W1U 6TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 6TQ

W1U 6TQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 259 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.67 per 1,000 population. This W1U 6TQ 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 6TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 6TQ, encompassing approximately 3827 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 6TQ area, explore the W1U 6TQ Area information page.
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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: (50) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)

W1U 6TQ 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 6TQ 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 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5567.67-1.79%
Other theft5014.3747.06%
Anti-social behaviour3713.06-2.63%
Violence and sexual offences269.6723.81%
Shoplifting236.79109.09%
Vehicle crime196.010.00%
Burglary164.96-33.33%
Public order144.1816.67%
Robbery93.66-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3525.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-80.00%
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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5661.662700.00%
Anti-social behaviour3814.630.00%
Other theft349.931600.00%
Burglary248.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.27950.00%
Vehicle crime195.490.00%
Public order124.96500.00%
Shoplifting113.141000.00%
Robbery102.87900.00%
Bicycle theft52.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
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 theft22.61-60.00%
Public order20.52-77.78%
Theft from the person20.52-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-66.67%
Robbery10.52-66.67%
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 order97.84-25.00%
Theft from the person72.35-92.47%
Violence and sexual offences61.83-76.92%
Other theft51.57-90.91%
Robbery31.31-76.92%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9382.56675.00%
Other theft5524.301733.33%
Anti-social behaviour4414.370.00%
Shoplifting3211.50966.67%
Violence and sexual offences268.36333.33%
Vehicle crime206.790.00%
Burglary135.230.00%
Robbery133.400.00%
Public order123.40300.00%
Drugs53.140.00%
Bicycle theft21.310.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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 person127.32-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.14-81.25%
Other theft31.57-95.38%
Public order30.78-82.35%
Shoplifting30.78-90.91%
Other crime10.780.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6574.46-45.38%
Theft from the person4516.98-26.23%
Shoplifting3311.7626.92%
Violence and sexual offences328.62-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour298.36-35.56%
Public order177.58-5.56%
Burglary154.440.00%
Vehicle crime143.92-26.32%
Robbery133.6618.18%
Bicycle theft103.40233.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.61-33.33%
Drugs32.090.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11996.41-20.13%
Theft from the person6131.09-21.79%
Anti-social behaviour4515.94-26.23%
Violence and sexual offences3911.76-13.33%
Shoplifting2610.19-31.58%
Vehicle crime196.79-5.00%
Public order184.96-21.74%
Burglary154.7036.36%
Criminal damage and arson123.92140.00%
Robbery113.140.00%
Bicycle theft32.87-40.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149118.0930.70%
Theft from the person7838.9381.40%
Anti-social behaviour6120.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences4515.9421.62%
Shoplifting3811.7640.74%
Public order239.934.55%
Vehicle crime206.0125.00%
Burglary115.23-31.25%
Robbery112.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.87-44.44%
Bicycle theft51.31-44.44%
Drugs31.31-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11496.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour6129.790.00%
Theft from the person4315.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences3711.230.00%
Shoplifting279.670.00%
Public order227.050.00%
Burglary165.750.00%
Vehicle crime164.180.00%
Robbery114.180.00%
Bicycle theft92.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.350.00%
Drugs42.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
April 202413
January 202415
December 202315
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 596 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202434
July 20242
May 20245
April 202455
March 20243
January 202465
December 2023119
November 2023149
October 2023114

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
April 202420
January 202414
December 202319
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
April 202444
January 202429
December 202345
November 202361
October 202361

A total of 452 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.20 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 202445
December 202361
November 202378
October 202343

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 20242
May 20246
April 202426
March 20246
January 202432
December 202339
November 202345
October 202337

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20242
May 20249
April 202412
March 20243
January 202417
December 202318
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.56 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 202433
December 202326
November 202338
October 202327

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 202413
January 202413
December 202311
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20248
December 202312
November 20235
October 20239

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

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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 6TQ 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
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 17. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 26. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Great Central Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1