W1U 5PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 5PR

W1U 5PR, Westminster has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.48 per 1,000 population. This W1U 5PR 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 5PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 5PR, encompassing approximately 3292 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (44) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (44) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

W1U 5PR 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 5PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4463.48-20.00%
Other theft4413.3622.22%
Anti-social behaviour2813.36-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences278.5068.75%
Shoplifting228.20100.00%
Public order116.6810.00%
Vehicle crime93.3450.00%
Burglary82.73-46.67%
Robbery62.43-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Bicycle theft20.61-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5560.441733.33%
Other theft3616.701700.00%
Anti-social behaviour3210.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.72433.33%
Burglary154.860.00%
Shoplifting114.561000.00%
Public order103.34400.00%
Robbery73.04600.00%
Vehicle crime62.130.00%
Bicycle theft51.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 person33.64-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.91-50.00%
Other theft20.91-60.00%
Public order20.61-81.82%
Robbery10.61-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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 order119.72-26.67%
Theft from the person73.34-91.76%
Violence and sexual offences62.13-72.73%
Other theft51.82-88.64%
Robbery31.52-72.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8583.52608.33%
Other theft4425.821366.67%
Anti-social behaviour3813.360.00%
Shoplifting3111.54933.33%
Violence and sexual offences229.42266.67%
Public order156.68400.00%
Vehicle crime124.560.00%
Burglary123.640.00%
Robbery113.640.00%
Drugs33.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%

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 person128.50-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.64-76.92%
Other theft31.82-93.48%
Public order30.91-81.25%
Shoplifting30.91-90.32%
Other crime10.910.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4666.21-51.06%
Theft from the person3613.97-18.18%
Shoplifting3110.9329.17%
Violence and sexual offences269.42-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour217.90-38.24%
Public order166.380.00%
Robbery104.8625.00%
Vehicle crime93.04-43.75%
Bicycle theft72.73133.33%
Burglary72.13-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.13-37.50%
Drugs31.520.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9487.17-21.01%
Theft from the person4428.55-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour3413.36-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences2810.33-36.36%
Shoplifting248.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime167.290.00%
Public order164.86-11.11%
Burglary114.8637.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.34100.00%
Robbery82.43-11.11%
Bicycle theft32.43-25.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119109.6427.96%
Theft from the person5836.1487.10%
Violence and sexual offences4417.6237.50%
Anti-social behaviour4013.36-27.27%
Shoplifting3612.1533.33%
Public order1810.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime165.470.00%
Robbery94.8612.50%
Burglary82.73-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.43-42.86%
Bicycle theft41.21-33.33%
Drugs31.2150.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9394.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour5528.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences3216.700.00%
Theft from the person319.720.00%
Shoplifting279.420.00%
Public order248.200.00%
Vehicle crime167.290.00%
Burglary94.860.00%
Robbery82.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.430.00%
Bicycle theft62.130.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202432
April 202438
January 202421
December 202334
November 202340
October 202355

A total of 375 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202455
July 20243
May 20247
April 202485
March 202412
January 202436
December 202344
November 202358
October 202331

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
April 202412
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
July 20243
May 20246
April 202422
March 20246
January 202426
December 202328
November 202344
October 202332

A total of 486 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202436
July 20242
May 20245
April 202444
March 20243
January 202446
December 202394
November 2023119
October 202393

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 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20242
May 202411
April 202415
March 20243
January 202416
December 202316
November 202318
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 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202412
January 20249
December 202316
November 202316
October 202316

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 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 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 20238
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 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
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 5PR 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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 13. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Glentworth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Durweston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kendall Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1