W1W 6HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 6HG

W1W 6HG, Westminster has recorded a total of 424 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 122.10 per 1,000 population. This W1W 6HG 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 6HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 6HG, encompassing approximately 3472 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (148) incidents (64.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (82) incidents (156.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (21.15% increase)

W1W 6HG 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: 30

W1W 6HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person148122.1064.44%
Other theft8242.62156.25%
Anti-social behaviour6323.6121.15%
Violence and sexual offences3518.140.00%
Shoplifting2410.0871.43%
Burglary186.915.88%
Robbery165.1860.00%
Vehicle crime144.6175.00%
Public order114.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1766.67%
Bicycle theft31.44-25.00%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Other crime20.860.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9079.774400.00%
Anti-social behaviour5225.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences3514.973400.00%
Other theft3210.080.00%
Burglary179.220.00%
Shoplifting144.900.00%
Public order114.030.00%
Robbery103.170.00%
Vehicle crime82.880.00%
Bicycle theft42.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.44-98.08%
Robbery11.15-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person208136.7947.52%
Other theft8459.90-18.45%
Anti-social behaviour7224.1930.91%
Violence and sexual offences3120.73-24.39%
Shoplifting228.934.76%
Burglary186.34-45.45%
Public order145.1855.56%
Vehicle crime124.03-7.69%
Robbery93.46-47.06%
Bicycle theft42.590.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person141129.013.68%
Other theft10340.60-33.97%
Anti-social behaviour5529.66-14.06%
Violence and sexual offences4115.8413.89%
Burglary3311.8122.22%
Shoplifting219.505.00%
Robbery176.056.25%
Vehicle crime134.90-23.53%
Public order93.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.5960.00%
Bicycle theft42.3033.33%
Drugs31.15-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft156144.85-21.21%
Theft from the person13644.92-21.84%
Anti-social behaviour6439.16-12.33%
Violence and sexual offences3618.43-7.69%
Burglary2710.3742.11%
Shoplifting207.7833.33%
Public order185.7628.57%
Vehicle crime175.18-15.00%
Robbery164.90-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.61-66.67%
Drugs51.44150.00%
Bicycle theft31.44200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 174 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft198170.195.88%
Theft from the person17457.0212.26%
Anti-social behaviour7350.11-6.41%
Violence and sexual offences3921.02-7.14%
Vehicle crime2011.2325.00%
Burglary195.76-24.00%
Robbery185.4738.46%
Criminal damage and arson155.18275.00%
Shoplifting154.32114.29%
Public order144.3240.00%
Possession of weapons24.030.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.58-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft187156.940.00%
Theft from the person15553.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour7844.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences4222.460.00%
Burglary2512.090.00%
Vehicle crime167.200.00%
Robbery134.610.00%
Public order103.740.00%
Shoplifting72.880.00%
Bicycle theft42.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 457 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202452
April 202472
January 202455
December 202364
November 202373
October 202378

A total of 842 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 120.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202432
April 202484
January 2024103
December 2023156
November 2023198
October 2023187

A total of 1058 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 117.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024148
August 202490
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024208
January 2024141
December 2023136
November 2023174
October 2023155

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202435
July 20241
June 20241
April 202431
January 202441
December 202336
November 202339
October 202342

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 202315
October 20234

A total of 157 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202418
January 202433
December 202327
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202412
January 202413
December 202317
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202414
January 20249
December 202318
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
May 20241
April 20249
January 202417
December 202316
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
April 202422
January 202421
December 202320
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 6HG 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
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 9. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 22. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 25. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1