W1G 6BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6BW

W1G 6BW, Westminster has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 111.76 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6BW 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 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6BW, encompassing approximately 1413 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (-10.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)

W1G 6BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • Baker Street with total crimes: 25
  • Hospital with total crimes: 18

W1G 6BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42111.76-10.64%
Other theft3029.7115.38%
Anti-social behaviour2521.22-3.85%
Shoplifting1617.68166.67%
Violence and sexual offences1611.3245.45%
Public order811.32166.67%
Burglary65.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime54.240.00%
Robbery43.540.00%
Drugs22.83100.00%
Bicycle theft21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4796.901466.67%
Anti-social behaviour2633.240.00%
Other theft2618.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences1118.39450.00%
Burglary97.780.00%
Shoplifting66.370.00%
Robbery44.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.830.00%
Public order32.120.00%
Bicycle theft12.120.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

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 person34.24-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.120.00%
Drugs11.410.00%

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 person44.95-93.94%
Public order22.83-84.62%
Robbery11.41-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66147.12135.71%
Anti-social behaviour3546.6845.83%
Other theft3124.76-11.43%
Shoplifting2721.9322.73%
Public order1319.10160.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.20-35.29%
Burglary87.7833.33%
Robbery65.6650.00%
Vehicle crime64.2420.00%
Drugs24.240.00%
Bicycle theft21.41-50.00%
Other crime11.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35108.93-49.28%
Theft from the person2824.76-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour2419.81-4.00%
Shoplifting2216.9829.41%
Violence and sexual offences1715.5613.33%
Burglary612.02-14.29%
Vehicle crime54.24-50.00%
Public order53.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft43.5433.33%
Robbery42.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.83-50.00%
Drugs21.41100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69141.47-20.69%
Theft from the person3348.81-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour2523.34-32.43%
Shoplifting1717.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences1512.02-31.82%
Vehicle crime1010.610.00%
Public order107.0725.00%
Burglary77.0716.67%
Robbery64.9520.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.2433.33%
Bicycle theft32.830.00%
Drugs12.120.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87171.170.00%
Theft from the person4261.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour3729.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences2226.170.00%
Shoplifting1715.560.00%
Vehicle crime1012.020.00%
Public order87.070.00%
Burglary65.660.00%
Robbery54.240.00%
Bicycle theft33.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Drugs12.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
April 202435
January 202424
December 202325
November 202337

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 278 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
April 202431
January 202435
December 202369
November 202387

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
May 20242
April 202413
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 202427
January 202422
December 202317
November 202317

A total of 265 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202447
July 20243
May 20244
April 202466
January 202428
December 202333
November 202342

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20242
April 202411
January 202417
December 202315
November 202322

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 6BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Baker Street
    Total25
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total18
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 13. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Osnaburgh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clarkes Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Marylebone Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Marylebone Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Hallam Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1