W1G 6QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6QH

W1G 6QH, Westminster has recorded a total of 161 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 94.67 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6QH 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 6QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6QH, encompassing approximately 1700 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)

W1G 6QH 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 6QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4594.67-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour2526.468.70%
Shoplifting2114.70133.33%
Violence and sexual offences2012.3542.86%
Other theft1711.76-19.05%
Vehicle crime910.0080.00%
Burglary75.29-41.67%
Public order74.1240.00%
Robbery64.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons13.530.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4888.201500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2328.220.00%
Other theft2113.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences1412.35600.00%
Burglary128.230.00%
Shoplifting97.060.00%
Robbery85.290.00%
Vehicle crime54.700.00%
Public order52.940.00%
Bicycle theft22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

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 person33.53-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.760.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

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 person44.12-93.55%
Public order22.35-83.33%
Robbery11.18-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62119.9582.35%
Anti-social behaviour3236.4639.13%
Shoplifting2918.8220.83%
Other theft2617.05-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences1315.29-35.00%
Public order127.6450.00%
Burglary117.06120.00%
Vehicle crime86.4733.33%
Robbery64.70100.00%
Bicycle theft33.53-50.00%
Other crime11.760.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3496.430.00%
Other theft2919.99-56.06%
Shoplifting2417.0584.62%
Anti-social behaviour2314.11-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences2013.5253.85%
Public order811.76-27.27%
Vehicle crime64.70-60.00%
Bicycle theft63.53500.00%
Burglary53.53-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.94-25.00%
Robbery31.76-72.73%
Drugs21.76100.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66122.891.54%
Theft from the person3438.8125.93%
Anti-social behaviour2819.99-30.00%
Vehicle crime1516.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences138.82-53.57%
Shoplifting137.648.33%
Burglary127.64-7.69%
Public order117.0657.14%
Robbery116.4783.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.470.00%
Bicycle theft12.35-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65129.9516.07%
Anti-social behaviour4038.22-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences2823.5275.00%
Theft from the person2716.46-10.00%
Vehicle crime1515.8825.00%
Burglary138.8262.50%
Shoplifting127.64-25.00%
Public order77.06-36.36%
Robbery64.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.53100.00%
Bicycle theft32.3550.00%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56124.0712.00%
Anti-social behaviour5032.9372.41%
Theft from the person3029.40-6.25%
Shoplifting1617.64-36.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.4114.29%
Vehicle crime129.4171.43%
Public order117.0683.33%
Burglary86.47100.00%
Robbery64.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft23.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-85.71%
Other crime11.180.00%
Drugs10.59-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50118.190.00%
Theft from the person3229.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour2918.820.00%
Shoplifting2517.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson1414.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.230.00%
Robbery98.230.00%
Vehicle crime75.290.00%
Bicycle theft64.120.00%
Public order63.530.00%
Drugs53.530.00%
Burglary42.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 202411
January 20245
December 202312
November 202313
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 319 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202448
July 20243
May 20244
April 202462
January 202434
December 202334
November 202327
October 202330
September 202332

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 20242
April 202413
January 202420
December 202313
November 202328
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 330 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
April 202426
January 202429
December 202366
November 202365
October 202356
September 202350

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
April 202432
January 202423
December 202328
November 202340
October 202350
September 202329

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
May 20242
April 202412
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.62 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 202313
November 202312
October 202316
September 202325

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 202315
November 202315
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 202314

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 6QH 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. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Carburton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Osnaburgh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1