NW1 6BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 6BB

NW1 6BB, Westminster has recorded a total of 302 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.27 per 1,000 population. This NW1 6BB 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 6BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 6BB, encompassing approximately 6526 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (84) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-35.62% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (-15.56% decrease)

NW1 6BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • A501 with total crimes: 15

NW1 6BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8446.277.69%
Violence and sexual offences4712.87-35.62%
Theft from the person387.20-15.56%
Other theft335.8237.50%
Vehicle crime225.0657.14%
Shoplifting163.3723.08%
Public order152.45-21.05%
Robbery142.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.1530.00%
Burglary81.99-63.64%
Drugs71.23-12.50%
Bicycle theft31.070.00%
Other crime20.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7849.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences7311.951725.00%
Theft from the person4511.19650.00%
Other theft246.90300.00%
Burglary223.680.00%
Public order193.37216.67%
Vehicle crime142.910.00%
Shoplifting132.151200.00%
Robbery101.99233.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.530.00%
Drugs81.530.00%
Other crime41.23300.00%
Bicycle theft30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.140.00%
Public order60.92-53.85%
Theft from the person60.92-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences40.92-50.00%
Robbery30.61-25.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person167.51-70.91%
Public order132.45-43.48%
Violence and sexual offences81.99-82.98%
Other theft61.23-88.68%
Robbery40.92-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8950.720.00%
Theft from the person5513.64175.00%
Other theft538.43430.00%
Violence and sexual offences478.12422.22%
Public order237.20666.67%
Burglary183.520.00%
Robbery142.760.00%
Shoplifting112.1557.14%
Vehicle crime111.690.00%
Drugs31.6950.00%
Other crime30.46200.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person208.120.00%
Other theft103.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.53800.00%
Shoplifting71.380.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-98.53%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8455.62-1.18%
Violence and sexual offences6812.8711.48%
Other theft5010.42-37.50%
Theft from the person377.66-19.57%
Public order235.67-14.81%
Burglary213.5231.25%
Shoplifting173.2230.77%
Vehicle crime162.6014.29%
Drugs142.45180.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.15-31.58%
Robbery131.99-13.33%
Bicycle theft51.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8559.45-12.37%
Other theft8013.02-18.37%
Violence and sexual offences6112.26-1.61%
Theft from the person469.35-23.33%
Public order277.05-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson194.1458.33%
Burglary162.91-5.88%
Robbery152.45-6.25%
Vehicle crime142.300.00%
Shoplifting132.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft51.990.00%
Drugs50.77-68.75%
Other crime20.77100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9872.1728.95%
Anti-social behaviour9715.02-19.83%
Violence and sexual offences6214.86-16.22%
Theft from the person609.5036.36%
Shoplifting399.1977.27%
Public order315.98-11.43%
Burglary174.75-32.00%
Drugs162.6014.29%
Robbery162.4523.08%
Vehicle crime142.4555.56%
Criminal damage and arson122.15-7.69%
Bicycle theft51.84-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.77200.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12170.1814.15%
Other theft7618.5415.15%
Violence and sexual offences7411.6534.55%
Theft from the person4411.3462.96%
Public order356.7412.90%
Burglary255.3613.64%
Shoplifting223.8322.22%
Drugs143.37-22.22%
Robbery132.15-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson131.99-7.14%
Bicycle theft91.9980.00%
Vehicle crime91.38-30.77%
Other crime21.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10660.680.00%
Other theft6616.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences5510.110.00%
Public order318.430.00%
Theft from the person274.750.00%
Burglary224.140.00%
Shoplifting183.370.00%
Robbery182.760.00%
Drugs182.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.760.00%
Vehicle crime132.150.00%
Bicycle theft51.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 744 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202478
April 202489
January 202484
December 202385
November 202397
October 2023121
September 2023106

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 202413
December 202319
November 202312
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 226 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 20246
May 202413
April 202423
March 20243
January 202423
December 202327
November 202331
October 202335
September 202331

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 20241
April 202411
March 20247
January 202417
December 202313
November 202339
October 202322
September 202318

A total of 394 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202445
July 20246
May 202416
April 202455
March 202420
January 202437
December 202346
November 202360
October 202344
September 202327

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202473
July 20244
May 20248
April 202447
March 20249
February 20241
January 202468
December 202361
November 202362
October 202374
September 202355

A total of 120 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20243
May 20244
April 202414
January 202413
December 202315
November 202316
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 502 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202424
July 20246
May 20246
April 202453
March 202410
January 202450
December 202380
November 202398
October 202376
September 202366

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202422
April 202418
January 202421
December 202316
November 202317
October 202325
September 202322

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20243
March 20242
January 202414
December 20235
November 202316
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202411
January 202416
December 202314
November 202314
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 6BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    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. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Edgware Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 22. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 24. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1