W1U 3HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 3HA

W1U 3HA, Westminster has recorded a total of 525 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 158.15 per 1,000 population. This W1U 3HA 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 3HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 3HA, encompassing approximately 3319 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (191) incidents (51.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (93) incidents (97.87% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (81) incidents (14.08% increase)

W1U 3HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 169
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 28

W1U 3HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person191158.1551.59%
Other theft9357.5497.87%
Shoplifting8128.0214.08%
Violence and sexual offences4224.4013.51%
Anti-social behaviour4012.65-13.04%
Vehicle crime2112.0523.53%
Robbery196.33-17.39%
Burglary155.72-55.88%
Public order134.52-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.92-42.86%
Other crime21.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person126130.743050.00%
Shoplifting7137.967000.00%
Other theft4721.392250.00%
Anti-social behaviour4614.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences3713.861133.33%
Burglary3411.150.00%
Robbery2310.242200.00%
Public order206.93566.67%
Vehicle crime176.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.120.00%
Bicycle theft42.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44.820.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.90200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person179.34-94.72%
Public order55.12-77.27%
Other theft41.51-96.26%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-93.02%
Robbery10.90-95.00%
Shoplifting10.30-98.90%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 322 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person322213.881010.34%
Other theft10797.005250.00%
Shoplifting9132.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour4827.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences4314.461333.33%
Vehicle crime2612.950.00%
Public order227.83450.00%
Burglary216.630.00%
Robbery206.331900.00%
Drugs56.020.00%
Bicycle theft41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2912.35-84.15%
Public order48.74-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-93.02%
Other theft20.90-98.28%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-90.91%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.30-94.74%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person183155.74-37.76%
Other theft11655.13-43.14%
Violence and sexual offences4334.94-34.85%
Anti-social behaviour4112.952.50%
Shoplifting3812.35-56.82%
Public order2011.4517.65%
Robbery196.02-36.67%
Vehicle crime155.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.52-8.33%
Burglary113.31-57.69%
Drugs93.3112.50%
Bicycle theft82.7114.29%
Other crime32.4150.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 294 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 204 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person294248.222.80%
Other theft20488.56-0.49%
Shoplifting8861.4522.22%
Violence and sexual offences6626.518.20%
Anti-social behaviour4019.88-23.08%
Vehicle crime3012.05-18.92%
Robbery309.0466.67%
Burglary269.044.00%
Public order177.83-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson125.1233.33%
Drugs83.61700.00%
Bicycle theft72.41-22.22%
Other crime22.11-33.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 286 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 205 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person286243.7028.83%
Other theft20586.1512.02%
Shoplifting7261.75-1.37%
Violence and sexual offences6121.6929.79%
Anti-social behaviour5218.3813.04%
Vehicle crime3715.6632.14%
Public order3011.1525.00%
Burglary259.048.70%
Robbery187.53-14.29%
Bicycle theft95.4280.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.71125.00%
Other crime32.71200.00%
Drugs10.90-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person222205.140.00%
Other theft18366.880.00%
Shoplifting7355.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences4721.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour4614.160.00%
Vehicle crime2813.860.00%
Public order248.430.00%
Burglary237.230.00%
Robbery216.930.00%
Bicycle theft56.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Drugs41.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202434
April 202421
January 202411
December 202326
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 963 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 96.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202447
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024107
March 20242
January 2024116
December 2023204
November 2023205
October 2023183

A total of 1674 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 167.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024191
August 2024126
July 20244
May 202417
April 2024322
March 202429
January 2024183
December 2023294
November 2023286
October 2023222

A total of 516 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202471
July 20241
May 20241
April 202491
January 202438
December 202388
November 202372
October 202373

A total of 153 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 20241
May 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202419
December 202330
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202426
January 202415
December 202330
November 202337
October 202328

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202437
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 202443
March 20243
January 202443
December 202366
November 202361
October 202347

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202446
April 202448
January 202441
December 202340
November 202352
October 202346

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 20243
May 20245
April 202422
March 20244
January 202420
December 202317
November 202330
October 202324

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20241
March 20241
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234

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
August 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 3HA 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. Parking Area
    Total36
    Theft from the person15
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 4. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 11. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 17. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 19. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 25. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3