W1U 5AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 5AE

W1U 5AE, Westminster has recorded a total of 255 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.19 per 1,000 population. This W1U 5AE 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 5AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 5AE, encompassing approximately 3685 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (1.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (44.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)

W1U 5AE 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
  • A501 with total crimes: 15

W1U 5AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5469.191.89%
Other theft4914.6544.12%
Anti-social behaviour3813.308.57%
Violence and sexual offences2710.3128.57%
Shoplifting227.33100.00%
Vehicle crime185.9738.46%
Burglary134.88-38.10%
Public order133.5318.18%
Robbery93.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4425.00%
Bicycle theft31.36-40.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5359.692550.00%
Anti-social behaviour3514.380.00%
Other theft349.501600.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.23950.00%
Burglary215.700.00%
Vehicle crime135.700.00%
Shoplifting113.531000.00%
Public order112.98450.00%
Robbery92.98800.00%
Bicycle theft52.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 theft22.71-60.00%
Public order20.54-77.78%
Theft from the person20.54-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.54-66.67%
Robbery10.54-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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 order98.14-30.77%
Theft from the person72.44-92.05%
Violence and sexual offences61.90-76.00%
Other theft51.63-90.00%
Robbery31.36-72.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8884.12633.33%
Anti-social behaviour5423.880.00%
Other theft5014.651566.67%
Shoplifting3113.57933.33%
Violence and sexual offences258.41316.67%
Vehicle crime166.780.00%
Burglary144.340.00%
Public order133.80333.33%
Robbery113.530.00%
Drugs52.980.00%
Bicycle theft21.360.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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 person127.60-67.57%
Violence and sexual offences63.26-77.78%
Other theft31.63-94.74%
Public order30.81-80.00%
Shoplifting30.81-91.43%
Other crime10.810.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5773.80-47.22%
Anti-social behaviour4515.47-30.77%
Theft from the person3712.21-28.85%
Shoplifting3510.0440.00%
Violence and sexual offences279.50-27.03%
Public order157.330.00%
Robbery134.0762.50%
Burglary123.53-7.69%
Vehicle crime113.26-38.89%
Bicycle theft82.98166.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.17-11.11%
Drugs42.170.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10896.05-21.17%
Anti-social behaviour6529.303.17%
Theft from the person5217.64-25.71%
Violence and sexual offences3714.11-17.78%
Shoplifting2510.04-34.21%
Vehicle crime186.78-14.29%
Public order154.88-28.57%
Burglary134.0718.18%
Criminal damage and arson93.53125.00%
Robbery82.44-20.00%
Bicycle theft32.17-40.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft137116.9531.73%
Theft from the person7037.1789.19%
Anti-social behaviour6318.99-1.56%
Violence and sexual offences4517.0945.16%
Shoplifting3812.2140.74%
Vehicle crime2110.3140.00%
Public order215.700.00%
Burglary115.70-15.38%
Robbery102.9811.11%
Bicycle theft52.71-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-60.00%
Drugs31.09-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10492.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour6428.220.00%
Theft from the person3717.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences3110.040.00%
Shoplifting278.410.00%
Public order217.330.00%
Vehicle crime155.700.00%
Burglary134.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.530.00%
Robbery92.710.00%
Bicycle theft72.440.00%
Drugs41.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202435
April 202454
January 202445
December 202365
November 202363
October 202364

A total of 412 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202453
July 20242
May 20247
April 202488
March 202412
January 202437
December 202352
November 202370
October 202337

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
April 202414
January 202412
December 202313
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 20242
May 20246
April 202425
March 20246
January 202427
December 202337
November 202345
October 202331

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20242
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
January 202415
December 202315
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
April 202411
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202416
January 202411
December 202318
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 549 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202434
July 20242
May 20245
April 202450
March 20243
January 202457
December 2023108
November 2023137
October 2023104

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 20241
April 202431
March 20243
January 202435
December 202325
November 202338
October 202327

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 6 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20248
December 20233
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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 5AE 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. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 16. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 28. Great Central Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Taunton Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1