NW1 5LF, Westminster has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.33 per 1,000 population. This NW1 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 5LF, encompassing approximately 3946 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 37 | 43.33 | 42.31% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 9.38 | -5.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 8.87 | 70.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 8.62 | 75.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 3.55 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.55 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.28 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.03 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.52 | -55.56% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.01 | -62.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.76 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.76 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 37 | 37.76 | 1750.00% |
| Other theft | 26 | 9.38 | 420.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 6.59 | 566.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.07 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 5.07 | 175.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.79 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.28 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.03 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 5 | 4.31 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.27 | -66.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 1.01 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.76 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.51 | -81.82% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 12 | 10.39 | 9.09% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 3.04 | -81.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 2.79 | -63.16% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.77 | -86.67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.52 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 60 | 56.00 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 15.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 45 | 11.91 | 542.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 11.40 | 111.11% |
| Public order | 11 | 4.81 | 266.67% |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.28 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.28 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.03 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 15 | 11.40 | -48.28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 3.80 | -60.87% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.28 | -85.11% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.77 | -72.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.77 | -70.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.51 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 47 | 52.96 | -42.68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 11.91 | -15.69% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 10.90 | -25.64% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 7.35 | 56.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 6.33 | -28.12% |
| Robbery | 12 | 5.83 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.04 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.53 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.27 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.27 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.27 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 82 | 69.68 | -24.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 20.78 | 18.60% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 12.92 | -27.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 9.88 | -25.58% |
| Public order | 20 | 8.11 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 5.07 | -63.64% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.05 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.53 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.03 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.52 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.01 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.01 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 109 | 90.21 | 41.56% |
| Theft from the person | 54 | 27.62 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 13.68 | 76.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 11.15 | 59.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 10.90 | 2.38% |
| Public order | 24 | 10.90 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 6.08 | 37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.79 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.53 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.77 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.76 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 77 | 65.63 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 19.51 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 10.64 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 7.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 6.84 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 6.33 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 5.07 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 43 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
A total of 441 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 109 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 37 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 45 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 82 |
| November 2023 | 109 |
| October 2023 | 77 |
A total of 312 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 35 |
| August 2024 | 37 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 54 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 34 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 43 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 24 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 5LF postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 27 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 26 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |