W1W 6XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 6XP

W1W 6XP, Westminster has recorded a total of 420 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 120.41 per 1,000 population. This W1W 6XP 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 6XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 6XP, encompassing approximately 3488 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (147) incidents (58.06% increase)
  • Other theft: (76) incidents (130.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (20.75% increase)

W1W 6XP 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 6XP 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 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person147120.4158.06%
Other theft7642.14130.30%
Anti-social behaviour6421.7920.75%
Violence and sexual offences3718.3523.33%
Shoplifting2410.6184.62%
Burglary186.880.00%
Robbery165.1645.45%
Vehicle crime144.5975.00%
Public order104.01-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson52.8766.67%
Other crime31.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.86-40.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9380.852225.00%
Anti-social behaviour5326.660.00%
Other theft3315.193200.00%
Violence and sexual offences309.46900.00%
Burglary188.600.00%
Public order135.16550.00%
Shoplifting133.730.00%
Robbery113.730.00%
Vehicle crime83.150.00%
Bicycle theft52.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15200.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115.45-94.98%
Public order33.15-81.25%
Robbery30.86-66.67%
Drugs10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-97.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person219139.915375.00%
Other theft8062.792566.67%
Anti-social behaviour7022.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences3720.071133.33%
Shoplifting2210.610.00%
Burglary186.310.00%
Public order165.16700.00%
Vehicle crime124.590.00%
Robbery93.440.00%
Bicycle theft42.580.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

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 person43.44-97.16%
Other theft31.15-97.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.86-92.68%
Public order20.86-85.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person141128.44-0.70%
Other theft10040.42-31.97%
Anti-social behaviour5428.67-16.92%
Violence and sexual offences4115.485.13%
Burglary3311.7526.92%
Shoplifting209.460.00%
Robbery185.7312.50%
Public order145.16-36.36%
Vehicle crime134.01-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson73.7340.00%
Bicycle theft42.0133.33%
Drugs31.15-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft147145.64-16.95%
Theft from the person14242.14-22.40%
Anti-social behaviour6540.71-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences3918.64-15.22%
Burglary2611.1830.00%
Public order227.4515.79%
Shoplifting206.3133.33%
Vehicle crime185.73-14.29%
Robbery165.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.59-64.29%
Drugs51.43150.00%
Bicycle theft31.43200.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 177 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person183170.0113.66%
Other theft17752.470.57%
Anti-social behaviour7550.75-9.64%
Violence and sexual offences4621.504.55%
Vehicle crime2113.1931.25%
Burglary206.02-20.00%
Public order195.7358.33%
Robbery165.456.67%
Shoplifting154.59114.29%
Criminal damage and arson144.30250.00%
Possession of weapons34.010.00%
Drugs20.86-33.33%
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 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft176157.680.00%
Theft from the person16150.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour8346.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences4423.800.00%
Burglary2512.610.00%
Vehicle crime167.170.00%
Robbery154.590.00%
Public order124.300.00%
Shoplifting73.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.010.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 464 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202453
April 202470
January 202454
December 202365
November 202375
October 202383

A total of 793 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202433
July 20241
April 202480
March 20243
January 2024100
December 2023147
November 2023177
October 2023176

A total of 1105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 110.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 202493
July 20244
May 202411
April 2024219
March 20244
January 2024141
December 2023142
November 2023183
October 2023161

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202430
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 202437
March 20243
January 202441
December 202339
November 202346
October 202344

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202418
January 202433
December 202326
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202412
January 202413
December 202318
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20242
May 20243
April 202416
March 20242
January 202414
December 202322
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
May 20243
April 20249
January 202418
December 202316
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
April 202422
January 202420
December 202320
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 6XP 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. Rathbone Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1