W1U 6EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 6EB

W1U 6EB, Westminster has recorded a total of 268 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 70.31 per 1,000 population. This W1U 6EB 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 6EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 6EB, encompassing approximately 3811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (-1.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (44.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (5.41% increase)

W1U 6EB 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 6EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5670.31-1.75%
Other theft4914.6944.12%
Anti-social behaviour3912.865.41%
Violence and sexual offences2810.2312.00%
Shoplifting237.35109.09%
Vehicle crime196.030.00%
Burglary164.98-30.43%
Public order144.2016.67%
Robbery123.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1550.00%
Other crime21.57100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5762.702750.00%
Anti-social behaviour3714.950.00%
Other theft349.711600.00%
Violence and sexual offences258.921150.00%
Burglary236.560.00%
Vehicle crime196.030.00%
Public order124.98500.00%
Shoplifting113.151000.00%
Robbery102.89900.00%
Bicycle theft52.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
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 theft22.62-60.00%
Public order20.52-77.78%
Theft from the person20.52-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-66.67%
Robbery10.52-66.67%
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 order97.87-30.77%
Theft from the person72.36-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences61.84-78.57%
Other theft51.57-91.23%
Robbery31.31-76.92%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9885.26716.67%
Other theft5725.711800.00%
Anti-social behaviour4414.950.00%
Shoplifting3211.54966.67%
Violence and sexual offences288.40366.67%
Vehicle crime187.350.00%
Burglary144.720.00%
Robbery133.670.00%
Public order133.41333.33%
Drugs53.410.00%
Bicycle theft21.310.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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 person127.35-72.73%
Violence and sexual offences63.15-80.00%
Other theft31.57-95.08%
Public order30.79-85.00%
Shoplifting30.79-90.62%
Other crime10.790.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6174.25-48.31%
Theft from the person4416.00-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour3211.54-34.69%
Shoplifting328.4023.08%
Violence and sexual offences308.40-26.83%
Public order207.8711.11%
Burglary155.25-6.25%
Vehicle crime133.94-31.58%
Robbery133.418.33%
Bicycle theft103.41233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.62-25.00%
Drugs32.360.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11898.38-18.06%
Theft from the person6030.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour4915.74-19.67%
Violence and sexual offences4112.86-16.33%
Shoplifting2610.76-31.58%
Vehicle crime196.82-5.00%
Public order184.98-21.74%
Burglary164.7260.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.20100.00%
Robbery123.159.09%
Bicycle theft33.15-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft144118.3226.32%
Theft from the person7537.7870.45%
Anti-social behaviour6119.685.17%
Violence and sexual offences4916.0028.95%
Shoplifting3812.8640.74%
Public order239.979.52%
Vehicle crime206.0317.65%
Robbery115.250.00%
Burglary102.89-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.57-33.33%
Drugs41.570.00%
Possession of weapons31.050.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11496.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour5829.910.00%
Theft from the person4415.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences3811.540.00%
Shoplifting279.970.00%
Public order217.080.00%
Vehicle crime175.510.00%
Burglary174.460.00%
Robbery114.460.00%
Bicycle theft92.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.360.00%
Drugs42.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
April 202414
January 202415
December 202316
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202437
April 202444
January 202432
December 202349
November 202361
October 202358

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 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202457
July 20242
May 20247
April 202498
March 202412
January 202444
December 202360
November 202375
October 202344

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
April 202418
January 202413
December 202319
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20242
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
January 202420
December 202318
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 20241
April 202432
March 20243
January 202432
December 202326
November 202338
October 202327

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.56 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 202413
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20249
December 202312
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 587 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202434
July 20242
May 20245
April 202457
March 20243
January 202461
December 2023118
November 2023144
October 2023114

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 20245
April 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
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 6EB 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. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 19. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 28. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Brunswick Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2