GOLDEN SQUARE, W1F 9JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 9JN

GOLDEN SQUARE, W1F 9JN, Westminster has recorded a total of 1475 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 958.41 per 1,000 population. This W1F 9JN 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 9JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 9JN, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (513) incidents (55.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (286) incidents (63.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (150) incidents (130.77% increase)

W1F 9JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 225
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

GOLDEN SQUARE, W1F 9JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 513 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 286 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person513958.4155.93%
Other theft286333.3363.43%
Shoplifting150185.83130.77%
Violence and sexual offences14997.47-2.61%
Anti-social behaviour9896.82-8.41%
Robbery8463.6833.33%
Vehicle crime6354.5843.18%
Public order4640.9453.33%
Drugs3329.89-28.26%
Burglary2121.4431.25%
Criminal damage and arson2013.65-4.76%
Other crime613.00100.00%
Bicycle theft53.900.00%
Possession of weapons13.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 329 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person329688.7616350.00%
Other theft175213.788650.00%
Violence and sexual offences153113.717550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10799.420.00%
Shoplifting6569.530.00%
Robbery6342.240.00%
Drugs4640.940.00%
Vehicle crime4429.890.00%
Public order3028.591400.00%
Criminal damage and arson2119.490.00%
Burglary1613.650.00%
Bicycle theft510.400.00%
Other crime33.250.00%
Possession of weapons31.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.20-33.33%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Theft from the person21.30-83.33%

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 person1211.70-98.57%
Violence and sexual offences37.80-97.79%
Other theft11.95-99.70%
Public order10.65-97.30%
Robbery10.65-98.39%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 839 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 332 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8391187.134095.00%
Other theft332545.1633100.00%
Shoplifting143215.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences13692.9213500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10888.370.00%
Vehicle crime9570.180.00%
Robbery6261.730.00%
Burglary3940.290.00%
Public order3725.343600.00%
Drugs2224.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.290.00%
Bicycle theft44.550.00%
Other crime32.600.00%

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 theft10.65-99.80%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 891 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 496 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8911343.73-27.56%
Other theft496578.95-31.59%
Violence and sexual offences153322.29-29.17%
Shoplifting12499.42-6.06%
Robbery10380.57-21.97%
Anti-social behaviour9866.93-27.94%
Vehicle crime6163.68-11.59%
Burglary4439.64158.82%
Drugs3828.59-34.48%
Public order3524.69-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson1522.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft69.75-25.00%
Possession of weapons23.90-60.00%
Other crime21.300.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1230 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 725 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12301829.113.36%
Other theft725799.22-1.36%
Violence and sexual offences216471.0912.50%
Anti-social behaviour136140.3520.35%
Robbery13288.3717.86%
Shoplifting13285.770.00%
Vehicle crime6985.77-2.82%
Drugs5844.8334.88%
Public order5537.695.77%
Criminal damage and arson3035.7450.00%
Burglary1719.49-48.48%
Bicycle theft811.0560.00%
Possession of weapons55.2025.00%
Other crime23.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1190 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 735 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11901760.8879.49%
Other theft735773.2328.95%
Violence and sexual offences192477.587.26%
Shoplifting132124.761.54%
Anti-social behaviour11385.77-16.91%
Robbery11273.4260.00%
Vehicle crime7172.770.00%
Public order5246.13-17.46%
Drugs4333.79-14.00%
Burglary3327.94106.25%
Criminal damage and arson2021.440.00%
Other crime813.0060.00%
Bicycle theft55.20-37.50%
Possession of weapons43.25-20.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 663 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 570 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6631290.450.00%
Other theft570430.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences179370.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour136116.310.00%
Shoplifting13088.370.00%
Vehicle crime7184.470.00%
Robbery7046.130.00%
Public order6345.480.00%
Drugs5040.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson2032.490.00%
Burglary1613.000.00%
Bicycle theft810.400.00%
Possession of weapons55.200.00%
Other crime53.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 290 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202446
April 202422
January 202438
December 202358
November 202343
October 202350

A total of 3324 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 302.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 735 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024286
August 2024175
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024332
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024496
December 2023725
November 2023735
October 2023570

A total of 322 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202430
July 20242
May 20241
April 202437
March 20241
January 202435
December 202355
November 202352
October 202363

A total of 627 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202463
May 20241
April 202462
January 2024103
December 2023132
November 2023112
October 202370

A total of 5689 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 568.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1230 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024513
August 2024329
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024839
March 202420
January 2024891
December 20231230
November 20231190
October 2023663

A total of 1184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 118.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 2024153
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024136
March 20241
January 2024153
December 2023216
November 2023192
October 2023179

A total of 796 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 113.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 2024107
April 2024108
January 202498
December 2023136
November 2023113
October 2023136

A total of 474 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202444
April 202495
January 202461
December 202369
November 202371
October 202371

A total of 186 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
April 202439
January 202444
December 202317
November 202333
October 202316

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
April 20247
January 202415
December 202330
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 876 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 125.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 202465
April 2024143
January 2024124
December 2023132
November 2023132
October 2023130

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total225
    Theft from the person74
    Other theft45
    Violence and sexual offences36
    Robbery19
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Public order5
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime5
    Drugs3
    Other crime3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total72
    Vehicle crime37
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 12. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 20. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 22. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 27. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1