HOMER STREET, W1H 4NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 4NG

HOMER STREET, W1H 4NG, Westminster has recorded a total of 324 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.70 per 1,000 population. This W1H 4NG 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 4NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 4NG, encompassing approximately 4785 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (9.30% increase)

W1H 4NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17

HOMER STREET, W1H 4NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7767.70-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences6216.09-18.42%
Theft from the person4712.959.30%
Other theft329.8252.38%
Vehicle crime256.6978.57%
Shoplifting165.226.67%
Robbery153.3425.00%
Public order143.13-17.65%
Burglary122.93-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson102.510.00%
Drugs82.09-27.27%
Bicycle theft41.670.00%
Other crime20.84-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8469.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences7617.553700.00%
Theft from the person4315.88975.00%
Burglary228.980.00%
Other theft214.60425.00%
Public order174.39325.00%
Shoplifting153.550.00%
Vehicle crime143.130.00%
Robbery122.93500.00%
Drugs112.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.300.00%
Bicycle theft42.090.00%
Other crime40.84300.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.55300.00%
Public order40.840.00%
Theft from the person40.84-55.56%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93.97-83.02%
Public order41.88-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-96.72%
Other theft10.42-97.87%
Robbery10.21-92.31%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8869.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences6118.391933.33%
Theft from the person5312.75562.50%
Other theft4711.07571.43%
Burglary229.820.00%
Public order204.600.00%
Robbery134.180.00%
Shoplifting112.72175.00%
Vehicle crime102.300.00%
Drugs32.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85.22-80.00%
Other theft71.67-86.79%
Shoplifting41.46-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-95.89%
Drugs20.63-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-90.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8576.47-3.41%
Violence and sexual offences7317.7619.67%
Other theft5315.25-36.14%
Theft from the person4011.078.11%
Burglary298.367.41%
Public order196.06-20.83%
Robbery123.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime122.51-7.69%
Shoplifting122.5171.43%
Drugs112.51120.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.30-56.52%
Bicycle theft72.0940.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8882.12-13.73%
Other theft8318.39-13.54%
Violence and sexual offences6117.341.67%
Theft from the person3712.75-22.92%
Burglary277.7350.00%
Public order245.649.09%
Criminal damage and arson235.0164.29%
Robbery164.816.67%
Vehicle crime133.34-27.78%
Shoplifting72.72-75.00%
Bicycle theft51.46-28.57%
Drugs51.04-54.55%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Other crime20.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10292.15-0.97%
Other theft9621.3128.00%
Violence and sexual offences6020.06-22.08%
Theft from the person4812.5423.08%
Shoplifting2810.0316.67%
Public order225.85-12.00%
Burglary184.60-10.00%
Vehicle crime183.7680.00%
Robbery153.7615.38%
Criminal damage and arson143.13-12.50%
Drugs112.93-8.33%
Bicycle theft72.30-22.22%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10388.8010.75%
Violence and sexual offences7721.528.45%
Other theft7516.09-6.25%
Theft from the person3915.6730.00%
Public order258.15-7.41%
Shoplifting245.2241.18%
Burglary205.01-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson164.186.67%
Robbery133.34-38.10%
Drugs122.720.00%
Vehicle crime102.510.00%
Bicycle theft92.09125.00%
Other crime21.880.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9384.620.00%
Other theft8019.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences7116.720.00%
Theft from the person3014.840.00%
Public order276.270.00%
Burglary235.640.00%
Robbery214.810.00%
Shoplifting174.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.550.00%
Drugs123.130.00%
Vehicle crime102.510.00%
Bicycle theft42.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
April 202422
January 202429
December 202327
November 202318
October 202320
September 202323

A total of 499 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202421
July 20244
May 20241
April 202447
March 20247
January 202453
December 202383
November 202396
October 202375
September 202380

A total of 358 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202443
July 20244
May 20249
April 202453
March 20248
January 202440
December 202337
November 202348
October 202339
September 202330

A total of 548 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202476
July 20242
May 20242
April 202461
March 20243
January 202473
December 202361
November 202360
October 202377
September 202371

A total of 720 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202484
April 202488
January 202485
December 202388
November 2023102
October 2023103
September 202393

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 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 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234

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 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 202410
December 202323
November 202314
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 20244
May 20244
April 202420
January 202419
December 202324
November 202322
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202411
March 20244
January 202412
December 20237
November 202328
October 202324
September 202317

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20243
March 20242
January 202411
December 20235
November 202311
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
April 202410
January 202412
December 202313
November 202318
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 120 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20242
May 20241
April 202413
January 202412
December 202316
November 202315
October 202313
September 202321

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 4NG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Vehicle crime8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Edgware Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 23. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 24. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3