COSWAY STREET, NW1 5NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 5NR

COSWAY STREET, NW1 5NR, Westminster has recorded a total of 317 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.20 per 1,000 population. This NW1 5NR 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 5NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 5NR, encompassing approximately 5848 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (82) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-20.51% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)

NW1 5NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19
  • Old Marylebone Road with total crimes: 14

COSWAY STREET, NW1 5NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8254.2010.81%
Violence and sexual offences6214.02-20.51%
Theft from the person3610.602.86%
Other theft286.1647.37%
Vehicle crime234.7976.92%
Shoplifting173.9330.77%
Robbery172.9170.00%
Public order162.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.740.00%
Burglary111.88-45.00%
Drugs71.88-22.22%
Bicycle theft41.2033.33%
Other crime30.68-25.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7852.323800.00%
Anti-social behaviour7413.340.00%
Theft from the person3512.65775.00%
Burglary205.980.00%
Other theft193.42375.00%
Public order163.25300.00%
Shoplifting132.740.00%
Vehicle crime132.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.220.00%
Robbery101.88400.00%
Drugs91.710.00%
Other crime41.54300.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.91300.00%
Public order40.680.00%
Theft from the person40.68-55.56%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93.25-78.05%
Public order41.54-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.34-95.92%
Other theft10.34-97.92%
Robbery10.17-92.31%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8654.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences4914.711533.33%
Other theft488.38585.71%
Theft from the person418.21412.50%
Burglary237.010.00%
Public order223.930.00%
Robbery133.760.00%
Shoplifting102.22150.00%
Vehicle crime101.710.00%
Bicycle theft71.710.00%
Drugs31.2050.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84.270.00%
Other theft71.370.00%
Shoplifting41.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.68200.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-98.59%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8761.042.35%
Violence and sexual offences7114.8810.94%
Other theft4912.14-30.00%
Theft from the person328.38-11.11%
Burglary245.4726.32%
Public order224.10-12.00%
Vehicle crime163.7623.08%
Drugs132.7485.71%
Criminal damage and arson132.22-40.91%
Shoplifting122.22140.00%
Robbery112.05-15.38%
Bicycle theft51.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8562.583.66%
Other theft7014.53-24.73%
Violence and sexual offences6411.970.00%
Theft from the person3610.94-25.00%
Public order256.16-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson224.2746.67%
Burglary193.765.56%
Vehicle crime133.25-7.14%
Robbery132.220.00%
Drugs72.22-63.16%
Bicycle theft51.200.00%
Shoplifting50.85-81.48%
Other crime20.85100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9373.0122.37%
Anti-social behaviour8215.90-34.40%
Violence and sexual offences6414.02-15.79%
Theft from the person4810.9450.00%
Shoplifting278.2135.00%
Public order264.6213.04%
Drugs194.4518.75%
Burglary183.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.0825.00%
Vehicle crime142.5627.27%
Robbery132.390.00%
Bicycle theft52.22-44.44%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12575.240.00%
Other theft7621.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences7613.000.00%
Theft from the person3213.000.00%
Burglary245.470.00%
Public order234.100.00%
Shoplifting203.930.00%
Drugs163.420.00%
Robbery132.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.220.00%
Vehicle crime112.050.00%
Bicycle theft91.880.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 621 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202474
April 202486
January 202487
December 202385
November 202382
October 2023125

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 202413
December 202322
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20244
May 20244
April 202422
January 202422
December 202325
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202410
March 20244
January 202412
December 20235
November 202327
October 202320

A total of 281 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
July 20244
May 20249
April 202441
March 20248
January 202432
December 202336
November 202348
October 202332

A total of 472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202478
July 20242
May 20242
April 202449
March 20243
February 20241
January 202471
December 202364
November 202364
October 202376

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20242
May 20241
April 202413
January 202411
December 202313
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 395 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 20244
May 20241
April 202448
March 20247
January 202449
December 202370
November 202393
October 202376

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
April 202423
January 202424
December 202319
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20243
March 20242
January 202413
December 20237
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
April 202410
January 202416
December 202313
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 5NR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Edgware Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 21. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 23. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 24. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Harrowby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 29. Church Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Penfold Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1