W1U 6QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 6QP

W1U 6QP, Westminster has recorded a total of 264 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.59 per 1,000 population. This W1U 6QP 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 6QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 6QP, encompassing approximately 3964 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (55) incidents (-3.51% decrease)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (55.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1U 6QP 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 6QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5566.59-3.51%
Other theft5313.8755.88%
Anti-social behaviour3613.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.0833.33%
Shoplifting247.06100.00%
Vehicle crime206.05-4.76%
Burglary155.04-37.50%
Public order133.7818.18%
Robbery103.28-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.520.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 person5760.292750.00%
Anti-social behaviour3614.380.00%
Other theft349.081600.00%
Burglary248.580.00%
Vehicle crime216.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.30950.00%
Shoplifting125.301100.00%
Robbery113.031000.00%
Public order112.77450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.770.00%
Bicycle theft51.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 theft22.52-60.00%
Public order20.50-77.78%
Theft from the person20.50-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.50-66.67%
Robbery10.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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 order97.57-30.77%
Theft from the person72.27-93.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.77-76.92%
Other theft51.51-90.91%
Robbery31.26-76.92%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10080.46733.33%
Other theft5525.221733.33%
Anti-social behaviour3813.870.00%
Shoplifting329.59966.67%
Violence and sexual offences268.07333.33%
Vehicle crime186.560.00%
Burglary164.540.00%
Robbery134.040.00%
Public order133.28333.33%
Drugs53.280.00%
Bicycle theft21.260.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 person127.06-73.91%
Violence and sexual offences63.03-80.65%
Other theft31.51-95.59%
Public order30.76-82.35%
Shoplifting30.76-91.18%
Other crime10.760.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6871.13-40.87%
Theft from the person4617.15-26.98%
Shoplifting3411.6030.77%
Violence and sexual offences318.58-24.39%
Anti-social behaviour287.82-33.33%
Public order177.06-5.56%
Burglary144.29-6.67%
Vehicle crime143.53-22.22%
Robbery113.5310.00%
Bicycle theft92.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.27-50.00%
Drugs31.510.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11591.81-25.32%
Theft from the person6329.01-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour4215.89-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences4110.59-10.87%
Shoplifting2610.34-27.78%
Public order186.56-18.18%
Vehicle crime184.54-10.00%
Burglary154.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.78140.00%
Robbery103.030.00%
Bicycle theft32.52-40.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft154113.5131.62%
Theft from the person7738.8479.07%
Anti-social behaviour5719.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences4614.3827.78%
Shoplifting3611.6033.33%
Public order229.080.00%
Vehicle crime205.5511.11%
Burglary125.04-33.33%
Robbery103.03-16.67%
Bicycle theft52.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26-37.50%
Drugs31.26-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11793.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour5729.510.00%
Theft from the person4314.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences3610.850.00%
Shoplifting279.080.00%
Public order226.810.00%
Burglary185.550.00%
Vehicle crime184.540.00%
Robbery124.540.00%
Bicycle theft103.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.520.00%
Drugs42.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 606 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202434
July 20242
May 20245
April 202455
March 20243
January 202468
December 2023115
November 2023154
October 2023117

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
July 20241
April 202432
March 20243
January 202434
December 202326
November 202336
October 202327

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
April 202416
January 202414
December 202315
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20241
May 20243
April 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 462 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202457
July 20242
May 20247
April 2024100
March 202412
January 202446
December 202363
November 202377
October 202343

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
April 202418
January 202414
December 202318
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
July 20242
May 20246
April 202426
March 20246
January 202431
December 202341
November 202346
October 202336

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202436
April 202438
January 202428
December 202342
November 202357
October 202357

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20242
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
January 202417
December 202318
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 6QP 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
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 28. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Brunswick Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1