W1H 6BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 6BW

W1H 6BW, Westminster has recorded a total of 517 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 138.08 per 1,000 population. This W1H 6BW 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 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 6BW, encompassing approximately 3744 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (178) incidents (54.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (92) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (76) incidents (8.57% increase)

W1H 6BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 169
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 44
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 43

W1H 6BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person178138.0854.78%
Other theft9247.54109.09%
Shoplifting7624.578.57%
Violence and sexual offences5020.3042.86%
Anti-social behaviour3113.35-22.50%
Robbery268.28-10.34%
Vehicle crime206.9417.65%
Burglary185.34-45.45%
Public order144.81-46.15%
Drugs43.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.80-25.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115113.245650.00%
Shoplifting7030.716900.00%
Other theft4418.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour4011.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences3510.683400.00%
Burglary339.350.00%
Robbery298.810.00%
Public order267.751200.00%
Vehicle crime176.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.540.00%
Bicycle theft41.870.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.870.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

In May 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 person42.67-98.59%
Public order31.07-82.35%
Other theft20.80-97.87%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 284 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person284171.732481.82%
Other theft9475.850.00%
Shoplifting7925.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour4421.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.750.00%
Robbery2411.482300.00%
Vehicle crime216.410.00%
Burglary195.610.00%
Public order175.07466.67%
Drugs124.540.00%
Bicycle theft33.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person114.01-92.86%
Public order32.94-83.33%
Robbery10.80-92.31%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person154119.12-37.65%
Other theft10241.13-47.96%
Violence and sexual offences4527.24-36.62%
Shoplifting3012.02-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour248.01-41.46%
Public order186.4138.46%
Vehicle crime184.81-18.18%
Burglary144.81-41.67%
Robbery133.74-56.67%
Drugs113.4722.22%
Bicycle theft82.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.14-53.85%
Other crime31.60200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 247 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 196 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person247197.3712.79%
Other theft19665.9710.73%
Violence and sexual offences7152.3524.56%
Shoplifting6618.963.12%
Anti-social behaviour4117.63-8.89%
Robbery3010.9566.67%
Burglary248.0133.33%
Vehicle crime226.41-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson135.88116.67%
Public order133.47-38.10%
Drugs93.47800.00%
Bicycle theft62.40-14.29%
Other crime11.60-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 177 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person219179.2131.14%
Other theft17758.492.91%
Shoplifting6447.27-7.25%
Violence and sexual offences5717.0929.55%
Anti-social behaviour4515.224.65%
Vehicle crime3412.0236.00%
Public order219.0831.25%
Burglary185.61-25.00%
Robbery184.81-5.26%
Bicycle theft74.8140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8720.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Drugs10.80-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 167 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft172158.110.00%
Theft from the person16745.940.00%
Shoplifting6944.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4418.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour4311.750.00%
Vehicle crime2511.480.00%
Burglary246.680.00%
Robbery196.410.00%
Public order165.070.00%
Bicycle theft54.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Drugs31.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 879 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202444
May 20242
April 202494
January 2024102
December 2023196
November 2023177
October 2023172

A total of 455 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202470
July 20241
April 202479
January 202430
December 202366
November 202364
October 202369

A total of 150 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202433
April 202419
January 202414
December 202324
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 160 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202429
April 202424
March 20241
January 202413
December 202330
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 1381 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 138.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 284 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024178
August 2024115
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024284
March 202411
January 2024154
December 2023247
November 2023219
October 2023167

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202421
January 202418
December 202322
November 202334
October 202325

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202435
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202443
January 202445
December 202371
November 202357
October 202344

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202440
April 202444
January 202424
December 202341
November 202345
October 202343

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
July 20242
May 20243
April 202417
March 20243
January 202418
December 202313
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20241
January 20246
December 202313
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202412
January 202411
December 20239
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total169
    Theft from the person67
    Shoplifting51
    Other theft28
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total44
    Theft from the person15
    Shoplifting9
    Robbery7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Marble Arch
    Total43
    Theft from the person17
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 15. Dunraven Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 18. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3