W1G 6HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6HT

W1G 6HT, Westminster has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 84.20 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6HT 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 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.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W1G 6HT area, visit the W1G 6HT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (39) incidents (-17.02% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)

W1G 6HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 6

W1G 6HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3984.20-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour2224.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences1813.7238.46%
Shoplifting1511.23150.00%
Other theft159.36-21.05%
Burglary79.36-41.67%
Public order74.37133.33%
Vehicle crime54.370.00%
Robbery43.12-42.86%
Possession of weapons12.490.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4783.571466.67%
Anti-social behaviour2229.310.00%
Other theft1913.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences1311.85550.00%
Burglary128.110.00%
Robbery77.480.00%
Shoplifting64.370.00%
Public order33.740.00%
Bicycle theft21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%

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 person33.74-25.00%
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 theft61120.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour3538.040.00%
Theft from the person2721.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences2316.840.00%
Vehicle crime1214.340.00%
Shoplifting107.480.00%
Burglary96.240.00%
Robbery55.610.00%
Public order43.120.00%
Bicycle theft32.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202426
January 202420
December 202313
November 202310

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
April 202423
January 202429
December 202358
November 202361

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20242
April 202411
January 202418
December 202313
November 202323

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
April 202427
January 202423
December 202321
November 202335

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20242
April 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234

A total of 239 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202447
July 20243
May 20244
April 202459
January 202427
December 202333
November 202327

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 202314
November 202312

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

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 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 8. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 15. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Osnaburgh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Aybrook Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Clarkes Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1