W1H 2HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 2HT

W1H 2HT, Westminster has recorded a total of 303 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.59 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2HT 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 2HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2HT, encompassing approximately 5450 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (-7.46% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (58) incidents (9.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (55.88% increase)

W1H 2HT 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 2HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6255.59-7.46%
Theft from the person5811.389.43%
Other theft5310.6455.88%
Violence and sexual offences359.72-23.91%
Vehicle crime196.4235.71%
Shoplifting183.4963.64%
Robbery143.3027.27%
Burglary132.57-53.57%
Public order112.39-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.02125.00%
Drugs51.65150.00%
Bicycle theft40.92-20.00%
Other crime20.73-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6754.310.00%
Theft from the person5312.292550.00%
Violence and sexual offences469.721433.33%
Other theft348.44580.00%
Burglary286.240.00%
Public order175.14325.00%
Vehicle crime143.120.00%
Robbery112.57450.00%
Shoplifting112.021000.00%
Bicycle theft52.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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 theft53.12-16.67%
Public order40.92-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-57.14%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
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 order127.52-25.00%
Theft from the person112.20-85.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.02-79.41%
Other theft61.28-90.77%
Robbery31.10-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8361.470.00%
Theft from the person7515.23400.00%
Other theft6513.76828.57%
Violence and sexual offences3411.93277.78%
Public order166.24433.33%
Vehicle crime152.940.00%
Burglary152.750.00%
Robbery112.750.00%
Shoplifting92.0228.57%
Drugs71.65250.00%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
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 person158.26-65.12%
Violence and sexual offences92.75-80.85%
Other theft71.65-89.06%
Shoplifting71.28-63.16%
Public order31.28-86.96%
Drugs20.55-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-87.50%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7061.10-5.41%
Other theft6412.84-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences4711.74-4.08%
Theft from the person438.62-12.24%
Public order237.894.55%
Burglary214.220.00%
Shoplifting193.8526.67%
Robbery153.4925.00%
Drugs82.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft71.47250.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9668.26-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour7417.61-20.43%
Violence and sexual offences4913.58-9.26%
Theft from the person498.99-33.78%
Public order228.99-26.67%
Burglary214.045.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.8577.78%
Shoplifting152.94-67.39%
Robbery122.75-7.69%
Vehicle crime122.20-36.84%
Bicycle theft22.20-66.67%
Drugs20.37-71.43%
Other crime20.37100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12992.6638.71%
Anti-social behaviour9323.6725.68%
Theft from the person7417.0664.44%
Violence and sexual offences5413.588.00%
Shoplifting469.9176.92%
Public order308.44-3.23%
Burglary205.50-4.76%
Vehicle crime193.67137.50%
Robbery133.49-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.39-30.77%
Drugs71.6516.67%
Bicycle theft61.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9371.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour7417.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences5013.580.00%
Theft from the person459.170.00%
Public order318.260.00%
Shoplifting265.690.00%
Burglary214.770.00%
Robbery143.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.570.00%
Bicycle theft92.390.00%
Vehicle crime81.650.00%
Drugs61.470.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

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 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202428
April 202415
January 202421
December 202321
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 552 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202434
July 20245
May 20246
April 202465
March 20247
January 202464
December 202396
November 2023129
October 202393

A total of 425 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202453
July 20242
May 202411
April 202475
March 202415
January 202443
December 202349
November 202374
October 202345

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202446
July 20243
May 20247
April 202434
March 20249
January 202447
December 202349
November 202354
October 202350

A total of 523 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202467
April 202483
January 202470
December 202374
November 202393
October 202374

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
January 202415
December 202312
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20244
May 202412
April 202416
March 20243
January 202423
December 202322
November 202330
October 202331

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202415
January 20248
December 202312
November 202319
October 20238

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 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 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20248
December 202316
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.89 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 202419
December 202315
November 202346
October 202326

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
March 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

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 2HT 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. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Stourcliffe Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    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. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 20. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1