W1U 6HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 6HP

W1U 6HP, Westminster has recorded a total of 275 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 84.47 per 1,000 population. This W1U 6HP 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 6HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 6HP, encompassing approximately 3255 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (-3.77% decrease)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (59.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (17.95% increase)

W1U 6HP 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 6HP 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 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5184.47-3.77%
Other theft5115.6759.38%
Anti-social behaviour4615.6717.95%
Violence and sexual offences3314.1310.00%
Vehicle crime2010.1453.85%
Shoplifting206.1481.82%
Public order146.14-6.67%
Burglary134.30-55.17%
Robbery123.999.09%
Criminal damage and arson73.69133.33%
Bicycle theft32.15-40.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5374.952550.00%
Anti-social behaviour3916.280.00%
Other theft3211.98540.00%
Violence and sexual offences309.83900.00%
Burglary299.210.00%
Public order158.91275.00%
Vehicle crime134.610.00%
Robbery113.99450.00%
Shoplifting113.381000.00%
Bicycle theft53.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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 theft55.22-16.67%
Public order41.54-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-57.14%
Robbery20.92-33.33%
Theft from the person20.61-81.82%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

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 order1212.59-20.00%
Theft from the person113.69-87.21%
Violence and sexual offences73.38-76.67%
Other theft62.15-90.00%
Robbery31.84-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86102.90473.33%
Anti-social behaviour6226.420.00%
Other theft6019.04757.14%
Violence and sexual offences3018.43233.33%
Shoplifting289.21300.00%
Vehicle crime168.600.00%
Public order154.91400.00%
Burglary154.610.00%
Robbery134.610.00%
Drugs73.99250.00%
Bicycle theft22.150.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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 person1513.82-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.61-76.32%
Other theft72.76-88.33%
Shoplifting72.15-79.41%
Public order32.15-85.00%
Drugs20.92-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-87.50%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6098.29-48.72%
Anti-social behaviour5618.43-24.32%
Theft from the person4517.20-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences3813.82-19.15%
Shoplifting3411.6741.67%
Public order2010.44-13.04%
Burglary196.14-5.00%
Robbery165.8460.00%
Vehicle crime114.91-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson83.38-27.27%
Bicycle theft82.46300.00%
Drugs52.46400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117122.86-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour7435.94-2.63%
Theft from the person5522.73-29.49%
Violence and sexual offences4716.89-11.32%
Shoplifting2414.44-55.56%
Public order237.37-14.81%
Burglary207.0625.00%
Vehicle crime146.14-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson114.3083.33%
Robbery103.3811.11%
Other crime23.07100.00%
Bicycle theft20.61-77.78%
Drugs10.61-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft144155.1229.73%
Theft from the person7844.2381.40%
Anti-social behaviour7623.9620.63%
Shoplifting5423.3445.95%
Violence and sexual offences5316.5923.26%
Public order2716.2817.39%
Vehicle crime238.2943.75%
Burglary167.06-23.81%
Bicycle theft94.9112.50%
Robbery92.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.76-50.00%
Drugs51.8466.67%
Possession of weapons41.540.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft111120.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour6334.090.00%
Theft from the person4319.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences4313.210.00%
Shoplifting3713.210.00%
Public order2311.360.00%
Burglary217.060.00%
Vehicle crime166.450.00%
Robbery124.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.690.00%
Bicycle theft83.690.00%
Drugs32.460.00%

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 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202453
July 20242
May 202411
April 202486
March 202415
January 202445
December 202355
November 202378
October 202343

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202416
January 202411
December 202314
November 202323
October 202316

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20244
May 202412
April 202415
March 20243
January 202420
December 202323
November 202327
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 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
July 20243
May 20247
April 202430
March 20249
January 202438
December 202347
November 202353
October 202343

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202439
April 202462
January 202456
December 202374
November 202376
October 202363

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 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202413
January 202416
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 593 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202432
July 20245
May 20246
April 202460
March 20247
January 202460
December 2023117
November 2023144
October 2023111

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202429
April 202415
January 202419
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 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 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 202311
November 20236
October 202312

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 6HP 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. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1