W1G 6AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6AQ

W1G 6AQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 96.70 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6AQ 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 6AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6AQ, encompassing approximately 1809 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)

W1G 6AQ 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

W1G 6AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person5496.701700.00%
Anti-social behaviour2629.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences2014.37900.00%
Other theft1911.050.00%
Burglary1610.500.00%
Robbery98.840.00%
Shoplifting94.970.00%
Vehicle crime84.970.00%
Public order74.420.00%
Bicycle theft43.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

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 person33.32-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.660.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

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 person43.87-94.74%
Public order22.21-85.71%
Robbery11.11-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person76135.9476.74%
Anti-social behaviour3842.0035.71%
Shoplifting3121.0024.00%
Other theft2817.13-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences2215.47-21.43%
Public order1412.1640.00%
Vehicle crime137.7430.00%
Burglary117.180.00%
Robbery76.08-12.50%
Bicycle theft43.87-42.86%
Other crime12.21-50.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43114.944.88%
Other theft3123.76-60.76%
Violence and sexual offences2817.1316.67%
Anti-social behaviour2815.47-36.36%
Shoplifting2515.4792.31%
Burglary1113.81-31.25%
Public order106.08-47.37%
Vehicle crime105.53-65.52%
Robbery85.53-27.27%
Bicycle theft74.42600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.87-40.00%
Other crime21.66100.00%
Drugs21.110.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79157.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour4443.65-20.00%
Theft from the person4124.3132.26%
Vehicle crime2922.6638.10%
Violence and sexual offences2416.03-22.58%
Public order1913.2635.71%
Burglary1610.500.00%
Shoplifting138.840.00%
Robbery117.18120.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.0825.00%
Drugs22.760.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79151.969.72%
Anti-social behaviour5543.6519.57%
Theft from the person3130.39-13.89%
Violence and sexual offences3117.1319.23%
Vehicle crime2117.135.00%
Burglary1611.6077.78%
Public order148.8416.67%
Shoplifting137.74-18.75%
Bicycle theft57.18150.00%
Robbery52.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.76-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.210.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft72140.3614.29%
Anti-social behaviour4639.7931.43%
Theft from the person3625.42-2.70%
Violence and sexual offences2619.8936.84%
Vehicle crime2014.3766.67%
Shoplifting1611.05-36.00%
Public order128.8433.33%
Burglary96.6350.00%
Robbery74.97-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.87-72.22%
Other crime22.760.00%
Bicycle theft21.11-77.78%
Drugs11.11-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63137.600.00%
Theft from the person3734.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour3520.450.00%
Shoplifting2519.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences1913.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson1810.500.00%
Vehicle crime129.950.00%
Robbery116.630.00%
Public order96.080.00%
Bicycle theft94.970.00%
Burglary64.970.00%
Drugs53.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202413
January 202410
December 202329
November 202321
October 202320
September 202312

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20242
April 202422
January 202428
December 202324
November 202331
October 202326
September 202319

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202411
January 202411
December 202316
November 202316
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 325 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
July 20243
May 20244
April 202476
January 202443
December 202341
November 202331
October 202336
September 202337

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.88 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 20239

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202438
January 202428
December 202344
November 202355
October 202346
September 202335

A total of 371 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202428
January 202431
December 202379
November 202379
October 202372
September 202363

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202431
January 202425
December 202313
November 202313
October 202316
September 202325

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 202318

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