W1H 1LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 1LT

W1H 1LT, Westminster has recorded a total of 336 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.65 per 1,000 population. This W1H 1LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 32.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 1LT, encompassing approximately 5363 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (7.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (54) incidents (63.64% increase)

W1H 1LT 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
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19

W1H 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7862.650.00%
Theft from the person5914.547.27%
Other theft5411.0063.64%
Violence and sexual offences4010.07-21.57%
Vehicle crime207.4642.86%
Shoplifting193.7358.33%
Robbery183.5450.00%
Burglary133.36-48.00%
Public order112.42-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson102.0542.86%
Drugs81.86166.67%
Bicycle theft41.49-20.00%
Other crime20.75-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7859.100.00%
Theft from the person5514.542650.00%
Violence and sexual offences5110.251600.00%
Other theft339.51560.00%
Burglary256.150.00%
Public order184.66350.00%
Vehicle crime143.360.00%
Robbery122.61500.00%
Shoplifting122.241100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.240.00%
Bicycle theft51.310.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.17-16.67%
Public order40.93-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-57.14%
Robbery20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person20.37-81.82%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order127.64-25.00%
Theft from the person112.24-86.25%
Violence and sexual offences72.05-84.44%
Other theft61.31-90.77%
Robbery31.12-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8766.750.00%
Theft from the person8016.22433.33%
Other theft6514.92828.57%
Violence and sexual offences4512.12400.00%
Public order168.39433.33%
Vehicle crime152.980.00%
Burglary152.800.00%
Robbery122.800.00%
Shoplifting112.2457.14%
Drugs72.05250.00%
Other crime21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person158.39-65.91%
Violence and sexual offences92.80-85.00%
Other theft71.68-89.86%
Shoplifting71.31-63.16%
Public order31.31-86.96%
Drugs20.56-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-85.71%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7366.56-15.12%
Other theft6913.61-31.68%
Violence and sexual offences6012.8615.38%
Theft from the person4411.19-15.38%
Public order238.209.52%
Burglary224.290.00%
Shoplifting194.1018.75%
Robbery153.547.14%
Drugs92.80350.00%
Bicycle theft81.68300.00%
Vehicle crime81.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.49-61.11%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10174.58-22.90%
Anti-social behaviour8618.83-14.00%
Violence and sexual offences5216.03-7.14%
Theft from the person529.70-30.67%
Burglary229.7010.00%
Public order214.10-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.9280.00%
Shoplifting163.36-65.22%
Robbery142.980.00%
Vehicle crime122.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.24-71.43%
Drugs20.37-80.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13196.9545.56%
Anti-social behaviour10024.4212.36%
Theft from the person7518.6447.06%
Violence and sexual offences5613.98-6.67%
Shoplifting4610.4448.39%
Public order308.58-6.25%
Burglary205.59-9.09%
Vehicle crime163.73128.57%
Robbery142.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.61-23.08%
Drugs101.8642.86%
Bicycle theft71.86-22.22%
Possession of weapons41.310.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9079.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour8916.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences6016.590.00%
Theft from the person5111.190.00%
Public order329.510.00%
Shoplifting315.970.00%
Burglary225.780.00%
Robbery144.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.610.00%
Bicycle theft92.420.00%
Vehicle crime71.680.00%
Drugs71.310.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202425
April 202415
January 202422
December 202322
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 561 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202433
July 20245
May 20246
April 202465
March 20247
January 202469
December 2023101
November 2023131
October 202390

A total of 444 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202455
July 20242
May 202411
April 202480
March 202415
January 202444
December 202352
November 202375
October 202351

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202451
July 20243
May 20247
April 202445
March 20249
January 202460
December 202352
November 202356
October 202360

A total of 591 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202478
April 202487
January 202473
December 202386
November 2023100
October 202389

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
January 202415
December 202314
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 20244
May 202412
April 202416
March 20243
January 202423
December 202321
November 202330
October 202332

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202415
January 20248
December 202312
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20247
December 202318
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 20241
April 202411
March 20247
January 202419
December 202316
November 202346
October 202331

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
March 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 1LT 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. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total14
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stourcliffe Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 22. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 23. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 28. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 30. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1