W1W 6YS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 6YS

W1W 6YS, Westminster has recorded a total of 417 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 122.69 per 1,000 population. This W1W 6YS 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 6YS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 6YS, encompassing approximately 3398 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (118) incidents (45.68% increase)
  • Other theft: (87) incidents (180.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (35.71% increase)

W1W 6YS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 30
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

W1W 6YS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person118122.6945.68%
Other theft8734.72180.65%
Anti-social behaviour7625.6035.71%
Violence and sexual offences4122.36-12.77%
Shoplifting2612.06136.36%
Burglary227.6522.22%
Public order146.47-30.00%
Robbery124.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.5375.00%
Vehicle crime62.06100.00%
Other crime21.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-33.33%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8186.501057.14%
Anti-social behaviour5623.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences4716.481075.00%
Other theft3113.831450.00%
Public order209.12900.00%
Burglary185.880.00%
Robbery165.300.00%
Shoplifting114.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74.71-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.06100.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person147.65-90.41%
Public order44.12-73.33%
Robbery41.18-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-94.87%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-98.84%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person146130.052820.00%
Other theft8642.962766.67%
Anti-social behaviour8025.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences3923.541200.00%
Shoplifting2511.470.00%
Burglary227.360.00%
Robbery156.470.00%
Public order154.41400.00%
Vehicle crime74.410.00%
Bicycle theft52.060.00%
Other crime21.470.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54.12-96.24%
Other theft31.47-97.32%
Public order30.88-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-92.31%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person133141.5216.67%
Other theft11239.13-25.83%
Anti-social behaviour7532.95-1.32%
Violence and sexual offences3922.07-31.58%
Burglary3511.4712.90%
Robbery2210.3037.50%
Shoplifting196.4735.71%
Public order185.59-35.71%
Vehicle crime105.30-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson92.940.00%
Bicycle theft62.65100.00%
Drugs31.77-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft151151.82-25.25%
Theft from the person11444.43-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour7633.54-10.59%
Violence and sexual offences5722.3629.55%
Burglary3116.77121.43%
Public order289.1227.27%
Robbery168.24-23.81%
Shoplifting144.710.00%
Vehicle crime134.12-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson93.82-47.06%
Drugs42.65100.00%
Bicycle theft31.1850.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft202166.241.00%
Theft from the person12359.43-12.77%
Anti-social behaviour8536.19-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences4425.01-18.52%
Public order2212.9546.67%
Robbery216.4761.54%
Criminal damage and arson176.18183.33%
Vehicle crime165.00100.00%
Shoplifting144.7155.56%
Burglary144.12-58.82%
Possession of weapons34.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.88-66.67%
Drugs20.590.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft200171.530.00%
Theft from the person14158.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour9541.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences5427.950.00%
Burglary3415.890.00%
Public order1510.000.00%
Robbery134.410.00%
Shoplifting93.820.00%
Vehicle crime82.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.350.00%
Bicycle theft61.770.00%
Drugs21.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 543 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202456
April 202480
January 202475
December 202376
November 202385
October 202395

A total of 875 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202431
July 20242
May 20241
April 202486
March 20243
January 2024112
December 2023151
November 2023202
October 2023200

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202447
July 20244
May 20242
April 202439
March 20243
January 202439
December 202357
November 202344
October 202354

A total of 882 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 88.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024118
August 202481
July 20247
May 202414
April 2024146
March 20245
January 2024133
December 2023114
November 2023123
October 2023141

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 20242
May 20244
April 202415
March 20243
January 202418
December 202328
November 202322
October 202315

A total of 119 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
May 20244
April 202415
January 202422
December 202316
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20249
December 20239
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
April 202425
January 202419
December 202314
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
April 202422
January 202435
December 202331
November 202314
October 202334

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

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 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1W 6YS 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. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 11. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 24. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 26. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Berners Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 29. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 30. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1