W1G 6BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6BG

W1G 6BG, Westminster has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 85.56 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6BG 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 6BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6BG, encompassing approximately 1577 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (1466.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 6BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 7
  • Cross Keys Close with total crimes: 6

W1G 6BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4785.561466.67%
Anti-social behaviour2129.790.00%
Other theft1813.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences1411.41600.00%
Burglary138.870.00%
Robbery78.240.00%
Shoplifting64.440.00%
Public order43.800.00%
Bicycle theft22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Drugs11.270.00%

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 person33.80-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.900.00%
Drugs11.270.00%

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 person44.44-93.44%
Public order22.54-83.33%
Robbery11.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61116.6196.77%
Anti-social behaviour2838.6633.33%
Shoplifting2617.7536.84%
Other theft2316.48-23.33%
Public order1214.5871.43%
Violence and sexual offences117.61-45.00%
Burglary86.9760.00%
Vehicle crime65.07100.00%
Robbery53.80150.00%
Bicycle theft23.17-60.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3193.16-11.43%
Other theft3019.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour2119.01-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences2013.3166.67%
Shoplifting1912.6846.15%
Public order712.04-36.36%
Bicycle theft54.44400.00%
Burglary53.17-44.44%
Vehicle crime33.17-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.90-50.00%
Robbery21.27-80.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60122.950.00%
Theft from the person3538.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour2522.18-34.21%
Shoplifting1315.8430.00%
Vehicle crime138.248.33%
Violence and sexual offences128.24-50.00%
Public order117.61120.00%
Robbery106.9766.67%
Burglary96.34-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.700.00%
Bicycle theft12.54-75.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60128.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour3838.03-17.39%
Theft from the person2824.08-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences2417.7550.00%
Vehicle crime1215.2150.00%
Shoplifting107.61-28.57%
Burglary106.3425.00%
Robbery66.340.00%
Public order53.80-54.55%
Bicycle theft43.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.54100.00%
Possession of weapons12.540.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50122.956.38%
Anti-social behaviour4631.6970.37%
Theft from the person3029.1511.11%
Violence and sexual offences1619.010.00%
Shoplifting1410.14-36.36%
Public order118.8783.33%
Burglary86.9733.33%
Vehicle crime85.07100.00%
Robbery65.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.80-84.62%
Bicycle theft11.27-85.71%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.63-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47119.780.00%
Theft from the person2729.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour2717.110.00%
Shoplifting2217.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences1613.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.140.00%
Robbery98.240.00%
Bicycle theft75.700.00%
Public order64.440.00%
Burglary63.800.00%
Drugs53.800.00%
Vehicle crime43.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202428
January 202421
December 202325
November 202338
October 202346
September 202327

A total of 266 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
July 20243
May 20244
April 202461
January 202431
December 202335
November 202328
October 202330
September 202327

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20242
April 202411
January 202420
December 202312
November 202324
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202426
January 202419
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 202322

A total of 288 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202423
January 202430
December 202360
November 202360
October 202350
September 202347

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20242
April 202412
January 20247
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 202313

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20243
December 202313
November 202312
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 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 6BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Burglary3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Great Portland Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person6
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cross Keys Close
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. De Walden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. York Terrace West
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Marylebone High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Oldbury Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Nottingham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Paddington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Garbutt Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 17. Regent'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Luxborough Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beaumont Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Marylebone Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Marylebone Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Portland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Weymouth Mews
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. New Cavendish Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Great Portland Street (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Warren Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Euston Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2