W1W 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 5BY

W1W 5BY, Westminster has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.86 per 1,000 population. This W1W 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 5BY, encompassing approximately 3368 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1W 5BY area, explore the W1W 5BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (61) incidents (22.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)

W1W 5BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11

W1W 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6160.8622.00%
Anti-social behaviour3118.1114.81%
Other theft279.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.023.85%
Burglary158.02-11.76%
Vehicle crime114.4557.14%
Shoplifting103.27233.33%
Robbery92.9728.57%
Public order62.67-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.78150.00%
Other crime31.480.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5050.76900.00%
Anti-social behaviour2714.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences268.02550.00%
Other theft187.721700.00%
Burglary175.340.00%
Public order105.05400.00%
Robbery72.970.00%
Vehicle crime72.080.00%
Bicycle theft32.080.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53.86-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences41.48300.00%
Public order21.19-60.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 person116.23-87.06%
Public order53.27-58.33%
Robbery31.48-62.50%
Drugs10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8567.982025.00%
Anti-social behaviour3525.230.00%
Other theft2910.39866.67%
Violence and sexual offences268.61766.67%
Public order127.72500.00%
Burglary113.560.00%
Shoplifting113.270.00%
Robbery83.270.00%
Vehicle crime72.370.00%
Bicycle theft32.080.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 person43.56-89.47%
Other theft31.19-91.43%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-88.89%
Public order20.89-84.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3859.37-17.39%
Other theft3511.28-43.55%
Anti-social behaviour2710.39-38.64%
Violence and sexual offences278.0242.11%
Burglary238.029.52%
Public order136.83-27.78%
Robbery83.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.37166.67%
Shoplifting82.3733.33%
Vehicle crime72.37-58.82%
Drugs32.08-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6275.70-7.46%
Theft from the person4618.4135.29%
Anti-social behaviour4413.66-22.81%
Burglary2113.0631.25%
Violence and sexual offences196.23-44.12%
Public order185.6420.00%
Vehicle crime175.3430.77%
Robbery125.05100.00%
Shoplifting63.5620.00%
Drugs41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Bicycle theft30.89200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6775.408.06%
Anti-social behaviour5719.8935.71%
Theft from the person3416.92-30.61%
Violence and sexual offences3410.093.03%
Burglary1610.096.67%
Public order154.7515.38%
Vehicle crime134.45-7.14%
Robbery63.86-33.33%
Shoplifting51.7866.67%
Possession of weapons31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6273.320.00%
Theft from the person4918.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour4214.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences3312.470.00%
Burglary159.800.00%
Vehicle crime144.450.00%
Public order134.160.00%
Robbery93.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.670.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202411
January 202423
December 202321
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 383 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202450
July 20245
May 202411
April 202485
March 20244
January 202438
December 202346
November 202334
October 202349

A total of 304 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
July 20241
April 202429
March 20243
January 202435
December 202362
November 202367
October 202362

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20247
January 20247
December 202317
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
April 202435
January 202427
December 202344
November 202357
October 202342

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
May 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 20244
May 20241
April 202426
March 20243
January 202427
December 202319
November 202334
October 202333

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
May 20245
April 202412
March 20242
January 202413
December 202318
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total16
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 5. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 12. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Grafton Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1