W1U 2HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 2HA

W1U 2HA, Westminster has recorded a total of 667 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 373.96 per 1,000 population. This W1U 2HA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1U postcode area, which has experienced 422 crimes and a crime rate of 94.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1U 2HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 2HA, encompassing approximately 1783 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 2HA area, explore the W1U 2HA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (264) incidents (74.83% increase)
  • Other theft: (128) incidents (146.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (53.12% increase)

W1U 2HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 139
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1U 2HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 264 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person264373.9674.83%
Other theft128148.01146.15%
Shoplifting9871.7653.12%
Violence and sexual offences5054.9416.28%
Anti-social behaviour3728.03-21.28%
Vehicle crime2620.7423.81%
Robbery2014.58-9.09%
Public order1811.21-5.26%
Burglary1210.09-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson56.73-37.50%
Drugs42.80-20.00%
Bicycle theft22.24-66.67%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person151257.902920.00%
Shoplifting6484.660.00%
Other theft5235.881200.00%
Anti-social behaviour4729.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences4326.35975.00%
Robbery2224.11633.33%
Burglary2112.330.00%
Vehicle crime2111.770.00%
Public order1911.77533.33%
Criminal damage and arson810.650.00%
Bicycle theft64.490.00%
Drugs53.36150.00%
Other crime12.800.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person512.330.00%
Other theft42.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.24100.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Robbery31.680.00%
Drugs21.680.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.12-77.78%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4235.32-89.88%
Violence and sexual offences923.55-80.85%
Other theft45.05-97.04%
Public order42.24-86.21%
Robbery22.24-92.59%
Drugs11.12-66.67%
Shoplifting10.56-99.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 415 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person415495.62683.02%
Other theft135232.671400.00%
Shoplifting11775.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour5565.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4730.84571.43%
Vehicle crime3326.350.00%
Public order2918.50625.00%
Robbery2716.262600.00%
Burglary1815.140.00%
Bicycle theft410.090.00%
Drugs32.2450.00%
Other crime11.680.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5344.29-82.33%
Other theft929.71-94.41%
Violence and sexual offences75.05-88.71%
Public order43.92-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson22.24-80.00%
Drugs21.12-71.43%
Robbery11.12-96.43%
Other crime10.56-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 300 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person300422.17-33.33%
Other theft161168.20-38.78%
Violence and sexual offences6290.27-13.89%
Shoplifting5734.76-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour5431.96-14.29%
Robbery2830.28-17.65%
Vehicle crime2215.70-37.14%
Public order2212.33-33.33%
Burglary1812.33-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson1010.0911.11%
Bicycle theft95.6150.00%
Drugs75.050.00%
Other crime33.92200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 450 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 263 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person450611.675.63%
Other theft263252.29-2.23%
Shoplifting96147.4523.08%
Violence and sexual offences7253.829.09%
Anti-social behaviour6340.373.28%
Vehicle crime3535.32-5.41%
Robbery3419.6254.55%
Public order3319.06-17.50%
Burglary2118.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.7712.50%
Drugs75.05133.33%
Bicycle theft63.92-14.29%
Other crime13.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 426 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 269 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person426582.5244.41%
Other theft269238.8414.96%
Shoplifting78150.821.30%
Violence and sexual offences6643.73-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour6137.0017.31%
Public order4034.2042.86%
Vehicle crime3722.438.82%
Robbery2220.74-15.38%
Burglary2112.335.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.7760.00%
Bicycle theft74.4975.00%
Drugs33.92-62.50%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 295 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 234 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person295479.360.00%
Other theft234165.390.00%
Shoplifting77131.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences7043.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour5239.250.00%
Vehicle crime3429.150.00%
Public order2819.060.00%
Robbery2615.700.00%
Burglary2014.580.00%
Drugs811.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.490.00%
Bicycle theft42.800.00%
Other crime22.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202447
April 202455
January 202454
December 202363
November 202361
October 202352

A total of 1259 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 125.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 269 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 202452
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024135
March 20249
January 2024161
December 2023263
November 2023269
October 2023234

A total of 2401 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 240.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 450 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024264
August 2024151
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024415
March 202453
January 2024300
December 2023450
November 2023426
October 2023295

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202443
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202447
March 20247
January 202462
December 202372
November 202366
October 202370

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
April 202418
January 202418
December 202321
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 185 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 20243
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202428
December 202334
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 588 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202464
May 20241
April 2024117
January 202457
December 202396
November 202378
October 202377

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 20243
May 20244
April 202429
March 20244
January 202422
December 202333
November 202340
October 202328

A total of 208 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202433
January 202422
December 202335
November 202337
October 202334

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
March 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 2HA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total139
    Shoplifting52
    Theft from the person47
    Other theft23
    Robbery4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 6. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total24
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 23. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1