W1H 6AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 6AS

W1H 6AS, Westminster has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This W1H 6AS 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 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 6AS, encompassing approximately 2033 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1H 6AS area, explore the W1H 6AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

W1H 6AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bond Street (Lu Station) with total crimes: 9
  • Marble Arch (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7

W1H 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47.87300.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48200.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.98-66.67%
Theft from the person10.49-94.12%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1715.24-95.01%
Public order58.36-75.00%
Other theft42.46-96.04%
Violence and sexual offences31.97-92.68%
Robbery11.48-95.83%
Shoplifting10.49-98.59%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 341 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person341348.151075.86%
Other theft101167.684950.00%
Shoplifting7149.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour5434.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences4126.551266.67%
Vehicle crime2620.160.00%
Robbery2412.792300.00%
Public order2011.80400.00%
Burglary169.830.00%
Drugs87.870.00%
Bicycle theft33.930.00%
Possession of weapons21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2920.16-84.66%
Public order414.26-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.97-94.23%
Other theft21.48-98.08%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-90.91%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.49-95.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person189244.89-43.75%
Other theft10492.94-48.26%
Violence and sexual offences5251.14-30.67%
Anti-social behaviour3525.57-22.22%
Shoplifting2417.21-69.62%
Robbery2011.80-37.50%
Vehicle crime189.83-45.45%
Public order168.85-5.88%
Drugs137.8730.00%
Burglary116.39-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson115.410.00%
Bicycle theft45.41-42.86%
Other crime11.970.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 336 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 201 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person336425.3511.26%
Other theft201165.228.65%
Shoplifting7998.8429.51%
Violence and sexual offences7538.8511.94%
Anti-social behaviour4536.88-10.00%
Vehicle crime3322.13-19.51%
Robbery3216.2345.45%
Burglary1915.7411.76%
Public order179.34-45.16%
Criminal damage and arson118.3610.00%
Drugs105.41900.00%
Bicycle theft74.9216.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 302 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person302391.4230.74%
Other theft185148.5110.12%
Violence and sexual offences6790.9713.56%
Shoplifting6132.95-15.28%
Anti-social behaviour5030.0021.95%
Vehicle crime4124.5941.38%
Public order3120.1614.81%
Robbery2215.244.76%
Burglary1710.82-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.36150.00%
Bicycle theft64.92100.00%
Other crime22.95100.00%
Drugs10.98-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 231 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 168 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person231333.89100.87%
Other theft168113.5935.48%
Shoplifting7282.619.09%
Violence and sexual offences5935.4131.11%
Anti-social behaviour4129.01-18.00%
Vehicle crime2920.160.00%
Public order2714.268.00%
Robbery2113.28-12.50%
Burglary2010.3311.11%
Criminal damage and arson49.83-71.43%
Bicycle theft31.97-40.00%
Drugs31.48-72.73%
Other crime11.48-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft124260.621.64%
Theft from the person11560.9816.16%
Shoplifting6656.55-1.49%
Anti-social behaviour5032.452.04%
Violence and sexual offences4524.59-4.26%
Vehicle crime2922.1338.10%
Public order2514.264.17%
Robbery2412.29-4.00%
Burglary1811.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.85250.00%
Drugs116.8810.00%
Bicycle theft55.41150.00%
Other crime32.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft122239.97-19.74%
Theft from the person9959.99-31.72%
Shoplifting6748.68-9.46%
Anti-social behaviour4932.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences4724.10-25.40%
Robbery2523.1156.25%
Public order2412.290.00%
Vehicle crime2111.80-34.38%
Burglary1810.3350.00%
Drugs108.8511.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.97-66.67%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft152291.600.00%
Theft from the person14574.740.00%
Shoplifting7471.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences6336.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour4930.980.00%
Vehicle crime3224.100.00%
Public order2415.740.00%
Robbery1611.800.00%
Burglary127.870.00%
Drugs95.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.430.00%
Bicycle theft63.930.00%
Other crime32.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 20231
October 20233
September 202311
August 202310
July 20239

A total of 1165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024101
March 20242
January 2024104
December 2023201
November 2023185
October 2023168
September 2023124
August 2023122
July 2023152

A total of 196 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 202420
March 20244
January 202416
December 202317
November 202331
October 202327
September 202325
August 202324
July 202324

A total of 187 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202420
December 202332
November 202322
October 202321
September 202324
August 202325
July 202316

A total of 1809 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 341 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 202417
April 2024341
March 202429
January 2024189
December 2023336
November 2023302
October 2023231
September 2023115
August 202399
July 2023145

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 202441
March 20243
January 202452
December 202375
November 202367
October 202359
September 202345
August 202347
July 202363

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 516 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202471
January 202424
December 202379
November 202361
October 202372
September 202366
August 202367
July 202374

A total of 373 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202454
January 202435
December 202345
November 202350
October 202341
September 202350
August 202349
July 202349

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202411
December 202319
November 202317
October 202320
September 202318
August 202318
July 202312

A total of 229 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202426
January 202418
December 202333
November 202341
October 202329
September 202329
August 202321
July 202332

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 202310
October 20234
September 202314
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 6AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bond Street (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Marble Arch (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1