NW1 5RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 5RE

NW1 5RE, Westminster has recorded a total of 343 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 109.99 per 1,000 population. This NW1 5RE 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 5RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 5RE, encompassing approximately 3118 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (-11.96% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-4.82% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (17.50% increase)

NW1 5RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Hospital with total crimes: 34
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19

NW1 5RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour81109.99-11.96%
Violence and sexual offences7925.97-4.82%
Theft from the person4725.3317.50%
Other theft3215.0728.00%
Public order1710.2621.43%
Vehicle crime175.45142.86%
Shoplifting165.4523.08%
Robbery165.1345.45%
Criminal damage and arson145.1327.27%
Burglary104.49-44.44%
Drugs83.21-27.27%
Bicycle theft32.57-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.96100.00%
Other crime10.64-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour92107.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences8329.508200.00%
Theft from the person4026.61900.00%
Other theft2512.832400.00%
Burglary188.020.00%
Public order145.77600.00%
Shoplifting134.490.00%
Robbery114.171000.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.530.00%
Drugs113.530.00%
Vehicle crime73.530.00%
Bicycle theft52.240.00%
Other crime41.60300.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.21-20.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52.57-90.74%
Public order11.60-94.44%
Robbery10.32-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-98.61%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79110.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences7225.330.00%
Theft from the person5423.09980.00%
Other theft5117.321600.00%
Burglary2516.350.00%
Public order188.020.00%
Robbery135.770.00%
Shoplifting104.170.00%
Vehicle crime83.210.00%
Bicycle theft52.570.00%
Drugs31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52.57-87.80%
Other theft31.60-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79112.8716.18%
Anti-social behaviour7525.334.17%
Other theft5424.05-22.86%
Theft from the person4117.325.13%
Burglary3013.1511.11%
Public order229.624.76%
Vehicle crime137.0530.00%
Drugs104.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.21-75.00%
Robbery72.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft52.2425.00%
Shoplifting51.600.00%
Other crime31.6050.00%
Possession of weapons10.96-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72117.68-25.00%
Other theft7023.09-25.53%
Violence and sexual offences6822.4513.33%
Theft from the person3921.80-9.30%
Criminal damage and arson2812.51100.00%
Burglary278.9842.11%
Public order218.660.00%
Robbery146.730.00%
Vehicle crime104.49-23.08%
Shoplifting53.21-44.44%
Drugs51.60-76.19%
Bicycle theft41.60-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.28100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96131.47-15.04%
Other theft9430.7828.77%
Violence and sexual offences6030.14-26.83%
Theft from the person4319.2430.30%
Drugs2113.7990.91%
Public order216.73-34.38%
Burglary196.73-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson146.09-17.65%
Robbery144.4916.67%
Vehicle crime134.49-13.33%
Shoplifting94.17-30.77%
Bicycle theft52.89-44.44%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113140.134.63%
Violence and sexual offences8236.239.33%
Other theft7326.29-6.41%
Theft from the person3323.4122.22%
Public order3210.5828.00%
Burglary2310.269.52%
Criminal damage and arson177.3821.43%
Vehicle crime155.45-21.05%
Shoplifting134.810.00%
Robbery124.17-45.45%
Drugs113.85-15.38%
Bicycle theft93.53125.00%
Other crime32.8950.00%
Possession of weapons10.96-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108135.960.00%
Other theft7834.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences7525.010.00%
Theft from the person2724.050.00%
Public order258.660.00%
Robbery228.020.00%
Burglary217.050.00%
Vehicle crime196.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.090.00%
Shoplifting134.490.00%
Drugs134.170.00%
Bicycle theft44.170.00%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%
Other crime20.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
April 202425
January 202430
December 202327
November 202319
October 202323
September 202321

A total of 481 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
July 20241
April 202451
March 20243
January 202454
December 202370
November 202394
October 202373
September 202378

A total of 338 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202440
July 20244
May 20245
April 202454
March 20245
January 202441
December 202339
November 202343
October 202333
September 202327

A total of 716 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 89.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202492
April 202479
January 202475
December 202372
November 202396
October 2023113
September 2023108

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20243
January 20247
December 202328
November 202314
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 202418
January 202422
December 202321
November 202321
October 202332
September 202325

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202483
July 20241
May 20241
April 202472
January 202479
December 202368
November 202360
October 202382
September 202375

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 202321
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 202313
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 111 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
January 20247
December 202314
November 202314
October 202312
September 202322

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total36
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edgware Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 24. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1