DORSET SQUARE, NW1 6QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 6QG

DORSET SQUARE, NW1 6QG, Westminster has recorded a total of 237 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.05 per 1,000 population. This NW1 6QG 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 6QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 6QG, encompassing approximately 5916 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW1 6QG 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

DORSET SQUARE, NW1 6QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7040.0525.00%
Other theft4311.8379.17%
Theft from the person347.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.75-45.24%
Vehicle crime173.8988.89%
Criminal damage and arson102.8742.86%
Shoplifting91.6980.00%
Public order81.52-42.86%
Robbery71.350.00%
Burglary61.18-66.67%
Drugs61.0150.00%
Other crime21.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5638.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences429.461300.00%
Theft from the person347.101600.00%
Other theft245.75380.00%
Burglary184.060.00%
Public order143.04250.00%
Vehicle crime92.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.520.00%
Robbery71.18250.00%
Shoplifting51.18400.00%
Bicycle theft40.850.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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 theft52.87-16.67%
Public order40.85-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.68-57.14%
Robbery20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person20.34-81.82%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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 order126.93-25.00%
Theft from the person112.03-79.25%
Violence and sexual offences71.86-81.58%
Other theft61.18-89.47%
Robbery31.01-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7147.830.00%
Other theft5712.00714.29%
Theft from the person539.63253.33%
Violence and sexual offences388.96322.22%
Public order166.42433.33%
Robbery102.700.00%
Vehicle crime91.690.00%
Shoplifting91.5228.57%
Burglary81.520.00%
Drugs71.35250.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 person157.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.54800.00%
Other theft71.520.00%
Shoplifting71.180.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-98.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7052.226.06%
Other theft5411.83-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences509.1311.11%
Theft from the person278.45-28.95%
Shoplifting254.5656.25%
Public order184.23-14.29%
Burglary173.04142.86%
Robbery142.8727.27%
Criminal damage and arson122.37-7.69%
Drugs92.03200.00%
Vehicle crime81.52-27.27%
Bicycle theft51.350.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7853.24-26.42%
Anti-social behaviour6613.18-7.04%
Violence and sexual offences4511.15-11.76%
Theft from the person387.61-39.68%
Public order216.42-30.00%
Shoplifting163.55-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson132.7085.71%
Robbery112.20-26.67%
Vehicle crime111.8610.00%
Burglary71.86-30.00%
Bicycle theft51.1825.00%
Drugs30.85-62.50%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10671.3241.33%
Anti-social behaviour7117.91-2.74%
Theft from the person6312.0096.88%
Violence and sexual offences5110.6510.87%
Shoplifting428.6268.00%
Public order307.1011.11%
Robbery155.0725.00%
Vehicle crime102.54150.00%
Burglary101.69-50.00%
Drugs81.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.35-46.15%
Bicycle theft41.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.68200.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7558.14-2.60%
Anti-social behaviour7312.6832.73%
Violence and sexual offences4612.3421.05%
Theft from the person327.7728.00%
Public order275.4142.11%
Shoplifting254.56-7.41%
Burglary204.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson133.3830.00%
Robbery122.2020.00%
Bicycle theft82.0360.00%
Drugs71.35-46.15%
Vehicle crime41.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7750.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour5513.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences389.300.00%
Shoplifting276.420.00%
Theft from the person254.560.00%
Public order194.230.00%
Burglary153.210.00%
Drugs132.540.00%
Robbery102.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.690.00%
Vehicle crime61.690.00%
Bicycle theft51.010.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 532 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202456
April 202471
January 202470
December 202366
November 202371
October 202373
September 202355

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
April 20248
January 202417
December 20237
November 202310
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 532 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202424
July 20245
May 20246
April 202457
March 20247
January 202454
December 202378
November 2023106
October 202375
September 202377

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20242
March 20241
January 202412
December 202313
November 20237
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202442
July 20243
May 20247
April 202438
March 20249
February 20241
January 202450
December 202345
November 202351
October 202346
September 202338

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
May 20243
April 202410
January 202414
December 202311
November 202315
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 334 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202434
July 20242
May 202411
April 202453
March 202415
January 202427
December 202338
November 202363
October 202332
September 202325

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
March 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20244
May 202412
April 202416
March 20243
January 202418
December 202321
November 202330
October 202327
September 202319

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.60 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 202425
December 202316
November 202342
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 6QG 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. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Old Marylebone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 17. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 18. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ashmill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Plympton Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lilestone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Edgware Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Harewood Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1