NW1 6SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 6SH

NW1 6SH, Westminster has recorded a total of 313 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.99 per 1,000 population. This NW1 6SH 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 6SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 6SH, encompassing approximately 6388 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-32.88% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (-6.98% decrease)

NW1 6SH 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 6SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8548.9913.33%
Violence and sexual offences4913.31-32.88%
Theft from the person407.67-6.98%
Other theft346.2654.55%
Vehicle crime225.3257.14%
Public order163.440.00%
Shoplifting162.5033.33%
Robbery152.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.3520.00%
Burglary111.88-50.00%
Drugs71.72-12.50%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Other crime30.47-25.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7548.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences7311.743550.00%
Theft from the person4311.43975.00%
Other theft226.73450.00%
Burglary223.440.00%
Public order163.44300.00%
Vehicle crime142.500.00%
Shoplifting122.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.880.00%
Robbery91.57350.00%
Drugs81.410.00%
Other crime41.25300.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.66300.00%
Public order40.630.00%
Theft from the person40.63-55.56%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92.97-78.05%
Public order41.41-80.95%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.31-95.24%
Other theft10.31-97.92%
Robbery10.16-92.31%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9248.060.00%
Other theft4814.40585.71%
Violence and sexual offences427.511300.00%
Theft from the person416.57412.50%
Public order216.420.00%
Burglary183.290.00%
Robbery132.820.00%
Vehicle crime112.030.00%
Shoplifting101.72150.00%
Drugs31.5750.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83.910.00%
Other theft71.250.00%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.63200.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-98.53%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8854.163.53%
Violence and sexual offences6813.7717.24%
Other theft4810.64-42.17%
Theft from the person317.51-18.42%
Burglary224.8522.22%
Public order193.44-17.39%
Vehicle crime162.9714.29%
Drugs142.50180.00%
Robbery122.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.88-42.11%
Shoplifting101.7242.86%
Bicycle theft51.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8558.23-1.16%
Other theft8313.31-10.75%
Violence and sexual offences5812.99-6.45%
Theft from the person389.08-26.92%
Public order235.95-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson193.6058.33%
Burglary182.970.00%
Robbery152.827.14%
Vehicle crime142.350.00%
Shoplifting72.19-74.07%
Bicycle theft51.100.00%
Drugs50.78-66.67%
Other crime20.78100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9367.0019.23%
Anti-social behaviour8614.56-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences6213.46-6.06%
Theft from the person529.7040.54%
Shoplifting278.1435.00%
Public order264.2318.18%
Burglary184.07-30.77%
Drugs152.82-6.25%
Robbery142.357.69%
Vehicle crime142.1955.56%
Criminal damage and arson122.19-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.88-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.78200.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12969.190.00%
Other theft7820.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences6612.210.00%
Theft from the person3710.330.00%
Burglary265.790.00%
Public order224.070.00%
Shoplifting203.440.00%
Drugs163.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.500.00%
Robbery132.190.00%
Bicycle theft92.030.00%
Vehicle crime91.410.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 640 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202475
April 202492
January 202488
December 202385
November 202386
October 2023129

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 202411
December 202319
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20244
May 20244
April 202421
January 202419
December 202323
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202410
March 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 202327
October 202320

A total of 303 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202443
July 20244
May 20249
April 202441
March 20248
January 202431
December 202338
November 202352
October 202337

A total of 426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202473
July 20242
May 20242
April 202442
March 20243
February 20241
January 202468
December 202358
November 202362
October 202366

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 202413
January 202412
December 202315
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 418 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202422
July 20244
May 20241
April 202448
March 20247
January 202448
December 202383
November 202393
October 202378

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
April 202418
January 202422
December 202318
November 202318
October 202326

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20243
March 20242
January 202414
December 20235
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.29 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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 6SH 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. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 29. Church Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Penfold Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1