W1W 5HA, Westminster has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.90 per 1,000 population. This W1W 5HA 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 5HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 5HA, encompassing approximately 3365 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 59 | 60.90 | 18.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 17.53 | 6.67% |
| Other theft | 27 | 9.51 | 58.82% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 8.02 | 3.85% |
| Burglary | 17 | 8.02 | 13.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 5.05 | 57.14% |
| Robbery | 9 | 3.27 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.67 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.67 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.49 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.89 | -66.67% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 50 | 51.40 | 900.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 14.85 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 8.91 | 550.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | 7.72 | 1600.00% |
| Burglary | 15 | 5.05 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.46 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.97 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.67 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.86 | -54.55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 1.49 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.19 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 11 | 6.24 | -87.06% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.27 | -58.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.49 | -62.50% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.30 | -96.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 85 | 68.93 | 2025.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 25.25 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 30 | 11.29 | 900.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 8.91 | 733.33% |
| Public order | 12 | 7.43 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.27 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.97 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.38 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.57 | -89.47% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.19 | -91.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 0.89 | -88.89% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.89 | -83.33% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 38 | 59.72 | -19.15% |
| Other theft | 35 | 11.29 | -43.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 10.40 | -31.82% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 8.91 | 22.73% |
| Burglary | 23 | 8.02 | 15.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 6.83 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 8 | 3.57 | -27.27% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.38 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.38 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.08 | -58.82% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 62 | 75.76 | -7.46% |
| Theft from the person | 47 | 18.42 | 38.24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 13.96 | -22.81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 13.07 | -35.29% |
| Burglary | 20 | 6.54 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 5.94 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 5.35 | 41.67% |
| Robbery | 11 | 5.05 | 83.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.27 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.49 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.89 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.89 | 200.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 67 | 76.06 | 6.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 19.91 | 35.71% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 16.93 | -33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 10.10 | -2.86% |
| Burglary | 16 | 10.10 | 23.08% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.75 | 7.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 4.46 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.57 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.78 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.89 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 63 | 75.16 | 6.78% |
| Theft from the person | 51 | 18.72 | 34.21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 15.15 | 16.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 12.48 | 20.69% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 10.40 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 4.75 | 55.56% |
| Burglary | 13 | 4.16 | 30.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 3.86 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.38 | -68.75% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.49 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.89 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 59 | 69.82 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 17.53 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 11.29 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 10.70 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 8.62 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 4.75 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 3.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.97 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.97 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.67 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
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 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 422 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 85 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 59 |
| August 2024 | 50 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 85 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 38 |
| December 2023 | 47 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 51 |
| September 2023 | 38 |
A total of 364 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 62 |
| November 2023 | 67 |
| October 2023 | 63 |
| September 2023 | 59 |
A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 309 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 32 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| January 2024 | 30 |
| December 2023 | 44 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1W 5HA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |