shoplifting6348.240.00%
Robbery4233.400.00%
Public order2722.260.00%
Drugs2514.310.00%
Bicycle theft2213.250.00%
Burglary2111.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson2011.130.00%
Vehicle crime1910.600.00%
Other crime510.070.00%
Possession of weapons52.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2792 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 253.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 558 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024222
August 2024102
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024253
March 20247
January 2024356
December 2023444
November 2023558
October 2023465
September 2023379

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 202428
January 202423
December 202320
November 202335
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 4565 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 380.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 845 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024379
August 2024219
July 20244
May 202432
April 2024683
March 202436
February 20241
January 2024729
December 2023726
November 2023845
October 2023565
September 2023346

A total of 821 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 102.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 202482
April 2024103
January 202493
December 2023113
November 202394
October 2023144
September 202391

A total of 276 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202423
July 20242
May 20243
April 202436
March 20244
January 202440
December 202331
November 202337
October 202338
September 202327

A total of 397 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202444
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202436
March 20241
January 202460
December 202360
November 202362
October 202350
September 202342

A total of 231 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202418
April 202440
January 202437
December 202328
November 202329
October 202329
September 202321

A total of 716 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202488
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202469
March 20244
January 202489
December 2023103
November 202387
October 202394
September 202392

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20243
March 20241
January 202410
December 202317
November 202320
October 202312
September 202320

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 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 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202412
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 202322

A total of 173 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202418
December 202333
November 202332
October 202323
September 202325

A total of 693 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 86.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202451
April 202499
January 2024144
December 202378
November 202383
October 202379
September 202363

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20231
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 3NF 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
    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. 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
    Total49
    Other theft13
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Vehicle crime7
    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. 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. B506
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 21. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 26. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1