W1G 6HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6HJ

W1G 6HJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6HJ 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 6HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6HJ, encompassing approximately 1703 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 6HJ 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 6HJ 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 person33.52-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.760.00%
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 person44.11-93.85%
Public order22.35-81.82%
Robbery11.17-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person65123.2685.71%
Other theft2938.15-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour2817.0227.27%
Shoplifting2616.4430.00%
Burglary1315.2644.44%
Vehicle crime137.6344.44%
Violence and sexual offences127.63-40.00%
Public order117.0437.50%
Robbery66.4620.00%
Drugs33.5250.00%
Bicycle theft31.76-50.00%
Other crime11.760.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35101.55-2.78%
Other theft3420.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour2219.96-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences2012.9133.33%
Shoplifting2011.7442.86%
Vehicle crime911.74-55.00%
Burglary95.28-10.00%
Public order85.28-27.27%
Bicycle theft64.70500.00%
Robbery53.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.93-60.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Other crime11.170.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68126.20-11.69%
Theft from the person3639.9120.00%
Anti-social behaviour2321.13-25.81%
Vehicle crime2013.5011.11%
Violence and sexual offences1511.74-51.61%
Shoplifting148.8027.27%
Public order118.2283.33%
Burglary106.46-28.57%
Robbery105.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.8725.00%
Other crime12.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-75.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77137.3524.19%
Violence and sexual offences3145.2072.22%
Anti-social behaviour3118.20-29.55%
Theft from the person3018.203.45%
Vehicle crime1817.610.00%
Burglary1410.5755.56%
Shoplifting118.22-21.43%
Public order66.46-45.45%
Robbery63.52-14.29%
Bicycle theft43.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3533.33%
Other crime12.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62128.555.08%
Anti-social behaviour4436.3962.96%
Theft from the person2925.83-6.45%
Vehicle crime1817.0263.64%
Violence and sexual offences1810.5728.57%
Shoplifting1410.57-36.36%
Public order118.2257.14%
Burglary96.46125.00%
Robbery75.28-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson34.11-76.92%
Bicycle theft21.76-77.78%
Other crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.59-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59125.0220.41%
Theft from the person3134.6372.22%
Anti-social behaviour2718.20107.69%
Shoplifting2215.8522.22%
Violence and sexual offences1412.91-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson138.22225.00%
Vehicle crime117.63-26.67%
Robbery116.46175.00%
Bicycle theft96.46125.00%
Public order75.2875.00%
Drugs54.1166.67%
Burglary42.93-33.33%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4990.98-20.97%
Theft from the person1828.76-18.18%
Shoplifting1810.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences1710.57-26.09%
Vehicle crime159.98-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour138.80-35.00%
Burglary67.63-33.33%
Public order43.52-60.00%
Bicycle theft42.35-33.33%
Robbery42.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.35-60.00%
Drugs32.35200.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62120.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences2336.390.00%
Theft from the person2213.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2012.910.00%
Vehicle crime1911.740.00%
Shoplifting1811.150.00%
Public order1010.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.870.00%
Burglary95.870.00%
Robbery65.280.00%
Bicycle theft63.520.00%
Drugs13.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 273 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202465
January 202435
December 202336
November 202330
October 202329
September 202331
August 202318
July 202322

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202412
January 202420
December 202315
November 202331
October 202318
September 202314
August 202317
July 202323

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 202311
September 20237
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 20249
December 202310
November 202314
October 20239
September 20234
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 440 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202429
January 202434
December 202368
November 202377
October 202362
September 202359
August 202349
July 202362

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 20249
December 202320
November 202318
October 202318
September 202311
August 202315
July 202319

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202428
January 202422
December 202323
November 202331
October 202344
September 202327
August 202313
July 202320

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202426
January 202420
December 202314
November 202311
October 202314
September 202322
August 202318
July 202318

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20239
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 202313
August 20234
July 202310

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 6HJ 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