W1U 5NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 5NL

W1U 5NL, Westminster has recorded a total of 224 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.52 per 1,000 population. This W1U 5NL 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 5NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 5NL, encompassing approximately 3418 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (46) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)

W1U 5NL 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 5NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4665.5227.78%
Theft from the person4613.45-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour2913.45-12.12%
Violence and sexual offences278.4868.75%
Shoplifting227.90100.00%
Vehicle crime186.4350.00%
Public order115.26-8.33%
Burglary83.22-50.00%
Robbery62.34-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.7525.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
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 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5661.421766.67%
Other theft3616.381700.00%
Anti-social behaviour3310.530.00%
Burglary169.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.68433.33%
Vehicle crime124.680.00%
Public order123.51500.00%
Shoplifting113.511000.00%
Robbery73.22600.00%
Bicycle theft52.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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 person33.51-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-50.00%
Other theft20.88-60.00%
Public order20.58-81.82%
Robbery10.58-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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 order119.36-26.67%
Theft from the person73.22-91.86%
Violence and sexual offences62.05-73.91%
Other theft51.75-89.13%
Robbery31.46-72.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8683.36616.67%
Other theft4625.151433.33%
Anti-social behaviour3913.450.00%
Shoplifting3111.41933.33%
Violence and sexual offences239.07283.33%
Vehicle crime156.730.00%
Public order154.39400.00%
Burglary134.390.00%
Robbery113.800.00%
Drugs33.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
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 person128.19-68.42%
Violence and sexual offences63.51-79.31%
Other theft31.75-93.75%
Public order30.88-81.25%
Shoplifting30.88-90.32%
Other crime10.880.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4865.52-50.52%
Theft from the person3814.04-19.15%
Shoplifting3111.1129.17%
Violence and sexual offences299.07-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour208.48-41.18%
Public order165.850.00%
Vehicle crime104.68-41.18%
Robbery102.9211.11%
Bicycle theft72.92133.33%
Burglary62.05-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-44.44%
Drugs31.460.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9787.46-23.62%
Theft from the person4728.37-24.19%
Anti-social behaviour3413.75-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.94-27.91%
Shoplifting249.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime177.02-5.56%
Public order164.97-15.79%
Burglary114.6822.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.22125.00%
Robbery92.630.00%
Bicycle theft32.63-25.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft127109.9832.29%
Theft from the person6237.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences4318.1330.30%
Anti-social behaviour4012.58-28.57%
Shoplifting3611.7033.33%
Public order1910.53-20.83%
Vehicle crime185.5612.50%
Burglary95.26-10.00%
Robbery92.6312.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.63-42.86%
Bicycle theft41.17-33.33%
Drugs31.1750.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9692.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour5628.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences3316.380.00%
Theft from the person319.650.00%
Shoplifting279.070.00%
Public order247.900.00%
Vehicle crime167.020.00%
Burglary104.680.00%
Robbery82.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.340.00%
Bicycle theft62.050.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 506 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202436
July 20242
May 20245
April 202446
March 20243
January 202448
December 202397
November 2023127
October 202396

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202415
January 202410
December 202317
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202433
April 202439
January 202420
December 202334
November 202340
October 202356

A total of 388 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202456
July 20243
May 20247
April 202486
March 202412
January 202438
December 202347
November 202362
October 202331

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
April 202413
January 20246
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
July 20243
May 20246
April 202423
March 20246
January 202429
December 202331
November 202343
October 202333

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.67 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 202324
November 202336
October 202327

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20242
May 202411
April 202415
March 20243
January 202416
December 202316
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 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
October 20236

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
May 20243
April 202411
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

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

A total of 7 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 5NL 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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