W1G 6JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6JA

W1G 6JA, Westminster has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 111.89 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6JA 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 6JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6JA, encompassing approximately 1447 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (43) incidents (-12.24% decrease)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

W1G 6JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 27
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 18

W1G 6JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43111.89-12.24%
Other theft3129.706.90%
Anti-social behaviour2121.41-12.50%
Shoplifting1814.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1712.4330.77%
Public order911.7428.57%
Burglary76.22-41.67%
Vehicle crime54.830.00%
Robbery43.45-42.86%
Drugs22.76100.00%
Bicycle theft21.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49109.13880.00%
Other theft2933.841350.00%
Anti-social behaviour2420.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences1316.58225.00%
Burglary128.980.00%
Shoplifting98.29800.00%
Public order76.22250.00%
Robbery74.83600.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.830.00%
Bicycle theft32.070.00%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person511.05-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences43.45-33.33%
Other theft22.76-60.00%
Public order21.38-81.82%
Robbery11.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1125.56-31.25%
Theft from the person117.60-87.06%
Violence and sexual offences67.60-66.67%
Other theft54.14-85.29%
Robbery43.45-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85169.91608.33%
Other theft3458.711033.33%
Anti-social behaviour3423.480.00%
Shoplifting3023.48900.00%
Violence and sexual offences1820.72200.00%
Public order1612.43433.33%
Robbery811.050.00%
Burglary85.530.00%
Vehicle crime75.530.00%
Drugs44.830.00%
Bicycle theft22.760.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1219.34-67.57%
Violence and sexual offences68.29-73.91%
Other theft34.14-92.50%
Public order32.07-75.00%
Shoplifting32.07-90.32%
Other crime12.070.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft40133.99-38.46%
Theft from the person3727.63-15.91%
Shoplifting3125.5634.78%
Violence and sexual offences2321.41-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour2115.89-8.70%
Public order1214.50-14.29%
Robbery78.29-12.50%
Vehicle crime54.83-54.55%
Bicycle theft53.4566.67%
Burglary53.45-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.45-20.00%
Drugs42.76300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65156.78-33.67%
Theft from the person4444.89-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences2430.39-36.84%
Shoplifting2316.58-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour2315.89-32.35%
Public order1415.89-12.50%
Vehicle crime119.670.00%
Robbery87.6014.29%
Burglary65.53-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.1425.00%
Bicycle theft33.450.00%
Drugs12.07-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98210.660.00%
Theft from the person5267.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences3835.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour3426.250.00%
Shoplifting3123.480.00%
Public order1621.410.00%
Vehicle crime1111.050.00%
Robbery77.600.00%
Burglary74.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.830.00%
Bicycle theft32.760.00%
Drugs22.070.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
April 202434
January 202421
December 202323
November 202334

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 307 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202429
July 20242
May 20245
April 202434
March 20243
January 202440
December 202365
November 202398

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
May 202411
April 202416
March 20243
January 202412
December 202314
November 202316

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 20241
April 202430
March 20243
January 202431
December 202323
November 202331

A total of 338 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202449
July 20245
May 202411
April 202485
March 202412
January 202437
December 202344
November 202352

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 202311

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20244
May 20246
April 202418
March 20246
January 202423
December 202324
November 202338

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 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 20244
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20244
April 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total27
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total18
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    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. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 8. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 9. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 13. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Osnaburgh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Aybrook Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Clarkes Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Cross Keys Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Marylebone Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Marylebone Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1