W1W 6AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 6AN

W1W 6AN, Westminster has recorded a total of 377 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 109.48 per 1,000 population. This W1W 6AN 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 6AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 6AN, encompassing approximately 3443 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (134) incidents (61.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (61) incidents (103.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (22.50% increase)

W1W 6AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Market Place with total crimes: 51
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29

W1W 6AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person134109.4861.45%
Other theft6138.91103.33%
Anti-social behaviour4917.7122.50%
Violence and sexual offences3814.2322.58%
Shoplifting2411.04118.18%
Burglary186.970.00%
Vehicle crime165.23100.00%
Robbery164.6523.08%
Public order94.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6150.00%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Bicycle theft30.87-40.00%
Drugs30.870.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8373.761975.00%
Anti-social behaviour4024.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3111.62933.33%
Other theft309.001400.00%
Burglary188.710.00%
Robbery135.23550.00%
Shoplifting113.780.00%
Public order93.19350.00%
Vehicle crime82.610.00%
Bicycle theft52.320.00%
Drugs31.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.16200.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.29-85.71%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3313.65-83.50%
Violence and sexual offences79.58-78.12%
Other theft22.03-97.01%
Public order20.58-87.50%
Robbery20.58-75.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person200126.91471.43%
Other theft6758.08857.14%
Anti-social behaviour5819.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences3216.84700.00%
Shoplifting229.290.00%
Burglary166.390.00%
Public order164.65433.33%
Vehicle crime124.650.00%
Robbery83.48700.00%
Bicycle theft52.320.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3515.39-77.27%
Other theft710.16-91.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.03-90.91%
Public order31.16-80.00%
Drugs20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-88.89%
Robbery10.29-94.12%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person154125.16-7.78%
Other theft8444.72-37.78%
Violence and sexual offences4424.3910.00%
Anti-social behaviour3912.78-30.36%
Burglary2711.3312.50%
Shoplifting197.845.56%
Robbery175.5213.33%
Public order154.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime144.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.07200.00%
Bicycle theft42.6133.33%
Drugs41.16-42.86%
Other crime11.160.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person167149.56-12.57%
Other theft13548.50-21.51%
Anti-social behaviour5639.20-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences4016.260.00%
Public order2511.6213.64%
Burglary247.2614.29%
Vehicle crime216.975.00%
Shoplifting186.1028.57%
Robbery155.230.00%
Drugs74.36133.33%
Bicycle theft32.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-70.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person191166.1122.44%
Other theft17255.4715.44%
Anti-social behaviour6049.9530.43%
Violence and sexual offences4017.420.00%
Public order2211.6237.50%
Burglary216.395.00%
Vehicle crime206.1011.11%
Robbery155.8125.00%
Shoplifting144.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.07100.00%
Drugs32.90-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 149 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person156138.520.00%
Other theft14945.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4643.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences4013.360.00%
Burglary2011.620.00%
Vehicle crime185.810.00%
Public order165.230.00%
Robbery124.650.00%
Shoplifting73.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.030.00%
Drugs41.450.00%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Other crime20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202416
January 202427
December 202324
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 1157 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 115.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024134
August 202483
July 20244
May 202433
April 2024200
March 202435
January 2024154
December 2023167
November 2023191
October 2023156

A total of 709 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202430
July 20242
May 20242
April 202467
March 20247
January 202484
December 2023135
November 2023172
October 2023149

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 202412
January 202414
December 202321
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 348 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202440
April 202458
January 202439
December 202356
November 202360
October 202346

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
January 202417
December 202315
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202431
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 202432
March 20244
January 202444
December 202340
November 202340
October 202340

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
April 202422
January 202419
December 202318
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 202416
March 20243
January 202415
December 202325
November 202322
October 202316

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total29
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    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. Hospital
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 17. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Goodge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 19. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 21. A5204
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1