W1G 6AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6AR

W1G 6AR, Westminster has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 106.37 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6AR 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 6AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6AR, encompassing approximately 1739 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (-3.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)

W1G 6AR 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

W1G 6AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51106.37-3.77%
Anti-social behaviour2929.3211.54%
Violence and sexual offences2516.6756.25%
Shoplifting2114.37133.33%
Other theft1912.07-5.00%
Vehicle crime1410.92133.33%
Public order88.0560.00%
Burglary74.60-50.00%
Robbery74.020.00%
Possession of weapons14.020.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.57-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5393.151666.67%
Anti-social behaviour2630.470.00%
Other theft2014.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences1611.50700.00%
Burglary149.200.00%
Shoplifting98.050.00%
Robbery75.170.00%
Vehicle crime64.020.00%
Public order53.450.00%
Bicycle theft32.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

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 person33.45-25.00%
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 person44.02-93.85%
Public order22.30-83.33%
Robbery11.15-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person65125.9275.68%
Anti-social behaviour3437.3736.00%
Shoplifting2919.5520.83%
Other theft2716.67-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences1515.52-42.31%
Vehicle crime138.6262.50%
Burglary127.479.09%
Public order126.9033.33%
Robbery66.900.00%
Bicycle theft43.45-33.33%
Other crime12.30-50.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37108.672.78%
Other theft3021.27-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences2617.2562.50%
Anti-social behaviour2514.95-28.57%
Shoplifting2414.3784.62%
Burglary1113.80-21.43%
Public order96.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime85.17-66.67%
Robbery64.60-45.45%
Bicycle theft63.45500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45-40.00%
Other crime21.720.00%
Drugs21.150.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75142.020.00%
Theft from the person3643.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour3520.70-23.91%
Vehicle crime2420.1226.32%
Violence and sexual offences1613.80-40.74%
Public order159.2066.67%
Burglary148.62-12.50%
Shoplifting138.058.33%
Robbery117.4783.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.3225.00%
Drugs22.870.00%
Bicycle theft11.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75143.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour4643.120.00%
Theft from the person3026.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences2717.250.00%
Vehicle crime1915.520.00%
Burglary1610.920.00%
Shoplifting129.200.00%
Public order96.900.00%
Robbery65.170.00%
Bicycle theft43.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.300.00%
Possession of weapons12.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202453
July 20243
May 20244
April 202465
January 202437
December 202336
November 202330

A total of 246 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 202427
January 202430
December 202375
November 202375

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202413
January 20248
December 202324
November 202319

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
April 202434
January 202425
December 202335
November 202346

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 202412
January 202411
December 202314
November 202316

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 20242
April 202415
January 202426
December 202316
November 202327

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20242
April 202412
January 20249
December 202315
November 20239

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 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

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 6AR 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. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1