W1U 2RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 2RS

W1U 2RS, Westminster has recorded a total of 670 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 397.09 per 1,000 population. This W1U 2RS 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 2RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 2RS, encompassing approximately 1687 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 2RS area, explore the W1U 2RS 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 (76.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (129) incidents (152.94% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (48.48% increase)

W1U 2RS 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 2RS 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 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person264397.0976.00%
Other theft129156.46152.94%
Shoplifting9876.4548.48%
Violence and sexual offences4958.0813.95%
Anti-social behaviour3929.04-17.02%
Vehicle crime2623.1123.81%
Robbery2015.41-9.09%
Public order1911.85-5.00%
Burglary1211.26-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.11-37.50%
Drugs42.96-20.00%
Bicycle theft22.37-66.67%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person150273.222900.00%
Shoplifting6688.900.00%
Other theft5139.121175.00%
Anti-social behaviour4730.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences4327.86975.00%
Robbery2225.48633.33%
Burglary2113.040.00%
Vehicle crime2112.450.00%
Public order2012.45566.67%
Criminal damage and arson811.850.00%
Bicycle theft64.740.00%
Drugs53.56150.00%
Other crime12.960.00%

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 person513.040.00%
Other theft42.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.37100.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Robbery31.780.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.19-77.78%

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 person4237.34-89.86%
Violence and sexual offences924.89-80.85%
Other theft45.33-96.99%
Public order42.37-86.21%
Robbery22.37-92.59%
Drugs11.19-66.67%
Shoplifting10.59-99.11%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 414 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person414519.18681.13%
Other theft133245.361377.78%
Shoplifting11278.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour5666.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences4733.19571.43%
Vehicle crime3227.860.00%
Public order2918.97625.00%
Robbery2717.192600.00%
Burglary1816.000.00%
Bicycle theft410.670.00%
Drugs32.3750.00%
Other crime11.780.00%

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 person5346.82-82.27%
Other theft931.41-94.41%
Violence and sexual offences75.33-88.71%
Public order44.15-80.95%
Criminal damage and arson22.37-80.00%
Drugs21.19-71.43%
Robbery11.19-96.43%
Other crime10.59-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 299 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person299442.72-33.56%
Other theft161177.21-38.08%
Violence and sexual offences6295.42-15.07%
Shoplifting5536.75-41.49%
Anti-social behaviour5332.60-17.19%
Robbery2831.41-17.65%
Vehicle crime2216.59-35.29%
Public order2113.04-38.24%
Burglary1812.45-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson1010.6711.11%
Bicycle theft85.9333.33%
Drugs74.740.00%
Other crime34.15200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 450 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 260 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person450646.015.39%
Other theft260266.70-1.52%
Shoplifting94154.0920.51%
Violence and sexual offences7355.7110.61%
Anti-social behaviour6443.268.47%
Public order3437.93-15.00%
Vehicle crime3420.15-8.11%
Robbery3420.1554.55%
Burglary2320.154.55%
Criminal damage and arson913.6312.50%
Drugs75.33133.33%
Bicycle theft64.150.00%
Other crime13.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 427 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 264 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person427612.2244.26%
Other theft264253.0712.82%
Shoplifting78156.46-1.27%
Violence and sexual offences6646.23-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour5939.1218.00%
Public order4034.9742.86%
Vehicle crime3723.7112.12%
Burglary2221.9310.00%
Robbery2213.04-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson813.0460.00%
Bicycle theft64.74100.00%
Drugs33.56-62.50%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 296 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 234 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person296506.140.00%
Other theft234175.430.00%
Shoplifting79138.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences7046.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour5041.490.00%
Vehicle crime3329.630.00%
Public order2819.560.00%
Robbery2616.590.00%
Burglary2015.410.00%
Drugs811.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.740.00%
Bicycle theft32.960.00%
Other crime21.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 368 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202447
April 202456
January 202453
December 202364
November 202359
October 202350

A total of 1249 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 124.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 202451
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024133
March 20249
January 2024161
December 2023260
November 2023264
October 2023234

A total of 2400 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 240.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 450 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024264
August 2024150
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024414
March 202453
January 2024299
December 2023450
November 2023427
October 2023296

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 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202443
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202447
March 20247
January 202462
December 202373
November 202366
October 202370

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
April 202418
January 202418
December 202323
November 202322
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 583 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202466
May 20241
April 2024112
January 202455
December 202394
November 202378
October 202379

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

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 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 20243
May 20244
April 202429
March 20244
January 202421
December 202334
November 202340
October 202328

A total of 205 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202432
January 202422
December 202334
November 202337
October 202333

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 2RS 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. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1