W1G 6LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6LP

W1G 6LP, Westminster has recorded a total of 179 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 102.98 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6LP 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 6LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6LP, encompassing approximately 1738 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (-13.21% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)

W1G 6LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

W1G 6LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46102.98-13.21%
Violence and sexual offences2526.4656.25%
Anti-social behaviour2314.38-14.81%
Shoplifting2213.23144.44%
Other theft1912.66-9.52%
Vehicle crime1510.93114.29%
Burglary98.63-35.71%
Robbery85.180.00%
Public order84.600.00%
Possession of weapons14.600.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.58-66.67%

In August 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 person5397.801666.67%
Anti-social behaviour2730.490.00%
Other theft2115.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences1612.08700.00%
Burglary149.200.00%
Shoplifting98.050.00%
Public order85.180.00%
Robbery84.600.00%
Vehicle crime74.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.030.00%
Bicycle theft31.730.00%
Drugs11.730.00%

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 person33.45-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.730.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

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 person44.03-94.29%
Public order22.30-81.82%
Robbery11.15-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70127.7284.21%
Anti-social behaviour3040.2720.00%
Shoplifting2917.2616.00%
Other theft2616.68-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences1414.96-44.00%
Burglary148.0555.56%
Vehicle crime148.0555.56%
Public order118.0522.22%
Robbery66.33-14.29%
Bicycle theft43.45-33.33%
Drugs32.3050.00%
Other crime11.73-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38109.315.56%
Other theft3021.86-52.38%
Violence and sexual offences2517.2638.89%
Anti-social behaviour2514.38-10.71%
Shoplifting2514.3892.31%
Vehicle crime914.38-57.14%
Public order95.18-30.77%
Burglary95.18-30.77%
Robbery75.18-36.36%
Bicycle theft64.03500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45-40.00%
Other crime21.73100.00%
Drugs21.150.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63129.44-19.23%
Theft from the person3636.2420.00%
Anti-social behaviour2820.71-22.22%
Vehicle crime2116.1110.53%
Violence and sexual offences1812.08-43.75%
Burglary1310.36-18.75%
Shoplifting137.48-7.14%
Public order137.4844.44%
Robbery117.4883.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.3325.00%
Drugs22.880.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78143.8330.00%
Anti-social behaviour3644.87-23.40%
Violence and sexual offences3220.7160.00%
Theft from the person3018.413.45%
Vehicle crime1917.265.56%
Burglary1610.9377.78%
Shoplifting149.20-12.50%
Public order98.05-25.00%
Robbery65.18-14.29%
Bicycle theft43.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.300.00%
Other crime12.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60130.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour4734.520.00%
Theft from the person2927.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences2016.680.00%
Vehicle crime1811.510.00%
Shoplifting1610.360.00%
Public order129.200.00%
Burglary96.900.00%
Robbery75.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.030.00%
Bicycle theft22.300.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 202426
January 202430
December 202363
November 202378
October 202360

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202414
January 20249
December 202321
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
April 202430
January 202425
December 202328
November 202336
October 202347

A total of 309 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202453
July 20243
May 20244
April 202470
January 202438
December 202336
November 202330
October 202329

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
April 202414
January 20249
December 202313
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 20242
April 202414
January 202425
December 202318
November 202332
October 202320

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
April 202429
January 202425
December 202313
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
May 20242
April 202411
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312

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 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 21 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 6LP 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. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 9. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 12. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1