W1G 6BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6BA

W1G 6BA, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.64 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6BA 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 6BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6BA, encompassing approximately 1646 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 6BA 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 6BA 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 person33.64-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

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 person44.25-93.65%
Public order22.43-83.33%
Robbery11.21-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63117.8490.91%
Anti-social behaviour3038.2736.36%
Shoplifting2918.2220.83%
Other theft2317.62-20.69%
Public order1213.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime87.29166.67%
Burglary74.8640.00%
Robbery54.2566.67%
Bicycle theft33.04-40.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3395.37-2.94%
Other theft2920.05-52.46%
Shoplifting2417.6284.62%
Anti-social behaviour2214.58-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences2013.3666.67%
Public order812.15-27.27%
Bicycle theft54.86400.00%
Burglary53.04-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.04-25.00%
Robbery31.82-72.73%
Vehicle crime31.82-76.92%
Drugs21.82100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61120.270.00%
Theft from the person3437.0521.43%
Anti-social behaviour2820.65-30.00%
Shoplifting1317.018.33%
Vehicle crime137.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.90-52.00%
Public order117.2983.33%
Robbery116.6883.33%
Burglary96.68-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson45.470.00%
Bicycle theft12.43-75.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61129.9919.61%
Anti-social behaviour4037.05-16.67%
Theft from the person2824.30-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences2517.0156.25%
Burglary1415.1955.56%
Vehicle crime138.5044.44%
Shoplifting127.90-25.00%
Public order67.29-45.45%
Robbery63.640.00%
Bicycle theft43.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.43100.00%
Possession of weapons12.430.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51122.706.25%
Anti-social behaviour4830.9865.52%
Theft from the person3129.163.33%
Shoplifting1618.83-36.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.726.67%
Public order119.7283.33%
Burglary96.68125.00%
Vehicle crime95.4780.00%
Robbery65.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.64-84.62%
Bicycle theft11.21-87.50%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.61-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48120.2717.07%
Theft from the person3029.1657.89%
Anti-social behaviour2918.2281.25%
Shoplifting2517.6231.58%
Violence and sexual offences1515.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.11160.00%
Robbery107.90100.00%
Bicycle theft86.07100.00%
Public order64.8650.00%
Vehicle crime53.64-16.67%
Drugs53.0466.67%
Burglary43.040.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4185.65-26.79%
Shoplifting1924.905.56%
Theft from the person1911.545.56%
Anti-social behaviour1611.54-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences159.72-21.05%
Vehicle crime69.11-45.45%
Robbery53.64-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.04-37.50%
Bicycle theft43.04-20.00%
Burglary42.43-50.00%
Public order42.43-42.86%
Drugs32.430.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56108.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour2234.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences1913.360.00%
Shoplifting1811.540.00%
Theft from the person1810.930.00%
Vehicle crime1110.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.680.00%
Burglary84.860.00%
Public order74.860.00%
Robbery64.250.00%
Bicycle theft53.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 263 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202463
January 202433
December 202334
November 202328
October 202331
September 202330
August 202319
July 202318

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202412
January 202420
December 202312
November 202325
October 202316
September 202315
August 202315
July 202319

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202412
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 202311
September 20236
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.50 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 202318

A total of 370 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202423
January 202429
December 202361
November 202361
October 202351
September 202348
August 202341
July 202356

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 202314
October 20239
September 20234
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202430
January 202422
December 202328
November 202340
October 202348
September 202329
August 202316
July 202322

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20238
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20243
December 202313
November 202313
October 20239
September 20235
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 202313
August 20235
July 20238

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 6BA 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