W1G 6QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6QA

W1G 6QA, Westminster has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 125.98 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6QA 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 6QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6QA, encompassing approximately 1730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (-1.92% decrease)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)

W1G 6QA 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 6QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51125.98-1.92%
Other theft3829.4722.58%
Anti-social behaviour2921.96-14.71%
Violence and sexual offences2616.7644.44%
Shoplifting1915.02111.11%
Vehicle crime1810.9863.64%
Burglary1010.40-33.33%
Robbery105.7866.67%
Public order95.7812.50%
Drugs25.20100.00%
Bicycle theft21.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52111.535100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3430.050.00%
Other theft3119.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences1817.911700.00%
Burglary1510.400.00%
Vehicle crime118.670.00%
Shoplifting96.360.00%
Public order85.200.00%
Robbery64.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Bicycle theft42.310.00%
Drugs12.310.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.16-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82150.25115.79%
Other theft3947.39-4.88%
Anti-social behaviour3922.5434.48%
Shoplifting3122.5434.78%
Violence and sexual offences1617.91-44.83%
Burglary159.2587.50%
Vehicle crime148.6755.56%
Public order108.0911.11%
Robbery75.78-22.22%
Drugs34.0550.00%
Bicycle theft31.73-62.50%
Other crime11.73-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41120.78-53.41%
Theft from the person3823.69-7.32%
Violence and sexual offences2921.9652.63%
Anti-social behaviour2916.76-19.44%
Shoplifting2316.7643.75%
Vehicle crime913.29-62.50%
Robbery95.2012.50%
Public order95.20-25.00%
Bicycle theft85.20300.00%
Burglary84.62-38.46%
Other crime24.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-75.00%
Drugs21.160.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88154.87-20.00%
Theft from the person4150.85-12.77%
Anti-social behaviour3623.69-16.28%
Vehicle crime2420.8014.29%
Violence and sexual offences1913.87-45.71%
Shoplifting1610.98-30.43%
Burglary139.25-23.53%
Public order127.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.93100.00%
Robbery84.6214.29%
Bicycle theft24.62-50.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110188.3939.24%
Theft from the person4763.5774.07%
Anti-social behaviour4327.16-6.52%
Violence and sexual offences3524.8566.67%
Shoplifting2320.23-4.17%
Vehicle crime2113.2910.53%
Burglary1712.14112.50%
Public order129.829.09%
Robbery76.93-30.00%
Bicycle theft44.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Drugs12.31-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79147.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour4645.650.00%
Theft from the person2726.580.00%
Shoplifting2415.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences2113.870.00%
Vehicle crime1912.140.00%
Public order1110.980.00%
Robbery106.360.00%
Burglary85.780.00%
Bicycle theft44.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Drugs22.310.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 202415
January 20248
December 202313
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 426 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 60.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202431
April 202439
January 202441
December 202388
November 2023110
October 202379

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 202414
January 20249
December 202324
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202434
April 202439
January 202429
December 202336
November 202343
October 202346

A total of 339 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202452
July 20241
April 202482
January 202438
December 202341
November 202347
October 202327

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
July 20241
April 202416
January 202429
December 202319
November 202335
October 202321

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
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 202431
January 202423
December 202316
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 6QA 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. 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 10. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 14. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Kendall Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1