W1G 6HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6HU

W1G 6HU, Westminster has recorded a total of 181 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 113.57 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6HU 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 6HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6HU, encompassing approximately 1593 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (-1.96% decrease)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)

W1G 6HU 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: 21

W1G 6HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50113.57-1.96%
Other theft3431.3725.93%
Anti-social behaviour2521.33-7.41%
Shoplifting1915.69137.50%
Violence and sexual offences1911.9218.75%
Public order911.92125.00%
Burglary75.65-46.15%
Vehicle crime64.390.00%
Robbery53.76-28.57%
Drugs23.14100.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5199.771600.00%
Anti-social behaviour2732.000.00%
Other theft2716.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences1616.94700.00%
Burglary1310.040.00%
Shoplifting88.160.00%
Robbery75.020.00%
Public order44.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Bicycle theft21.880.00%
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 person33.76-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.880.00%
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 person44.39-94.67%
Public order22.51-84.62%
Robbery11.25-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75143.07134.38%
Anti-social behaviour3547.0645.83%
Other theft3421.96-15.00%
Shoplifting3021.3325.00%
Public order1318.8285.71%
Violence and sexual offences128.16-40.00%
Burglary87.5314.29%
Robbery75.0240.00%
Vehicle crime74.3940.00%
Drugs44.39100.00%
Bicycle theft22.51-60.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft40108.55-48.05%
Theft from the person3225.10-15.79%
Shoplifting2420.0826.32%
Anti-social behaviour2415.06-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences2015.0625.00%
Burglary712.550.00%
Public order74.39-36.36%
Vehicle crime54.39-64.29%
Bicycle theft53.1466.67%
Robbery53.14-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson23.14-60.00%
Drugs21.25100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77141.18-21.43%
Theft from the person3848.32-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour2523.84-34.21%
Shoplifting1915.6911.76%
Violence and sexual offences1611.92-51.52%
Vehicle crime1410.0416.67%
Public order118.7822.22%
Robbery96.9050.00%
Burglary75.65-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson54.3966.67%
Bicycle theft33.140.00%
Drugs11.880.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98172.560.00%
Theft from the person4461.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour3827.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences3323.840.00%
Shoplifting1720.710.00%
Vehicle crime1210.670.00%
Public order97.530.00%
Burglary95.650.00%
Robbery65.650.00%
Bicycle theft33.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Drugs11.880.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202427
April 202435
January 202424
December 202325
November 202338

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 310 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
April 202434
January 202440
December 202377
November 202398

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20242
April 202413
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 202430
January 202424
December 202319
November 202317

A total of 297 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202451
July 20243
May 20244
April 202475
January 202432
December 202338
November 202344

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 202314
November 202312

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 20242
April 202412
January 202420
December 202316
November 202333

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
May 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236

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 3 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 6HU 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
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 9. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 10. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 16. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 22. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Osnaburgh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Aybrook Street
    Total1
    Other theft1