NW1 5LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 5LT

NW1 5LT, Westminster has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 157.83 per 1,000 population. This NW1 5LT 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 5LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 5LT, encompassing approximately 1077 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (-10.87% decrease)
  • Other theft: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)

NW1 5LT 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
  • Hospital with total crimes: 17

NW1 5LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41157.83-10.87%
Other theft3638.0724.14%
Shoplifting1933.42111.11%
Violence and sexual offences1917.6435.71%
Anti-social behaviour1717.64-34.62%
Public order1015.7842.86%
Burglary79.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime66.500.00%
Robbery55.57-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.64100.00%
Drugs23.71100.00%
Bicycle theft21.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46146.691433.33%
Other theft2942.711350.00%
Anti-social behaviour2626.920.00%
Burglary1424.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences1413.00366.67%
Shoplifting913.00800.00%
Public order78.36250.00%
Robbery66.50500.00%
Bicycle theft35.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person311.14-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences32.79-50.00%
Other theft22.79-60.00%
Public order21.86-81.82%
Robbery11.86-66.67%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1129.71-26.67%
Theft from the person710.21-91.25%
Violence and sexual offences66.50-66.67%
Other theft55.57-87.50%
Robbery34.64-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person80230.25566.67%
Other theft4074.271233.33%
Anti-social behaviour3237.140.00%
Shoplifting3129.71933.33%
Violence and sexual offences1828.78200.00%
Public order1516.71400.00%
Burglary1013.930.00%
Robbery99.280.00%
Vehicle crime88.360.00%
Drugs37.430.00%
Bicycle theft22.790.00%

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 person1226.00-65.71%
Violence and sexual offences611.14-75.00%
Other theft35.57-92.68%
Public order32.79-75.00%
Shoplifting32.79-90.00%
Other crime12.790.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41175.47-43.06%
Theft from the person3538.07-14.63%
Shoplifting3032.4925.00%
Violence and sexual offences2427.85-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour1922.28-13.64%
Public order1217.64-25.00%
Robbery611.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime55.57-54.55%
Burglary54.64-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.64-20.00%
Drugs43.710.00%
Bicycle theft43.7133.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft72219.11-30.77%
Theft from the person4166.85-24.07%
Violence and sexual offences2638.07-31.58%
Shoplifting2424.14-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour2222.28-18.52%
Public order1620.430.00%
Vehicle crime1114.850.00%
Robbery810.21-11.11%
Burglary77.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.500.00%
Bicycle theft34.640.00%
Other crime12.790.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft104291.5338.67%
Theft from the person5496.5674.19%
Violence and sexual offences3850.1426.67%
Shoplifting3335.2822.22%
Anti-social behaviour2730.64-28.95%
Public order1625.07-27.27%
Vehicle crime1114.8537.50%
Robbery910.2150.00%
Burglary88.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.43-16.67%
Drugs34.6450.00%
Bicycle theft32.790.00%
Possession of weapons22.790.00%
Other crime11.860.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75238.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour3869.630.00%
Theft from the person3135.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences3028.780.00%
Shoplifting2727.850.00%
Public order2225.070.00%
Vehicle crime820.430.00%
Burglary87.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.430.00%
Robbery65.570.00%
Bicycle theft35.570.00%
Drugs22.790.00%
Other crime11.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 407 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202429
July 20242
May 20245
April 202440
March 20243
January 202441
December 202372
November 2023104
October 202375

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20242
May 202411
April 202415
March 20243
January 202412
December 202316
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 20241
April 202431
March 20243
January 202430
December 202324
November 202333
October 202327

A total of 350 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202446
July 20243
May 20247
April 202480
March 202412
January 202435
December 202341
November 202354
October 202331

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 20243
May 20246
April 202418
March 20246
January 202424
December 202326
November 202338
October 202330

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
April 202432
January 202419
December 202322
November 202327
October 202338

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 5LT 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. Hospital
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 4. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 10. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 13. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Durweston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bickenhall Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Aybrook Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Clarkes Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Marylebone Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Marylebone Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1