W1U 4QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 4QD

W1U 4QD, Westminster has recorded a total of 222 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.65 per 1,000 population. This W1U 4QD 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 4QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 4QD, encompassing approximately 3600 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 4QD area, explore the W1U 4QD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W1U 4QD area, visit the W1U 4QD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (44) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)

W1U 4QD 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: 22

W1U 4QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5061.65-16.67%
Other theft4413.8929.41%
Violence and sexual offences2412.2214.29%
Anti-social behaviour246.66-31.43%
Shoplifting236.66109.09%
Vehicle crime166.3945.45%
Public order124.449.09%
Burglary103.33-44.44%
Robbery92.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.50-20.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6061.651900.00%
Anti-social behaviour3516.660.00%
Other theft349.721600.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.44600.00%
Burglary185.830.00%
Vehicle crime115.000.00%
Shoplifting113.051000.00%
Public order113.05450.00%
Robbery93.05800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.500.00%
Bicycle theft51.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33.33-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-50.00%
Other theft20.83-60.00%
Public order20.56-81.82%
Robbery10.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order118.89-26.67%
Theft from the person73.05-92.78%
Violence and sexual offences61.94-76.00%
Other theft51.67-89.36%
Robbery31.39-72.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9783.31708.33%
Other theft4726.941466.67%
Anti-social behaviour3413.050.00%
Shoplifting329.44966.67%
Violence and sexual offences258.89316.67%
Burglary166.940.00%
Vehicle crime164.440.00%
Public order154.44400.00%
Robbery114.170.00%
Drugs43.050.00%
Bicycle theft31.110.00%

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 person127.78-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.33-79.31%
Other theft31.67-94.83%
Public order30.83-81.25%
Shoplifting30.83-90.91%
Other crime10.83-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5870.81-40.21%
Theft from the person4516.11-15.09%
Shoplifting3312.5026.92%
Violence and sexual offences299.16-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour248.05-31.43%
Public order166.66-20.00%
Vehicle crime124.44-45.45%
Robbery103.3311.11%
Burglary92.78-35.71%
Bicycle theft82.50166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.22-50.00%
Drugs41.390.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9788.87-25.95%
Theft from the person5326.94-17.19%
Anti-social behaviour3514.72-7.89%
Violence and sexual offences309.72-34.78%
Shoplifting268.33-27.78%
Vehicle crime227.22-8.33%
Public order206.110.00%
Burglary145.55-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson103.89100.00%
Robbery92.78-10.00%
Bicycle theft32.50-40.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft131111.640.00%
Theft from the person6436.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences4617.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour3812.770.00%
Shoplifting3610.550.00%
Vehicle crime2410.000.00%
Public order206.660.00%
Burglary175.550.00%
Robbery104.720.00%
Bicycle theft52.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.390.00%
Drugs31.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 421 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202434
July 20242
May 20245
April 202447
March 20243
January 202458
December 202397
November 2023131

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 20241
April 202432
March 20243
January 202433
December 202326
November 202336

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
April 202416
January 20249
December 202314
November 202317

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
April 202411
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 391 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202460
July 20243
May 20247
April 202497
March 202412
January 202445
December 202353
November 202364

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202416
January 202412
December 202322
November 202324

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 20243
May 20246
April 202425
March 20246
January 202429
December 202330
November 202346

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202435
April 202434
January 202424
December 202335
November 202338

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20242
May 202411
April 202415
March 20243
January 202416
December 202320
November 202320

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 4QD 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
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 11. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 22. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Durweston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kendall Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1