W1G 6HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6HW

W1G 6HW, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.63 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6HW 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 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 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 6HW 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 6HW 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 person33.63-25.00%
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 theft49113.184.26%
Theft from the person2929.6661.11%
Anti-social behaviour2617.55100.00%
Shoplifting2215.7429.41%
Violence and sexual offences1413.32-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson128.47300.00%
Robbery97.26125.00%
Vehicle crime75.45-12.50%
Public order64.24100.00%
Drugs53.6366.67%
Bicycle theft43.030.00%
Burglary42.42-20.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4784.73-18.97%
Theft from the person1828.45-10.00%
Shoplifting1710.89-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences1510.29-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour139.08-31.58%
Vehicle crime87.87-38.46%
Burglary54.84-28.57%
Bicycle theft43.03-33.33%
Robbery42.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.42-62.50%
Drugs31.82200.00%
Public order31.82-66.67%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58113.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences2235.100.00%
Theft from the person2013.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour1912.100.00%
Shoplifting1811.500.00%
Vehicle crime1310.890.00%
Public order97.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.450.00%
Burglary74.840.00%
Robbery64.240.00%
Bicycle theft63.630.00%
Drugs13.630.00%

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 258 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202462
January 202432
December 202334
November 202328
October 202328
September 202329
August 202318
July 202320

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202411
January 202418
December 202314
November 202331
October 202316
September 202314
August 202315
July 202322

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 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 20236
October 202311
September 20236
August 20233
July 20239

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 202428
January 202422
December 202322
November 202335
October 202347
September 202326
August 202313
July 202319

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238
September 20234
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 404 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202428
January 202433
December 202363
November 202369
October 202357
September 202349
August 202347
July 202358

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20245
December 202314
November 202315
October 202310
September 20237
August 20238
July 202313

A total of 4 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 202312
August 20233
July 20238

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 6HW 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