YORK STREET, W1H 1PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 1PU

YORK STREET, W1H 1PU, Westminster has recorded a total of 312 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.05 per 1,000 population. This W1H 1PU 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 1PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 1PU, encompassing approximately 5028 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (15.87% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (52) incidents (67.74% increase)

W1H 1PU 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

YORK STREET, W1H 1PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7362.0515.87%
Theft from the person5214.520.00%
Other theft5210.3467.74%
Violence and sexual offences3810.34-24.00%
Vehicle crime197.5646.15%
Shoplifting183.7863.64%
Robbery153.5836.36%
Burglary112.98-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.1957.14%
Public order102.19-41.18%
Drugs71.99133.33%
Bicycle theft41.390.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6357.870.00%
Theft from the person5212.532500.00%
Violence and sexual offences5010.341566.67%
Other theft319.94520.00%
Burglary256.170.00%
Public order174.97325.00%
Vehicle crime133.380.00%
Robbery112.59450.00%
Shoplifting112.191000.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.190.00%
Bicycle theft41.390.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

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 theft53.38-16.67%
Public order40.99-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-57.14%
Robbery20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person20.40-81.82%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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 order128.15-29.41%
Theft from the person112.39-85.53%
Violence and sexual offences72.19-82.93%
Other theft61.39-90.62%
Robbery31.19-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7767.220.00%
Theft from the person7615.31406.67%
Other theft6415.11814.29%
Violence and sexual offences4112.73355.56%
Public order178.15466.67%
Burglary163.380.00%
Vehicle crime143.180.00%
Robbery112.780.00%
Shoplifting92.1928.57%
Drugs81.79300.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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 person158.95-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences92.98-83.33%
Other theft71.79-89.39%
Shoplifting71.39-65.00%
Public order31.39-86.96%
Drugs20.60-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-85.71%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6867.02-10.53%
Other theft6613.52-30.53%
Violence and sexual offences5413.1317.39%
Theft from the person4010.74-21.57%
Public order237.960.00%
Burglary204.57-9.09%
Shoplifting203.9825.00%
Robbery153.9815.38%
Vehicle crime102.98-33.33%
Drugs81.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.59-58.82%
Bicycle theft61.3920.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9576.17-25.20%
Anti-social behaviour7618.89-11.63%
Theft from the person5115.11-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences4610.14-20.69%
Public order239.15-23.33%
Burglary224.574.76%
Criminal damage and arson174.3888.89%
Shoplifting163.38-65.22%
Vehicle crime153.180.00%
Robbery132.98-7.14%
Bicycle theft52.590.00%
Drugs20.99-77.78%
Other crime20.40100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft127100.0441.11%
Anti-social behaviour8625.262.38%
Theft from the person7817.1069.57%
Violence and sexual offences5815.5113.73%
Shoplifting4611.5376.92%
Public order309.150.00%
Burglary215.97-4.55%
Vehicle crime154.18114.29%
Robbery142.987.69%
Criminal damage and arson92.78-30.77%
Drugs91.7928.57%
Bicycle theft51.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.990.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9079.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour8417.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences5116.710.00%
Theft from the person4610.140.00%
Public order309.150.00%
Shoplifting265.970.00%
Burglary225.170.00%
Robbery134.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.590.00%
Bicycle theft102.590.00%
Vehicle crime71.990.00%
Drugs71.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202450
July 20243
May 20247
April 202441
March 20249
January 202454
December 202346
November 202358
October 202351

A total of 527 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202463
April 202477
January 202468
December 202376
November 202386
October 202384

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
January 202415
December 202313
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 423 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202452
July 20242
May 202411
April 202476
March 202415
January 202440
December 202351
November 202378
October 202346

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202425
April 202416
January 202420
December 202322
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 20244
May 202412
April 202417
March 20243
January 202423
December 202323
November 202330
October 202330

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202414
January 202410
December 202315
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20247
December 202317
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 20241
April 20249
March 20247
January 202420
December 202316
November 202346
October 202326

A total of 543 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202431
July 20245
May 20246
April 202464
March 20247
January 202466
December 202395
November 2023127
October 202390

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20248
March 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20239
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 1PU 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. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Old Marylebone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 20. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 21. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 25. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 27. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1