Is W1W 5BY a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
4787 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of W1W 5BY. Most common: Other theft.
Other theft
1001
Theft from the person
853
Violence & sexual offences
688
Shoplifting
673
Anti-social behaviour
662
Public order
204
Robbery
169
Vehicle crime
137
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
No active flood warnings within ~15km.
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CQC ratings near W1W 5BY on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near W1W 5BY on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.