W1H 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 2HZ

W1H 2HZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 308 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.20 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2HZ 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 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2HZ, encompassing approximately 5384 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (61) incidents (7.02% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (-10.77% decrease)
  • Other theft: (54) incidents (58.82% increase)

W1H 2HZ 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 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6157.207.02%
Anti-social behaviour5811.33-10.77%
Other theft5410.7758.82%
Violence and sexual offences3710.03-22.92%
Vehicle crime206.8742.86%
Shoplifting193.7172.73%
Burglary143.53-46.15%
Robbery142.6027.27%
Public order122.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.23125.00%
Bicycle theft41.670.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Other crime20.74-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6554.980.00%
Theft from the person5712.072750.00%
Violence and sexual offences4810.591500.00%
Other theft348.91580.00%
Burglary266.310.00%
Public order184.83350.00%
Vehicle crime143.340.00%
Robbery112.60450.00%
Shoplifting112.041000.00%
Bicycle theft42.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

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 theft53.16-16.67%
Public order40.93-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-57.14%
Robbery20.56-33.33%
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 order127.61-25.00%
Theft from the person112.23-87.21%
Violence and sexual offences72.04-79.41%
Other theft61.30-90.48%
Robbery31.11-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8663.89473.33%
Anti-social behaviour8215.970.00%
Other theft6315.23800.00%
Violence and sexual offences3411.70277.78%
Public order166.31433.33%
Burglary152.970.00%
Vehicle crime142.790.00%
Robbery122.600.00%
Shoplifting102.2342.86%
Drugs81.86300.00%
Other crime21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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 person158.36-68.75%
Violence and sexual offences92.79-80.85%
Other theft71.67-89.55%
Shoplifting71.30-65.00%
Public order31.30-86.96%
Drugs20.56-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-87.50%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6964.26-13.75%
Other theft6712.82-35.58%
Theft from the person4812.44-12.73%
Violence and sexual offences478.91-16.07%
Burglary238.739.52%
Public order234.270.00%
Shoplifting204.275.26%
Robbery153.7125.00%
Vehicle crime102.79-23.08%
Bicycle theft81.86166.67%
Drugs81.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10475.41-22.39%
Anti-social behaviour8019.32-12.09%
Violence and sexual offences5614.86-3.45%
Theft from the person5510.40-32.93%
Public order2310.22-25.81%
Burglary214.2710.53%
Shoplifting193.90-58.70%
Criminal damage and arson163.5377.78%
Vehicle crime132.97-40.91%
Robbery122.41-14.29%
Bicycle theft32.23-50.00%
Drugs20.56-71.43%
Other crime20.37100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13497.3234.00%
Anti-social behaviour9124.8924.66%
Theft from the person8216.9067.35%
Violence and sexual offences5815.237.41%
Shoplifting4610.7776.92%
Public order318.543.33%
Vehicle crime225.76144.44%
Burglary194.09-20.83%
Robbery143.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.60-30.77%
Drugs71.6716.67%
Bicycle theft61.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10075.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour7318.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences5413.560.00%
Theft from the person4910.030.00%
Public order309.100.00%
Shoplifting265.570.00%
Burglary244.830.00%
Robbery144.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.600.00%
Vehicle crime92.410.00%
Bicycle theft91.670.00%
Drugs61.670.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 466 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202457
July 20242
May 202411
April 202486
March 202415
January 202448
December 202355
November 202382
October 202349

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20244
May 202412
April 202416
March 20243
January 202423
December 202323
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 20241
April 202410
March 20247
January 202420
December 202319
November 202346
October 202326

A total of 142 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
April 202415
January 202423
December 202321
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 574 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202434
July 20245
May 20246
April 202463
March 20247
January 202467
December 2023104
November 2023134
October 2023100

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202448
July 20243
May 20247
April 202434
March 20249
January 202447
December 202356
November 202358
October 202354

A total of 518 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202465
April 202482
January 202469
December 202380
November 202391
October 202373

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.78 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 202412
January 202415
December 202312
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202414
January 202410
December 202313
November 202322
October 20239

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
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 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20248
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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 2HZ 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. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 29. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1