W1W 6XD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 6XD

W1W 6XD, Westminster has recorded a total of 338 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 97.30 per 1,000 population. This W1W 6XD 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 6XD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 6XD, encompassing approximately 3473 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (124) incidents (61.04% increase)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (7.50% increase)

W1W 6XD 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: 30
  • Hospital with total crimes: 13

W1W 6XD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12497.3061.04%
Other theft5135.7088.89%
Anti-social behaviour4314.687.50%
Violence and sexual offences3312.3817.86%
Burglary199.5018.75%
Shoplifting185.47500.00%
Robbery155.1836.36%
Vehicle crime144.3275.00%
Public order74.03-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.0266.67%
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 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7765.632466.67%
Anti-social behaviour4022.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences2811.511300.00%
Other theft278.060.00%
Burglary167.770.00%
Robbery114.610.00%
Public order83.170.00%
Vehicle crime82.300.00%
Bicycle theft52.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%

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 offences20.86100.00%
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 person42.02-97.35%
Public order21.15-87.50%
Robbery10.58-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person151105.3662.37%
Anti-social behaviour5743.4746.15%
Other theft5516.41-17.91%
Violence and sexual offences2615.83-25.71%
Shoplifting177.4854.55%
Public order164.89100.00%
Burglary154.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime134.328.33%
Robbery93.74-25.00%
Bicycle theft52.5925.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9392.69-7.92%
Other theft6726.77-42.24%
Anti-social behaviour3919.29-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences3511.2320.69%
Burglary3010.0820.00%
Robbery128.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime123.45-36.84%
Shoplifting113.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.1780.00%
Public order82.59-55.56%
Bicycle theft42.3033.33%
Drugs21.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft116116.59-14.07%
Theft from the person10133.391.00%
Anti-social behaviour5729.07-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences2916.41-25.64%
Burglary258.3531.58%
Vehicle crime197.20-5.00%
Public order185.4763.64%
Robbery165.1845.45%
Shoplifting114.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.17-54.55%
Drugs41.44100.00%
Bicycle theft31.15200.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft135123.2112.50%
Theft from the person10038.86-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour6628.7929.41%
Violence and sexual offences3919.0014.71%
Vehicle crime2011.2311.11%
Burglary195.76-9.52%
Shoplifting115.47266.67%
Robbery113.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.17175.00%
Public order113.1710.00%
Possession of weapons23.170.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.58-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft120110.540.00%
Theft from the person10534.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour5130.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences3414.680.00%
Burglary219.790.00%
Vehicle crime186.050.00%
Robbery115.180.00%
Public order103.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.880.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Other crime20.580.00%

Crime by Type

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202415
January 202430
December 202325
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 758 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202477
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024151
January 202493
December 2023101
November 2023100
October 2023105

A total of 571 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202427
April 202455
January 202467
December 2023116
November 2023135
October 2023120

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 202413
January 202412
December 202319
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202440
April 202457
January 202439
December 202357
November 202366
October 202351

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
May 20241
April 20249
January 202412
December 202316
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202428
July 20242
June 20241
April 202426
January 202435
December 202329
November 202339
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 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 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20242
April 202416
January 20248
December 202318
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20233

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 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 202311
November 202311
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 6XD 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
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 7. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 17. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Goodge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 19. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 21. A5204
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1