W1H 6HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 6HJ

W1H 6HJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 559 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 340.82 per 1,000 population. This W1H 6HJ 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 6HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 6HJ, encompassing approximately 1640 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (205) incidents (61.42% increase)
  • Other theft: (96) incidents (104.26% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (78) incidents (8.33% increase)

W1H 6HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 171
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 43
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 43

W1H 6HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person205340.8261.42%
Other theft96124.99104.26%
Shoplifting7858.538.33%
Violence and sexual offences4647.56-9.80%
Anti-social behaviour4528.059.76%
Robbery3027.447.14%
Vehicle crime2518.2931.58%
Burglary1415.24-48.15%
Public order88.54-66.67%
Drugs44.88-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.830.00%
Other crime11.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127276.193075.00%
Shoplifting7277.437100.00%
Violence and sexual offences5143.901600.00%
Other theft4731.092250.00%
Anti-social behaviour4128.660.00%
Robbery2825.002700.00%
Burglary2717.070.00%
Public order2416.46700.00%
Vehicle crime1914.630.00%
Drugs711.58600.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.270.00%
Bicycle theft33.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%

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 person49.76300.00%
Public order32.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83200.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

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 offences11.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.61-94.12%

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 person1718.90-95.03%
Public order510.36-76.19%
Other theft43.05-96.30%
Violence and sexual offences32.44-92.68%
Robbery11.83-95.65%
Shoplifting10.61-98.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 342 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person342438.981079.31%
Other theft108208.525300.00%
Shoplifting7565.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour5145.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences4131.091266.67%
Vehicle crime2825.000.00%
Robbery2317.072200.00%
Public order2114.02425.00%
Burglary1812.800.00%
Drugs810.970.00%
Bicycle theft34.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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 person2925.00-84.90%
Public order417.68-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.44-93.88%
Other theft21.83-98.10%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-90.00%
Other crime10.61-66.67%
Robbery10.61-95.65%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person192309.12-43.36%
Other theft105117.06-49.28%
Violence and sexual offences4964.02-30.99%
Anti-social behaviour3629.88-14.29%
Shoplifting2521.95-70.24%
Robbery2315.24-30.30%
Vehicle crime2014.02-42.86%
Public order1612.190.00%
Drugs129.7620.00%
Burglary117.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.71-16.67%
Bicycle theft56.10-16.67%
Other crime33.05200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 339 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person339535.9211.15%
Other theft207206.6910.11%
Shoplifting84126.2127.27%
Violence and sexual offences7151.2114.52%
Anti-social behaviour4243.2910.53%
Vehicle crime3525.61-10.26%
Robbery3321.3450.00%
Burglary2220.1210.00%
Public order1613.41-48.39%
Criminal damage and arson129.7650.00%
Drugs107.32900.00%
Bicycle theft66.100.00%
Possession of weapons13.660.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 305 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 188 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person305481.0532.61%
Other theft188185.967.43%
Shoplifting66114.62-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences6240.248.77%
Vehicle crime3937.8044.44%
Anti-social behaviour3823.78-7.32%
Public order3123.1734.78%
Robbery2218.9010.00%
Burglary2013.41-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson812.19100.00%
Bicycle theft64.88100.00%
Other crime23.66100.00%
Drugs11.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 230 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person230413.980.00%
Other theft175140.230.00%
Shoplifting75106.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences5745.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour4134.750.00%
Vehicle crime2725.000.00%
Public order2316.460.00%
Burglary2114.020.00%
Robbery2012.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.190.00%
Bicycle theft32.440.00%
Drugs21.830.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 934 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202447
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024108
March 20242
January 2024105
December 2023207
November 2023188
October 2023175

A total of 477 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202472
July 20241
May 20241
April 202475
January 202425
December 202384
November 202366
October 202375

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202427
April 202418
January 202411
December 202322
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 1791 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 162.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024205
August 2024127
July 20244
June 20241
May 202417
April 2024342
March 202429
January 2024192
December 2023339
November 2023305
October 2023230

A total of 182 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202423
December 202333
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 193 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
April 202428
January 202420
December 202335
November 202339
October 202327

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202451
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 202441
March 20243
January 202449
December 202371
November 202362
October 202357

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202441
April 202451
January 202436
December 202342
November 202338
October 202341

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202424
July 20243
May 20245
April 202421
March 20244
January 202416
December 202316
November 202331
October 202323

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 202410
December 202312
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
April 20248
January 202412
December 202310
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total171
    Theft from the person67
    Shoplifting52
    Other theft28
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    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. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 5. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 17. Dunraven Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 20. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 21. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. A5204
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1