W1W 6PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 6PT

W1W 6PT, Westminster has recorded a total of 416 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 119.44 per 1,000 population. This W1W 6PT 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 6PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 6PT, encompassing approximately 3482 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (147) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Other theft: (73) incidents (128.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (18.52% increase)

W1W 6PT 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 6PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person147119.4461.54%
Other theft7342.21128.12%
Anti-social behaviour6420.9618.52%
Violence and sexual offences3618.3812.50%
Shoplifting2410.3471.43%
Burglary186.890.00%
Robbery165.1760.00%
Vehicle crime144.5975.00%
Public order104.02-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.8766.67%
Other crime31.440.00%
Bicycle theft30.86-40.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9180.394450.00%
Anti-social behaviour5426.130.00%
Other theft3215.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences329.193100.00%
Burglary189.190.00%
Shoplifting145.170.00%
Public order114.020.00%
Robbery103.160.00%
Vehicle crime82.870.00%
Bicycle theft52.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%

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%
Drugs10.570.00%
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 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person208135.5248.57%
Other theft8059.72-19.19%
Anti-social behaviour7222.9730.91%
Violence and sexual offences3220.67-21.95%
Shoplifting229.1910.00%
Burglary176.32-43.33%
Public order154.8866.67%
Vehicle crime124.31-7.69%
Robbery93.45-47.06%
Bicycle theft42.580.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person140125.762.94%
Other theft9940.20-34.44%
Anti-social behaviour5528.42-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences4115.7913.89%
Burglary3011.7715.38%
Shoplifting208.610.00%
Robbery175.746.25%
Vehicle crime134.88-27.78%
Public order93.73-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson72.5840.00%
Bicycle theft42.0133.33%
Drugs31.15-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft151143.56-19.25%
Theft from the person13643.35-21.84%
Anti-social behaviour6539.05-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences3618.66-7.69%
Burglary2610.3430.00%
Shoplifting207.4733.33%
Public order195.7446.15%
Vehicle crime185.46-10.00%
Robbery165.17-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson54.59-61.54%
Drugs51.44150.00%
Bicycle theft31.44200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 174 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft187166.246.25%
Theft from the person17453.6913.73%
Anti-social behaviour7549.96-9.64%
Violence and sexual offences3921.53-4.88%
Burglary2011.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime205.7425.00%
Robbery175.7430.77%
Shoplifting154.88114.29%
Criminal damage and arson134.31225.00%
Public order133.7330.00%
Possession of weapons23.730.00%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.57-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft176153.610.00%
Theft from the person15350.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour8343.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences4123.830.00%
Burglary2511.770.00%
Vehicle crime167.180.00%
Robbery134.590.00%
Public order103.730.00%
Shoplifting72.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.010.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 468 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202454
April 202472
January 202455
December 202365
November 202375
October 202383

A total of 798 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 114.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202432
April 202480
January 202499
December 2023151
November 2023187
October 2023176

A total of 1055 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 117.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 202491
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024208
January 2024140
December 2023136
November 2023174
October 2023153

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202432
July 20241
June 20241
April 202432
January 202441
December 202336
November 202339
October 202341

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202417
January 202430
December 202326
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.43 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 202318
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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202415
January 20249
December 202319
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
May 20241
April 20249
January 202417
December 202316
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
April 202422
January 202420
December 202320
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
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 6PT 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. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 21. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 24. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1