W1W 5DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 5DX

W1W 5DX, Westminster has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.68 per 1,000 population. This W1W 5DX 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 5DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 5DX, encompassing approximately 2708 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)

W1W 5DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13
  • Triton Square with total crimes: 11

W1W 5DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5168.6813.33%
Anti-social behaviour2918.833.57%
Violence and sexual offences2610.714.00%
Other theft249.6050.00%
Burglary148.8627.27%
Vehicle crime115.1783.33%
Shoplifting94.06200.00%
Robbery73.32-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.58200.00%
Public order42.22-55.56%
Other crime31.480.00%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4557.60800.00%
Anti-social behaviour2816.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences2510.34525.00%
Other theft169.231500.00%
Burglary115.910.00%
Public order94.06350.00%
Robbery83.320.00%
Vehicle crime62.950.00%
Shoplifting32.220.00%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

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 person54.80-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences41.85300.00%
Public order21.48-60.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 person117.75-86.25%
Public order54.06-61.54%
Robbery31.85-50.00%
Drugs11.11-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8080.861900.00%
Anti-social behaviour3729.540.00%
Other theft2513.66733.33%
Violence and sexual offences259.23733.33%
Public order139.23550.00%
Burglary114.800.00%
Shoplifting104.060.00%
Robbery63.690.00%
Vehicle crime52.220.00%
Bicycle theft31.850.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Other crime20.740.00%

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 person44.43-87.10%
Other theft31.48-90.32%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-88.89%
Public order21.11-81.82%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3165.36-48.33%
Theft from the person3111.45-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour3011.45-26.83%
Violence and sexual offences2711.0868.75%
Burglary159.970.00%
Public order115.54-31.25%
Shoplifting104.06100.00%
Vehicle crime63.69-53.85%
Robbery52.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8566.67%
Drugs31.850.00%
Bicycle theft31.110.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6082.71-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour4122.15-25.45%
Theft from the person3915.1421.88%
Public order1614.4033.33%
Violence and sexual offences165.91-54.29%
Burglary155.9125.00%
Vehicle crime135.5418.18%
Robbery104.8066.67%
Shoplifting53.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.85-50.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Bicycle theft31.1150.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6991.9425.45%
Anti-social behaviour5525.4817.02%
Violence and sexual offences3520.312.94%
Theft from the person3212.92-27.27%
Public order1211.820.00%
Burglary124.4333.33%
Vehicle crime114.4310.00%
Shoplifting74.06133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.580.00%
Robbery62.22-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5584.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour4720.310.00%
Theft from the person4417.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences3416.250.00%
Public order1212.550.00%
Vehicle crime104.430.00%
Burglary93.690.00%
Robbery83.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.950.00%
Shoplifting32.220.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202428
April 202437
January 202430
December 202341
November 202355
October 202347

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 284 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 20241
April 202425
March 20243
January 202431
December 202360
November 202369
October 202355

A total of 342 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202445
July 20245
May 202411
April 202480
March 20244
January 202431
December 202339
November 202332
October 202344

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 20244
May 20241
April 202425
March 20243
January 202427
December 202316
November 202335
October 202334

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202411
January 202415
December 202315
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 202313
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202410
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
May 20245
April 202413
March 20242
January 202411
December 202316
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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