W1H 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 2HU

W1H 2HU, Westminster has recorded a total of 296 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.31 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 206 crimes and a crime rate of 33.38 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2HU, encompassing approximately 5450 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (53) incidents (2550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (1433.33% increase)

W1H 2HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 18
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16

W1H 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft9371.74-1.06%
Anti-social behaviour7417.068.82%
Violence and sexual offences5013.5819.05%
Theft from the person459.1728.57%
Public order318.2655.00%
Shoplifting265.6952.94%
Burglary214.77-4.55%
Robbery143.8555.56%
Criminal damage and arson132.5718.18%
Bicycle theft92.3928.57%
Vehicle crime81.65-27.27%
Drugs61.47-25.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9463.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour6817.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences4212.480.00%
Theft from the person357.710.00%
Burglary226.420.00%
Public order204.040.00%
Shoplifting173.670.00%
Vehicle crime113.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.020.00%
Robbery92.020.00%
Drugs81.650.00%
Bicycle theft71.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
April 202415
January 202421
December 202321
November 202320
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 402 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202453
July 20242
May 202411
April 202475
March 202415
January 202443
December 202349
November 202374
October 202345
September 202335

A total of 593 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 20245
May 20246
April 202465
March 20247
January 202464
December 202396
November 2023129
October 202393
September 202394

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
January 202415
December 202312
November 202313
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 529 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
April 202483
January 202470
December 202374
November 202393
October 202374
September 202368

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20244
May 202412
April 202416
March 20243
January 202423
December 202322
November 202330
October 202331
September 202320

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
July 20243
May 20247
April 202434
March 20249
January 202447
December 202349
November 202354
October 202350
September 202342

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202415
January 20248
December 202312
November 202319
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20241
April 20249
March 20247
January 202419
December 202315
November 202346
October 202326
September 202317

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20248
December 202316
November 20239
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
March 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brendon Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Highworth Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. A501
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Baker Street (Lu Station)
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Porter Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. George Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Marylebone (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. New Quebec Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Vehicle crime6
    Public order2
  • 12. Dorset Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kendall Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hayes Place
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Forset Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Blandford Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Harrowby Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Harcourt Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 21. Great Central Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
  • 22. Clenston Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Old Marylebone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Walmer Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Dorset Square
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Balcombe Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Siddons Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bryanston Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Brown Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Burwood Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1