W1U 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 6LJ

W1U 6LJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 260 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.11 per 1,000 population. This W1U 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 6LJ, encompassing approximately 3656 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 6LJ area, explore the W1U 6LJ Area information page.
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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: (48) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)

W1U 6LJ 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 6LJ 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 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5271.11-8.77%
Other theft4814.2241.18%
Anti-social behaviour4113.1313.89%
Violence and sexual offences2611.21-10.34%
Shoplifting237.1191.67%
Vehicle crime186.2938.46%
Public order144.92-6.67%
Burglary133.83-45.83%
Robbery93.56-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.4675.00%
Bicycle theft31.91-25.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5765.912750.00%
Anti-social behaviour3615.590.00%
Other theft349.85580.00%
Violence and sexual offences299.30866.67%
Burglary247.930.00%
Public order156.56275.00%
Vehicle crime134.100.00%
Shoplifting123.561100.00%
Robbery113.28450.00%
Bicycle theft43.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 theft54.65-16.67%
Public order41.37-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-57.14%
Robbery20.82-33.33%
Theft from the person20.55-81.82%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

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 order1211.21-25.00%
Theft from the person113.28-88.17%
Violence and sexual offences73.01-74.07%
Other theft61.91-89.47%
Robbery31.64-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9390.25520.00%
Other theft5725.43714.29%
Anti-social behaviour5515.590.00%
Shoplifting3315.04371.43%
Violence and sexual offences279.03200.00%
Vehicle crime167.380.00%
Public order164.38433.33%
Robbery124.380.00%
Burglary123.280.00%
Drugs53.28150.00%
Bicycle theft31.370.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

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 person1512.31-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences94.10-70.97%
Other theft72.46-88.33%
Shoplifting71.91-82.05%
Public order31.91-85.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-87.50%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6081.50-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour4916.41-30.99%
Theft from the person4013.40-28.57%
Shoplifting3910.9439.29%
Violence and sexual offences3110.67-20.51%
Public order208.48-9.09%
Robbery165.4777.78%
Burglary134.3818.18%
Vehicle crime113.56-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson83.01-20.00%
Bicycle theft82.19166.67%
Drugs32.19200.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110104.20-20.29%
Anti-social behaviour7130.0812.70%
Theft from the person5619.42-24.32%
Violence and sexual offences3915.32-26.42%
Shoplifting2810.67-49.09%
Public order227.66-18.52%
Vehicle crime196.02-5.00%
Burglary115.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.0166.67%
Robbery92.73-10.00%
Bicycle theft32.46-50.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft138128.8128.97%
Theft from the person7437.7468.18%
Anti-social behaviour6320.241.61%
Shoplifting5517.2344.74%
Violence and sexual offences5315.0432.50%
Public order2714.490.00%
Vehicle crime207.3825.00%
Burglary115.47-26.67%
Robbery103.0111.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.73-45.45%
Bicycle theft61.640.00%
Possession of weapons41.640.00%
Drugs31.09-40.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107103.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour6229.260.00%
Theft from the person4416.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences4012.030.00%
Shoplifting3810.940.00%
Public order2710.390.00%
Vehicle crime167.380.00%
Burglary154.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.100.00%
Robbery93.010.00%
Bicycle theft62.460.00%
Drugs51.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
April 202455
January 202449
December 202371
November 202363
October 202362

A total of 444 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202457
July 20242
May 202411
April 202493
March 202415
January 202440
December 202356
November 202374
October 202344

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 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 202416
March 20243
January 202420
December 202322
November 202327
October 202327

A total of 236 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
July 20241
April 202433
March 20247
January 202439
December 202328
November 202355
October 202338

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
April 202412
January 202413
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
January 202416
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202416
January 202411
December 202319
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
May 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 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
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202429
July 20243
May 20247
April 202427
March 20249
January 202431
December 202339
November 202353
October 202340

A total of 572 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202434
July 20245
May 20246
April 202457
March 20247
January 202460
December 2023110
November 2023138
October 2023107

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

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 6LJ 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. Hospital
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. 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. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 18. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Great Central Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Taunton Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ivor Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1