W1H 6LY, Westminster has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.18 per 1,000 population. This W1H 6LY 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 6LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 6LY, encompassing approximately 1956 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 | 8.18 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 1.53 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.51 | 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 | 0.51 | -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 | 15.85 | -95.10% |
| Public order | 5 | 8.69 | -76.19% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.56 | -96.12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 2.04 | -93.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.53 | -95.83% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.51 | -98.65% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 347 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 347 | 371.15 | 1096.55% |
| Other theft | 103 | 177.39 | 5050.00% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 52.66 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 37.83 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 26.58 | 1400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 23.00 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 24 | 14.31 | 2300.00% |
| Public order | 21 | 12.27 | 425.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 10.74 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 9.71 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.09 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.51 | 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 | 20.96 | -84.90% |
| Public order | 4 | 14.83 | -75.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 2.04 | -93.62% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.53 | -98.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.02 | -90.91% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.51 | -95.45% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 104 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 192 | 257.14 | -41.46% |
| Other theft | 104 | 98.15 | -50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 53.17 | -32.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 24.03 | -26.53% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 18.40 | -69.51% |
| Robbery | 22 | 12.78 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 11.25 | -47.06% |
| Public order | 16 | 9.20 | -5.88% |
| Drugs | 13 | 8.18 | 30.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 6.65 | -54.17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.62 | -8.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 5.62 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.56 | 200.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 328 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 208 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 328 | 447.83 | 8.97% |
| Other theft | 208 | 167.68 | 10.64% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 106.33 | 24.24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 41.92 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 35.79 | -14.04% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 25.05 | -15.00% |
| Robbery | 33 | 17.38 | 57.14% |
| Burglary | 24 | 16.87 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 12.27 | -45.16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 8.69 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 10 | 6.13 | 900.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 5.11 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 301 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 188 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 301 | 411.02 | 32.02% |
| Other theft | 188 | 153.88 | 7.43% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 96.11 | -12.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 33.74 | 11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 30.67 | 29.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 29.14 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 31 | 20.45 | 19.23% |
| Robbery | 21 | 15.85 | 5.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | 10.74 | -4.76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 10.22 | 125.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 4.60 | 75.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.58 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.02 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 175 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 228 | 350.19 | 90.00% |
| Other theft | 175 | 116.56 | 36.72% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 89.46 | 7.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 38.34 | 31.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 27.61 | -18.52% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 22.49 | 3.45% |
| Public order | 26 | 15.34 | 13.04% |
| Burglary | 21 | 13.29 | 23.53% |
| Robbery | 20 | 10.74 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 10.22 | -55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.04 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.04 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.53 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 120 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 128 | 278.10 | 3.23% |
| Theft from the person | 120 | 65.44 | 26.32% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 61.35 | -1.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 35.79 | 8.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 27.61 | -6.82% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 20.96 | 38.10% |
| Robbery | 24 | 14.83 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 23 | 12.27 | -4.17% |
| Burglary | 17 | 11.76 | -15.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 8.69 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 8.18 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 4.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.60 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 124 | 249.99 | -20.51% |
| Theft from the person | 95 | 63.39 | -34.48% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 48.57 | -4.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 36.30 | -1.96% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 25.56 | -26.67% |
| Public order | 24 | 22.49 | -4.00% |
| Robbery | 24 | 12.27 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 12.27 | -36.36% |
| Burglary | 20 | 10.74 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 9 | 10.22 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.60 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.04 | -62.50% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 145 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 156 | 305.20 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 145 | 79.75 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 74.13 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 37.83 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 30.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 26.07 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 25 | 16.87 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 12.78 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 7.67 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 6.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.09 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 4.09 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.09 | 0.00% |
A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 1194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 208 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 103 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 104 |
| December 2023 | 208 |
| November 2023 | 188 |
| October 2023 | 175 |
| September 2023 | 128 |
| August 2023 | 124 |
| July 2023 | 156 |
A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 31 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 24 |
| July 2023 | 25 |
A total of 186 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 24 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 1806 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 164.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 347 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 347 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 192 |
| December 2023 | 328 |
| November 2023 | 301 |
| October 2023 | 228 |
| September 2023 | 120 |
| August 2023 | 95 |
| July 2023 | 145 |
A total of 431 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 45 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 70 |
| November 2023 | 60 |
| October 2023 | 54 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
| August 2023 | 44 |
| July 2023 | 60 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 539 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 74 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 82 |
| November 2023 | 66 |
| October 2023 | 75 |
| September 2023 | 70 |
| August 2023 | 71 |
| July 2023 | 74 |
A total of 393 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 52 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 49 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| October 2023 | 44 |
| September 2023 | 54 |
| August 2023 | 50 |
| July 2023 | 51 |
A total of 233 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 40 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 33 |
A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 6LY 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 |