W1H 6BY, Westminster has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.76 per 1,000 population. This W1H 6BY 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 6BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 6BY, encompassing approximately 1083 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, 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 | 14.76 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 3.69 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 2.77 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.85 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.92 | 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 | 0.92 | -66.67% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 17 | 28.61 | -95.04% |
| Public order | 5 | 15.69 | -79.17% |
| Other theft | 4 | 4.61 | -96.40% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 3.69 | -93.18% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.77 | -95.45% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.92 | -98.88% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 343 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 111 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 343 | 691.14 | 1082.76% |
| Other theft | 111 | 316.50 | 5450.00% |
| Shoplifting | 89 | 102.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 82.12 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 46.14 | 1366.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 40.60 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 24 | 33.22 | 500.00% |
| Robbery | 22 | 22.15 | 2100.00% |
| Burglary | 21 | 20.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 19.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.69 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 29 | 37.83 | -86.94% |
| Public order | 4 | 26.76 | -76.47% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 3.69 | -93.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.77 | -98.32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.85 | -90.91% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.92 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.92 | -94.74% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 119 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 222 | 518.59 | -33.53% |
| Other theft | 119 | 204.85 | -46.15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 109.81 | -32.84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 41.52 | -8.70% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 38.76 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 19 | 35.99 | -32.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 17.53 | -51.43% |
| Public order | 17 | 15.69 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 15.69 | -48.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 12.00 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 10.15 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 7.38 | -12.50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 6.46 | 50.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 334 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 221 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 334 | 823.09 | 6.71% |
| Other theft | 221 | 308.20 | 12.18% |
| Shoplifting | 91 | 203.93 | 22.97% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 83.97 | 17.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 61.82 | 12.20% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 42.45 | -14.63% |
| Robbery | 28 | 32.30 | 64.71% |
| Burglary | 25 | 25.84 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 23.07 | -41.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 15.69 | 22.22% |
| Drugs | 8 | 10.15 | 700.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 7.38 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.54 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.85 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 313 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 197 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 313 | 752.04 | 31.51% |
| Other theft | 197 | 288.82 | 5.91% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 181.78 | -2.63% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 68.28 | 16.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 52.60 | 32.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 37.83 | 2.50% |
| Public order | 29 | 37.83 | 20.83% |
| Burglary | 25 | 26.76 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 17 | 23.07 | -22.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 15.69 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 8.30 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.85 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 238 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 186 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 238 | 643.16 | 87.40% |
| Other theft | 186 | 219.61 | 33.81% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 171.63 | 1.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 70.13 | 28.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 45.21 | -2.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 36.91 | 3.33% |
| Public order | 24 | 28.61 | 26.32% |
| Robbery | 22 | 22.15 | 10.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | 20.30 | 42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 18.46 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.69 | -82.35% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.85 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 127 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 139 | 501.05 | 18.80% |
| Theft from the person | 127 | 128.26 | 36.56% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 117.19 | -6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 69.21 | -4.65% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 37.83 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 35.06 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 20 | 27.68 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 19 | 18.46 | -13.64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 17.53 | 142.86% |
| Burglary | 14 | 15.69 | -26.32% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 12.92 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 11.07 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.38 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.85 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 117 | 444.77 | -25.48% |
| Theft from the person | 93 | 107.96 | -38.82% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 85.82 | -3.61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 73.82 | -8.51% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 39.68 | -29.63% |
| Robbery | 24 | 35.06 | 71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 22.15 | -29.41% |
| Public order | 22 | 22.15 | -8.33% |
| Burglary | 19 | 20.30 | 46.15% |
| Drugs | 8 | 17.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.38 | -12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 6.46 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.54 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 152 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 157 | 558.26 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 152 | 144.87 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 140.26 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 76.59 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 49.83 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 43.37 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 24 | 31.37 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 14 | 22.15 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 12.92 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 12.00 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 8.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 7.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.38 | 0.00% |
A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 1255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 221 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 111 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 119 |
| December 2023 | 221 |
| November 2023 | 197 |
| October 2023 | 186 |
| September 2023 | 139 |
| August 2023 | 117 |
| July 2023 | 157 |
A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 22 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 169 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 24 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 1872 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 170.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 343 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 343 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 222 |
| December 2023 | 334 |
| November 2023 | 313 |
| October 2023 | 238 |
| September 2023 | 127 |
| August 2023 | 93 |
| July 2023 | 152 |
A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 67 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 38 |
| August 2023 | 38 |
| July 2023 | 54 |
A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 609 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 89 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 91 |
| November 2023 | 74 |
| October 2023 | 76 |
| September 2023 | 75 |
| August 2023 | 80 |
| July 2023 | 83 |
A total of 248 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 36 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 35 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
| August 2023 | 24 |
| July 2023 | 34 |
A total of 150 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 50 |
| January 2024 | 42 |
| December 2023 | 46 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
| August 2023 | 43 |
| July 2023 | 47 |
A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 6BY postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |