W1D 6PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 6PN

W1D 6PN, Westminster has recorded a total of 1769 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2093.48 per 1,000 population. This W1D 6PN 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 6PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 6PN, encompassing approximately 845 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (627) incidents (58.73% increase)
  • Other theft: (354) incidents (73.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (201) incidents (11.67% increase)

W1D 6PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 274
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 207
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 69

W1D 6PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 627 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 354 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6272093.4858.73%
Other theft354742.0173.53%
Violence and sexual offences201418.9311.67%
Anti-social behaviour125237.87-9.42%
Robbery96147.9311.63%
Shoplifting95113.61196.88%
Drugs74112.43-1.33%
Vehicle crime6887.57119.35%
Public order6780.4726.42%
Criminal damage and arson2279.29-12.00%
Burglary1926.045.56%
Bicycle theft1422.49100.00%
Other crime516.5725.00%
Possession of weapons25.92-60.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 395 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 204 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3951482.837800.00%
Other theft204467.456700.00%
Violence and sexual offences180241.424400.00%
Anti-social behaviour138213.020.00%
Robbery86163.318500.00%
Drugs75101.777400.00%
Public order5388.761666.67%
Shoplifting3262.720.00%
Vehicle crime3137.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson2536.692400.00%
Burglary1829.590.00%
Bicycle theft721.300.00%
Possession of weapons58.280.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person521.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.920.00%
Other theft34.730.00%
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 person2962.72-96.81%
Violence and sexual offences1534.32-92.15%
Other theft517.75-98.69%
Public order25.92-96.72%
Robbery22.37-97.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 910 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 383 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9102377.501684.31%
Other theft3831076.929475.00%
Violence and sexual offences191453.253083.33%
Anti-social behaviour150226.030.00%
Robbery70177.510.00%
Shoplifting6582.840.00%
Vehicle crime6576.920.00%
Public order6176.921425.00%
Drugs5972.195800.00%
Burglary3869.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson844.970.00%
Bicycle theft79.470.00%
Other crime18.280.00%
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 person5178.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences660.350.00%
Other theft47.10100.00%
Public order44.730.00%
Drugs14.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.37-99.66%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1029 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 586 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10292866.26-21.63%
Other theft5861217.75-27.48%
Violence and sexual offences234693.49-19.59%
Robbery126276.92-17.11%
Anti-social behaviour116149.11-19.44%
Drugs72137.28-7.69%
Shoplifting6185.2119.61%
Vehicle crime5872.19-23.68%
Public order5668.64-27.27%
Burglary4266.2775.00%
Criminal damage and arson2449.70-31.43%
Bicycle theft928.400.00%
Possession of weapons810.6514.29%
Other crime19.47-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1313 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 808 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13133631.937.98%
Other theft8081553.84-2.06%
Violence and sexual offences291956.2118.29%
Robbery152344.3810.95%
Anti-social behaviour144179.88-3.36%
Drugs78170.4139.29%
Public order7792.31-24.51%
Vehicle crime7691.1216.92%
Shoplifting5189.94-30.14%
Criminal damage and arson3560.3520.69%
Burglary2441.42-35.14%
Bicycle theft928.40-35.71%
Possession of weapons710.6540.00%
Other crime48.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1216 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 825 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12163510.0455.10%
Other theft8251439.0523.32%
Violence and sexual offences246976.336.03%
Anti-social behaviour149291.129.56%
Robbery137176.3361.18%
Public order102162.1317.24%
Shoplifting73120.718.96%
Vehicle crime6586.39-9.72%
Drugs5676.92-24.32%
Burglary3766.2748.00%
Criminal damage and arson2943.79-6.45%
Bicycle theft1434.32-26.32%
Other crime1216.5750.00%
Possession of weapons514.20-44.44%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 784 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 669 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7842719.510.00%
Other theft669927.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences232791.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour136274.550.00%
Public order87160.950.00%
Robbery85102.960.00%
Drugs74100.590.00%
Vehicle crime7287.570.00%
Shoplifting6785.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson3179.290.00%
Burglary2536.690.00%
Bicycle theft1929.590.00%
Possession of weapons922.490.00%
Other crime810.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 958 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024138
April 2024150
January 2024116
December 2023144
November 2023149
October 2023136

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202432
April 202465
January 202461
December 202351
November 202373
October 202367

A total of 3843 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 349.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 825 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024354
August 2024204
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024383
March 20244
February 20242
January 2024586
December 2023808
November 2023825
October 2023669

A total of 6359 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 635.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1313 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024627
August 2024395
July 20245
May 202429
April 2024910
March 202451
January 20241029
December 20231313
November 20231216
October 2023784

A total of 203 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202438
January 202442
December 202324
November 202337
October 202325

A total of 435 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202431
April 202465
January 202458
December 202376
November 202365
October 202372

A total of 1600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 160.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 291 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024201
August 2024180
July 20244
May 202415
April 2024191
March 20246
January 2024234
December 2023291
November 2023246
October 2023232

A total of 756 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202486
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202470
January 2024126
December 2023152
November 2023137
October 202385

A total of 490 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202475
July 20241
April 202459
March 20241
January 202472
December 202378
November 202356
October 202374

A total of 512 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202453
July 20243
May 20242
April 202461
March 20244
January 202456
December 202377
November 2023102
October 202387

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 20241
April 20248
January 202424
December 202335
November 202329
October 202331

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 202312
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total274
    Theft from the person97
    Other theft58
    Violence and sexual offences48
    Robbery22
    Drugs16
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order9
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total207
    Theft from the person89
    Other theft35
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs9
    Robbery9
    Burglary4
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total69
    Vehicle crime39
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    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. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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