W1W 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 5AH

W1W 5AH, Westminster has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 93.83 per 1,000 population. This W1W 5AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1W postcode area, which has experienced 130 crimes and a crime rate of 36.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1W 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 5AH, encompassing approximately 2557 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (77) incidents (45.28% increase)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (105.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)

W1W 5AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Midford Place with total crimes: 13
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13

W1W 5AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7793.8345.28%
Other theft3530.10105.88%
Anti-social behaviour3313.686.45%
Violence and sexual offences3312.9022.22%
Shoplifting1812.90200.00%
Burglary137.0462.50%
Robbery85.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime73.13600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.74500.00%
Public order62.35-53.85%
Bicycle theft22.350.00%
Other crime20.780.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5367.24783.33%
Anti-social behaviour3120.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences2712.12575.00%
Other theft1710.561600.00%
Public order136.65550.00%
Robbery105.080.00%
Burglary83.910.00%
Shoplifting63.130.00%
Drugs32.35200.00%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person65.47-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences42.35300.00%
Public order21.56-60.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person118.21-88.78%
Public order54.30-58.33%
Robbery31.95-57.14%
Drugs11.17-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-96.77%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9897.742350.00%
Anti-social behaviour4438.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences3117.20933.33%
Other theft2612.12766.67%
Shoplifting1510.160.00%
Public order125.86500.00%
Robbery74.690.00%
Burglary72.740.00%
Vehicle crime42.740.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44.69-93.10%
Other theft31.56-93.18%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-90.32%
Public order21.17-85.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5893.050.00%
Other theft4422.67-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour4117.20-10.87%
Violence and sexual offences3116.033.33%
Public order1412.12-17.65%
Burglary145.470.00%
Shoplifting115.47175.00%
Robbery104.300.00%
Vehicle crime53.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.950.00%
Drugs31.560.00%
Bicycle theft31.170.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64102.82-15.79%
Theft from the person5825.0234.88%
Anti-social behaviour4622.67-20.69%
Violence and sexual offences3017.98-18.92%
Public order1711.736.25%
Burglary146.6555.56%
Robbery105.4742.86%
Vehicle crime103.9111.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.91-42.86%
Shoplifting41.56-42.86%
Drugs31.560.00%
Bicycle theft31.1750.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76106.73-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour5829.7116.00%
Theft from the person4322.67-37.68%
Violence and sexual offences3716.81-11.90%
Public order1614.4714.29%
Burglary96.26-18.18%
Vehicle crime93.5212.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.520.00%
Robbery72.74-36.36%
Shoplifting72.7416.67%
Bicycle theft22.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82118.0724.24%
Theft from the person6932.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour5026.9819.05%
Violence and sexual offences4219.5523.53%
Public order1416.4275.00%
Robbery115.47-15.38%
Burglary114.3022.22%
Vehicle crime84.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.13-50.00%
Shoplifting62.74-25.00%
Drugs12.35-66.67%
Other crime10.39-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66100.860.00%
Theft from the person4625.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour4217.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences3416.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson1413.290.00%
Robbery135.470.00%
Burglary95.080.00%
Public order83.520.00%
Shoplifting83.130.00%
Bicycle theft73.130.00%
Vehicle crime42.740.00%
Other crime31.560.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202431
April 202444
January 202441
December 202346
November 202358
October 202350
September 202342

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 414 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202417
July 20241
April 202426
March 20243
January 202444
December 202364
November 202376
October 202382
September 202366

A total of 523 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202453
July 20246
May 202411
April 202498
March 20244
January 202458
December 202358
November 202343
October 202369
September 202346

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202427
July 20244
May 20241
April 202431
March 20243
January 202431
December 202330
November 202337
October 202342
September 202334

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20242
May 20245
April 202412
March 20242
January 202414
December 202317
November 202316
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202415
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20247
January 202414
December 202314
November 20239
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
May 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1W 5AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitfield Place
    Total54
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 6. Hospital
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Grafton Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Richardson'S Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1