ALDBURGH MEWS, W1U 1BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 1BT

ALDBURGH MEWS, W1U 1BT, Westminster has recorded a total of 707 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 419.50 per 1,000 population. This W1U 1BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1U postcode area, which has experienced 422 crimes and a crime rate of 94.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1U 1BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 1BT, encompassing approximately 1685 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (300) incidents (86.34% increase)
  • Other theft: (140) incidents (174.51% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (96) incidents (37.14% increase)

W1U 1BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 180
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

ALDBURGH MEWS, W1U 1BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 300 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person300419.5086.34%
Other theft140178.00174.51%
Shoplifting9683.0737.14%
Anti-social behaviour3856.96-20.83%
Violence and sexual offences3822.550.00%
Vehicle crime2922.5526.09%
Robbery2217.2110.00%
Public order1713.05-15.00%
Burglary1110.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft56.5366.67%
Drugs42.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.37-50.00%
Other crime22.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person161278.875266.67%
Shoplifting7095.530.00%
Other theft5141.532450.00%
Anti-social behaviour4830.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences3828.481800.00%
Vehicle crime2322.550.00%
Burglary2213.650.00%
Robbery2013.051900.00%
Public order2011.871900.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.870.00%
Drugs54.75400.00%
Bicycle theft32.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35.930.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.190.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.190.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1312.46-97.20%
Other theft27.71-98.65%
Public order21.19-92.59%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-95.56%
Robbery11.19-96.67%
Shoplifting10.59-99.11%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person464560.122477.78%
Other theft148275.317300.00%
Shoplifting11287.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour5366.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences4531.451400.00%
Vehicle crime3826.700.00%
Robbery3022.550.00%
Public order2717.802600.00%
Burglary1716.020.00%
Bicycle theft510.090.00%
Drugs42.970.00%
Other crime12.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1815.43-94.51%
Violence and sexual offences310.68-94.12%
Other theft21.78-98.82%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-92.31%
Other crime10.59-75.00%
Public order10.59-92.31%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 328 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 170 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person328446.20-26.29%
Other theft170194.62-39.07%
Shoplifting54100.87-43.75%
Violence and sexual offences5132.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour4730.26-21.67%
Robbery2827.89-22.22%
Vehicle crime2016.61-48.72%
Criminal damage and arson1311.8730.00%
Public order137.71-31.58%
Burglary107.71-56.52%
Drugs85.9360.00%
Bicycle theft64.7520.00%
Other crime43.56300.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 445 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 279 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person445644.973.01%
Other theft279264.041.09%
Shoplifting96165.5412.94%
Violence and sexual offences6856.963.03%
Anti-social behaviour6040.3522.45%
Vehicle crime3935.60-2.50%
Robbery3623.1450.00%
Burglary2321.36-17.86%
Public order1913.65-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson1011.2725.00%
Drugs55.93150.00%
Bicycle theft52.9725.00%
Other crime12.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 432 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 276 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person432621.8336.28%
Other theft276256.3311.74%
Shoplifting85163.76-2.30%
Violence and sexual offences6650.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour4939.1628.95%
Vehicle crime4029.0711.11%
Public order3023.7330.43%
Burglary2817.8047.37%
Robbery2416.61-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson814.24166.67%
Bicycle theft44.7533.33%
Drugs22.37-66.67%
Other crime21.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 317 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 247 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person317519.1876.11%
Other theft247188.0930.69%
Shoplifting87146.56-2.25%
Violence and sexual offences6651.6234.69%
Anti-social behaviour3839.168.57%
Vehicle crime3622.550.00%
Robbery2821.3627.27%
Public order2316.614.55%
Burglary1913.6535.71%
Drugs611.27-14.29%
Bicycle theft33.56-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-85.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft189401.700.00%
Theft from the person180112.140.00%
Shoplifting89106.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences4952.810.00%
Vehicle crime3629.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour3521.360.00%
Public order2220.770.00%
Robbery2213.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson2013.050.00%
Burglary1411.870.00%
Bicycle theft128.310.00%
Drugs77.120.00%
Other crime14.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2661 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 241.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 464 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024300
August 2024161
July 20243
May 202413
April 2024464
March 202418
January 2024328
December 2023445
November 2023432
October 2023317
September 2023180

A total of 368 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202448
April 202453
January 202447
December 202360
November 202349
October 202338
September 202335

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 1506 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 279 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024140
August 202451
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024148
March 20242
January 2024170
December 2023279
November 2023276
October 2023247
September 2023189

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202413
December 202319
November 202330
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 212 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202430
January 202428
December 202336
November 202324
October 202328
September 202322

A total of 690 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202470
May 20241
April 2024112
January 202454
December 202396
November 202385
October 202387
September 202389

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202438
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202445
March 20243
January 202451
December 202368
November 202366
October 202366
September 202349

A total of 261 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
April 202438
January 202420
December 202339
November 202340
October 202336
September 202336

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
April 202417
January 202410
December 202323
November 202328
October 202319
September 202314

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
March 20241
January 202413
December 202310
November 20238
October 20233
September 202320

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 1BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total180
    Theft from the person68
    Shoplifting56
    Other theft28
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 6. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 20. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 22. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 26. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1