DORSET CLOSE, NW1 5AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 5AN

DORSET CLOSE, NW1 5AN, Westminster has recorded a total of 246 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.47 per 1,000 population. This NW1 5AN 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 5AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 5AN, encompassing approximately 5410 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 5AN area, explore the NW1 5AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (45) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (39) incidents (-13.33% decrease)

NW1 5AN 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

DORSET CLOSE, NW1 5AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6845.4730.77%
Other theft4512.5766.67%
Theft from the person398.32-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences247.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime174.44112.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.14100.00%
Shoplifting101.8566.67%
Robbery91.850.00%
Burglary81.66-60.00%
Public order71.48-46.15%
Drugs51.2966.67%
Other crime20.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5243.440.00%
Theft from the person459.612150.00%
Violence and sexual offences408.321233.33%
Other theft277.39440.00%
Burglary204.990.00%
Public order133.70225.00%
Robbery92.40350.00%
Vehicle crime81.660.00%
Shoplifting61.48500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Bicycle theft40.920.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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 theft53.14-16.67%
Public order40.92-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-57.14%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Theft from the person20.37-81.82%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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 order127.580.00%
Theft from the person112.22-82.26%
Violence and sexual offences72.03-82.05%
Other theft61.29-89.66%
Robbery31.11-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7354.530.00%
Theft from the person6213.49313.33%
Other theft5811.46728.57%
Violence and sexual offences3910.72333.33%
Public order127.21300.00%
Vehicle crime112.220.00%
Burglary102.030.00%
Robbery101.850.00%
Shoplifting91.8528.57%
Drugs61.66200.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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 person158.32-48.28%
Violence and sexual offences92.77-78.05%
Other theft71.66-87.72%
Shoplifting71.29-72.00%
Public order31.29-82.35%
Drugs20.55-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-90.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6854.713.03%
Other theft5712.57-28.75%
Violence and sexual offences4110.54-12.77%
Theft from the person297.58-29.27%
Shoplifting255.3656.25%
Public order174.62-22.73%
Burglary153.1466.67%
Robbery142.7727.27%
Criminal damage and arson102.59-23.08%
Drugs81.85166.67%
Vehicle crime71.48-41.67%
Bicycle theft51.290.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8060.44-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour6614.79-22.35%
Violence and sexual offences4712.20-7.84%
Theft from the person418.69-37.88%
Public order227.58-29.03%
Shoplifting164.07-62.79%
Criminal damage and arson132.9685.71%
Vehicle crime122.400.00%
Robbery112.22-31.25%
Burglary92.03-10.00%
Bicycle theft51.660.00%
Drugs30.92-62.50%
Other crime20.550.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11283.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour8520.7021.43%
Theft from the person6615.7173.68%
Violence and sexual offences5112.208.51%
Shoplifting439.4372.00%
Public order317.9519.23%
Robbery165.7333.33%
Vehicle crime122.96200.00%
Burglary102.22-44.44%
Drugs81.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.48-46.15%
Bicycle theft51.29-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.920.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8064.88-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour7014.7929.63%
Violence and sexual offences4712.9427.03%
Theft from the person388.6940.74%
Public order267.0230.00%
Shoplifting254.81-7.41%
Burglary184.6238.46%
Criminal damage and arson133.3330.00%
Robbery122.4050.00%
Bicycle theft92.2228.57%
Drugs81.66-38.46%
Vehicle crime41.48-20.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8256.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour5415.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences379.980.00%
Theft from the person276.840.00%
Shoplifting274.990.00%
Public order204.990.00%
Drugs133.700.00%
Burglary132.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.400.00%
Robbery81.850.00%
Bicycle theft71.480.00%
Vehicle crime51.290.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20242
May 20243
April 202410
January 202414
December 202311
November 202316
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 536 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202452
April 202473
January 202468
December 202366
November 202385
October 202370
September 202354

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
April 202410
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 559 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202427
July 20245
May 20246
April 202458
March 20247
January 202457
December 202380
November 2023112
October 202380
September 202382

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 202410
December 202313
November 20237
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202440
July 20243
May 20247
April 202439
March 20249
January 202441
December 202347
November 202351
October 202347
September 202337

A total of 375 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202445
July 20242
May 202411
April 202462
March 202415
January 202429
December 202341
November 202366
October 202338
September 202327

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
March 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
April 20249
March 20247
January 202425
December 202316
November 202343
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20244
May 202412
April 202412
March 20243
January 202417
December 202322
November 202331
October 202326
September 202320

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 5AN 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. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total7
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Old Marylebone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 18. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Ashmill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Edgware Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Harewood Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1