W1U 6AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 6AT

W1U 6AT, Westminster has recorded a total of 265 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.17 per 1,000 population. This W1U 6AT 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 6AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 6AT, encompassing approximately 3887 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 6AT area, explore the W1U 6AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (45.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)

W1U 6AT 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
  • A501 with total crimes: 15

W1U 6AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5468.17-6.90%
Other theft5113.8945.71%
Anti-social behaviour3713.12-2.63%
Violence and sexual offences299.5216.00%
Shoplifting237.46109.09%
Vehicle crime195.92-5.00%
Burglary154.89-42.31%
Public order133.868.33%
Robbery123.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0920.00%
Other crime21.54100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5863.802800.00%
Anti-social behaviour3814.920.00%
Other theft359.781650.00%
Burglary269.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.691150.00%
Vehicle crime206.430.00%
Public order125.14500.00%
Shoplifting113.091000.00%
Robbery102.83900.00%
Bicycle theft62.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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 theft22.57-60.00%
Public order20.51-77.78%
Theft from the person20.51-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.51-66.67%
Robbery10.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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 order97.72-25.00%
Theft from the person72.32-92.71%
Violence and sexual offences61.80-78.57%
Other theft51.54-91.38%
Robbery31.29-76.92%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9682.58700.00%
Other theft5824.701833.33%
Anti-social behaviour4114.920.00%
Shoplifting3210.55966.67%
Violence and sexual offences288.23366.67%
Vehicle crime187.200.00%
Burglary154.630.00%
Robbery133.860.00%
Public order123.34300.00%
Drugs53.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 person127.20-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.09-80.00%
Other theft31.54-95.16%
Public order30.77-85.00%
Shoplifting30.77-90.62%
Other crime10.770.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6273.57-47.01%
Theft from the person4515.95-26.23%
Anti-social behaviour3311.58-31.25%
Shoplifting328.4923.08%
Violence and sexual offences308.23-26.83%
Public order207.7217.65%
Burglary165.140.00%
Vehicle crime134.12-27.78%
Robbery123.349.09%
Bicycle theft103.09233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.57-18.18%
Drugs32.320.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11795.18-22.00%
Theft from the person6130.10-19.74%
Anti-social behaviour4815.69-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences4112.35-16.33%
Shoplifting2610.55-27.78%
Vehicle crime186.69-5.26%
Public order174.63-26.09%
Burglary164.3745.45%
Criminal damage and arson114.1283.33%
Robbery112.8310.00%
Bicycle theft32.83-40.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft150115.7628.21%
Theft from the person7638.5972.73%
Anti-social behaviour5719.553.64%
Violence and sexual offences4914.6628.95%
Shoplifting3612.6133.33%
Public order239.269.52%
Vehicle crime195.9211.76%
Burglary114.89-42.11%
Robbery102.83-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft51.54-44.44%
Drugs41.290.00%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11795.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour5530.100.00%
Theft from the person4414.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences3811.320.00%
Shoplifting279.780.00%
Public order216.950.00%
Burglary195.400.00%
Vehicle crime174.890.00%
Robbery114.370.00%
Bicycle theft92.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.320.00%
Drugs42.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
April 202415
January 202416
December 202316
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 600 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202435
July 20242
May 20245
April 202458
March 20243
January 202462
December 2023117
November 2023150
October 2023117

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 202418
January 202413
December 202318
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 309 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
April 202441
January 202433
December 202348
November 202357
October 202355

A total of 455 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202458
July 20242
May 20247
April 202496
March 202412
January 202445
December 202361
November 202376
October 202344

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
July 20242
May 20246
April 202428
March 20246
January 202430
December 202341
November 202349
October 202338

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20242
May 20249
April 202412
March 20243
January 202420
December 202317
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 20241
April 202432
March 20243
January 202432
December 202326
November 202336
October 202327

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20243
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 6AT 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. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 18. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Brunswick Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. New Quebec Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1