W1G 6AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6AD

W1G 6AD, Westminster has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 104.71 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 135 crimes and a crime rate of 67.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 6AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6AD, encompassing approximately 1833 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 6AD area, explore the W1G 6AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (57) incidents (1800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)

W1G 6AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13
  • A5204 with total crimes: 10

W1G 6AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57104.711800.00%
Anti-social behaviour2931.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences2015.82900.00%
Other theft2010.910.00%
Burglary1710.910.00%
Robbery129.270.00%
Shoplifting116.540.00%
Vehicle crime106.000.00%
Public order75.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.820.00%
Bicycle theft42.180.00%
Drugs12.180.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33.27-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.640.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.82-95.12%
Public order22.18-85.71%
Robbery11.09-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82141.8067.35%
Anti-social behaviour3944.7234.48%
Shoplifting3121.2719.23%
Other theft2916.91-6.45%
Violence and sexual offences2215.82-21.43%
Vehicle crime1912.0090.00%
Public order1410.3640.00%
Burglary117.640.00%
Robbery76.00-22.22%
Bicycle theft43.82-42.86%
Other crime12.18-50.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49118.354.26%
Other theft3126.72-61.25%
Anti-social behaviour2916.91-35.56%
Violence and sexual offences2815.8216.67%
Shoplifting2615.27100.00%
Burglary1114.18-31.25%
Public order106.00-47.37%
Vehicle crime105.45-65.52%
Robbery95.45-30.77%
Bicycle theft74.91600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.82-40.00%
Other crime21.64100.00%
Drugs21.090.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft80160.89-1.23%
Theft from the person4743.6323.68%
Anti-social behaviour4525.63-21.05%
Vehicle crime2924.5431.82%
Violence and sexual offences2415.82-25.00%
Public order1913.0935.71%
Burglary1610.360.00%
Robbery138.73160.00%
Shoplifting137.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.0925.00%
Drugs22.730.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft81157.619.46%
Anti-social behaviour5744.1818.75%
Theft from the person3831.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences3220.7223.08%
Vehicle crime2217.450.00%
Burglary1612.0077.78%
Public order148.7316.67%
Shoplifting137.64-18.75%
Bicycle theft67.09100.00%
Robbery53.27-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.73-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74143.4313.85%
Anti-social behaviour4840.3633.33%
Theft from the person3826.18-11.63%
Violence and sexual offences2620.7236.84%
Vehicle crime2214.1837.50%
Shoplifting1612.00-36.00%
Public order128.7320.00%
Burglary96.5450.00%
Robbery74.91-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.82-72.22%
Bicycle theft32.73-70.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Drugs11.09-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65143.980.00%
Theft from the person4335.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour3623.450.00%
Shoplifting2519.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences1913.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson1810.360.00%
Vehicle crime169.820.00%
Robbery118.730.00%
Public order106.000.00%
Bicycle theft105.450.00%
Burglary65.450.00%
Drugs53.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202419
January 202410
December 202329
November 202322
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20242
April 202422
January 202428
December 202324
November 202332
October 202326
September 202319

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202411
January 202411
December 202316
November 202316
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 361 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202457
July 20243
May 20244
April 202482
January 202449
December 202347
November 202338
October 202338
September 202343

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20242
April 202414
January 202410
December 202319
November 202314
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 20235
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202439
January 202429
December 202345
November 202357
October 202348
September 202336

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 202318

A total of 380 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 54.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202429
January 202431
December 202380
November 202381
October 202374
September 202365

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202431
January 202426
December 202313
November 202313
October 202316
September 202325

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 6AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total15
    Theft from the person8
    Burglary3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. A5204
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cross Keys Close
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. De Walden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Chandos Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Langham Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Cavendish Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Marylebone High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Oldbury Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nottingham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Mandeville Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Paddington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Garbutt Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 24. Regent'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Luxborough Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dean'S Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Beaumont Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1