W1G 6AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6AP

W1G 6AP, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.45 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.50 per 1,000 population (June 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 6AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6AP, encompassing approximately 1740 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 6AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Portland Street (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4
  • Regent'S Park (Lu Station) with total crimes: 2

W1G 6AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person33.45-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.720.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

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 person44.02-94.03%
Public order22.30-84.62%
Robbery11.15-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67126.9776.32%
Anti-social behaviour3438.4941.67%
Shoplifting2919.5320.83%
Other theft2616.66-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences1914.94-29.63%
Public order1310.9262.50%
Burglary117.4722.22%
Vehicle crime106.3266.67%
Robbery75.7575.00%
Bicycle theft34.02-57.14%
Other crime11.72-50.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38105.142.70%
Other theft2921.83-60.81%
Violence and sexual offences2716.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour2415.51-33.33%
Shoplifting2413.7984.62%
Burglary913.79-35.71%
Public order85.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft74.60600.00%
Vehicle crime64.02-71.43%
Robbery43.45-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson32.30-25.00%
Other crime21.720.00%
Drugs21.150.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74141.911.37%
Theft from the person3742.5123.33%
Anti-social behaviour3621.26-28.00%
Vehicle crime2120.6831.25%
Violence and sexual offences1812.06-37.93%
Public order1610.3445.45%
Burglary149.19-12.50%
Shoplifting138.048.33%
Robbery117.4783.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.320.00%
Drugs22.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.15-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73144.2015.87%
Anti-social behaviour5041.940.00%
Theft from the person3028.73-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences2917.2411.54%
Vehicle crime1616.6623.08%
Burglary169.1977.78%
Shoplifting129.19-25.00%
Public order116.89-8.33%
Robbery66.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.45-20.00%
Bicycle theft32.3050.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63136.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour5036.1951.52%
Theft from the person3328.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences2618.9662.50%
Shoplifting1614.94-36.00%
Vehicle crime139.1944.44%
Public order127.4771.43%
Burglary96.89125.00%
Robbery65.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.45-72.22%
Bicycle theft22.87-75.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.57-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54126.975.88%
Theft from the person3331.0273.68%
Anti-social behaviour3318.9643.48%
Shoplifting2518.9631.58%
Criminal damage and arson1814.36260.00%
Violence and sexual offences1610.34-30.43%
Vehicle crime99.1912.50%
Robbery95.1780.00%
Bicycle theft85.1760.00%
Public order74.6040.00%
Drugs54.0266.67%
Burglary42.87-55.56%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51100.54-16.39%
Violence and sexual offences2329.30-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour2313.21-17.86%
Theft from the person1913.21-5.00%
Shoplifting1910.920.00%
Burglary910.920.00%
Vehicle crime85.17-52.94%
Bicycle theft54.60-28.57%
Robbery52.87-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.87-50.00%
Public order52.87-37.50%
Drugs32.870.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61121.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour2835.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences2416.090.00%
Theft from the person2013.790.00%
Shoplifting1911.490.00%
Vehicle crime1710.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.770.00%
Burglary95.750.00%
Robbery85.170.00%
Public order84.600.00%
Bicycle theft74.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 284 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202467
January 202438
December 202337
November 202330
October 202333
September 202333
August 202319
July 202320

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202419
January 202427
December 202318
November 202329
October 202326
September 202316
August 202323
July 202324

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 202316
November 202311
October 202312
September 20237
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202434
January 202424
December 202336
November 202350
October 202350
September 202333
August 202323
July 202328

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20246
December 202321
November 202316
October 202313
September 20239
August 20238
July 202317

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20249
December 202314
November 202316
October 20239
September 20234
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 431 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202426
January 202429
December 202374
November 202373
October 202363
September 202354
August 202351
July 202361

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202429
January 202424
December 202313
November 202312
October 202316
September 202325
August 202319
July 202319

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 202318
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Great Portland Street (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Regent'S Park (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1