W1U 5HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 5HT

W1U 5HT, Westminster has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of November 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.08 per 1,000 population. This W1U 5HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1U postcode area, which has experienced 626 crimes and a crime rate of 140.90 per 1,000 population (November 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1U 5HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 5HT, encompassing approximately 2559 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Nov were:

  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (-1.96% decrease)
  • Other theft: (48) incidents (17.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)

W1U 5HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 23
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 19
  • Hospital with total crimes: 17

W1U 5HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In November 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5080.08-1.96%
Other theft4819.5317.07%
Anti-social behaviour2518.7513.64%
Violence and sexual offences209.77-33.33%
Shoplifting197.8126.67%
Vehicle crime87.42-11.11%
Burglary83.1314.29%
Robbery83.130.00%
Public order73.13-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.73-50.00%
Drugs41.950.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-50.00%

In October 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5182.0324.39%
Other theft4119.9217.14%
Violence and sexual offences3016.0276.47%
Anti-social behaviour2211.7210.00%
Shoplifting158.59-16.67%
Public order105.8611.11%
Criminal damage and arson103.91900.00%
Vehicle crime93.9150.00%
Robbery83.5260.00%
Burglary73.13-12.50%
Drugs42.73100.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4164.84-2.38%
Other theft3516.0220.69%
Anti-social behaviour2013.67-23.08%
Shoplifting187.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.0330.77%
Public order96.6450.00%
Burglary83.52-38.46%
Vehicle crime63.130.00%
Robbery52.34-28.57%
Drugs21.95100.00%
Bicycle theft20.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4260.161300.00%
Other theft2916.411350.00%
Anti-social behaviour2611.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences1310.16333.33%
Burglary135.080.00%
Shoplifting95.08800.00%
Robbery73.52600.00%
Public order62.73200.00%
Bicycle theft42.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

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 person34.69-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-50.00%
Other theft21.17-60.00%
Public order20.78-81.82%
Robbery10.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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 order1112.50-26.67%
Theft from the person74.30-91.57%
Violence and sexual offences62.73-66.67%
Other theft52.34-86.11%
Robbery31.95-62.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8397.27591.67%
Other theft3632.421100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3414.060.00%
Shoplifting3113.28933.33%
Violence and sexual offences1812.11200.00%
Public order157.03400.00%
Burglary105.860.00%
Robbery83.910.00%
Vehicle crime83.130.00%
Drugs43.130.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%

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 person1210.94-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.69-75.00%
Other theft32.34-92.50%
Public order31.17-75.00%
Shoplifting31.17-90.32%
Other crime11.170.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4075.39-42.03%
Theft from the person3615.63-12.20%
Shoplifting3114.0640.91%
Violence and sexual offences2412.11-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour219.38-8.70%
Public order128.20-20.00%
Robbery74.690.00%
Bicycle theft52.7366.67%
Burglary51.95-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-20.00%
Drugs41.56300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6989.850.00%
Theft from the person4126.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences2616.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour2310.160.00%
Shoplifting228.980.00%
Public order158.590.00%
Vehicle crime105.860.00%
Burglary73.910.00%
Robbery72.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.730.00%
Bicycle theft31.950.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202420
October 202430
September 202417
August 202413
July 20243
May 20246
April 202418
March 20246
January 202424
December 202326

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202425
October 202422
September 202420
August 202426
April 202434
January 202421
December 202323

A total of 308 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202448
October 202441
September 202435
August 202429
July 20242
May 20245
April 202436
March 20243
January 202440
December 202369

A total of 366 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202450
October 202451
September 202441
August 202442
July 20243
May 20247
April 202483
March 202412
January 202436
December 202341

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
April 20248
January 20244
December 202310

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20245
October 202410
September 20241
August 20243
January 20244
December 20235

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20247
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242
May 202411
April 202415
March 20243
January 202412
December 202315

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202419
October 202415
September 202418
August 20249
July 20241
April 202431
March 20243
January 202431
December 202322

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 202413
April 202410
January 20245
December 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
January 20247
December 20237

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

Crime by Location in November 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 5HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total23
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Porter Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Baker Street (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Broadstone Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Marylebone High Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Oldbury Place
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 11. Bickenhall Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chiltern Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Paddington Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Moxon Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 16. Beaumont Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Marylebone Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. David Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Kenrick Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Marylebone Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Park Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Regent'S Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 24. Mac Farren Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Luxborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Cornwall Terrace Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Westmoreland Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1