NW1 4RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 4RB

NW1 4RB, Westminster has recorded a total of 161 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.36 per 1,000 population. This NW1 4RB 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 4RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 4RB, encompassing approximately 4196 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (36) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (106.25% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)

NW1 4RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 27
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • A501 with total crimes: 15

NW1 4RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3638.3656.52%
Anti-social behaviour338.58106.25%
Theft from the person307.86-3.23%
Vehicle crime137.1544.44%
Violence and sexual offences133.10-43.48%
Shoplifting103.10100.00%
Public order72.38-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.67500.00%
Burglary41.43-60.00%
Robbery30.95-25.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.71-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3133.361450.00%
Violence and sexual offences237.39666.67%
Other theft235.48360.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.480.00%
Public order113.81175.00%
Burglary102.620.00%
Vehicle crime92.380.00%
Shoplifting52.14400.00%
Robbery41.19100.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.05-16.67%
Public order41.19-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-57.14%
Robbery20.71-33.33%
Theft from the person20.48-81.82%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order129.779.09%
Theft from the person112.86-78.85%
Violence and sexual offences72.62-63.16%
Other theft61.67-86.36%
Robbery31.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5248.85246.67%
Other theft4412.39528.57%
Anti-social behaviour4210.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences1910.01111.11%
Public order114.53266.67%
Robbery92.620.00%
Shoplifting92.1428.57%
Vehicle crime82.140.00%
Drugs51.91150.00%
Bicycle theft21.190.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1510.72-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences93.57-59.09%
Other theft72.14-83.72%
Shoplifting71.67-69.57%
Public order31.67-70.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, 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 theft4345.51-39.44%
Anti-social behaviour3410.25-19.05%
Theft from the person278.10-28.95%
Shoplifting236.4353.33%
Violence and sexual offences225.48-21.43%
Robbery125.2471.43%
Public order102.86-47.37%
Vehicle crime52.38-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-16.67%
Burglary51.1925.00%
Bicycle theft31.19-25.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7158.86-19.32%
Anti-social behaviour4216.9210.53%
Theft from the person3810.01-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.06-30.00%
Public order196.67-24.00%
Shoplifting154.53-64.29%
Vehicle crime93.570.00%
Robbery72.14-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.67100.00%
Bicycle theft41.4333.33%
Burglary40.95-50.00%
Drugs30.95-25.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8877.440.00%
Theft from the person5020.970.00%
Shoplifting4211.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences4010.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour389.530.00%
Public order259.060.00%
Robbery115.960.00%
Vehicle crime92.620.00%
Burglary82.140.00%
Drugs41.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Other crime20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 20243
May 20247
April 202419
March 20249
January 202422
December 202328
November 202340

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202416
April 202442
January 202434
December 202342
November 202338

A total of 323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202423
July 20245
May 20246
April 202444
March 20247
January 202443
December 202371
November 202388

A total of 256 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
July 20242
May 202411
April 202452
March 202415
January 202427
December 202338
November 202350

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
April 20249
March 20247
January 202423
December 202315
November 202342

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20244
May 202412
April 202411
March 20243
January 202410
December 202319
November 202325

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
January 202412
December 20237
November 202311

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total27
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Hospital
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Harewood Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Great Central Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Taunton Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ivor Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Glentworth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Durweston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Taunton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Clarence Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Huntsworth Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Bickenhall Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Spring Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Wyndham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Robbery1