W1D 6DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 6DQ

W1D 6DQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1802 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2134.60 per 1,000 population. This W1D 6DQ 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 6DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 6DQ, encompassing approximately 844 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (634) incidents (60.10% increase)
  • Other theft: (367) incidents (73.93% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (208) incidents (15.56% increase)

W1D 6DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 315
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 206
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 72

W1D 6DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 634 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 367 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6342134.6060.10%
Other theft367751.0273.93%
Violence and sexual offences208434.7415.56%
Anti-social behaviour118246.39-11.28%
Shoplifting109139.78172.50%
Robbery101129.1220.24%
Drugs74119.640.00%
Vehicle crime6887.66106.06%
Public order6380.5526.00%
Criminal damage and arson2474.630.00%
Burglary1928.435.56%
Bicycle theft1322.5185.71%
Possession of weapons215.40-60.00%
Other crime22.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 396 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3961491.387820.00%
Other theft211469.096933.33%
Violence and sexual offences180249.955900.00%
Anti-social behaviour133213.220.00%
Robbery84157.558300.00%
Drugs7499.507300.00%
Public order5087.661566.67%
Shoplifting4059.230.00%
Vehicle crime3347.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson2439.092300.00%
Burglary1828.430.00%
Bicycle theft721.320.00%
Possession of weapons58.290.00%
Other crime45.920.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person520.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.920.00%
Other theft33.550.00%
Public order33.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.550.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.18-50.00%

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 person2962.78-96.89%
Violence and sexual offences1534.35-92.02%
Other theft517.77-98.74%
Public order25.92-96.49%
Robbery22.37-97.37%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 933 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 398 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9332462.731729.41%
Other theft3981105.219850.00%
Violence and sexual offences188471.463033.33%
Anti-social behaviour151222.700.00%
Shoplifting90178.870.00%
Robbery76106.610.00%
Vehicle crime7290.030.00%
Drugs5885.295700.00%
Public order5768.711325.00%
Burglary4067.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson847.380.00%
Bicycle theft69.480.00%
Other crime17.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%

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 person5178.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences660.410.00%
Other theft47.11100.00%
Public order44.740.00%
Drugs14.740.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.37-99.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1050 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 610 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10502927.08-24.35%
Other theft6101243.80-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences234722.59-22.52%
Robbery127277.19-17.53%
Anti-social behaviour112150.44-22.22%
Shoplifting72132.6710.77%
Drugs7185.29-7.79%
Vehicle crime5884.10-26.58%
Public order5768.71-26.92%
Burglary4067.5248.15%
Criminal damage and arson2247.38-37.14%
Bicycle theft926.060.00%
Possession of weapons810.6614.29%
Other crime19.48-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1388 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 854 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13883817.886.44%
Other theft8541644.190.83%
Violence and sexual offences3021011.6321.77%
Robbery154357.748.45%
Anti-social behaviour144182.42-1.37%
Vehicle crime79170.5819.70%
Public order7893.58-21.21%
Drugs7792.4042.59%
Shoplifting6591.21-26.14%
Criminal damage and arson3577.0016.67%
Burglary2741.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft931.98-35.71%
Possession of weapons710.6640.00%
Other crime48.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1304 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 847 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13043661.520.00%
Other theft8471544.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences2481003.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour146293.770.00%
Robbery142172.950.00%
Public order99168.210.00%
Shoplifting88117.270.00%
Vehicle crime66104.240.00%
Drugs5478.180.00%
Burglary3663.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson3042.640.00%
Bicycle theft1435.540.00%
Other crime1216.580.00%
Possession of weapons514.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3301 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 330.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 854 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024367
August 2024211
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024398
March 20244
February 20242
January 2024610
December 2023854
November 2023847

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 5790 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 643.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1388 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024634
August 2024396
July 20245
May 202429
April 2024933
March 202451
January 20241050
December 20231388
November 20231304

A total of 464 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202440
April 202490
January 202472
December 202365
November 202388

A total of 376 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202433
April 202472
January 202458
December 202379
November 202366

A total of 804 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 134.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024118
August 2024133
April 2024151
January 2024112
December 2023144
November 2023146

A total of 688 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 202484
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202476
January 2024127
December 2023154
November 2023142

A total of 1384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 153.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024208
August 2024180
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024188
March 20246
January 2024234
December 2023302
November 2023248

A total of 180 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202440
January 202440
December 202327
November 202336

A total of 410 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202474
July 20241
April 202458
March 20241
January 202471
December 202377
November 202354

A total of 413 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202450
July 20243
May 20242
April 202457
March 20244
January 202457
December 202378
November 202399

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202424
July 20241
April 20248
January 202422
December 202335
November 202330

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total315
    Theft from the person108
    Other theft66
    Violence and sexual offences57
    Robbery26
    Drugs16
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order10
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total206
    Theft from the person89
    Other theft35
    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. Parking Area
    Total72
    Vehicle crime41
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. William Iv Street
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 11. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2