W1U 4EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 4EF

W1U 4EF, Westminster has recorded a total of 261 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.05 per 1,000 population. This W1U 4EF 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 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 4EF, encompassing approximately 4012 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 4EF area, explore the W1U 4EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (57) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (64.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)

W1U 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 27
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 17

W1U 4EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5765.050.00%
Other theft5114.2164.52%
Anti-social behaviour3312.713.12%
Violence and sexual offences278.2250.00%
Shoplifting246.73100.00%
Vehicle crime215.980.00%
Burglary155.23-31.82%
Public order143.7427.27%
Robbery93.49-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.240.00%
Drugs21.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5756.822750.00%
Anti-social behaviour3214.210.00%
Other theft317.981450.00%
Burglary227.730.00%
Vehicle crime215.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.23800.00%
Shoplifting124.491100.00%
Robbery112.991000.00%
Public order112.74450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.740.00%
Bicycle theft51.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.49-60.00%
Public order20.50-77.78%
Theft from the person20.50-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.50-66.67%
Robbery10.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order97.48-25.00%
Theft from the person72.24-92.78%
Violence and sexual offences61.74-76.92%
Other theft51.50-90.20%
Robbery31.25-76.92%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9776.76708.33%
Other theft5124.181600.00%
Anti-social behaviour3412.710.00%
Shoplifting328.47966.67%
Violence and sexual offences267.98333.33%
Vehicle crime196.480.00%
Burglary164.740.00%
Robbery133.990.00%
Public order123.24300.00%
Drugs52.990.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person126.98-72.73%
Violence and sexual offences62.99-78.57%
Other theft31.50-95.52%
Public order30.75-81.25%
Shoplifting30.75-91.43%
Other crime10.750.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6767.04-38.53%
Theft from the person4416.70-30.16%
Shoplifting3510.9734.62%
Violence and sexual offences288.72-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.98-40.91%
Public order166.48-11.11%
Vehicle crime133.99-38.10%
Burglary113.24-15.38%
Robbery112.740.00%
Bicycle theft72.74133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.74-50.00%
Drugs41.500.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10989.97-27.81%
Theft from the person6327.17-14.86%
Anti-social behaviour4415.70-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences4010.97-16.67%
Shoplifting269.97-27.78%
Vehicle crime216.48-8.70%
Public order185.23-14.29%
Burglary134.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.24140.00%
Robbery112.9922.22%
Bicycle theft32.74-40.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft151111.1637.27%
Theft from the person7437.6376.19%
Anti-social behaviour5518.44-5.17%
Violence and sexual offences4813.7137.14%
Shoplifting3611.9633.33%
Vehicle crime238.9727.78%
Public order215.73-4.55%
Burglary135.230.00%
Robbery93.240.00%
Bicycle theft52.24-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.25-28.57%
Drugs31.25-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11088.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour5827.420.00%
Theft from the person4214.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences3510.470.00%
Shoplifting278.720.00%
Public order226.730.00%
Vehicle crime185.480.00%
Burglary134.490.00%
Bicycle theft93.240.00%
Robbery92.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.240.00%
Drugs41.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 580 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202431
July 20242
May 20245
April 202451
March 20243
January 202467
December 2023109
November 2023151
October 2023110

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
July 20241
April 202432
March 20243
January 202435
December 202326
November 202336
October 202327

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
April 202416
January 202411
December 202313
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20241
May 20243
April 202413
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 455 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202457
July 20242
May 20247
April 202497
March 202412
January 202444
December 202363
November 202374
October 202342

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
April 202419
January 202413
December 202321
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
July 20242
May 20246
April 202426
March 20246
January 202428
December 202340
November 202348
October 202335

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202432
April 202434
January 202426
December 202344
November 202355
October 202358

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20242
May 20249
April 202412
March 20243
January 202416
December 202318
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 4EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total27
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 4. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 17. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1