W1U 6HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 6HR

W1U 6HR, Westminster has recorded a total of 284 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.76 per 1,000 population. This W1U 6HR 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 6HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 6HR, encompassing approximately 3236 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (-8.77% decrease)
  • Other theft: (52) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1U 6HR 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 6HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5287.76-8.77%
Other theft5216.0762.50%
Anti-social behaviour4916.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences3515.149.38%
Vehicle crime2010.8253.85%
Shoplifting206.1881.82%
Public order146.180.00%
Burglary144.33-48.15%
Robbery134.3318.18%
Criminal damage and arson74.0275.00%
Bicycle theft32.16-25.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5779.412750.00%
Anti-social behaviour4917.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences3215.14966.67%
Other theft329.89540.00%
Burglary279.890.00%
Public order148.34250.00%
Vehicle crime134.330.00%
Robbery114.02450.00%
Shoplifting113.401000.00%
Bicycle theft43.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

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 theft55.25-16.67%
Public order41.55-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.24-57.14%
Robbery20.93-33.33%
Theft from the person20.62-81.82%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

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 order1212.67-20.00%
Theft from the person113.71-87.64%
Violence and sexual offences73.40-77.42%
Other theft62.16-90.00%
Robbery31.85-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person89107.84493.33%
Anti-social behaviour7027.500.00%
Other theft6021.63757.14%
Violence and sexual offences3118.54244.44%
Shoplifting289.58300.00%
Vehicle crime178.650.00%
Public order155.25400.00%
Burglary154.640.00%
Robbery134.640.00%
Drugs74.02250.00%
Other crime22.16100.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%

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 person1513.91-68.09%
Violence and sexual offences94.64-75.68%
Other theft72.78-88.71%
Shoplifting72.16-79.41%
Public order32.16-85.71%
Drugs20.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-87.50%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62101.66-47.90%
Anti-social behaviour5819.16-22.67%
Theft from the person4717.92-17.54%
Violence and sexual offences3714.52-22.92%
Shoplifting3411.4341.67%
Burglary2110.515.00%
Public order216.49-8.70%
Robbery166.4945.45%
Vehicle crime114.94-26.67%
Bicycle theft83.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.47-33.33%
Drugs62.47500.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119126.38-18.49%
Anti-social behaviour7536.77-7.41%
Theft from the person5723.18-28.75%
Violence and sexual offences4817.61-14.29%
Shoplifting2414.83-55.56%
Public order237.42-17.86%
Burglary207.1125.00%
Vehicle crime156.18-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson124.64100.00%
Robbery113.7110.00%
Other crime23.40100.00%
Bicycle theft20.62-77.78%
Drugs10.62-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft146160.3733.94%
Anti-social behaviour8145.1122.73%
Theft from the person8025.0373.91%
Violence and sexual offences5624.7224.44%
Shoplifting5417.3045.95%
Public order2816.6921.74%
Vehicle crime238.6543.75%
Burglary167.11-20.00%
Robbery104.94-16.67%
Bicycle theft93.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.78-53.85%
Drugs51.8525.00%
Possession of weapons41.550.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109123.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour6633.680.00%
Theft from the person4620.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences4514.210.00%
Shoplifting3713.910.00%
Public order2311.430.00%
Burglary207.110.00%
Vehicle crime166.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.940.00%
Robbery124.020.00%
Bicycle theft93.710.00%
Drugs42.780.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 456 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202457
July 20242
May 202411
April 202489
March 202415
January 202447
December 202357
November 202380
October 202346

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202417
January 202411
December 202315
November 202323
October 202316

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.70 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 202421
December 202323
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 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202432
July 20243
May 20247
April 202431
March 20249
January 202437
December 202348
November 202356
October 202345

A total of 448 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202449
April 202470
January 202458
December 202375
November 202381
October 202366

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 202413
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202413
January 202416
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312

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 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202427
April 202415
January 202421
December 202320
November 202316
October 202320

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 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 598 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202432
July 20245
May 20246
April 202460
March 20247
January 202462
December 2023119
November 2023146
October 2023109

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
May 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20247
March 20242
January 20246
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 6HR 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. Hospital
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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