W1G 6AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6AT

W1G 6AT, Westminster has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 99.08 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6AT 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 6AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6AT, encompassing approximately 1715 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)

W1G 6AT 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 6AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4699.08-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour2826.8121.74%
Violence and sexual offences2116.3240.00%
Shoplifting2112.24133.33%
Other theft1712.24-15.00%
Vehicle crime119.91120.00%
Public order86.4160.00%
Burglary74.66-41.67%
Robbery74.080.00%
Possession of weapons14.080.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5088.011566.67%
Anti-social behaviour2329.140.00%
Other theft2013.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences1511.66650.00%
Burglary128.740.00%
Shoplifting96.990.00%
Robbery75.250.00%
Vehicle crime54.080.00%
Public order52.910.00%
Bicycle theft22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

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 person33.50-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.750.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

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 person44.08-93.65%
Public order22.33-84.62%
Robbery11.17-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63120.6580.00%
Anti-social behaviour3336.7237.50%
Shoplifting2919.2320.83%
Other theft2516.90-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences1414.57-39.13%
Public order138.1662.50%
Burglary107.5866.67%
Vehicle crime85.8333.33%
Robbery74.66133.33%
Bicycle theft34.08-50.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3598.502.94%
Other theft2820.40-59.42%
Anti-social behaviour2416.32-31.43%
Shoplifting2413.9984.62%
Violence and sexual offences2313.9943.75%
Public order813.41-42.86%
Vehicle crime64.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft63.50500.00%
Burglary63.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.50-25.00%
Robbery31.75-72.73%
Drugs21.750.00%
Other crime11.170.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69133.4711.29%
Anti-social behaviour3540.22-25.53%
Theft from the person3420.4025.93%
Vehicle crime1819.8220.00%
Violence and sexual offences1610.49-42.86%
Public order149.3355.56%
Shoplifting138.168.33%
Burglary127.58-14.29%
Robbery116.9983.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.410.00%
Drugs22.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62132.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour4736.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences2827.390.00%
Theft from the person2716.320.00%
Vehicle crime1515.740.00%
Burglary148.740.00%
Shoplifting128.160.00%
Public order96.990.00%
Robbery65.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.500.00%
Bicycle theft32.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 202318
November 202315

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 202314

A total of 262 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202450
July 20243
May 20244
April 202463
January 202435
December 202334
November 202327

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 20242
April 202414
January 202423
December 202316
November 202328

A total of 221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
April 202425
January 202428
December 202369
November 202362

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
April 202433
January 202424
December 202335
November 202347

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 202314
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 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 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 20243
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233

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 6AT 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Carburton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1