NW1 4NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 4NS

NW1 4NS, Westminster has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.63 per 1,000 population. This NW1 4NS 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 4NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 4NS, encompassing approximately 2902 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 4NS area, explore the NW1 4NS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NW1 4NS area, visit the NW1 4NS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)

NW1 4NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • Baker Street with total crimes: 25
  • A501 with total crimes: 15

NW1 4NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3139.6363.16%
Theft from the person2310.68-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour217.93162.50%
Violence and sexual offences117.2437.50%
Shoplifting93.79125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.10300.00%
Public order41.3833.33%
Drugs31.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Burglary31.03-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Robbery10.69-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2626.881200.00%
Other theft198.96850.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.76300.00%
Burglary52.760.00%
Shoplifting41.72300.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.45-60.00%
Public order20.69-77.78%
Theft from the person20.69-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-66.67%
Robbery10.69-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order910.3412.50%
Theft from the person73.10-82.93%
Violence and sexual offences62.41-50.00%
Other theft52.07-79.17%
Robbery31.72-57.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4149.96241.67%
Anti-social behaviour3614.130.00%
Other theft2412.40700.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.27100.00%
Public order84.13166.67%
Robbery72.760.00%
Shoplifting62.41100.00%
Vehicle crime42.070.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person129.65-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences64.13-50.00%
Other theft32.07-88.00%
Public order31.03-57.14%
Shoplifting31.03-82.35%
Other crime11.030.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2844.45-17.65%
Other theft259.65-41.86%
Theft from the person218.61-25.00%
Shoplifting177.2430.77%
Violence and sexual offences125.86-40.00%
Public order74.13-30.00%
Robbery62.41100.00%
Vehicle crime32.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4356.16-29.51%
Anti-social behaviour3414.8230.77%
Theft from the person2811.72-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences209.65-13.04%
Shoplifting136.89-35.00%
Public order104.48-9.09%
Vehicle crime63.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Robbery31.03-62.50%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6167.8848.78%
Theft from the person3621.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2612.40-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences238.969.52%
Shoplifting207.9342.86%
Public order116.89-31.25%
Robbery83.7933.33%
Burglary42.7633.33%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-71.43%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4155.82-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour2814.1321.74%
Violence and sexual offences219.6531.25%
Theft from the person187.2428.57%
Public order166.20100.00%
Shoplifting145.51-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.82250.00%
Robbery62.41200.00%
Drugs32.07-57.14%
Burglary31.030.00%
Bicycle theft31.0350.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4349.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour2314.820.00%
Shoplifting207.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.890.00%
Theft from the person145.510.00%
Public order84.820.00%
Drugs72.760.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
July 20242
May 20245
April 202424
March 20243
January 202425
December 202343
November 202361
October 202341
September 202343

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 202417
December 202313
November 202320
October 202314
September 202320

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20242
May 20246
April 202412
March 20246
January 202412
December 202320
November 202323
October 202321
September 202316

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
April 202436
January 202428
December 202334
November 202326
October 202328
September 202323

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 228 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 20242
May 20247
April 202441
March 202412
January 202421
December 202328
November 202336
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Baker Street
    Total25
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Taunton Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ivor Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Glentworth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Taunton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Clarence Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Huntsworth Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Mac Farren Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Brunswick Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. York Terrace East
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Bingham Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. York Gate
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1