W1D 6LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 6LW

W1D 6LW, Westminster has recorded a total of 1795 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1960.48 per 1,000 population. This W1D 6LW 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 6LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 6LW, encompassing approximately 915 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (653) incidents (63.66% increase)
  • Other theft: (365) incidents (74.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (199) incidents (11.80% increase)

W1D 6LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 309
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 206
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

W1D 6LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 653 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 365 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6531960.4863.66%
Other theft365713.2074.64%
Violence and sexual offences199398.6511.80%
Shoplifting112217.35187.18%
Anti-social behaviour107122.33-14.40%
Robbery100116.8616.28%
Drugs71109.22-2.74%
Vehicle crime6877.55106.06%
Public order6474.2728.00%
Criminal damage and arson2369.90-8.00%
Burglary1925.1235.71%
Bicycle theft1120.7583.33%
Other crime212.01-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.18-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 399 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 209 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3991363.057880.00%
Other theft209435.786866.67%
Violence and sexual offences178228.274350.00%
Anti-social behaviour125194.410.00%
Robbery86136.528500.00%
Drugs7393.937200.00%
Public order5079.731566.67%
Shoplifting3954.610.00%
Vehicle crime3342.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson2536.042400.00%
Burglary1427.300.00%
Other crime615.290.00%
Bicycle theft66.550.00%
Possession of weapons56.550.00%

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 person519.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.460.00%
Other theft34.370.00%
Public order33.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.280.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Robbery11.09-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.180.00%

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 person2957.89-96.97%
Violence and sexual offences1531.67-91.57%
Other theft516.38-98.73%
Public order25.46-96.67%
Robbery22.18-97.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 957 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 393 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9572288.141776.47%
Other theft3931045.239725.00%
Violence and sexual offences178429.232866.67%
Anti-social behaviour146194.410.00%
Shoplifting98159.460.00%
Robbery75107.030.00%
Vehicle crime7181.910.00%
Drugs6077.555900.00%
Public order6065.531400.00%
Burglary4065.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson943.690.00%
Bicycle theft69.830.00%
Other crime16.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

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 person5172.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences655.700.00%
Other theft46.55100.00%
Public order44.370.00%
Drugs14.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.18-99.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1077 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 607 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10772700.99-24.69%
Other theft6071176.29-29.58%
Violence and sexual offences226662.96-23.39%
Robbery127246.84-18.59%
Anti-social behaviour107138.71-13.71%
Shoplifting76116.8622.58%
Drugs7083.01-4.11%
Vehicle crime5776.45-26.92%
Public order4862.25-32.39%
Burglary4052.4348.15%
Criminal damage and arson2043.69-37.50%
Bicycle theft1021.8411.11%
Possession of weapons710.920.00%
Other crime17.65-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1430 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 862 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14303527.786.00%
Other theft8621561.830.23%
Violence and sexual offences295941.4724.47%
Robbery156322.206.12%
Anti-social behaviour124170.38-8.15%
Vehicle crime78135.4320.00%
Drugs7385.1943.14%
Public order7179.73-21.11%
Shoplifting6277.55-27.91%
Criminal damage and arson3267.7214.29%
Burglary2734.95-28.95%
Bicycle theft929.49-35.71%
Possession of weapons79.8340.00%
Other crime47.65-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1349 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 860 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13493404.3661.56%
Other theft8601473.3723.03%
Violence and sexual offences237939.283.49%
Robbery147258.8563.33%
Anti-social behaviour135160.553.05%
Public order90147.4512.50%
Shoplifting8698.303.61%
Vehicle crime6593.93-10.96%
Drugs5170.99-29.17%
Burglary3855.7065.22%
Criminal damage and arson2841.50-6.67%
Bicycle theft1430.58-6.67%
Other crime1215.2950.00%
Possession of weapons513.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 835 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 699 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8352597.230.00%
Other theft699911.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences229763.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour131250.110.00%
Robbery90143.080.00%
Shoplifting8398.300.00%
Public order8090.650.00%
Vehicle crime7387.380.00%
Drugs7279.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson3078.640.00%
Burglary2332.770.00%
Bicycle theft1525.120.00%
Possession of weapons1016.380.00%
Other crime810.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4009 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 364.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 862 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024365
August 2024209
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024393
March 20244
February 20242
January 2024607
December 2023862
November 2023860
October 2023699

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 6785 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 678.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1430 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024653
August 2024399
July 20245
May 202429
April 2024957
March 202451
January 20241077
December 20231430
November 20231349
October 2023835

A total of 556 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 202439
April 202498
January 202476
December 202362
November 202386
October 202383

A total of 445 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202433
April 202471
January 202457
December 202378
November 202365
October 202373

A total of 875 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
August 2024125
April 2024146
January 2024107
December 2023124
November 2023135
October 2023131

A total of 786 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202486
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202475
January 2024127
December 2023156
November 2023147
October 202390

A total of 1567 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 156.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024199
August 2024178
July 20244
May 202415
April 2024178
March 20246
January 2024226
December 2023295
November 2023237
October 2023229

A total of 201 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202440
January 202440
December 202327
November 202338
October 202323

A total of 472 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202473
July 20241
April 202460
March 20241
January 202470
December 202373
November 202351
October 202372

A total of 472 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202450
July 20243
May 20242
April 202460
March 20244
January 202448
December 202371
November 202390
October 202380

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 20241
April 20249
January 202420
December 202332
November 202328
October 202330

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total309
    Theft from the person108
    Other theft64
    Violence and sexual offences55
    Robbery25
    Drugs16
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order10
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
  • 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. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total56
    Vehicle crime41
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 10. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1