W1U 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 5AF

W1U 5AF, Westminster has recorded a total of 249 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.04 per 1,000 population. This W1U 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 5AF, encompassing approximately 3659 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 5AF area, explore the W1U 5AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (-1.92% decrease)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (44.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)

W1U 5AF 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 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5168.04-1.92%
Other theft4913.9444.12%
Anti-social behaviour3813.3911.76%
Violence and sexual offences2810.3840.00%
Shoplifting227.65100.00%
Vehicle crime176.0130.77%
Burglary124.65-42.86%
Public order123.289.09%
Robbery83.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1925.00%
Bicycle theft31.37-40.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5259.572500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3414.210.00%
Other theft349.291600.00%
Burglary219.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.74900.00%
Vehicle crime135.470.00%
Shoplifting113.551000.00%
Public order113.01450.00%
Robbery103.01900.00%
Bicycle theft52.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
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 theft22.73-60.00%
Public order20.55-77.78%
Theft from the person20.55-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-66.67%
Robbery10.55-66.67%
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 order98.20-30.77%
Theft from the person72.46-91.76%
Violence and sexual offences61.91-76.00%
Other theft51.64-90.00%
Robbery31.37-72.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8583.35608.33%
Anti-social behaviour5323.230.00%
Other theft5014.481566.67%
Shoplifting3113.66933.33%
Violence and sexual offences258.47316.67%
Vehicle crime156.830.00%
Burglary144.100.00%
Public order133.83333.33%
Robbery113.550.00%
Drugs53.010.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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 person127.65-65.71%
Violence and sexual offences63.28-77.78%
Other theft31.64-94.55%
Public order30.82-80.00%
Shoplifting30.82-91.43%
Other crime10.820.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5573.24-48.60%
Anti-social behaviour4515.03-30.77%
Theft from the person3512.30-25.53%
Shoplifting359.5640.00%
Violence and sexual offences279.56-22.86%
Public order157.380.00%
Robbery134.1062.50%
Burglary123.55-7.69%
Vehicle crime113.28-38.89%
Bicycle theft83.01166.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.19-11.11%
Drugs42.19300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10794.83-20.74%
Anti-social behaviour6529.244.84%
Theft from the person4717.76-30.88%
Violence and sexual offences3512.84-16.67%
Shoplifting259.56-34.21%
Vehicle crime186.83-14.29%
Public order154.92-28.57%
Burglary134.1044.44%
Criminal damage and arson93.55125.00%
Robbery82.46-20.00%
Bicycle theft32.19-40.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft135114.7729.81%
Theft from the person6836.8994.29%
Anti-social behaviour6218.58-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences4216.9435.48%
Shoplifting3811.4840.74%
Vehicle crime2110.3840.00%
Public order215.740.00%
Robbery105.7411.11%
Burglary92.73-30.77%
Bicycle theft52.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.37-60.00%
Drugs31.09-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 theft10492.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour6428.420.00%
Theft from the person3517.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.560.00%
Shoplifting278.470.00%
Public order217.380.00%
Vehicle crime155.740.00%
Burglary134.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.550.00%
Robbery92.730.00%
Bicycle theft72.460.00%
Drugs41.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202434
April 202453
January 202445
December 202365
November 202362
October 202364

A total of 394 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202452
July 20242
May 20247
April 202485
March 202412
January 202435
December 202347
November 202368
October 202335

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
April 202414
January 202412
December 202313
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202420
July 20242
May 20246
April 202425
March 20246
January 202427
December 202335
November 202342
October 202331

A total of 544 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202434
July 20242
May 20245
April 202450
March 20243
January 202455
December 2023107
November 2023135
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 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
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 20248
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 202411
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202415
January 202411
December 202318
November 202321
October 202315

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 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 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
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 5AF 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. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    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. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 15. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Great Central Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Taunton Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Glentworth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1