W1U 6DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 6DQ

W1U 6DQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 273 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 81.42 per 1,000 population. This W1U 6DQ 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 6DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 6DQ, encompassing approximately 3352 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (53) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (7.14% increase)

W1U 6DQ 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 6DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5381.420.00%
Other theft5115.8170.00%
Anti-social behaviour4515.217.14%
Violence and sexual offences3213.4214.29%
Shoplifting209.5481.82%
Vehicle crime195.9735.71%
Public order145.67-6.67%
Burglary134.18-53.57%
Robbery123.889.09%
Criminal damage and arson73.58133.33%
Bicycle theft22.09-60.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5372.482550.00%
Anti-social behaviour4215.810.00%
Other theft3012.53500.00%
Violence and sexual offences288.95833.33%
Burglary288.350.00%
Public order158.35275.00%
Vehicle crime144.470.00%
Robbery114.18450.00%
Shoplifting113.281000.00%
Bicycle theft53.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
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 theft55.07-16.67%
Public order41.49-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-57.14%
Robbery20.89-33.33%
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 order1212.23-20.00%
Theft from the person113.58-86.90%
Violence and sexual offences73.28-76.67%
Other theft62.09-90.00%
Robbery31.79-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8495.14460.00%
Other theft6025.05757.14%
Anti-social behaviour4817.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences3014.32233.33%
Shoplifting288.95300.00%
Vehicle crime178.350.00%
Public order155.07400.00%
Robbery144.470.00%
Burglary134.180.00%
Drugs73.88250.00%
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 person1513.42-67.39%
Violence and sexual offences94.47-76.32%
Other theft72.68-88.33%
Shoplifting72.09-76.67%
Public order32.09-85.71%
Drugs20.89-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-87.50%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6089.77-44.44%
Theft from the person4617.90-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour3913.72-26.42%
Violence and sexual offences3811.63-19.15%
Shoplifting3011.3325.00%
Public order218.95-4.55%
Burglary186.26-10.00%
Robbery165.3745.45%
Vehicle crime124.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.58-38.46%
Bicycle theft82.39300.00%
Drugs52.39400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108112.14-17.56%
Theft from the person5832.21-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour5317.30-20.90%
Violence and sexual offences4715.81-11.32%
Shoplifting2414.02-53.85%
Public order227.16-15.38%
Burglary206.5625.00%
Vehicle crime155.97-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson134.47116.67%
Robbery113.8822.22%
Other crime23.28100.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-77.78%
Drugs10.60-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft131143.4625.96%
Theft from the person8039.0781.82%
Anti-social behaviour6723.866.35%
Violence and sexual offences5319.9826.19%
Shoplifting5215.8140.54%
Public order2615.5113.04%
Vehicle crime227.7529.41%
Burglary166.56-23.81%
Bicycle theft94.770.00%
Robbery92.68-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson62.68-40.00%
Drugs51.7966.67%
Possession of weapons41.490.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft104115.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour6331.020.00%
Theft from the person4418.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences4213.120.00%
Shoplifting3712.530.00%
Public order2311.040.00%
Burglary216.860.00%
Vehicle crime176.260.00%
Robbery135.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.880.00%
Bicycle theft92.980.00%
Drugs32.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202442
April 202448
January 202439
December 202353
November 202367
October 202363

A total of 446 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202453
July 20242
May 202411
April 202484
March 202415
January 202446
December 202358
November 202380
October 202344

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202417
January 202412
December 202315
November 202322
October 202317

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20244
May 202412
April 202415
March 20243
January 202421
December 202322
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 20241
April 202428
March 20247
January 202430
December 202324
November 202352
October 202337

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
July 20243
May 20247
April 202430
March 20249
January 202438
December 202347
November 202353
October 202342

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202414
January 202416
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 562 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202430
July 20245
May 20246
April 202460
March 20247
January 202460
December 2023108
November 2023131
October 2023104

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202428
April 202413
January 202418
December 202320
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 20236
October 202310

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 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20233

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 6DQ 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. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hospital
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Harrowby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 22. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1