W1D 6PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 6PU

W1D 6PU, Westminster has recorded a total of 1832 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2057.45 per 1,000 population. This W1D 6PU 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 6PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 6PU, encompassing approximately 890 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (648) incidents (60.79% increase)
  • Other theft: (370) incidents (73.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (210) incidents (14.75% increase)

W1D 6PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 309
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 207
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

W1D 6PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 648 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 370 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6482057.4560.79%
Other theft370727.7473.71%
Violence and sexual offences210415.5314.75%
Anti-social behaviour123235.84-10.87%
Shoplifting111138.14177.50%
Robbery100124.6616.28%
Drugs74112.31-2.63%
Vehicle crime6883.11106.06%
Public order6776.3731.37%
Criminal damage and arson2475.25-7.69%
Burglary2026.9511.11%
Bicycle theft1322.4685.71%
Possession of weapons214.60-60.00%
Other crime22.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 403 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 213 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4031443.147960.00%
Other theft213452.597000.00%
Violence and sexual offences183239.214475.00%
Anti-social behaviour138205.520.00%
Robbery86154.988500.00%
Drugs7696.587500.00%
Public order5185.351600.00%
Shoplifting4057.280.00%
Vehicle crime3344.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson2637.062500.00%
Burglary1829.200.00%
Bicycle theft720.220.00%
Other crime67.860.00%
Possession of weapons56.740.00%

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 person520.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.620.00%
Other theft34.490.00%
Public order33.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.370.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Robbery11.12-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.250.00%

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 person2959.52-97.00%
Violence and sexual offences1532.57-92.19%
Other theft516.85-98.75%
Public order25.62-96.61%
Robbery22.25-97.37%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 966 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 400 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9662387.631794.12%
Other theft4001084.889900.00%
Violence and sexual offences192449.233100.00%
Anti-social behaviour155215.630.00%
Shoplifting88174.070.00%
Robbery7698.830.00%
Vehicle crime7285.350.00%
Drugs6080.865900.00%
Public order5967.381375.00%
Burglary4166.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson946.050.00%
Bicycle theft610.110.00%
Other crime16.740.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

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 person5174.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences657.280.00%
Other theft46.74100.00%
Public order44.490.00%
Drugs14.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.25-99.68%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1085 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 620 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10852841.35-24.44%
Other theft6201218.52-28.90%
Violence and sexual offences234696.30-22.77%
Robbery127262.80-19.11%
Anti-social behaviour119142.63-18.49%
Shoplifting76133.6422.58%
Drugs7185.35-7.79%
Vehicle crime5879.74-25.64%
Public order5665.14-26.32%
Burglary4362.8953.57%
Criminal damage and arson2248.29-38.89%
Bicycle theft1024.7111.11%
Possession of weapons811.2314.29%
Other crime18.98-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1436 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 872 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14363696.006.13%
Other theft8721612.720.46%
Violence and sexual offences303979.3124.18%
Robbery157340.297.53%
Anti-social behaviour146176.32-1.35%
Vehicle crime78163.9720.00%
Drugs7787.6048.08%
Public order7686.48-20.83%
Shoplifting6285.35-26.19%
Criminal damage and arson3669.6328.57%
Burglary2840.43-26.32%
Bicycle theft931.45-35.71%
Possession of weapons710.1140.00%
Other crime47.86-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1353 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 868 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13533541.0261.07%
Other theft8681519.5022.60%
Violence and sexual offences244974.824.72%
Anti-social behaviour148274.037.25%
Robbery146166.2162.22%
Public order96163.9715.66%
Shoplifting84107.813.70%
Vehicle crime6594.34-10.96%
Drugs5273.00-28.77%
Burglary3858.4052.00%
Criminal damage and arson2842.68-6.67%
Bicycle theft1431.45-22.22%
Other crime1215.7250.00%
Possession of weapons513.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 840 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 708 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8402706.5839.53%
Other theft708943.3735.37%
Violence and sexual offences233795.1313.66%
Anti-social behaviour138261.67-2.82%
Robbery90154.98-34.78%
Public order83101.0869.39%
Shoplifting8193.2137.29%
Drugs7390.97-10.98%
Vehicle crime7381.987.35%
Criminal damage and arson3081.9811.11%
Burglary2533.69-37.50%
Bicycle theft1828.08-30.77%
Possession of weapons1020.220.00%
Other crime811.23100.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 602 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 523 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6022218.050.00%
Other theft523676.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences205587.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour142230.230.00%
Robbery138159.470.00%
Drugs82154.980.00%
Vehicle crime6892.090.00%
Shoplifting5976.370.00%
Public order4966.260.00%
Burglary4055.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson2744.920.00%
Bicycle theft2630.320.00%
Possession of weapons1029.200.00%
Other crime411.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 138.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 2024138
April 2024155
January 2024119
December 2023146
November 2023148
October 2023138
September 2023142

A total of 103 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 202314
October 202318
September 202326

A total of 601 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 202440
April 202488
January 202476
December 202362
November 202384
October 202381
September 202359

A total of 4588 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 382.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 872 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024370
August 2024213
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024400
March 20244
February 20242
January 2024620
December 2023872
November 2023868
October 2023708
September 2023523

A total of 7418 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 674.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1436 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024648
August 2024403
July 20245
May 202429
April 2024966
March 202451
January 20241085
December 20231436
November 20231353
October 2023840
September 2023602

A total of 253 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
April 202441
January 202443
December 202328
November 202338
October 202325
September 202340

A total of 515 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202433
April 202472
January 202458
December 202378
November 202365
October 202373
September 202368

A total of 1829 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 166.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 303 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024210
August 2024183
July 20244
May 202415
April 2024192
March 20246
January 2024234
December 2023303
November 2023244
October 2023233
September 2023205

A total of 925 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202486
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202476
January 2024127
December 2023157
November 2023146
October 202390
September 2023138

A total of 567 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202476
July 20241
April 202460
March 20241
January 202471
December 202377
November 202352
October 202373
September 202382

A total of 546 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202451
July 20243
May 20242
April 202459
March 20244
January 202456
December 202376
November 202396
October 202383
September 202349

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
July 20241
April 20249
January 202422
December 202336
November 202328
October 202330
September 202327

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 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
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 6PU 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
    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. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total62
    Vehicle crime41
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1