BAKER STREET, NW1 6XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 6XE

BAKER STREET, NW1 6XE, Westminster has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.64 per 1,000 population. This NW1 6XE 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 6XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 6XE, encompassing approximately 4119 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 6XE area, explore the NW1 6XE 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 (70.83% increase)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (40.74% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (-11.90% decrease)

NW1 6XE 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

BAKER STREET, NW1 6XE 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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4145.6470.83%
Other theft389.9540.74%
Theft from the person379.22-11.90%
Violence and sexual offences168.98-38.46%
Vehicle crime143.8875.00%
Shoplifting103.4066.67%
Public order82.43-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.94250.00%
Burglary51.70-58.33%
Robbery51.21-44.44%
Drugs31.210.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4242.482000.00%
Other theft2710.20440.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.55766.67%
Anti-social behaviour246.310.00%
Burglary125.830.00%
Public order112.91175.00%
Robbery92.67350.00%
Vehicle crime82.180.00%
Shoplifting61.94500.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 theft54.13-16.67%
Public order41.21-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.97-57.14%
Robbery20.73-33.33%
Theft from the person20.49-81.82%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

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 order129.950.00%
Theft from the person112.91-82.81%
Violence and sexual offences72.67-74.07%
Other theft61.70-88.89%
Robbery31.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6460.45326.67%
Other theft5415.54671.43%
Anti-social behaviour4913.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences2711.89200.00%
Public order126.55300.00%
Robbery92.910.00%
Shoplifting92.1828.57%
Vehicle crime92.180.00%
Burglary72.180.00%
Drugs51.70150.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 person1510.92-48.28%
Violence and sexual offences93.64-62.50%
Other theft72.18-85.11%
Shoplifting71.70-74.07%
Public order31.70-78.57%
Drugs20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-83.33%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4754.38-44.05%
Anti-social behaviour4511.41-22.41%
Theft from the person2910.92-29.27%
Shoplifting277.0468.75%
Violence and sexual offences246.55-29.41%
Public order145.83-30.00%
Robbery133.4062.50%
Burglary73.1640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.700.00%
Vehicle crime61.46-40.00%
Bicycle theft41.460.00%
Drugs20.97-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8470.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour5820.3913.73%
Theft from the person4114.08-28.07%
Violence and sexual offences349.95-26.09%
Public order208.25-25.93%
Shoplifting164.86-63.64%
Vehicle crime103.880.00%
Robbery82.43-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.9450.00%
Burglary51.46-37.50%
Bicycle theft41.2133.33%
Drugs30.97-25.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11292.7341.77%
Theft from the person5727.1958.33%
Anti-social behaviour5113.848.51%
Violence and sexual offences4612.3843.75%
Shoplifting4411.1776.00%
Public order2710.6817.39%
Robbery116.5510.00%
Vehicle crime102.67150.00%
Burglary82.43-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-66.67%
Drugs40.97-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%
Bicycle theft30.73-40.00%
Other crime20.730.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7970.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour4719.180.00%
Theft from the person3611.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences328.740.00%
Shoplifting257.770.00%
Public order236.070.00%
Burglary135.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.160.00%
Robbery102.910.00%
Drugs52.430.00%
Bicycle theft51.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202424
April 202449
January 202445
December 202358
November 202351
October 202347

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 20243
May 20247
April 202427
March 20249
January 202424
December 202334
November 202346
October 202332

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 459 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202427
July 20245
May 20246
April 202454
March 20247
January 202447
December 202384
November 2023112
October 202379

A total of 334 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202442
July 20242
May 202411
April 202464
March 202415
January 202429
December 202341
November 202357
October 202336

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
April 20249
March 20247
January 202427
December 202316
November 202344
October 202325

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20244
May 202412
April 202412
March 20243
January 202414
December 202320
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
January 202413
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
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 6XE 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. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 10. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1