W1G 6HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6HW

W1G 6HW, Westminster has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.76 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6HW 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 6HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6HW, encompassing approximately 1652 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)

W1G 6HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 6

W1G 6HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4587.76-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour2227.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences1913.3246.15%
Shoplifting1511.50150.00%
Other theft159.08-25.00%
Burglary89.08-38.46%
Public order74.8475.00%
Vehicle crime64.240.00%
Robbery53.63-28.57%
Possession of weapons13.030.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4883.521500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2229.050.00%
Other theft2013.320.00%
Burglary1312.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.87550.00%
Robbery77.870.00%
Shoplifting64.240.00%
Public order43.630.00%
Bicycle theft22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

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 person33.63-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

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 person44.24-93.55%
Public order22.42-81.82%
Robbery11.21-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62118.0293.75%
Anti-social behaviour2837.5227.27%
Other theft2816.95-15.15%
Shoplifting2616.9530.00%
Public order1115.7457.14%
Violence and sexual offences116.66-38.89%
Burglary96.6628.57%
Vehicle crime85.4560.00%
Robbery64.84100.00%
Drugs33.6350.00%
Bicycle theft21.82-60.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3395.02-47.62%
Theft from the person3219.97-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour2219.370.00%
Shoplifting2013.3242.86%
Violence and sexual offences1812.1028.57%
Burglary710.89-30.00%
Public order74.24-36.36%
Vehicle crime54.24-64.29%
Bicycle theft53.03400.00%
Robbery33.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-50.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63119.23-8.70%
Theft from the person3438.1321.43%
Anti-social behaviour2220.58-37.14%
Violence and sexual offences1413.32-54.84%
Vehicle crime148.47-6.67%
Shoplifting148.4740.00%
Public order118.4783.33%
Burglary106.66-16.67%
Robbery96.0580.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.4533.33%
Bicycle theft12.42-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69132.5521.05%
Anti-social behaviour3541.76-25.53%
Violence and sexual offences3121.1893.75%
Theft from the person2818.760.00%
Vehicle crime1516.9550.00%
Burglary129.0850.00%
Shoplifting107.26-28.57%
Public order66.05-45.45%
Robbery53.63-28.57%
Bicycle theft33.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57124.0716.33%
Anti-social behaviour4734.5080.77%
Theft from the person2828.45-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences1616.9514.29%
Shoplifting149.68-36.36%
Public order118.4783.33%
Vehicle crime106.6642.86%
Burglary86.05100.00%
Robbery74.84-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson34.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft21.82-50.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Drugs10.61-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49113.180.00%
Theft from the person2929.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour2617.550.00%
Shoplifting2215.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences1413.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.470.00%
Robbery97.260.00%
Vehicle crime75.450.00%
Public order64.240.00%
Drugs53.630.00%
Bicycle theft43.030.00%
Burglary42.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 313 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202448
July 20243
May 20244
April 202462
January 202432
December 202334
November 202328
October 202328
September 202329

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 20242
April 202411
January 202418
December 202314
November 202331
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.88 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 202314
November 202310
October 202314
September 202322

A total of 334 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
April 202428
January 202433
December 202363
November 202369
October 202357
September 202349

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 202314
November 202315
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
April 202428
January 202422
December 202322
November 202335
October 202347
September 202326

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
May 20242
April 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 202312

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    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. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 9. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 17. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 23. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Osnaburgh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1