February 2026 Source: Police.uk
W1W Crime Intelligence Report
W1W recorded 244 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 69.16 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 0.8% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 11.9% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
244trending_up +0.8% vs last month
Crime Rate
69.16per 1k
High Risk Active Postcodes
846
Within W1W district
Westminster
3,528
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| John Prince'S Street Map | total: 68 Theft from the person: 30 Other theft: 23 | 68 |
| Market Place Map | total: 24 Theft from the person: 11 Other theft: 7 | 24 |
| Nightclub Map | total: 22 Shoplifting: 15 Other theft: 3 | 22 |
| Osnaburgh Street Map | total: 18 Shoplifting: 12 Other theft: 2 | 18 |
| Clipstone Street Map | total: 8 Anti-social behaviour: 4 Bicycle theft: 2 | 8 |
| Great Portland Street Map | total: 8 Shoplifting: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 8 |
| Hanson Street Map | total: 6 Other theft: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 6 |
| Carburton Street Map | total: 6 Other theft: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 6 |
| Bridford Mews Map | total: 6 Burglary: 2 Theft from the person: 2 | 6 |
| Bolsover Street Map | total: 6 Other theft: 2 Theft from the person: 2 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Theft from Person
65
26.6%
Other Theft
60
24.6%
Shoplifting
39
16.0%
Violence & Sexual Offences
28
11.5%
Anti-social Behaviour
18
7.4%
Burglary
12
4.9%
Public Order
7
2.9%
Bicycle Theft
5
2.0%
Vehicle Crime
4
1.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
2
0.8%
Robbery
2
0.8%
Drug Offences
2
0.8%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +0.8%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -11.9%
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