W1D 6AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 6AR

W1D 6AR, Westminster has recorded a total of 1971 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1998.76 per 1,000 population. This W1D 6AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1D postcode area, which has experienced 913 crimes and a crime rate of 892.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1D 6AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 6AR, encompassing approximately 986 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1D 6AR area, explore the W1D 6AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (729) incidents (66.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (400) incidents (73.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (209) incidents (9.42% increase)

W1D 6AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 346
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 198
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 141

W1D 6AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 729 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 400 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7291998.7666.82%
Other theft400739.2773.16%
Violence and sexual offences209405.639.42%
Shoplifting128211.94161.22%
Anti-social behaviour114129.80-12.31%
Robbery105115.6112.90%
Drugs78106.481.30%
Public order7379.1040.38%
Vehicle crime6874.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2568.96-3.85%
Burglary2325.3543.75%
Bicycle theft1323.32116.67%
Other crime513.18-28.57%
Possession of weapons15.07-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 437 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 231 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4371373.078640.00%
Other theft231443.167600.00%
Violence and sexual offences191234.254675.00%
Anti-social behaviour130193.690.00%
Robbery93131.839200.00%
Drugs7794.317600.00%
Public order5278.081633.33%
Shoplifting4952.730.00%
Vehicle crime3449.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson2634.482500.00%
Burglary1626.370.00%
Other crime716.230.00%
Bicycle theft67.100.00%
Possession of weapons56.080.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person518.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.070.00%
Other theft34.060.00%
Public order33.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.040.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Robbery11.01-50.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.030.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2953.75-97.43%
Violence and sexual offences1529.41-91.71%
Other theft515.21-98.86%
Public order25.07-97.06%
Robbery22.03-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1128 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 439 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11282365.862111.76%
Other theft4391143.8910875.00%
Violence and sexual offences181445.182916.67%
Anti-social behaviour132183.550.00%
Shoplifting96133.860.00%
Robbery8697.350.00%
Vehicle crime7587.210.00%
Public order6876.061600.00%
Drugs6068.965900.00%
Burglary4560.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson1145.630.00%
Bicycle theft1011.150.00%
Other crime110.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5166.935000.00%
Violence and sexual offences651.720.00%
Other theft46.08100.00%
Public order44.060.00%
Drugs14.060.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.04-99.70%
Theft from the person12.03-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1273 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 677 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12732823.22-19.33%
Other theft6771290.93-27.13%
Violence and sexual offences230686.54-23.84%
Robbery143233.24-12.27%
Anti-social behaviour114145.01-15.56%
Shoplifting80115.6112.68%
Drugs7581.13-3.85%
Vehicle crime5776.06-27.85%
Public order5357.80-30.26%
Burglary4153.7551.85%
Criminal damage and arson2141.58-38.24%
Bicycle theft1121.3022.22%
Possession of weapons711.150.00%
Other crime27.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1578 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 929 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15783541.194.43%
Other theft9291600.23-2.93%
Violence and sexual offences302942.0917.97%
Robbery163306.252.52%
Anti-social behaviour135165.30-3.57%
Vehicle crime79136.9012.86%
Drugs7880.1147.17%
Public order7679.10-11.63%
Shoplifting7177.07-24.47%
Criminal damage and arson3472.0017.24%
Burglary2734.48-32.50%
Bicycle theft927.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons79.1340.00%
Other crime47.10-69.23%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1511 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 957 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15113476.2959.73%
Other theft9571532.2823.32%
Violence and sexual offences256970.485.79%
Robbery159259.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour140161.24-1.41%
Shoplifting94141.974.44%
Public order8695.32-1.15%
Vehicle crime7087.21-7.89%
Drugs5370.99-37.65%
Burglary4053.7573.91%
Criminal damage and arson2940.560.00%
Bicycle theft1529.410.00%
Other crime1315.2144.44%
Possession of weapons513.18-54.55%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 946 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 776 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9462674.150.00%
Other theft776959.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences242786.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour142245.410.00%
Robbery106144.000.00%
Shoplifting90107.490.00%
Public order8791.270.00%
Drugs8588.230.00%
Vehicle crime7686.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson2977.070.00%
Burglary2329.410.00%
Bicycle theft1523.320.00%
Possession of weapons1115.210.00%
Other crime911.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4423 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 402.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 957 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024400
August 2024231
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024439
March 20244
February 20242
January 2024677
December 2023929
November 2023957
October 2023776

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 7688 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 698.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1578 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024729
August 2024437
July 20245
May 202429
April 20241128
March 202451
February 20241
January 20241273
December 20231578
November 20231511
October 2023946

A total of 608 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 202449
April 202496
January 202480
December 202371
November 202394
October 202390

A total of 459 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202434
April 202475
January 202457
December 202379
November 202370
October 202376

A total of 907 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 2024130
April 2024132
January 2024114
December 2023135
November 2023140
October 2023142

A total of 1636 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 163.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024209
August 2024191
July 20244
May 202415
April 2024181
March 20246
January 2024230
December 2023302
November 2023256
October 2023242

A total of 860 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202493
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202486
January 2024143
December 2023163
November 2023159
October 2023106

A total of 215 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
April 202445
January 202441
December 202327
November 202340
October 202323

A total of 508 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202477
July 20241
April 202460
March 20241
January 202475
December 202378
November 202353
October 202385

A total of 504 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202452
July 20243
May 20242
April 202468
March 20244
January 202453
December 202376
November 202386
October 202387

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
July 20241
April 202411
January 202421
December 202334
November 202329
October 202329

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 6AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total346
    Theft from the person125
    Other theft68
    Violence and sexual offences61
    Robbery25
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs16
    Public order12
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total198
    Theft from the person86
    Other theft30
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs9
    Robbery9
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total141
    Theft from the person65
    Other theft30
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total56
    Vehicle crime41
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 13. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1