HARLEY STREET, W1G 6AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6AJ

HARLEY STREET, W1G 6AJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 112.08 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 218 crimes and a crime rate of 108.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 6AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6AJ, encompassing approximately 1784 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (53) incidents (-1.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)

W1G 6AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13

HARLEY STREET, W1G 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53112.08-1.85%
Anti-social behaviour3029.7015.38%
Violence and sexual offences2816.8147.37%
Other theft2215.6910.00%
Shoplifting2112.33133.33%
Vehicle crime1411.77133.33%
Public order107.8566.67%
Burglary95.60-43.75%
Robbery75.040.00%
Other crime23.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5495.271700.00%
Anti-social behaviour2630.260.00%
Other theft2014.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences1911.21850.00%
Burglary1610.650.00%
Shoplifting98.970.00%
Robbery75.040.00%
Vehicle crime63.920.00%
Public order63.360.00%
Bicycle theft43.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

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 person33.36-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.680.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

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 person43.92-94.44%
Public order22.24-84.62%
Robbery11.12-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72130.5884.62%
Anti-social behaviour3540.3540.00%
Shoplifting2919.6120.83%
Other theft2816.25-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences1915.69-29.63%
Vehicle crime1310.6544.44%
Public order137.2944.44%
Burglary117.2922.22%
Robbery76.16-12.50%
Bicycle theft43.92-42.86%
Other crime12.24-50.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person39108.165.41%
Other theft2921.86-61.84%
Violence and sexual offences2716.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour2515.13-34.21%
Shoplifting2414.0184.62%
Burglary913.45-35.71%
Vehicle crime95.04-64.00%
Public order95.04-43.75%
Robbery85.04-27.27%
Bicycle theft74.48600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.92-40.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Drugs21.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76143.472.70%
Anti-social behaviour3842.59-24.00%
Theft from the person3721.3019.35%
Vehicle crime2520.7431.58%
Violence and sexual offences1814.01-40.00%
Public order1610.0933.33%
Burglary148.97-12.50%
Shoplifting137.858.33%
Robbery117.2983.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.1625.00%
Drugs22.800.00%
Bicycle theft11.12-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74145.1513.85%
Anti-social behaviour5041.4711.11%
Theft from the person3128.02-16.22%
Violence and sexual offences3017.3715.38%
Vehicle crime1916.81-5.00%
Burglary1610.6577.78%
Public order128.970.00%
Shoplifting126.73-25.00%
Robbery66.73-14.29%
Bicycle theft43.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.240.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65138.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour4536.430.00%
Theft from the person3725.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences2620.740.00%
Vehicle crime2014.570.00%
Shoplifting1611.210.00%
Public order128.970.00%
Burglary96.730.00%
Robbery75.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.920.00%
Drugs22.800.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202454
July 20243
May 20244
April 202472
January 202439
December 202337
November 202331
October 202337

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
April 202435
January 202425
December 202338
November 202350
October 202345

A total of 314 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
April 202428
January 202429
December 202376
November 202374
October 202365

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20242
April 202413
January 20249
December 202316
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202413
January 20249
December 202325
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 202411
January 20249
December 202314
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 20242
April 202419
January 202427
December 202318
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 202429
January 202424
December 202313
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 10. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2