W1K 1HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 1HG

W1K 1HG, Westminster has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 216.14 per 1,000 population. This W1K 1HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1K postcode area, which has experienced 273 crimes and a crime rate of 130.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1K 1HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 1HG, encompassing approximately 772 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (48.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (125.00% increase)

W1K 1HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15

W1K 1HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37216.1448.00%
Theft from the person3647.892.86%
Other theft2746.59125.00%
Anti-social behaviour2434.9484.62%
Robbery1031.0625.00%
Drugs1012.94233.33%
Vehicle crime912.94125.00%
Public order711.65-41.67%
Burglary39.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.880.00%
Shoplifting22.590.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35154.023400.00%
Violence and sexual offences2545.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1332.360.00%
Public order1216.830.00%
Other theft1215.530.00%
Robbery815.530.00%
Vehicle crime410.350.00%
Burglary45.180.00%
Drugs35.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.880.00%
Other crime12.590.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.29-98.21%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56212.2664.71%
Other theft2672.48-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour2533.6547.06%
Vehicle crime1532.367.14%
Drugs1319.41225.00%
Violence and sexual offences1216.83-50.00%
Robbery515.53-16.67%
Shoplifting46.4733.33%
Public order35.18-25.00%
Burglary33.88200.00%
Other crime13.880.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34187.67-60.47%
Other theft3144.00-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences2440.12-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour1731.06-29.17%
Vehicle crime1422.00-41.67%
Robbery618.12-57.14%
Public order47.77-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson45.18-33.33%
Drugs45.18-20.00%
Shoplifting35.18-57.14%
Possession of weapons23.880.00%
Bicycle theft12.590.00%
Burglary11.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86370.1650.88%
Other theft62111.3134.78%
Violence and sexual offences4280.2440.00%
Vehicle crime2454.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2431.06-17.24%
Robbery1431.0640.00%
Public order1118.12-15.38%
Shoplifting714.24250.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.06-14.29%
Drugs57.77150.00%
Burglary36.470.00%
Bicycle theft13.880.00%
Other crime11.290.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57269.2096.55%
Other theft4673.7753.33%
Violence and sexual offences3059.543.45%
Anti-social behaviour2938.8316.00%
Public order1337.5318.18%
Robbery1016.8325.00%
Vehicle crime812.94-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson710.3516.67%
Burglary39.06200.00%
Drugs23.88100.00%
Shoplifting22.590.00%
Bicycle theft12.590.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30195.430.00%
Theft from the person2938.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences2937.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour2537.530.00%
Vehicle crime1132.360.00%
Public order1114.240.00%
Robbery814.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.350.00%
Burglary17.770.00%
Drugs11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
April 202425
January 202417
December 202324
November 202329
October 202325

A total of 334 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
June 20241
April 202456
January 202434
December 202386
November 202357
October 202329

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20245
January 20246
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202425
April 202412
January 202424
December 202342
November 202330
October 202329

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202415
January 202414
December 202324
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 234 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202412
April 202426
January 202431
December 202362
November 202346
October 202330

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202413
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1K 1HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total17
    Drugs5
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 18. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grosvenor Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Bourdon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Blackburne'S Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Reeves Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1