W1H 2HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 2HP

W1H 2HP, Westminster has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.08 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2HP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 7 crimes and a crime rate of 1.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 2HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2HP, encompassing approximately 5513 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

W1H 2HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street (Lu Station) with total crimes: 10
  • Marylebone (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7

W1H 2HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft53.08-16.67%
Public order40.91-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-57.14%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person20.36-81.82%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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 order127.44-25.00%
Theft from the person112.18-86.59%
Violence and sexual offences72.00-84.78%
Other theft61.27-91.04%
Robbery31.09-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8766.380.00%
Theft from the person8215.78446.67%
Other theft6714.87857.14%
Violence and sexual offences4612.15411.11%
Vehicle crime168.340.00%
Public order162.90433.33%
Burglary162.900.00%
Robbery132.900.00%
Shoplifting112.3657.14%
Drugs72.00250.00%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 person158.16-69.39%
Violence and sexual offences92.72-85.25%
Other theft71.63-90.28%
Shoplifting71.27-65.00%
Public order31.27-88.00%
Drugs20.54-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-87.50%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7567.65-11.76%
Other theft7213.60-30.10%
Violence and sexual offences6113.0610.91%
Theft from the person4911.06-10.91%
Public order258.898.70%
Burglary224.530.00%
Shoplifting203.9917.65%
Robbery153.630.00%
Drugs92.72350.00%
Bicycle theft81.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.45-61.90%
Vehicle crime81.45-38.46%
Other crime11.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10375.63-24.26%
Anti-social behaviour8518.68-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences5515.42-9.84%
Theft from the person559.98-30.38%
Public order239.98-23.33%
Burglary224.174.76%
Criminal damage and arson213.99110.00%
Shoplifting173.81-64.58%
Robbery153.080.00%
Vehicle crime132.72-35.00%
Possession of weapons22.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-71.43%
Drugs20.36-75.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13697.9444.68%
Anti-social behaviour10024.679.89%
Theft from the person7918.1449.06%
Violence and sexual offences6114.330.00%
Shoplifting4811.0654.84%
Public order308.71-9.09%
Burglary215.440.00%
Vehicle crime203.81150.00%
Robbery153.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.72-33.33%
Drugs81.8114.29%
Bicycle theft71.45-22.22%
Possession of weapons41.270.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9479.62-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour9117.0510.98%
Violence and sexual offences6116.5015.09%
Theft from the person5311.0629.27%
Public order339.6132.00%
Shoplifting315.9947.62%
Burglary215.62-8.70%
Robbery153.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.7215.38%
Bicycle theft92.7228.57%
Vehicle crime81.63-33.33%
Drugs71.45-22.22%
Other crime11.270.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9672.0012.94%
Anti-social behaviour8217.4117.14%
Violence and sexual offences5314.87-32.05%
Theft from the person419.6124.24%
Public order257.44-26.47%
Burglary234.53-28.12%
Shoplifting214.17-51.16%
Robbery153.81-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson132.72-31.58%
Vehicle crime122.36-52.00%
Drugs92.18-10.00%
Bicycle theft71.6375.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8582.89-29.75%
Violence and sexual offences7815.4256.00%
Anti-social behaviour7014.159.38%
Shoplifting4312.7026.47%
Public order347.8061.90%
Theft from the person336.17-43.10%
Burglary325.9928.00%
Vehicle crime255.8031.58%
Robbery194.5358.33%
Criminal damage and arson193.4535.71%
Drugs103.4525.00%
Bicycle theft41.81100.00%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Other crime20.54-50.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12178.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour6421.950.00%
Theft from the person5811.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences5010.520.00%
Shoplifting349.070.00%
Burglary256.170.00%
Public order214.530.00%
Vehicle crime193.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.450.00%
Robbery122.540.00%
Drugs82.180.00%
Other crime41.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 792 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20246
April 202467
March 20247
January 202472
December 2023103
November 2023136
October 202394
September 202396
August 202385
July 2023121

A total of 226 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 202412
April 202416
March 20243
January 202425
December 202323
November 202330
October 202333
September 202325
August 202334
July 202321

A total of 124 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 202413
January 202415
December 202315
November 202315
October 202315
September 202315
August 202319
July 202312

A total of 484 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20247
April 202446
March 20249
January 202461
December 202355
November 202361
October 202361
September 202353
August 202378
July 202350

A total of 233 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202411
March 20247
January 202420
December 202317
November 202348
October 202331
September 202321
August 202343
July 202334

A total of 478 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 202411
April 202482
March 202415
January 202449
December 202355
November 202379
October 202353
September 202341
August 202333
July 202358

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20248
December 202321
November 202310
October 202315
September 202313
August 202319
July 202314

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 20248
December 202313
November 202320
October 20238
September 202312
August 202325
July 202319

A total of 654 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202487
January 202475
December 202385
November 2023100
October 202391
September 202382
August 202370
July 202364

A total of 182 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202422
December 202322
November 202321
October 202321
September 202323
August 202332
July 202325

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
March 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238
October 20237
September 20239
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
August 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 2HP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baker Street (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Marylebone (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1