W1W 6DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 6DD

W1W 6DD, Westminster has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.94 per 1,000 population. This W1W 6DD 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 6DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 6DD, encompassing approximately 3391 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (70) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)

W1W 6DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 30
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13

W1W 6DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7066.9434.62%
Anti-social behaviour3120.640.00%
Other theft309.1442.86%
Violence and sexual offences288.850.00%
Burglary178.260.00%
Shoplifting155.01275.00%
Vehicle crime114.4257.14%
Robbery103.2425.00%
Public order62.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7766.67%
Other crime31.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.88-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5254.85940.00%
Anti-social behaviour3115.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.14600.00%
Other theft218.262000.00%
Burglary176.190.00%
Public order105.01400.00%
Robbery82.950.00%
Vehicle crime72.360.00%
Bicycle theft42.060.00%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53.83-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences41.47300.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
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 person116.19-88.04%
Public order53.24-58.33%
Robbery31.47-62.50%
Drugs10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-96.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9275.202200.00%
Other theft3827.131166.67%
Anti-social behaviour3811.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences2711.21800.00%
Shoplifting167.960.00%
Public order124.72500.00%
Burglary123.540.00%
Robbery83.540.00%
Vehicle crime72.360.00%
Bicycle theft32.060.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
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 person43.54-91.49%
Other theft31.18-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-89.29%
Public order20.88-84.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4766.06-21.67%
Other theft4213.86-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour2812.39-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences288.2616.67%
Burglary248.269.09%
Public order137.08-31.58%
Shoplifting113.8310.00%
Robbery93.24-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson82.65166.67%
Vehicle crime82.36-55.56%
Drugs32.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7586.99-9.64%
Theft from the person6022.1227.66%
Anti-social behaviour4417.69-25.42%
Violence and sexual offences2412.98-33.33%
Burglary227.0837.50%
Public order196.4926.67%
Vehicle crime185.6020.00%
Robbery135.31116.67%
Shoplifting103.8366.67%
Drugs42.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.88200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8386.405.06%
Anti-social behaviour5924.4837.21%
Theft from the person4717.40-24.19%
Violence and sexual offences3613.869.09%
Burglary1610.620.00%
Public order154.720.00%
Vehicle crime154.42-6.25%
Robbery64.42-40.00%
Shoplifting61.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7725.00%
Possession of weapons31.470.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7983.750.00%
Theft from the person6223.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4318.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences3312.680.00%
Vehicle crime169.730.00%
Burglary164.720.00%
Public order154.720.00%
Robbery104.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.950.00%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
April 202412
January 202424
December 202322
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 450 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202452
July 20245
May 202411
April 202492
March 20244
January 202447
December 202360
November 202347
October 202362

A total of 372 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202421
July 20241
April 202438
March 20243
January 202442
December 202375
November 202383
October 202379

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20247
January 20248
December 202318
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202431
April 202438
January 202428
December 202344
November 202359
October 202343

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 202313
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
July 20244
May 20241
April 202427
March 20243
January 202428
December 202324
November 202336
October 202333

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
May 20245
April 202412
March 20242
January 202413
December 202319
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 202416
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total16
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 5. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 13. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Grafton Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1