W1W 6AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 6AB

W1W 6AB, Westminster has recorded a total of 326 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 93.72 per 1,000 population. This W1W 6AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1W postcode area, which has experienced 130 crimes and a crime rate of 36.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1W 6AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 6AB, encompassing approximately 3478 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1W 6AB area, explore the W1W 6AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (103) incidents (45.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (31.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (89.29% increase)

W1W 6AB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 30
  • Midford Place with total crimes: 13

W1W 6AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10393.7245.07%
Anti-social behaviour5429.6131.71%
Other theft5315.5289.29%
Violence and sexual offences3415.2417.24%
Shoplifting239.77228.57%
Burglary186.6120.00%
Vehicle crime115.1757.14%
Robbery113.160.00%
Public order93.16-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.5966.67%
Other crime21.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-50.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7166.701083.33%
Anti-social behaviour4120.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences2911.79625.00%
Other theft288.342700.00%
Burglary158.050.00%
Public order144.31600.00%
Robbery114.020.00%
Shoplifting73.160.00%
Vehicle crime72.010.00%
Bicycle theft42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person64.02-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences41.72300.00%
Public order21.15-60.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person116.04-90.98%
Public order53.16-64.29%
Robbery31.44-66.67%
Drugs10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-96.97%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12298.322950.00%
Anti-social behaviour6335.070.00%
Other theft5518.111733.33%
Violence and sexual offences3315.811000.00%
Shoplifting219.490.00%
Public order146.04600.00%
Burglary134.020.00%
Robbery93.740.00%
Vehicle crime62.590.00%
Bicycle theft41.720.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.45-95.92%
Other theft31.15-96.30%
Violence and sexual offences30.86-90.62%
Public order20.86-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person98103.496.52%
Other theft8128.17-29.57%
Anti-social behaviour5123.29-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences3214.66-21.95%
Burglary299.2011.54%
Robbery178.3421.43%
Public order164.89-30.43%
Shoplifting144.6027.27%
Vehicle crime94.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5916.67%
Bicycle theft42.0133.33%
Drugs21.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft115118.73-14.81%
Theft from the person9233.0612.20%
Anti-social behaviour6026.45-18.92%
Violence and sexual offences4117.25-2.38%
Burglary2611.7973.33%
Public order237.4721.05%
Vehicle crime186.615.88%
Robbery145.1727.27%
Shoplifting114.0210.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.16-50.00%
Drugs41.72300.00%
Bicycle theft31.1550.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft135121.61-8.78%
Theft from the person8238.81-32.23%
Anti-social behaviour7423.5725.42%
Violence and sexual offences4221.2710.53%
Public order1912.0758.33%
Vehicle crime175.4630.77%
Burglary154.89-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson124.31140.00%
Robbery113.45-15.38%
Shoplifting103.1642.86%
Possession of weapons32.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-33.33%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148128.2225.42%
Theft from the person12142.5545.78%
Anti-social behaviour5934.7922.92%
Violence and sexual offences3816.962.70%
Burglary2410.92118.18%
Robbery136.90-13.33%
Vehicle crime133.7462.50%
Public order123.749.09%
Shoplifting73.45-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.01-70.59%
Bicycle theft31.44-78.57%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118107.810.00%
Theft from the person8333.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour4823.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences3713.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson1710.640.00%
Robbery154.890.00%
Bicycle theft144.310.00%
Public order114.020.00%
Burglary113.160.00%
Shoplifting93.160.00%
Vehicle crime82.590.00%
Other crime22.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 450 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202441
April 202463
January 202451
December 202360
November 202374
October 202359
September 202348

A total of 737 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202428
July 20241
April 202455
March 20243
January 202481
December 2023115
November 2023135
October 2023148
September 2023118

A total of 793 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202471
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024122
March 20244
January 202498
December 202392
November 202382
October 2023121
September 202383

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
July 20244
May 20241
April 202433
March 20243
January 202432
December 202341
November 202342
October 202338
September 202337

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 202312
October 20235
September 202317

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20242
May 20245
April 202414
March 20242
January 202416
December 202323
November 202319
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20247
April 202421
January 202414
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 151 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
April 202413
January 202429
December 202326
November 202315
October 202324
September 202311

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20246
January 20249
December 202318
November 202317
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
May 20243
April 20249
January 202417
December 202314
November 202311
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 202314

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1W 6AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitfield Place
    Total54
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 8. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 18. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 21. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1