W1G 6PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6PT

W1G 6PT, Westminster has recorded a total of 215 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 127.03 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6PT 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 6PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6PT, encompassing approximately 1692 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (48) incidents (-18.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (44) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)

W1G 6PT 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: 22

W1G 6PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48127.03-18.64%
Other theft4428.3629.41%
Anti-social behaviour2426.00-31.43%
Violence and sexual offences2314.1815.00%
Shoplifting2213.59120.00%
Vehicle crime1413.0040.00%
Public order118.2710.00%
Burglary106.50-41.18%
Robbery95.9112.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.32-20.00%
Drugs22.36100.00%
Bicycle theft21.18-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59127.031866.67%
Anti-social behaviour3534.860.00%
Other theft3420.681600.00%
Violence and sexual offences2020.09566.67%
Burglary1711.820.00%
Vehicle crime1010.040.00%
Public order105.91400.00%
Shoplifting105.91900.00%
Robbery85.91700.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.730.00%
Bicycle theft52.950.00%
Possession of weapons12.950.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37.09-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-50.00%
Other theft21.77-60.00%
Public order21.18-81.82%
Robbery11.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1118.91-26.67%
Theft from the person76.50-92.22%
Violence and sexual offences64.14-75.00%
Other theft53.54-89.13%
Robbery32.95-70.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90169.57650.00%
Other theft4653.171433.33%
Anti-social behaviour3427.180.00%
Shoplifting3120.09933.33%
Violence and sexual offences2418.32300.00%
Vehicle crime1614.180.00%
Public order159.45400.00%
Burglary148.860.00%
Robbery108.270.00%
Drugs45.910.00%
Bicycle theft32.360.00%

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 person1216.54-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences67.09-79.31%
Other theft33.54-94.00%
Public order31.77-81.25%
Shoplifting31.77-90.91%
Other crime11.77-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50142.98-47.37%
Theft from the person4229.54-14.29%
Shoplifting3324.8132.00%
Violence and sexual offences2919.50-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour2417.13-31.43%
Public order1614.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime119.45-50.00%
Robbery106.5011.11%
Burglary85.91-42.86%
Bicycle theft84.73166.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.73-44.44%
Drugs42.950.00%
Other crime22.36100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95184.34-23.39%
Theft from the person4956.13-20.97%
Anti-social behaviour3528.95-7.89%
Violence and sexual offences3020.68-31.82%
Shoplifting2517.72-30.56%
Vehicle crime2214.77-4.35%
Public order2013.005.26%
Burglary1411.82-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson98.2780.00%
Robbery95.32-10.00%
Bicycle theft35.32-40.00%
Other crime11.770.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft124229.8327.84%
Theft from the person6273.2687.88%
Violence and sexual offences4436.6337.50%
Anti-social behaviour3826.00-19.15%
Shoplifting3622.4533.33%
Vehicle crime2321.2727.78%
Public order1913.59-20.83%
Burglary1711.2354.55%
Robbery1010.0425.00%
Bicycle theft55.91-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.95-16.67%
Drugs32.9550.00%
Possession of weapons21.770.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97184.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour4757.310.00%
Theft from the person3327.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences3219.500.00%
Shoplifting2718.910.00%
Public order2415.950.00%
Vehicle crime1814.180.00%
Burglary1110.630.00%
Robbery86.500.00%
Bicycle theft64.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.540.00%
Drugs23.540.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 500 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202434
July 20242
May 20245
April 202446
March 20243
January 202450
December 202395
November 2023124
October 202397

A total of 188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
July 20241
April 202431
March 20243
January 202433
December 202325
November 202336
October 202327

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
April 202414
January 20248
December 202314
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202416
January 202411
December 202322
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202435
April 202434
January 202424
December 202335
November 202338
October 202347

A total of 405 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202459
July 20243
May 20247
April 202490
March 202412
January 202442
December 202349
November 202362
October 202333

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 20243
May 20246
April 202424
March 20246
January 202429
December 202330
November 202344
October 202332

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20242
May 202411
April 202415
March 20243
January 202416
December 202320
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 6PT 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
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 4. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 11. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 21. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Durweston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kendall Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1