CRAWFORD STREET, W1U 6BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 6BE

CRAWFORD STREET, W1U 6BE, Westminster has recorded a total of 266 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.51 per 1,000 population. This W1U 6BE 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 6BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 6BE, encompassing approximately 3345 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (-7.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (47) incidents (56.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (17.95% increase)

W1U 6BE 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

CRAWFORD STREET, W1U 6BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5179.51-7.27%
Other theft4715.2456.67%
Anti-social behaviour4614.0517.95%
Violence and sexual offences3113.7510.71%
Shoplifting209.2781.82%
Vehicle crime195.9846.15%
Public order145.680.00%
Robbery124.1820.00%
Burglary113.59-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson73.29133.33%
Bicycle theft32.09-25.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5569.652650.00%
Anti-social behaviour3916.440.00%
Other theft3011.66500.00%
Violence and sexual offences288.97833.33%
Burglary238.370.00%
Public order146.88250.00%
Vehicle crime134.180.00%
Shoplifting113.891000.00%
Robbery103.29400.00%
Bicycle theft42.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.08-16.67%
Public order41.49-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-57.14%
Robbery20.90-33.33%
Theft from the person20.60-81.82%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1212.26-20.00%
Theft from the person113.59-86.59%
Violence and sexual offences73.29-75.86%
Other theft62.09-89.47%
Robbery31.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8296.85446.67%
Anti-social behaviour6124.510.00%
Other theft5718.23714.29%
Violence and sexual offences2917.04222.22%
Shoplifting288.67300.00%
Vehicle crime168.370.00%
Public order154.78400.00%
Burglary144.480.00%
Robbery124.180.00%
Drugs73.59250.00%
Bicycle theft22.090.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1513.45-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.48-75.00%
Other theft72.69-88.52%
Shoplifting72.09-79.41%
Public order32.09-85.00%
Drugs20.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-87.50%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6195.35-46.02%
Anti-social behaviour5618.23-22.22%
Theft from the person4516.74-19.64%
Violence and sexual offences3613.45-20.00%
Shoplifting3410.7641.67%
Public order2010.16-9.09%
Burglary195.9835.71%
Robbery165.6845.45%
Vehicle crime114.78-21.43%
Bicycle theft83.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.39-33.33%
Drugs52.39400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft113115.98-16.91%
Anti-social behaviour7233.78-1.37%
Theft from the person5621.52-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences4516.74-10.00%
Shoplifting2413.45-55.56%
Public order227.17-21.43%
Burglary146.5827.27%
Vehicle crime144.18-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson124.18140.00%
Robbery113.5910.00%
Other crime23.29100.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-71.43%
Drugs10.60-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft136144.3828.30%
Theft from the person7640.6565.22%
Anti-social behaviour7322.7217.74%
Shoplifting5421.8245.95%
Violence and sexual offences5016.1411.11%
Public order2814.9521.74%
Vehicle crime238.3753.33%
Burglary116.88-38.89%
Robbery103.29-16.67%
Bicycle theft72.99-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.09-58.33%
Drugs51.4925.00%
Possession of weapons41.490.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106115.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour6231.690.00%
Theft from the person4618.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences4513.750.00%
Shoplifting3713.450.00%
Public order2311.060.00%
Burglary186.880.00%
Vehicle crime155.380.00%
Robbery124.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.590.00%
Bicycle theft83.590.00%
Drugs42.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 439 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202455
July 20242
May 202411
April 202482
March 202415
January 202445
December 202356
November 202376
October 202346

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202416
January 202411
December 202314
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 20244
May 202412
April 202415
March 20243
January 202420
December 202322
November 202328
October 202323

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 20241
April 202428
March 20247
January 202434
December 202324
November 202354
October 202337

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
July 20243
May 20247
April 202429
March 20249
January 202436
December 202345
November 202350
October 202345

A total of 409 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202439
April 202461
January 202456
December 202372
November 202373
October 202362

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
January 202416
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202423
April 202414
January 202419
December 202314
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 568 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202430
July 20245
May 20246
April 202457
March 20247
January 202461
December 2023113
November 2023136
October 2023106

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20247
March 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 6BE 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. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    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. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Harrowby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 20. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Wythburn Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Brunswick Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1