NW1 6AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 6AX

NW1 6AX, Westminster has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.41 per 1,000 population. This NW1 6AX 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 6AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 6AX, encompassing approximately 4833 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (51.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)

NW1 6AX 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 6AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4136.4151.85%
Other theft398.4869.57%
Theft from the person278.073.85%
Violence and sexual offences165.59-48.39%
Vehicle crime143.3155.56%
Shoplifting102.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.07100.00%
Public order71.66-36.36%
Robbery41.45-50.00%
Burglary30.83-72.73%
Drugs30.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3133.72933.33%
Anti-social behaviour276.410.00%
Theft from the person265.591200.00%
Other theft235.38360.00%
Burglary114.760.00%
Public order112.28175.00%
Vehicle crime92.280.00%
Robbery81.86300.00%
Shoplifting51.66400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.030.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 theft53.52-16.67%
Public order41.03-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-57.14%
Robbery20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person20.41-81.82%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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 order128.489.09%
Theft from the person112.48-78.85%
Violence and sexual offences72.28-73.08%
Other theft61.45-87.76%
Robbery31.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5246.76246.67%
Anti-social behaviour5110.760.00%
Other theft4910.55600.00%
Violence and sexual offences2610.14188.89%
Public order115.38266.67%
Robbery92.280.00%
Shoplifting91.8628.57%
Vehicle crime81.860.00%
Drugs31.6650.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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 person159.31-34.78%
Violence and sexual offences93.10-72.73%
Other theft71.86-84.09%
Shoplifting71.45-69.57%
Public order31.45-81.25%
Drugs20.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-85.71%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4546.76-18.18%
Other theft449.31-38.03%
Violence and sexual offences339.10-5.71%
Theft from the person236.83-34.29%
Shoplifting234.7653.33%
Public order164.76-11.11%
Robbery123.3133.33%
Burglary92.48125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.86-12.50%
Drugs61.4550.00%
Vehicle crime51.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.03-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7155.86-20.22%
Anti-social behaviour5514.6922.22%
Violence and sexual offences3511.38-18.60%
Theft from the person357.24-32.69%
Public order187.24-33.33%
Shoplifting153.72-64.29%
Vehicle crime103.1042.86%
Robbery92.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.86100.00%
Bicycle theft51.6666.67%
Drugs41.030.00%
Burglary40.83-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8970.3428.99%
Theft from the person5218.4167.74%
Anti-social behaviour4510.767.14%
Violence and sexual offences439.3143.33%
Shoplifting428.9068.00%
Public order278.6912.50%
Robbery125.5933.33%
Burglary82.48-38.46%
Vehicle crime71.66133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-66.67%
Drugs40.83-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6955.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour4214.280.00%
Theft from the person318.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences306.410.00%
Shoplifting256.210.00%
Public order245.170.00%
Burglary134.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.690.00%
Robbery92.480.00%
Bicycle theft61.860.00%
Drugs51.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202427
April 202451
January 202445
December 202355
November 202345
October 202342

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
May 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202431
July 20243
May 20247
April 202426
March 20249
January 202433
December 202335
November 202343
October 202330

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
April 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 402 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202423
July 20245
May 20246
April 202449
March 20247
January 202444
December 202371
November 202389
October 202369

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
January 202412
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 274 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 20242
May 202411
April 202452
March 202415
January 202423
December 202335
November 202352
October 202331

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 202410
August 20245
July 20241
April 20249
March 20247
January 202423
December 202315
November 202342
October 202325

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 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 202416
December 202318
November 202327
October 202324

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 6AX 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. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Harewood Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 19. Great Central Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Taunton Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ivor Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 22. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Glentworth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Durweston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Broadley Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Huntsworth Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Bickenhall Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1