NW1 6AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 6AS

NW1 6AS, Westminster has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.36 per 1,000 population. This NW1 6AS 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 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 6AS, encompassing approximately 4186 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 6AS area, explore the NW1 6AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (38) incidents (65.22% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (6.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)

NW1 6AS 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

NW1 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3840.3665.22%
Theft from the person359.086.06%
Anti-social behaviour338.3694.12%
Vehicle crime147.8875.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.34-33.33%
Shoplifting93.3480.00%
Public order72.15-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.67500.00%
Burglary41.43-63.64%
Robbery30.96-62.50%
Drugs30.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3334.871550.00%
Other theft237.88360.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.49600.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.020.00%
Public order114.06175.00%
Burglary112.630.00%
Robbery82.63300.00%
Vehicle crime81.910.00%
Shoplifting51.91400.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 theft54.06-16.67%
Public order41.19-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-57.14%
Robbery20.72-33.33%
Theft from the person20.48-81.82%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

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 order129.799.09%
Theft from the person112.87-81.03%
Violence and sexual offences72.63-66.67%
Other theft61.67-87.50%
Robbery31.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5852.54286.67%
Other theft4813.85585.71%
Anti-social behaviour4311.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences2110.27133.33%
Public order115.02266.67%
Robbery92.630.00%
Shoplifting92.1528.57%
Vehicle crime92.150.00%
Drugs52.15150.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 person1510.75-46.43%
Violence and sexual offences93.58-62.50%
Other theft72.15-85.11%
Shoplifting71.67-69.57%
Public order31.67-70.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4748.48-35.62%
Anti-social behaviour3711.23-17.78%
Theft from the person288.84-28.21%
Violence and sexual offences246.69-22.58%
Shoplifting235.7343.75%
Robbery125.4950.00%
Public order102.87-44.44%
Burglary72.39133.33%
Vehicle crime51.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.19-25.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7361.38-23.16%
Anti-social behaviour4517.4415.38%
Theft from the person3910.75-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences319.31-26.19%
Public order187.40-33.33%
Shoplifting164.30-61.90%
Vehicle crime103.8211.11%
Robbery82.39-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.91100.00%
Bicycle theft41.4333.33%
Drugs30.96-25.00%
Burglary30.72-57.14%
Other crime10.72-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9581.2135.71%
Theft from the person5422.6968.75%
Shoplifting4212.9068.00%
Violence and sexual offences4210.0361.54%
Anti-social behaviour3910.03-2.50%
Public order279.3128.57%
Robbery116.4522.22%
Vehicle crime92.63200.00%
Burglary72.15-36.36%
Drugs41.6733.33%
Bicycle theft30.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7060.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour4016.720.00%
Theft from the person329.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.640.00%
Shoplifting256.210.00%
Public order215.970.00%
Burglary115.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.630.00%
Robbery92.630.00%
Bicycle theft42.150.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20249
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 20243
May 20247
April 202421
March 20249
January 202424
December 202331
November 202342
October 202326

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202417
April 202443
January 202437
December 202345
November 202339
October 202340

A total of 412 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202423
July 20245
May 20246
April 202448
March 20247
January 202447
December 202373
November 202395
October 202370

A total of 307 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202433
July 20242
May 202411
April 202458
March 202415
January 202428
December 202339
November 202354
October 202332

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
April 20249
March 20247
January 202423
December 202316
November 202342
October 202325

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20244
May 202412
April 202411
March 20243
January 202410
December 202318
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

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
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 6AS 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. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Hospital
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 11. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Harewood Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Great Central Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Taunton Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ivor Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Glentworth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Durweston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Taunton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Clarence Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Huntsworth Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Bickenhall Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Spring Mews
    Total1
    Public order1