W1U 3PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 3PT

W1U 3PT, Westminster has recorded a total of 539 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 171.48 per 1,000 population. This W1U 3PT 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 3PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 3PT, encompassing approximately 3143 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (194) incidents (73.21% increase)
  • Other theft: (99) incidents (115.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (83) incidents (16.90% increase)

W1U 3PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 171
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 28

W1U 3PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person194171.4873.21%
Other theft9961.72115.22%
Shoplifting8331.5016.90%
Anti-social behaviour3926.41-17.02%
Violence and sexual offences3912.4121.88%
Vehicle crime2912.4126.09%
Robbery219.23-8.70%
Burglary136.68-51.85%
Public order124.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.82-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.27-25.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112132.675500.00%
Shoplifting7135.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour4722.590.00%
Other theft4614.952200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3214.631500.00%
Burglary2710.180.00%
Robbery238.592200.00%
Vehicle crime237.320.00%
Public order187.321700.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.730.00%
Drugs42.86300.00%
Bicycle theft41.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.860.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person136.68-95.89%
Other theft24.14-97.98%
Public order20.64-91.30%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-95.00%
Robbery10.64-94.44%
Shoplifting10.32-98.92%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 316 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person316220.481655.56%
Other theft99100.544850.00%
Shoplifting9331.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4129.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences4013.041233.33%
Vehicle crime3212.730.00%
Public order2310.182200.00%
Burglary217.320.00%
Robbery186.680.00%
Drugs55.730.00%
Bicycle theft41.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person188.27-90.11%
Violence and sexual offences35.73-92.50%
Other theft20.95-98.20%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-90.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Public order10.32-93.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person182156.21-35.46%
Other theft11157.90-43.65%
Violence and sexual offences4035.31-32.20%
Shoplifting3812.73-58.24%
Anti-social behaviour3512.09-14.63%
Robbery2111.14-19.23%
Public order156.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime144.77-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson104.450.00%
Bicycle theft83.1833.33%
Burglary72.55-70.83%
Drugs72.2316.67%
Other crime32.2350.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 282 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 197 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person282254.844.83%
Other theft19789.723.68%
Shoplifting9162.6828.17%
Violence and sexual offences5928.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour4118.77-6.82%
Vehicle crime3813.040.00%
Robbery2612.0962.50%
Burglary248.274.35%
Public order187.64-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson105.7325.00%
Bicycle theft63.18-14.29%
Drugs61.910.00%
Other crime21.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 269 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person269239.8929.95%
Other theft19085.5810.47%
Shoplifting7160.45-2.74%
Violence and sexual offences5922.5934.09%
Anti-social behaviour4418.77-8.33%
Vehicle crime3814.0011.76%
Public order2612.0930.00%
Burglary238.2735.29%
Robbery167.32-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.09166.67%
Bicycle theft72.5540.00%
Other crime22.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person207206.160.00%
Other theft17265.860.00%
Shoplifting7354.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour4823.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences4415.270.00%
Vehicle crime3414.000.00%
Robbery2010.820.00%
Public order206.360.00%
Burglary176.360.00%
Bicycle theft55.410.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202427
April 202421
January 20247
December 202324
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 920 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202446
July 20242
May 20242
April 202499
March 20242
January 2024111
December 2023197
November 2023190
October 2023172

A total of 1595 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 159.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 316 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024194
August 2024112
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024316
March 202418
January 2024182
December 2023282
November 2023269
October 2023207

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202447
April 202441
January 202435
December 202341
November 202344
October 202348

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20241
May 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202415
December 202318
November 202326
October 202320

A total of 147 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
January 202421
December 202326
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 208 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
April 202432
January 202414
December 202338
November 202338
October 202334

A total of 521 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202471
May 20241
April 202493
January 202438
December 202391
November 202371
October 202373

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202432
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202440
March 20243
January 202440
December 202359
November 202359
October 202344

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20241
March 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total171
    Theft from the person67
    Shoplifting52
    Other theft28
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total40
    Theft from the person15
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Hospital
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    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. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 18. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 21. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 27. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1