W1G 6QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6QB

W1G 6QB, Westminster has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 101.92 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6QB 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 6QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6QB, encompassing approximately 1736 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 6QB area, explore the W1G 6QB 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 (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)

W1G 6QB 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 6QB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48101.92-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour2727.643.85%
Violence and sexual offences2415.5560.00%
Shoplifting2113.82133.33%
Other theft1812.09-10.00%
Vehicle crime1410.36133.33%
Public order88.0633.33%
Burglary74.61-46.15%
Robbery64.03-14.29%
Possession of weapons13.450.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5493.281700.00%
Anti-social behaviour2631.090.00%
Other theft2014.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences1511.52650.00%
Burglary138.640.00%
Shoplifting97.490.00%
Robbery75.180.00%
Vehicle crime64.030.00%
Public order63.450.00%
Bicycle theft33.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

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 person44.03-93.85%
Public order22.30-83.33%
Robbery11.15-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person65124.3771.05%
Anti-social behaviour3137.4329.17%
Shoplifting2917.8520.83%
Other theft2816.70-15.15%
Violence and sexual offences1416.12-41.67%
Burglary128.0671.43%
Vehicle crime126.9150.00%
Public order126.9133.33%
Robbery56.91-16.67%
Bicycle theft42.88-33.33%
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 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38107.105.56%
Other theft3321.88-54.79%
Violence and sexual offences2419.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour2413.82-22.58%
Shoplifting2413.8271.43%
Public order913.82-30.77%
Vehicle crime85.18-60.00%
Burglary74.61-50.00%
Robbery64.03-45.45%
Bicycle theft63.45500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45-40.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Drugs21.150.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73135.89-6.41%
Theft from the person3642.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour3120.73-24.39%
Vehicle crime2017.8511.11%
Violence and sexual offences1611.52-50.00%
Burglary149.21-12.50%
Shoplifting148.0616.67%
Public order138.0630.00%
Robbery117.4983.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.3325.00%
Drugs22.880.00%
Bicycle theft11.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78145.6823.81%
Anti-social behaviour4144.91-10.87%
Violence and sexual offences3223.6160.00%
Theft from the person3018.430.00%
Vehicle crime1817.270.00%
Burglary1610.3660.00%
Shoplifting129.21-25.00%
Public order106.91-16.67%
Robbery65.760.00%
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 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63131.868.62%
Anti-social behaviour4636.2843.75%
Theft from the person3026.49-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences2017.2733.33%
Vehicle crime1811.5263.64%
Shoplifting1610.36-36.00%
Public order129.2171.43%
Burglary106.91150.00%
Robbery65.76-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.45-75.00%
Bicycle theft22.30-75.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.58-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58128.400.00%
Theft from the person3233.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour3218.430.00%
Shoplifting2518.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson1614.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences159.210.00%
Vehicle crime118.640.00%
Robbery106.330.00%
Bicycle theft85.760.00%
Public order74.610.00%
Drugs54.030.00%
Burglary42.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 371 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
April 202428
January 202433
December 202373
November 202378
October 202363
September 202358

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202412
January 20248
December 202320
November 202318
October 202318
September 202311

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
April 202431
January 202424
December 202331
November 202341
October 202346
September 202332

A total of 340 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202454
July 20243
May 20244
April 202465
January 202438
December 202336
November 202330
October 202330
September 202332

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 202412
January 20247
December 202314
November 202316
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 20242
April 202414
January 202424
December 202316
November 202332
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
May 20242
April 202412
January 20249
December 202313
November 202310
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 202429
January 202424
December 202314
November 202312
October 202316
September 202325

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 202316

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 6QB 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. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 10. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    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. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 30. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1