W1U 5HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 5HS

W1U 5HS, Westminster has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.90 per 1,000 population. This W1U 5HS 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 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 5HS, encompassing approximately 2813 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (-15.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)

W1U 5HS 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: 20

W1U 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4567.90-15.09%
Other theft4016.0025.00%
Violence and sexual offences2414.2241.18%
Shoplifting218.53110.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.47-38.71%
Public order106.7511.11%
Vehicle crime83.55700.00%
Burglary72.84-53.33%
Robbery72.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4933.33%
Drugs21.42100.00%
Bicycle theft20.71-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5365.761666.67%
Other theft3218.841500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3111.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences1711.02466.67%
Burglary156.040.00%
Shoplifting105.33900.00%
Public order93.55350.00%
Robbery73.20600.00%
Bicycle theft52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 person34.27-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-50.00%
Other theft21.07-60.00%
Public order20.71-81.82%
Robbery10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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 order1111.38-26.67%
Theft from the person73.91-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences62.49-70.00%
Other theft52.13-88.37%
Robbery31.78-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9195.62658.33%
Other theft4332.351333.33%
Anti-social behaviour3215.290.00%
Shoplifting3111.38933.33%
Violence and sexual offences2011.02233.33%
Public order157.11400.00%
Vehicle crime115.330.00%
Burglary113.910.00%
Robbery93.910.00%
Drugs33.200.00%
Bicycle theft31.070.00%

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 person129.95-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences64.27-77.78%
Other theft32.13-92.86%
Public order31.07-76.92%
Shoplifting31.07-90.32%
Other crime11.070.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4274.65-46.15%
Theft from the person3914.93-9.30%
Shoplifting3113.8629.17%
Violence and sexual offences2711.023.85%
Anti-social behaviour209.60-28.57%
Public order137.11-18.75%
Robbery94.6212.50%
Vehicle crime73.20-46.15%
Burglary72.49-36.36%
Bicycle theft62.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.13-20.00%
Drugs41.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7891.00-29.73%
Theft from the person4327.73-21.82%
Anti-social behaviour2815.29-15.15%
Violence and sexual offences269.95-38.10%
Shoplifting249.24-29.41%
Public order168.53-5.88%
Vehicle crime135.69-13.33%
Burglary114.6222.22%
Robbery83.91-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.840.00%
Bicycle theft31.78-25.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft111120.860.00%
Theft from the person5539.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences4219.550.00%
Shoplifting3414.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour3312.090.00%
Public order1711.730.00%
Vehicle crime156.040.00%
Burglary95.330.00%
Robbery93.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.200.00%
Bicycle theft41.780.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 356 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202432
July 20242
May 20245
April 202443
March 20243
January 202442
December 202378
November 2023111

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20242
May 202411
April 202415
March 20243
January 202413
December 202316
November 202317

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 20241
April 202431
March 20243
January 202431
December 202324
November 202334

A total of 348 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202453
July 20243
May 20247
April 202491
March 202412
January 202439
December 202343
November 202355

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 20243
May 20246
April 202420
March 20246
January 202427
December 202326
November 202342

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202431
April 202432
January 202420
December 202328
November 202333

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 202313
November 202315

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
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 5HS 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
    Total20
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 12. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Durweston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bickenhall Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Aybrook Street
    Total1
    Other theft1