W1G 6HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6HT

W1G 6HT, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.74 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6HT 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 6HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6HT, encompassing approximately 1603 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 6HT area, explore the W1G 6HT Area information page.
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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 6HT 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 6HT 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 person33.74-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.870.00%
Drugs11.250.00%

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 person44.37-93.22%
Public order22.49-81.82%
Robbery11.25-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59112.26118.52%
Anti-social behaviour2736.8017.39%
Shoplifting2616.8430.00%
Other theft2316.22-20.69%
Public order1114.3457.14%
Violence and sexual offences116.86-38.89%
Burglary86.8614.29%
Vehicle crime64.9950.00%
Robbery53.7466.67%
Bicycle theft23.12-50.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2991.06-50.00%
Theft from the person2718.09-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour2316.849.52%
Shoplifting2014.3453.85%
Violence and sexual offences1812.4738.46%
Burglary711.23-22.22%
Public order74.37-36.36%
Vehicle crime44.37-71.43%
Bicycle theft42.49300.00%
Robbery32.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.87-50.00%
Drugs21.25100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58116.63-4.92%
Theft from the person3336.1722.22%
Anti-social behaviour2120.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime1413.1016.67%
Violence and sexual offences138.73-43.48%
Shoplifting138.1130.00%
Public order118.11175.00%
Burglary96.860.00%
Robbery95.6180.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.6133.33%
Bicycle theft12.49-66.67%
Drugs10.620.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61120.3722.00%
Anti-social behaviour3538.04-25.53%
Theft from the person2721.833.85%
Violence and sexual offences2316.8443.75%
Vehicle crime1214.3450.00%
Shoplifting107.48-28.57%
Burglary96.2412.50%
Robbery55.61-28.57%
Public order43.12-63.64%
Bicycle theft32.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50119.756.38%
Anti-social behaviour4731.1880.77%
Theft from the person2629.31-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences1616.2214.29%
Shoplifting149.98-36.36%
Public order118.7383.33%
Burglary86.86100.00%
Vehicle crime84.99100.00%
Robbery74.99-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson24.37-84.62%
Bicycle theft11.25-75.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.62-80.00%

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 theft47112.8811.90%
Theft from the person2729.3158.82%
Anti-social behaviour2616.84100.00%
Shoplifting2216.2229.41%
Violence and sexual offences1413.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.73333.33%
Robbery98.11125.00%
Public order65.6150.00%
Drugs53.7466.67%
Bicycle theft43.1233.33%
Vehicle crime42.49-42.86%
Burglary42.490.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4281.70-17.65%
Shoplifting1726.19-5.56%
Theft from the person1710.60-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences1410.60-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour138.73-35.00%
Vehicle crime78.11-36.36%
Robbery44.37-20.00%
Burglary42.49-42.86%
Public order42.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft32.49-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-50.00%
Drugs31.870.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51105.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour2031.810.00%
Theft from the person1912.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences1911.850.00%
Shoplifting1811.850.00%
Vehicle crime1111.230.00%
Public order86.860.00%
Burglary74.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.370.00%
Robbery53.740.00%
Bicycle theft53.120.00%

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 242 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202459
January 202427
December 202333
November 202327
October 202326
September 202327
August 202317
July 202319

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202411
January 202418
December 202313
November 202323
October 202316
September 202314
August 202314
July 202319

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 202311
September 20236
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 361 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202423
January 202429
December 202358
November 202361
October 202350
September 202347
August 202342
July 202351

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202426
January 202420
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 202322
August 202317
July 202318

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202427
January 202423
December 202321
November 202335
October 202347
September 202326
August 202313
July 202320

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238
September 20234
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20244
December 202314
November 202312
October 20238
September 20234
August 20237
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 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 202313
August 20233
July 20236

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 6HT 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