W1G 6BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6BH

W1G 6BH, Westminster has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 84.87 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6BH 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 6BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6BH, encompassing approximately 1531 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (-10.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)

W1G 6BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 6

W1G 6BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4184.87-10.87%
Anti-social behaviour2426.7714.29%
Violence and sexual offences1615.6714.29%
Shoplifting1310.45225.00%
Other theft128.49-33.33%
Public order77.83133.33%
Burglary54.57-54.55%
Vehicle crime53.260.00%
Robbery53.26-16.67%
Other crime13.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4683.561433.33%
Anti-social behaviour2130.030.00%
Other theft1813.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences1411.75600.00%
Burglary119.140.00%
Robbery67.180.00%
Shoplifting43.920.00%
Public order32.610.00%
Bicycle theft21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%

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 person33.92-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.960.00%
Drugs11.310.00%

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 person44.57-93.33%
Public order22.61-83.33%
Robbery11.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person60116.2093.55%
Anti-social behaviour2839.1733.33%
Shoplifting2318.2827.78%
Other theft2315.01-20.69%
Public order1215.0171.43%
Violence and sexual offences117.83-35.29%
Burglary87.1860.00%
Vehicle crime55.2266.67%
Robbery43.26100.00%
Bicycle theft22.61-50.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3192.05-11.43%
Other theft2920.24-46.30%
Anti-social behaviour2118.93-16.00%
Shoplifting1813.7138.46%
Violence and sexual offences1711.7541.67%
Public order711.10-36.36%
Burglary54.57-44.44%
Bicycle theft43.26300.00%
Vehicle crime32.61-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-33.33%
Robbery21.31-77.78%
Drugs21.31100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54120.12-3.57%
Theft from the person3535.2529.63%
Anti-social behaviour2522.85-34.21%
Shoplifting1316.3230.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.49-47.83%
Public order117.83120.00%
Vehicle crime117.180.00%
Burglary97.1828.57%
Robbery95.8880.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.880.00%
Bicycle theft11.96-75.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56124.0419.15%
Anti-social behaviour3836.56-13.64%
Theft from the person2724.81-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences2317.6343.75%
Vehicle crime1115.0157.14%
Shoplifting107.1842.86%
Burglary76.530.00%
Public order54.57-54.55%
Robbery53.26-16.67%
Bicycle theft43.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6150.00%
Possession of weapons11.960.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47116.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour4430.680.00%
Theft from the person2928.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences1618.930.00%
Public order1110.450.00%
Shoplifting77.180.00%
Vehicle crime74.570.00%
Burglary74.570.00%
Robbery64.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.920.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
April 202428
January 202421
December 202325
November 202338
October 202344

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
September 20247
August 20243
May 20242
April 202412
January 20247
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202423
January 202418
December 202313
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 239 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
April 202423
January 202429
December 202354
November 202356
October 202347

A total of 276 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202446
July 20243
May 20244
April 202460
January 202431
December 202335
November 202327
October 202329

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 20242
April 202411
January 202417
December 202312
November 202323
October 202316

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
October 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20231
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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 6BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total20
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 7. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Carburton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clarkes Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Cross Keys Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1