W1U 4RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 4RU

W1U 4RU, Westminster has recorded a total of 354 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.53 per 1,000 population. This W1U 4RU 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 4RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 4RU, encompassing approximately 4044 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 4RU area, explore the W1U 4RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (100) incidents (35.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (74) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (67) incidents (36.73% increase)

W1U 4RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 128
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22

W1U 4RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10087.5335.14%
Other theft7424.73100.00%
Shoplifting6718.3036.73%
Violence and sexual offences2716.5758.82%
Vehicle crime216.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour205.19-39.39%
Public order144.9527.27%
Burglary133.46-31.58%
Robbery113.21-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.72-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.99-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7470.470.00%
Shoplifting4918.300.00%
Other theft3712.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour339.150.00%
Burglary198.160.00%
Vehicle crime184.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.451600.00%
Robbery154.200.00%
Public order113.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.720.00%
Bicycle theft51.240.00%
Drugs21.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person153105.58178.18%
Shoplifting7937.83203.85%
Other theft7019.532.94%
Anti-social behaviour2717.3122.73%
Violence and sexual offences256.68-16.67%
Burglary226.18175.00%
Vehicle crime175.4421.43%
Robbery154.2050.00%
Public order123.710.00%
Drugs42.97100.00%
Bicycle theft30.99-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6864.29-52.11%
Theft from the person5516.81-56.00%
Violence and sexual offences3013.60-21.05%
Shoplifting267.42-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.43-40.54%
Vehicle crime145.44-50.00%
Public order123.46-14.29%
Robbery102.97-37.50%
Burglary82.47-60.00%
Bicycle theft61.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-50.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft142120.66-14.97%
Theft from the person12535.112.46%
Shoplifting5030.91-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences3812.36-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour379.40-9.76%
Vehicle crime289.150.00%
Burglary206.925.26%
Robbery164.9560.00%
Public order143.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.46400.00%
Bicycle theft52.47-28.57%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft167126.1024.63%
Theft from the person12241.2962.67%
Shoplifting5430.178.00%
Violence and sexual offences4313.3595.45%
Anti-social behaviour4110.63-10.87%
Vehicle crime2810.1412.00%
Burglary196.9211.76%
Public order144.7055.56%
Robbery103.46-9.09%
Bicycle theft72.4716.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13499.400.00%
Theft from the person7533.130.00%
Shoplifting5018.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour4612.360.00%
Vehicle crime2511.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.180.00%
Burglary175.440.00%
Robbery114.200.00%
Public order92.720.00%
Bicycle theft62.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
April 202422
January 20248
December 202320
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 692 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 98.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202437
April 202470
January 202468
December 2023142
November 2023167
October 2023134

A total of 704 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 100.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202474
April 2024153
January 202455
December 2023125
November 2023122
October 202375

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202433
April 202427
January 202422
December 202337
November 202341
October 202346

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202412
January 202412
December 202314
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 375 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202449
April 202479
January 202426
December 202350
November 202354
October 202350

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 202415
January 202410
December 202316
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202417
January 202414
December 202328
November 202328
October 202325

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
June 20241
April 202425
January 202430
December 202338
November 202343
October 202322

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 4RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total128
    Shoplifting47
    Theft from the person46
    Other theft23
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 10. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 18. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 24. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 29. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2