W1H 6BW, Westminster has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.87 per 1,000 population. This W1H 6BW 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 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 6BW, encompassing approximately 3744 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 2 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.67 | -98.59% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.07 | -82.35% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.80 | -97.87% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.53 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 284 | 171.73 | 2481.82% |
| Other theft | 94 | 75.85 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 25.11 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 21.10 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 11.75 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 24 | 11.48 | 2300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 6.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 5.61 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 5.07 | 466.67% |
| Drugs | 12 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.20 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 11 | 4.01 | -92.86% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.94 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.80 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 154 | 119.12 | -37.65% |
| Other theft | 102 | 41.13 | -47.96% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 27.24 | -36.62% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 12.02 | -54.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 8.01 | -41.46% |
| Public order | 18 | 6.41 | 38.46% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 4.81 | -18.18% |
| Burglary | 14 | 4.81 | -41.67% |
| Robbery | 13 | 3.74 | -56.67% |
| Drugs | 11 | 3.47 | 22.22% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.94 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.14 | -53.85% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.60 | 200.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 247 | 197.37 | 12.79% |
| Other theft | 196 | 65.97 | 10.73% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 52.35 | 24.56% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 18.96 | 3.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 17.63 | -8.89% |
| Robbery | 30 | 10.95 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 24 | 8.01 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 6.41 | -35.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 5.88 | 116.67% |
| Public order | 13 | 3.47 | -38.10% |
| Drugs | 9 | 3.47 | 800.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.40 | -14.29% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.60 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 219 | 179.21 | 31.14% |
| Other theft | 177 | 58.49 | 2.91% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 47.27 | -7.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 17.09 | 29.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 15.22 | 4.65% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 12.02 | 36.00% |
| Public order | 21 | 9.08 | 31.25% |
| Burglary | 18 | 5.61 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 18 | 4.81 | -5.26% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 4.81 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.87 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.60 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.80 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 172 | 158.11 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 167 | 45.94 | 72.16% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 44.60 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 18.43 | -2.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 11.75 | 2.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 11.48 | 8.70% |
| Burglary | 24 | 6.68 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 19 | 6.41 | 18.75% |
| Public order | 16 | 5.07 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.27 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.34 | -58.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.34 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 129 | 130.87 | 17.27% |
| Theft from the person | 97 | 34.45 | 18.29% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 25.91 | -8.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 18.43 | 2.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 12.02 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 11.22 | 27.78% |
| Public order | 20 | 6.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 5.34 | -5.26% |
| Robbery | 16 | 4.81 | -15.79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.27 | 71.43% |
| Drugs | 9 | 3.20 | 80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.40 | 166.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.14 | 100.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 110 | 118.85 | -12.00% |
| Theft from the person | 82 | 29.38 | -29.91% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 21.90 | 2.74% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 20.03 | -18.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 11.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 11.22 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 5.34 | 18.75% |
| Robbery | 19 | 5.07 | 11.76% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 5.07 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.81 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.87 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.34 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 125 | 138.35 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 117 | 33.38 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 31.25 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 19.50 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 14.42 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 11.22 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 6.94 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 17 | 5.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 16 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 4.27 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 3.74 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.60 | 0.00% |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 526 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 79 |
| January 2024 | 30 |
| December 2023 | 66 |
| November 2023 | 64 |
| October 2023 | 69 |
| September 2023 | 69 |
| August 2023 | 75 |
| July 2023 | 73 |
A total of 1384 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 284 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 284 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 154 |
| December 2023 | 247 |
| November 2023 | 219 |
| October 2023 | 167 |
| September 2023 | 97 |
| August 2023 | 82 |
| July 2023 | 117 |
A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 71 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| October 2023 | 44 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
| August 2023 | 44 |
| July 2023 | 54 |
A total of 1107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 196 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 94 |
| January 2024 | 102 |
| December 2023 | 196 |
| November 2023 | 177 |
| October 2023 | 172 |
| September 2023 | 129 |
| August 2023 | 110 |
| July 2023 | 125 |
A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 44 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 41 |
| November 2023 | 45 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
| September 2023 | 42 |
| August 2023 | 42 |
| July 2023 | 42 |
A total of 152 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 187 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 157 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 6BW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |