W1G 6LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6LH

W1G 6LH, Westminster has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 112.40 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6LH 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 6LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6LH, encompassing approximately 1779 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (53) incidents (-5.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)

W1G 6LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13

W1G 6LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53112.40-5.36%
Anti-social behaviour2729.79-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences2615.1752.94%
Other theft2414.6120.00%
Shoplifting2213.49144.44%
Vehicle crime1512.3666.67%
Burglary108.43-41.18%
Robbery105.6211.11%
Public order95.6212.50%
Possession of weapons15.060.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56101.721766.67%
Anti-social behaviour2831.470.00%
Other theft2015.740.00%
Burglary1711.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.55750.00%
Robbery99.550.00%
Vehicle crime95.060.00%
Shoplifting95.060.00%
Public order85.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.500.00%
Bicycle theft32.250.00%
Drugs11.690.00%

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 person33.37-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.690.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

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 person43.93-94.67%
Public order22.25-81.82%
Robbery11.12-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75132.0797.37%
Anti-social behaviour3642.1538.46%
Shoplifting2920.2311.54%
Other theft2616.30-10.34%
Vehicle crime1514.6166.67%
Violence and sexual offences158.43-48.28%
Burglary148.4327.27%
Public order117.8722.22%
Robbery66.18-25.00%
Bicycle theft43.37-33.33%
Drugs32.2550.00%
Other crime11.69-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38111.272.70%
Violence and sexual offences2921.3670.59%
Other theft2916.30-56.06%
Anti-social behaviour2616.30-21.21%
Shoplifting2614.61100.00%
Burglary1114.61-15.38%
Vehicle crime96.18-64.00%
Public order95.06-43.75%
Robbery85.06-27.27%
Bicycle theft64.50500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.37-50.00%
Other crime21.69100.00%
Drugs21.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66135.44-14.29%
Theft from the person3737.0915.62%
Anti-social behaviour3320.79-34.00%
Vehicle crime2518.5513.64%
Violence and sexual offences1714.05-48.48%
Public order169.5533.33%
Burglary138.99-18.75%
Shoplifting137.31-7.14%
Robbery117.3183.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.1850.00%
Drugs23.370.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77153.9820.31%
Anti-social behaviour5043.276.38%
Violence and sexual offences3328.1057.14%
Theft from the person3218.55-3.03%
Vehicle crime2217.9810.00%
Burglary1612.3677.78%
Shoplifting148.99-12.50%
Public order127.870.00%
Bicycle theft66.74100.00%
Robbery63.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.370.00%
Other crime12.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64133.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour4735.970.00%
Theft from the person3326.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences2118.550.00%
Vehicle crime2011.800.00%
Shoplifting1611.240.00%
Public order128.990.00%
Burglary96.740.00%
Robbery65.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.370.00%
Bicycle theft32.250.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202456
July 20243
May 20244
April 202475
January 202438
December 202337
November 202332
October 202333

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
April 202436
January 202426
December 202333
November 202350
October 202347

A total of 306 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202426
January 202429
December 202366
November 202377
October 202364

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20242
April 202411
January 20249
December 202316
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
April 202429
January 202426
December 202313
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
April 202414
January 202411
December 202313
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
May 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202415
January 20249
December 202325
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 20242
April 202415
January 202429
December 202317
November 202333
October 202321

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 11. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 15. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1