W1W 6XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 6XB

W1W 6XB, Westminster has recorded a total of 326 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 94.14 per 1,000 population. This W1W 6XB 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 6XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 6XB, encompassing approximately 3463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (119) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Other theft: (50) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)

W1W 6XB Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Hospital with total crimes: 13

W1W 6XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11994.1454.55%
Other theft5034.3692.31%
Anti-social behaviour3814.448.57%
Violence and sexual offences3310.9717.86%
Burglary199.5326.67%
Shoplifting185.49500.00%
Robbery155.2050.00%
Vehicle crime144.3375.00%
Public order74.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0233.33%
Other crime31.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.87-40.00%
Drugs30.8750.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7763.242466.67%
Anti-social behaviour3522.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences2810.111300.00%
Other theft268.090.00%
Burglary157.510.00%
Robbery104.330.00%
Vehicle crime82.890.00%
Public order72.310.00%
Bicycle theft52.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.02-97.30%
Public order21.16-87.50%
Robbery10.58-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person148103.6768.18%
Anti-social behaviour5542.7444.74%
Other theft5215.88-17.46%
Violence and sexual offences2615.02-25.71%
Shoplifting177.5154.55%
Public order164.91100.00%
Burglary154.62-44.44%
Vehicle crime144.3316.67%
Robbery94.04-25.00%
Bicycle theft52.6025.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8889.23-9.28%
Other theft6325.41-45.22%
Anti-social behaviour3818.19-28.30%
Violence and sexual offences3510.9725.00%
Burglary2710.1122.73%
Robbery127.80-20.00%
Vehicle crime123.47-33.33%
Shoplifting113.47-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.18200.00%
Public order82.60-52.94%
Bicycle theft42.3133.33%
Drugs21.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft115112.04-12.21%
Theft from the person9733.21-3.00%
Anti-social behaviour5328.01-10.17%
Violence and sexual offences2815.30-17.65%
Burglary228.0915.79%
Vehicle crime186.35-10.00%
Public order175.2054.55%
Robbery154.9150.00%
Shoplifting124.3333.33%
Drugs43.47100.00%
Bicycle theft31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-66.67%
Other crime10.870.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft131117.2412.93%
Theft from the person10037.83-1.96%
Anti-social behaviour5928.8828.26%
Violence and sexual offences3417.040.00%
Vehicle crime209.8211.11%
Burglary195.78-5.00%
Public order115.4910.00%
Robbery103.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.89125.00%
Shoplifting92.60200.00%
Possession of weapons22.600.00%
Drugs20.580.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft116106.550.00%
Theft from the person10233.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4629.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences3413.280.00%
Burglary209.820.00%
Vehicle crime185.780.00%
Public order105.200.00%
Robbery102.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.890.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 202415
January 202427
December 202322
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 738 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 202477
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024148
January 202488
December 202397
November 2023100
October 2023102

A total of 553 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202426
April 202452
January 202463
December 2023115
November 2023131
October 2023116

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202435
April 202455
January 202438
December 202353
November 202359
October 202346

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
May 20241
April 20249
January 202412
December 202315
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202428
July 20242
June 20241
April 202426
January 202435
December 202328
November 202334
October 202334

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 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
October 20232

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20242
April 202416
January 20248
December 202317
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20243
April 202417
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
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 6XB 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. Nightclub
    Total29
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 16. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 19. A5204
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1