W1F 9BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 9BZ

W1F 9BZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1784 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1159.19 per 1,000 population. This W1F 9BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1F postcode area, which has experienced 253 crimes and a crime rate of 164.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1F 9BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 9BZ, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1F 9BZ area, explore the W1F 9BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (637) incidents (56.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (362) incidents (56.03% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (189) incidents (9.25% increase)

W1F 9BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 365
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 98

W1F 9BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 637 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 362 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6371159.1956.90%
Other theft362413.9156.03%
Violence and sexual offences189235.229.25%
Shoplifting144122.81132.26%
Anti-social behaviour10993.57-8.40%
Robbery9970.8315.12%
Vehicle crime8264.3390.70%
Public order5853.2856.76%
Drugs5337.69-22.06%
Burglary2034.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson2013.00-13.04%
Bicycle theft513.00-16.67%
Other crime53.25-16.67%
Possession of weapons13.25-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 406 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 232 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person406833.0113433.33%
Other theft232263.8111500.00%
Violence and sexual offences173150.758550.00%
Anti-social behaviour119112.410.00%
Robbery8677.320.00%
Drugs6855.880.00%
Shoplifting6244.180.00%
Vehicle crime4340.290.00%
Public order3727.941750.00%
Criminal damage and arson2324.040.00%
Burglary1614.940.00%
Bicycle theft610.400.00%
Other crime63.900.00%
Possession of weapons53.900.00%

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 person35.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.950.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order21.300.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery21.30100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1211.70-98.78%
Violence and sexual offences37.80-98.16%
Other theft11.95-99.75%
Public order10.65-97.92%
Robbery10.65-98.72%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 980 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 403 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9801377.524800.00%
Other theft403636.7840200.00%
Violence and sexual offences163261.8616200.00%
Shoplifting134105.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11887.070.00%
Vehicle crime10376.670.00%
Robbery7866.930.00%
Public order4850.684700.00%
Drugs3831.190.00%
Burglary3824.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson824.690.00%
Bicycle theft65.200.00%
Other crime23.900.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2014.940.00%
Other theft113.000.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.650.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.65-99.84%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1120 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 612 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11201638.73-24.58%
Other theft612727.75-30.38%
Violence and sexual offences194397.66-24.22%
Robbery130126.06-20.25%
Shoplifting11584.475.50%
Anti-social behaviour10774.72-28.67%
Vehicle crime6969.53-17.86%
Drugs5744.83-27.85%
Public order4237.04-30.00%
Burglary4227.2990.91%
Criminal damage and arson1827.29-35.71%
Bicycle theft911.7028.57%
Possession of weapons65.85-14.29%
Other crime13.90-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1485 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 879 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14852164.392.27%
Other theft879964.91-1.12%
Violence and sexual offences256571.1521.90%
Robbery163166.3413.19%
Anti-social behaviour150105.9121.95%
Shoplifting10997.47-4.39%
Vehicle crime8470.83-5.62%
Drugs7954.5829.51%
Public order6051.33-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson2838.9916.67%
Burglary2218.19-35.29%
Possession of weapons714.2940.00%
Bicycle theft74.55-30.00%
Other crime24.55-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1452 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 889 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14522102.0170.82%
Other theft889943.4726.46%
Violence and sexual offences210577.65-2.33%
Robbery144136.4558.24%
Anti-social behaviour12393.57-13.99%
Shoplifting11479.92-7.32%
Vehicle crime8974.070.00%
Public order7057.83-4.11%
Drugs6145.48-12.86%
Burglary3439.6478.95%
Criminal damage and arson2422.0914.29%
Bicycle theft1015.59-9.09%
Other crime106.5025.00%
Possession of weapons56.50-37.50%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 850 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 703 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8501575.050.00%
Other theft703552.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences215456.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour143139.700.00%
Shoplifting12392.920.00%
Robbery9179.920.00%
Vehicle crime8959.130.00%
Public order7357.830.00%
Drugs7047.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson2145.480.00%
Burglary1913.650.00%
Bicycle theft1112.350.00%
Possession of weapons87.150.00%
Other crime85.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 869 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 2024119
April 2024118
January 2024107
December 2023150
November 2023123
October 2023143

A total of 426 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202468
April 202438
January 202457
December 202379
November 202361
October 202370

A total of 4085 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 371.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 889 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024362
August 2024232
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024403
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024612
December 2023879
November 2023889
October 2023703

A total of 559 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202443
April 2024103
January 202469
December 202384
November 202389
October 202389

A total of 1406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 256 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024189
August 2024173
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024163
March 20241
January 2024194
December 2023256
November 2023210
October 2023215

A total of 392 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202437
July 20242
May 20241
April 202448
March 20241
January 202442
December 202360
November 202370
October 202373

A total of 794 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202486
June 20242
May 20241
April 202478
January 2024130
December 2023163
November 2023144
October 202391

A total of 6965 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 696.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1485 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024637
August 2024406
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024980
March 202420
January 20241120
December 20231485
November 20231452
October 2023850

A total of 191 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
April 202438
January 202442
December 202322
November 202334
October 202319

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
April 20248
January 202418
December 202328
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 801 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 202462
April 2024134
January 2024115
December 2023109
November 2023114
October 2023123

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1F 9BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total365
    Theft from the person127
    Other theft77
    Violence and sexual offences64
    Robbery26
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Drugs14
    Public order12
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total107
    Theft from the person54
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total98
    Vehicle crime54
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft10
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 6. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total43
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total41
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft8
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 13. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1