W1W 6QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 6QD

W1W 6QD, Westminster has recorded a total of 331 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 95.39 per 1,000 population. This W1W 6QD 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 6QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 6QD, encompassing approximately 3470 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1W 6QD area, explore the W1W 6QD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W1W 6QD area, visit the W1W 6QD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (106) incidents (47.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (82.14% increase)

W1W 6QD 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 6QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10695.3947.22%
Anti-social behaviour5230.5523.81%
Other theft5114.9982.14%
Violence and sexual offences3514.7020.69%
Shoplifting2310.09228.57%
Burglary186.6312.50%
Vehicle crime145.19100.00%
Robbery124.039.09%
Public order93.46-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.5925.00%
Other crime31.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-50.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7268.011100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4220.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences2912.10625.00%
Other theft288.362700.00%
Burglary168.070.00%
Public order144.61600.00%
Robbery114.030.00%
Shoplifting73.170.00%
Vehicle crime72.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Bicycle theft41.150.00%
Drugs21.15100.00%

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 person64.03-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences41.73300.00%
Public order21.15-60.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
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 person116.05-91.34%
Public order53.17-66.67%
Robbery31.44-66.67%
Drugs10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127101.443075.00%
Anti-social behaviour5936.600.00%
Other theft5417.001700.00%
Violence and sexual offences3415.561033.33%
Shoplifting219.800.00%
Public order156.05650.00%
Burglary154.320.00%
Vehicle crime124.320.00%
Robbery93.460.00%
Bicycle theft42.590.00%
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 person43.46-96.04%
Other theft31.15-96.15%
Violence and sexual offences30.86-91.18%
Public order20.86-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101103.172.02%
Other theft7829.11-30.36%
Anti-social behaviour4722.48-18.97%
Violence and sexual offences3413.54-17.07%
Burglary299.8016.00%
Robbery188.3620.00%
Public order165.19-33.33%
Shoplifting134.6118.18%
Vehicle crime93.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5916.67%
Bicycle theft42.0233.33%
Drugs21.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft112119.88-15.79%
Theft from the person9932.2816.47%
Anti-social behaviour5828.53-21.62%
Violence and sexual offences4116.71-4.65%
Burglary2511.8247.06%
Public order247.2026.32%
Vehicle crime186.920.00%
Robbery155.1936.36%
Shoplifting114.3210.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.17-45.45%
Drugs41.73300.00%
Bicycle theft31.1550.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft133123.050.00%
Theft from the person8538.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour7424.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences4321.330.00%
Public order1912.390.00%
Vehicle crime185.480.00%
Burglary175.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.900.00%
Robbery113.170.00%
Shoplifting103.170.00%
Possession of weapons32.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 55.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202442
April 202459
January 202447
December 202358
November 202374

A total of 460 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202428
July 20241
April 202454
March 20243
January 202478
December 2023112
November 2023133

A total of 611 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 67.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 202472
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024127
March 20244
January 2024101
December 202399
November 202385

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
July 20244
May 20241
April 202434
March 20243
January 202434
December 202341
November 202343

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 202311

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20242
May 20245
April 202415
March 20242
January 202416
December 202324
November 202319

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20247
April 202421
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202415
January 202429
December 202325
November 202317

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202412
January 20249
December 202318
November 202318

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
May 20243
April 20249
January 202418
December 202315
November 202311

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.62 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 6QD 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. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 7. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 19. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 21. Goodge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 22. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1