W1W 5PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 5PA

W1W 5PA, Westminster has recorded a total of 289 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 85.54 per 1,000 population. This W1W 5PA 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 5PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 5PA, encompassing approximately 3378 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (97) incidents (53.97% increase)
  • Other theft: (44) incidents (109.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)

W1W 5PA 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 5PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9785.5453.97%
Other theft4428.71109.52%
Anti-social behaviour4013.0214.29%
Violence and sexual offences3511.8429.63%
Shoplifting1810.36200.00%
Burglary165.3314.29%
Vehicle crime114.7457.14%
Robbery93.26-18.18%
Public order82.66-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.37500.00%
Other crime31.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.89-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6360.09950.00%
Anti-social behaviour3518.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences2710.36575.00%
Other theft217.992000.00%
Public order146.22600.00%
Burglary144.140.00%
Robbery114.140.00%
Vehicle crime73.260.00%
Shoplifting62.070.00%
Bicycle theft31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 person64.14-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences41.78300.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
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 person116.22-89.91%
Public order53.26-68.75%
Robbery31.48-66.67%
Drugs10.89-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-96.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10985.842625.00%
Anti-social behaviour4832.260.00%
Other theft3714.211133.33%
Violence and sexual offences3010.95900.00%
Public order168.88700.00%
Shoplifting164.740.00%
Burglary104.740.00%
Robbery92.960.00%
Vehicle crime62.660.00%
Bicycle theft51.780.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Other crime20.590.00%

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 person43.55-94.12%
Other theft31.18-94.55%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-90.00%
Public order20.89-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6884.06-5.56%
Other theft5520.13-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour4416.28-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences3013.02-18.92%
Burglary238.889.52%
Public order166.81-23.81%
Robbery144.7427.27%
Shoplifting114.1483.33%
Vehicle crime83.26-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson82.3760.00%
Bicycle theft42.370.00%
Drugs31.18-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8099.16-13.98%
Theft from the person7223.6846.94%
Anti-social behaviour5621.31-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences3716.58-2.63%
Public order2110.9510.53%
Burglary216.2240.00%
Vehicle crime186.2250.00%
Robbery115.3337.50%
Shoplifting63.26-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.78-37.50%
Drugs41.48300.00%
Bicycle theft41.1833.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9395.90-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour6827.5330.77%
Theft from the person4920.13-40.24%
Violence and sexual offences3814.50-7.32%
Public order1911.2511.76%
Burglary155.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime124.44-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson83.5514.29%
Robbery82.37-27.27%
Shoplifting72.3716.67%
Bicycle theft32.07200.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Drugs10.89-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99104.780.00%
Theft from the person8229.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour5224.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences4115.390.00%
Burglary1812.140.00%
Public order175.330.00%
Vehicle crime175.030.00%
Robbery115.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.260.00%
Shoplifting62.070.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202435
April 202448
January 202444
December 202356
November 202368
October 202352

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 433 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202421
July 20241
April 202437
March 20243
January 202455
December 202380
November 202393
October 202399

A total of 561 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202463
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024109
March 20244
January 202468
December 202372
November 202349
October 202382

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202427
July 20244
May 20241
April 202430
March 20243
January 202430
December 202337
November 202338
October 202341

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20242
May 20245
April 202416
March 20242
January 202416
December 202321
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202416
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202410
January 202423
December 202321
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20246
January 20248
December 202318
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
May 20243
April 20249
January 202414
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311

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 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
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 5PA 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. Hospital
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 8. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 16. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 18. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1