NW1 4HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 4HB

NW1 4HB, Westminster has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 271.31 per 1,000 population. This NW1 4HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW1 postcode area, which has experienced 1410 crimes and a crime rate of 25.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW1 4HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 4HB, encompassing approximately 213 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 4HB area, explore the NW1 4HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

NW1 4HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newcourt Street with total crimes: 5
  • Paveley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hospital with total crimes: 5

NW1 4HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13271.31-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences1060.81-44.44%
Other theft846.7833.33%
Shoplifting837.42300.00%
Theft from the person437.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime418.710.00%
Robbery318.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.03100.00%
Burglary29.360.00%
Public order29.36100.00%
Bicycle theft19.360.00%
Drugs14.68-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18266.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1484.20100.00%
Other theft665.49100.00%
Theft from the person528.07-28.57%
Vehicle crime423.39-42.86%
Shoplifting218.71-60.00%
Drugs29.360.00%
Robbery29.36100.00%
Burglary29.360.00%
Public order19.36-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9229.2180.00%
Anti-social behaviour742.10-46.15%
Theft from the person732.74600.00%
Vehicle crime732.7475.00%
Shoplifting532.7425.00%
Public order523.3966.67%
Other theft323.390.00%
Burglary214.03-75.00%
Drugs29.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft19.360.00%
Robbery14.68-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13243.240.00%
Burglary860.81166.67%
Violence and sexual offences537.42-68.75%
Robbery423.39300.00%
Shoplifting418.71-63.64%
Vehicle crime418.71-50.00%
Drugs418.710.00%
Other theft318.71-70.00%
Public order314.03-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft19.360.00%
Theft from the person14.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16350.8314.29%
Anti-social behaviour1374.84-27.78%
Shoplifting1160.8183.33%
Other theft1051.4511.11%
Vehicle crime846.7814.29%
Public order537.420.00%
Drugs423.390.00%
Burglary318.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.03200.00%
Robbery114.030.00%
Theft from the person14.68-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18327.4420.00%
Violence and sexual offences1484.2027.27%
Other theft965.490.00%
Vehicle crime742.10-12.50%
Shoplifting632.740.00%
Public order528.07-44.44%
Theft from the person523.39400.00%
Burglary423.39100.00%
Robbery118.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.68-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15322.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences1170.170.00%
Public order951.450.00%
Other theft942.100.00%
Vehicle crime842.100.00%
Shoplifting637.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson328.070.00%
Burglary214.030.00%
Robbery29.360.00%
Drugs29.360.00%
Theft from the person19.360.00%
Bicycle theft14.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 20247
January 202413
December 202313
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
April 20249
January 20245
December 202316
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 4HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newcourt Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hanover Gate
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Charles Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Cochrane Mews
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Casey Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Eamont Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Grove Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 10. A5205
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Cochrane Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Shannon Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Barrow Hill Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Mackennal Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Allitsen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Lorne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hanover Terrace Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. North Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wellington Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1