W1U 3DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 3DG

W1U 3DG, Westminster has recorded a total of 429 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 100.74 per 1,000 population. This W1U 3DG 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 3DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 3DG, encompassing approximately 4258 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 3DG area, explore the W1U 3DG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (142) incidents (51.06% increase)
  • Other theft: (81) incidents (88.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (73) incidents (35.19% increase)

W1U 3DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 169
  • Stratford Place with total crimes: 27
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26

W1U 3DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142100.7451.06%
Other theft8133.3488.37%
Shoplifting7319.0235.19%
Anti-social behaviour3717.14-9.76%
Violence and sexual offences318.6963.16%
Vehicle crime177.2813.33%
Burglary163.99-33.33%
Public order133.76-13.33%
Robbery123.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.82-40.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9479.840.00%
Shoplifting5422.070.00%
Other theft4312.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour4110.100.00%
Burglary249.630.00%
Robbery215.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.931800.00%
Vehicle crime154.460.00%
Public order153.520.00%
Bicycle theft63.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.410.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-96.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person214125.16105.77%
Shoplifting8650.25152.94%
Other theft8520.19-4.49%
Anti-social behaviour4019.9633.33%
Violence and sexual offences309.39-6.25%
Burglary207.04122.22%
Vehicle crime194.7035.71%
Robbery194.4646.15%
Public order124.460.00%
Drugs52.82150.00%
Bicycle theft31.17-57.14%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10483.59-38.46%
Other theft8924.42-48.26%
Shoplifting3420.90-38.18%
Violence and sexual offences327.98-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour307.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime147.04-41.67%
Robbery133.29-35.00%
Public order123.05-14.29%
Burglary92.82-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.11-27.27%
Bicycle theft71.8840.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 169 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft172139.95-8.99%
Theft from the person16940.394.97%
Shoplifting5539.68-12.70%
Anti-social behaviour5012.91-5.66%
Violence and sexual offences5011.7416.28%
Vehicle crime2411.74-17.24%
Burglary215.64-8.70%
Robbery204.9366.67%
Public order144.70-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.29175.00%
Bicycle theft52.58-28.57%
Drugs31.17200.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft189141.3620.38%
Theft from the person16144.3836.44%
Shoplifting6337.818.62%
Anti-social behaviour5314.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences4312.4548.28%
Vehicle crime2910.1031.82%
Burglary236.8127.78%
Public order155.4050.00%
Robbery123.52-25.00%
Bicycle theft72.8216.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft157116.000.00%
Theft from the person11836.870.00%
Shoplifting5827.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour5313.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences2912.450.00%
Vehicle crime226.810.00%
Burglary185.170.00%
Robbery164.230.00%
Public order103.760.00%
Bicycle theft62.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
April 202420
January 20249
December 202321
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 816 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 116.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202443
April 202485
January 202489
December 2023172
November 2023189
October 2023157

A total of 1002 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 143.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024142
August 202494
April 2024214
January 2024104
December 2023169
November 2023161
October 2023118

A total of 423 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 60.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202454
April 202486
January 202434
December 202355
November 202363
October 202358

A total of 113 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
April 202419
January 202413
December 202320
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202419
January 202414
December 202324
November 202329
October 202322

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
June 20241
April 202430
January 202432
December 202350
November 202343
October 202329

A total of 304 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202441
April 202440
January 202430
December 202350
November 202353
October 202353

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
April 202412
January 202412
December 202314
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 3DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total169
    Theft from the person67
    Shoplifting51
    Other theft28
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total19
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 11. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 13. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 19. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 25. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1