W1H 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 1LW

W1H 1LW, Westminster has recorded a total of 265 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.01 per 1,000 population. This W1H 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 1LW, encompassing approximately 3580 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (-1.82% decrease)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (44.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (11.11% increase)

W1H 1LW 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
  • A501 with total crimes: 15

W1H 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5474.01-1.82%
Other theft4915.0844.12%
Anti-social behaviour4013.6911.11%
Violence and sexual offences2811.177.69%
Shoplifting237.82109.09%
Vehicle crime196.4235.71%
Public order145.3116.67%
Burglary133.91-45.83%
Robbery123.6320.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.3550.00%
Other crime21.68100.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-60.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5565.082650.00%
Anti-social behaviour3615.360.00%
Other theft3410.051600.00%
Violence and sexual offences269.501200.00%
Burglary247.260.00%
Vehicle crime146.700.00%
Public order123.91500.00%
Shoplifting113.351000.00%
Robbery103.07900.00%
Bicycle theft52.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.79-60.00%
Public order20.56-77.78%
Theft from the person20.56-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-66.67%
Robbery10.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order98.38-30.77%
Theft from the person72.51-92.39%
Violence and sexual offences61.96-78.57%
Other theft51.68-90.74%
Robbery31.40-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9291.05666.67%
Anti-social behaviour5625.700.00%
Other theft5415.641700.00%
Shoplifting3215.08966.67%
Violence and sexual offences288.94366.67%
Vehicle crime177.820.00%
Burglary144.750.00%
Public order133.91333.33%
Robbery123.630.00%
Drugs53.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.400.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127.82-70.73%
Violence and sexual offences63.35-79.31%
Other theft31.68-94.83%
Public order30.84-85.00%
Shoplifting30.84-91.18%
Other crime10.840.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5881.28-49.12%
Anti-social behaviour4816.20-29.41%
Theft from the person4113.41-25.45%
Shoplifting3411.4530.77%
Violence and sexual offences299.50-23.68%
Public order208.1025.00%
Burglary165.5923.08%
Robbery134.4730.00%
Vehicle crime123.63-29.41%
Bicycle theft93.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.51-20.00%
Drugs32.230.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft114103.62-16.18%
Anti-social behaviour6831.846.25%
Theft from the person5518.99-23.61%
Violence and sexual offences3815.36-20.83%
Shoplifting2610.61-31.58%
Vehicle crime177.26-15.00%
Public order164.75-27.27%
Burglary134.4718.18%
Criminal damage and arson103.6366.67%
Robbery102.790.00%
Bicycle theft32.79-50.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft136123.1723.64%
Theft from the person7237.9871.43%
Anti-social behaviour6420.114.92%
Violence and sexual offences4817.8726.32%
Shoplifting3813.4140.74%
Public order2210.614.76%
Vehicle crime206.1417.65%
Burglary115.59-31.25%
Robbery103.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.79-40.00%
Bicycle theft61.68-25.00%
Drugs41.680.00%
Possession of weapons31.120.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110101.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour6130.720.00%
Theft from the person4217.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences3811.730.00%
Shoplifting2710.610.00%
Public order217.540.00%
Vehicle crime175.870.00%
Burglary164.750.00%
Robbery104.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.790.00%
Bicycle theft82.790.00%
Drugs42.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 373 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202436
April 202456
January 202448
December 202368
November 202364
October 202361

A total of 432 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202455
July 20242
May 20247
April 202492
March 202412
January 202441
December 202355
November 202372
October 202342

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
April 202414
January 202416
December 202313
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202426
July 20242
May 20246
April 202428
March 20246
January 202429
December 202338
November 202348
October 202338

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202417
January 202412
December 202317
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20242
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
January 202420
December 202316
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 20241
April 202432
March 20243
January 202434
December 202326
November 202338
October 202327

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
January 202413
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 565 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202434
July 20242
May 20245
April 202454
March 20243
January 202458
December 2023114
November 2023136
October 2023110

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20243
November 20234
October 20234

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
September 20241
August 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 1LW 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. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 18. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Brunswick Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Great Central Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1