W1H 1DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 1DE

W1H 1DE, Westminster has recorded a total of 331 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.02 per 1,000 population. This W1H 1DE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 206 crimes and a crime rate of 33.38 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 1DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 1DE, encompassing approximately 4795 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (1966.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (1150.00% increase)

W1H 1DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 18
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 16
  • Old Marylebone Road with total crimes: 16

W1H 1DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8169.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences6216.891966.67%
Theft from the person5012.931150.00%
Other theft3210.43433.33%
Burglary266.670.00%
Public order195.42280.00%
Robbery133.96550.00%
Shoplifting132.711200.00%
Vehicle crime102.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.090.00%
Bicycle theft52.090.00%
Drugs51.040.00%
Other crime41.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.380.00%
Public order51.25-58.33%
Theft from the person41.04-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-57.14%
Robbery20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person159.38-78.87%
Public order123.13-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences72.50-86.00%
Other theft61.46-90.62%
Robbery31.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8874.650.00%
Theft from the person7118.35317.65%
Other theft6414.80540.00%
Violence and sexual offences5013.34455.56%
Public order2110.43600.00%
Burglary164.380.00%
Robbery123.340.00%
Shoplifting122.5071.43%
Vehicle crime112.500.00%
Drugs82.29300.00%
Other crime21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1710.43-61.36%
Other theft103.54-84.85%
Violence and sexual offences92.09-85.94%
Shoplifting71.88-63.16%
Public order31.46-85.00%
Drugs20.63-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-90.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7775.69-6.10%
Other theft6616.06-32.65%
Violence and sexual offences6413.7625.49%
Theft from the person4413.34-6.38%
Burglary239.179.52%
Public order204.80-16.67%
Shoplifting194.1718.75%
Robbery143.967.69%
Drugs112.92450.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.29-52.38%
Vehicle crime92.09-35.71%
Bicycle theft61.8820.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9882.78-24.62%
Anti-social behaviour8220.43-18.00%
Violence and sexual offences5117.10-16.39%
Theft from the person4710.63-33.80%
Public order249.80-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson215.00110.00%
Burglary214.3816.67%
Shoplifting164.38-65.22%
Vehicle crime143.34-6.67%
Robbery132.92-13.33%
Bicycle theft52.71-28.57%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Drugs20.63-81.82%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft130108.2251.16%
Anti-social behaviour10027.110.00%
Theft from the person7120.8544.90%
Violence and sexual offences6114.800.00%
Shoplifting4612.7248.39%
Public order319.590.00%
Burglary186.46-14.29%
Vehicle crime153.75150.00%
Robbery153.1315.38%
Drugs113.1310.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.29-23.08%
Bicycle theft72.09-30.00%
Possession of weapons31.460.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10090.2819.05%
Other theft8620.85-5.49%
Violence and sexual offences6117.9327.08%
Theft from the person4912.7244.12%
Public order3110.2219.23%
Shoplifting316.4647.62%
Burglary216.46-4.55%
Robbery134.38-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson132.710.00%
Bicycle theft102.7142.86%
Drugs102.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime62.09-45.45%
Other crime21.250.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9180.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour8418.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences4817.510.00%
Theft from the person3410.010.00%
Public order267.090.00%
Burglary225.420.00%
Shoplifting214.590.00%
Robbery164.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.340.00%
Drugs122.710.00%
Vehicle crime112.500.00%
Bicycle theft72.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202416
January 202423
December 202321
November 202318
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 589 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 20246
May 20246
April 202464
March 202410
January 202466
December 202398
November 2023130
October 202386
September 202391

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
January 202414
December 202313
November 202315
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202411
January 20249
December 202314
November 202315
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 612 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202481
April 202488
January 202477
December 202382
November 2023100
October 2023100
September 202384

A total of 402 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
July 20244
May 202415
April 202471
March 202417
January 202444
December 202347
November 202371
October 202349
September 202334

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20241
April 202412
March 20247
January 202419
December 202316
November 202346
October 202331
September 202321

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202462
July 20243
May 20247
April 202450
March 20249
January 202464
December 202351
November 202361
October 202361
September 202348

A total of 192 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20245
May 202412
April 202421
March 20243
January 202420
December 202324
November 202331
October 202331
September 202326

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 202410
December 202321
November 202310
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20248
March 20242
January 202411
December 20232
November 202311
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 1DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brendon Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Old Marylebone Road
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Highworth Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Edgware Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total13
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. A501
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Baker Street (Lu Station)
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Porter Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marylebone (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Vehicle crime6
    Public order2
  • 13. Dorset Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burne Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hayes Place
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Forset Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Cabbell Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Harrowby Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Harcourt Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 21. Edgware Road (Cir Dis H&C) (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
  • 23. Ashmill Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Great Central Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
  • 25. Clenston Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Walmer Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Daventry Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dorset Square
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Balcombe Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Siddons Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1