W1U 6RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 6RQ

W1U 6RQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 264 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.80 per 1,000 population. This W1U 6RQ 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 6RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 6RQ, encompassing approximately 3782 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (55) incidents (-1.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (44.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)

W1U 6RQ 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 6RQ 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 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5569.80-1.79%
Other theft4914.5444.12%
Anti-social behaviour4012.968.11%
Violence and sexual offences2810.5816.67%
Shoplifting237.40109.09%
Vehicle crime186.080.00%
Public order144.7616.67%
Burglary133.70-45.83%
Robbery123.4420.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1750.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5662.662700.00%
Anti-social behaviour3714.810.00%
Other theft349.781600.00%
Violence and sexual offences248.991100.00%
Burglary246.350.00%
Vehicle crime186.350.00%
Public order124.76500.00%
Shoplifting113.171000.00%
Robbery102.91900.00%
Bicycle theft52.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
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 theft22.64-60.00%
Public order20.53-77.78%
Theft from the person20.53-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-66.67%
Robbery10.53-66.67%
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 order97.93-30.77%
Theft from the person72.38-92.47%
Violence and sexual offences61.85-78.57%
Other theft51.59-90.74%
Robbery31.32-76.92%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9386.99675.00%
Anti-social behaviour5624.590.00%
Other theft5414.811700.00%
Shoplifting3214.28966.67%
Violence and sexual offences288.46366.67%
Vehicle crime187.400.00%
Burglary144.760.00%
Robbery133.700.00%
Public order133.44333.33%
Drugs53.440.00%
Bicycle theft21.320.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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 person127.40-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences63.17-79.31%
Other theft31.59-95.08%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6177.74-46.49%
Anti-social behaviour4816.13-29.41%
Theft from the person4212.69-27.59%
Shoplifting3211.1123.08%
Violence and sexual offences298.46-25.64%
Public order207.6725.00%
Burglary155.297.14%
Vehicle crime133.97-27.78%
Robbery133.448.33%
Bicycle theft93.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.38-18.18%
Drugs32.380.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft114100.47-19.72%
Anti-social behaviour6830.146.25%
Theft from the person5817.98-21.62%
Violence and sexual offences3915.34-18.75%
Shoplifting2610.31-31.58%
Vehicle crime186.87-10.00%
Public order164.76-23.81%
Burglary144.2327.27%
Robbery123.709.09%
Criminal damage and arson113.1783.33%
Bicycle theft32.91-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft142118.7227.93%
Theft from the person7437.5568.18%
Anti-social behaviour6419.573.23%
Violence and sexual offences4816.9226.32%
Shoplifting3812.6940.74%
Public order2110.050.00%
Vehicle crime205.5517.65%
Burglary115.29-31.25%
Robbery112.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.91-40.00%
Bicycle theft61.59-33.33%
Drugs41.590.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11197.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour6229.350.00%
Theft from the person4416.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences3811.630.00%
Shoplifting2710.050.00%
Public order217.140.00%
Vehicle crime175.550.00%
Burglary164.490.00%
Robbery114.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.910.00%
Bicycle theft92.640.00%
Drugs42.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202437
April 202456
January 202448
December 202368
November 202364
October 202362

A total of 443 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202456
July 20242
May 20247
April 202493
March 202412
January 202442
December 202358
November 202374
October 202344

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
April 202414
January 202415
December 202314
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
July 20242
May 20246
April 202428
March 20246
January 202429
December 202339
November 202348
October 202338

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202418
January 202413
December 202318
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20242
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
January 202420
December 202316
November 202321
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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20231
November 20231

A total of 575 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202434
July 20242
May 20245
April 202454
March 20243
January 202461
December 2023114
November 2023142
October 2023111

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 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
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 6RQ 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. 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. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Brunswick Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Great Central Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Taunton Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1