W1U 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 5LQ

W1U 5LQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.27 per 1,000 population. This W1U 5LQ 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 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 5LQ, encompassing approximately 3477 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (48) incidents (-12.73% decrease)
  • Other theft: (46) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)

W1U 5LQ 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 5LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4865.27-12.73%
Other theft4613.8043.75%
Anti-social behaviour3013.23-3.23%
Violence and sexual offences278.6392.86%
Shoplifting227.76100.00%
Vehicle crime176.3341.67%
Public order114.89-8.33%
Burglary93.16-43.75%
Robbery62.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7325.00%
Drugs21.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5558.662650.00%
Other theft3215.811500.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.200.00%
Burglary168.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.60600.00%
Vehicle crime124.030.00%
Public order123.45500.00%
Shoplifting113.451000.00%
Robbery103.16900.00%
Bicycle theft52.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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 theft22.88-60.00%
Public order20.58-77.78%
Theft from the person20.58-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-66.67%
Robbery10.58-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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 order98.63-25.00%
Theft from the person72.59-91.76%
Violence and sexual offences62.01-76.00%
Other theft51.73-89.36%
Robbery31.44-72.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8579.07608.33%
Other theft4724.441466.67%
Anti-social behaviour3113.510.00%
Shoplifting318.91933.33%
Violence and sexual offences258.91316.67%
Vehicle crime147.190.00%
Burglary124.030.00%
Public order123.45300.00%
Robbery113.450.00%
Drugs43.160.00%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

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 person128.05-67.57%
Violence and sexual offences63.45-79.31%
Other theft31.73-94.00%
Public order30.86-81.25%
Shoplifting30.86-90.32%
Other crime10.860.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5066.71-50.50%
Theft from the person3714.38-24.49%
Shoplifting3110.6424.00%
Violence and sexual offences298.91-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour258.34-40.48%
Public order167.190.00%
Vehicle crime114.60-35.29%
Robbery103.1642.86%
Burglary72.88-36.36%
Bicycle theft72.01133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.01-37.50%
Drugs31.440.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10190.00-20.47%
Theft from the person4929.04-19.67%
Anti-social behaviour4214.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences3312.08-23.26%
Shoplifting259.49-30.56%
Vehicle crime177.19-10.53%
Public order164.89-15.79%
Burglary114.6022.22%
Criminal damage and arson83.16100.00%
Robbery72.30-22.22%
Bicycle theft32.01-25.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft127108.690.00%
Theft from the person6136.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences4317.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour4212.360.00%
Shoplifting3612.080.00%
Vehicle crime1910.350.00%
Public order195.460.00%
Burglary95.460.00%
Robbery92.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.590.00%
Bicycle theft41.150.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
April 202431
January 202425
December 202342
November 202342

A total of 356 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202455
July 20242
May 20247
April 202485
March 202412
January 202437
December 202349
November 202361

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 202412
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
July 20242
May 20246
April 202425
March 20246
January 202429
December 202333
November 202343

A total of 413 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202432
July 20242
May 20245
April 202447
March 20243
January 202450
December 2023101
November 2023127

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 20241
April 202431
March 20243
January 202431
December 202325
November 202336

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202414
January 202411
December 202317
November 202319

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20242
May 20249
April 202412
March 20243
January 202416
December 202316
November 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
November 20233

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 6 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
April 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 5LQ 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. 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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 10. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 14. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Glentworth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Durweston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kendall Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1