NW1 6TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 6TJ

NW1 6TJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 211 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 100.45 per 1,000 population. This NW1 6TJ 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 6TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 6TJ, encompassing approximately 2100 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (46) incidents (48.39% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)

NW1 6TJ 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 6TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46100.4548.39%
Theft from the person4221.90-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour2919.997.41%
Violence and sexual offences2513.8166.67%
Shoplifting2111.9090.91%
Vehicle crime1310.0044.44%
Public order126.1920.00%
Burglary75.71-46.15%
Robbery63.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8625.00%
Drugs22.38100.00%
Bicycle theft20.95-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4686.172200.00%
Other theft3121.901450.00%
Anti-social behaviour2714.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences1512.85650.00%
Burglary137.140.00%
Shoplifting116.191000.00%
Public order105.24400.00%
Robbery104.76900.00%
Vehicle crime94.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.280.00%
Bicycle theft31.900.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.76-60.00%
Public order20.95-77.78%
Theft from the person20.95-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-66.67%
Robbery10.95-66.67%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order914.28-18.18%
Theft from the person74.28-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences63.33-73.91%
Other theft52.86-87.80%
Robbery32.38-70.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person77119.49541.67%
Other theft4136.661266.67%
Shoplifting3119.52933.33%
Anti-social behaviour3014.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences2314.28283.33%
Vehicle crime1110.950.00%
Burglary115.240.00%
Public order115.24266.67%
Robbery105.240.00%
Drugs44.760.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1213.33-64.71%
Violence and sexual offences65.71-77.78%
Other theft32.86-93.33%
Public order31.43-76.92%
Shoplifting31.43-90.00%
Other crime11.430.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4598.07-50.55%
Theft from the person3421.42-22.73%
Shoplifting3016.1925.00%
Violence and sexual offences2714.28-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour2412.85-36.84%
Public order1311.43-13.33%
Vehicle crime76.19-41.67%
Robbery73.3316.67%
Burglary63.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft52.8666.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.38-16.67%
Drugs32.38200.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft91133.77-24.17%
Theft from the person4443.32-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour3820.95-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences3118.09-13.89%
Shoplifting2414.76-29.41%
Public order1511.43-16.67%
Vehicle crime127.14-29.41%
Burglary95.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.2850.00%
Robbery62.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft32.86-25.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft120168.0534.83%
Theft from the person5857.1393.33%
Anti-social behaviour4227.61-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences3619.995.88%
Shoplifting3417.1425.93%
Public order1816.19-18.18%
Vehicle crime178.5770.00%
Robbery98.0912.50%
Burglary64.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.90-20.00%
Drugs31.9050.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89140.9117.11%
Anti-social behaviour5142.3754.55%
Violence and sexual offences3424.2841.67%
Theft from the person3016.190.00%
Shoplifting2714.28-12.90%
Public order2212.8557.14%
Vehicle crime1010.4711.11%
Burglary94.76-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.28-11.11%
Robbery83.8114.29%
Bicycle theft53.81-28.57%
Drugs22.38-66.67%
Other crime10.950.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76121.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour3336.180.00%
Shoplifting3115.710.00%
Theft from the person3014.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences2414.280.00%
Public order1411.430.00%
Burglary106.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.760.00%
Vehicle crime94.280.00%
Bicycle theft74.280.00%
Robbery73.330.00%
Drugs63.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 549 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202431
July 20242
May 20245
April 202441
March 20243
January 202445
December 202391
November 2023120
October 202389
September 202376

A total of 382 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202446
July 20242
May 20247
April 202477
March 202412
January 202434
December 202344
November 202358
October 202330
September 202330

A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 20241
April 202431
March 20243
January 202430
December 202324
November 202334
October 202327
September 202331

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
July 20242
May 20246
April 202423
March 20246
January 202427
December 202331
November 202336
October 202334
September 202324

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 202317
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202427
April 202430
January 202424
December 202338
November 202342
October 202351
September 202333

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20242
May 20249
April 202411
March 20243
January 202413
December 202315
November 202318
October 202322
September 202314

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 202411
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 6TJ 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. Hospital
    Total14
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 10. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 14. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Glentworth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Durweston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1