W1F 9LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 9LD

W1F 9LD, Westminster has recorded a total of 1420 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 922.68 per 1,000 population. This W1F 9LD 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 9LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 9LD, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (513) incidents (62.34% increase)
  • Other theft: (284) incidents (64.16% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (164) incidents (134.29% increase)

W1F 9LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 228
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 105
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 9LD 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 284 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person513922.6862.34%
Other theft284333.3364.16%
Shoplifting164184.54134.29%
Violence and sexual offences131106.56-3.68%
Anti-social behaviour9085.12-10.00%
Robbery7858.4811.43%
Public order4550.6860.71%
Vehicle crime4529.2425.00%
Drugs2629.24-38.10%
Burglary2016.8942.86%
Criminal damage and arson1313.00-18.75%
Bicycle theft58.4566.67%
Other crime53.25-16.67%
Possession of weapons13.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 316 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person316658.226220.00%
Other theft173205.334225.00%
Violence and sexual offences136112.414433.33%
Anti-social behaviour10088.370.00%
Robbery7064.983400.00%
Shoplifting7045.480.00%
Drugs4245.484100.00%
Vehicle crime3627.290.00%
Public order2823.39600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1618.190.00%
Burglary1410.400.00%
Other crime69.10500.00%
Possession of weapons33.900.00%
Bicycle theft31.950.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person513.000.00%
Other theft43.250.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Robbery21.95100.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4138.99-95.27%
Violence and sexual offences1026.64-91.60%
Other theft36.50-99.14%
Public order31.95-92.11%
Robbery21.95-97.18%
Drugs11.30-94.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 866 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 349 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8661200.131474.55%
Other theft349562.704262.50%
Shoplifting160226.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences119103.962280.00%
Anti-social behaviour9877.320.00%
Vehicle crime7563.680.00%
Robbery7148.737000.00%
Public order3846.13850.00%
Burglary3624.690.00%
Drugs1823.39800.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.70700.00%
Bicycle theft75.200.00%
Other crime24.550.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5549.380.00%
Other theft835.74700.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.200.00%
Public order43.250.00%
Drugs22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

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 918 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 507 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9181363.87-29.22%
Other theft507596.49-29.39%
Shoplifting144329.431.41%
Violence and sexual offences13793.57-32.51%
Robbery10389.02-20.77%
Anti-social behaviour9466.93-29.32%
Vehicle crime5361.08-3.64%
Burglary4234.44147.06%
Public order4027.29-25.93%
Drugs3525.99-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson1622.74-42.86%
Bicycle theft810.4014.29%
Other crime15.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1297 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 718 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12971844.705.53%
Other theft718842.76-5.15%
Violence and sexual offences203466.5415.34%
Shoplifting142131.903.65%
Anti-social behaviour13392.2738.54%
Robbery13086.4213.04%
Vehicle crime5584.47-11.29%
Public order5435.74-1.82%
Drugs4935.0911.36%
Criminal damage and arson2831.8447.37%
Burglary1718.19-51.43%
Bicycle theft711.0516.67%
Possession of weapons54.55150.00%
Other crime13.25-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1229 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 757 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12291781.0372.61%
Other theft757798.5730.74%
Violence and sexual offences176491.880.57%
Shoplifting137114.36-5.52%
Robbery11589.0253.33%
Anti-social behaviour9674.72-21.95%
Vehicle crime6262.3812.73%
Public order5540.29-12.70%
Drugs4435.747.32%
Burglary3528.59250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1922.74-9.52%
Other crime812.35100.00%
Bicycle theft65.200.00%
Possession of weapons23.90-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 712 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 579 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7121307.990.00%
Other theft579462.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences175376.220.00%
Shoplifting145113.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour12394.220.00%
Robbery7579.920.00%
Public order6348.730.00%
Vehicle crime5540.940.00%
Drugs4135.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson2126.640.00%
Burglary1013.650.00%
Bicycle theft66.500.00%
Possession of weapons43.900.00%
Other crime42.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 734 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 2024100
April 202498
January 202494
December 2023133
November 202396
October 2023123

A total of 259 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202442
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
March 20242
January 202435
December 202349
November 202344
October 202341

A total of 648 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202470
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202471
March 20241
January 2024103
December 2023130
November 2023115
October 202375

A total of 5952 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 595.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1297 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024513
August 2024316
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024866
March 202455
January 2024918
December 20231297
November 20231229
October 2023712

A total of 1095 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024131
August 2024136
July 20243
May 202410
April 2024119
March 20245
January 2024137
December 2023203
November 2023176
October 2023175

A total of 3383 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 307.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 757 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024284
August 2024173
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024349
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024507
December 2023718
November 2023757
October 2023579

A total of 334 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202428
July 20244
May 20243
April 202438
March 20244
January 202440
December 202354
November 202355
October 202363

A total of 381 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202436
April 202475
January 202453
December 202355
November 202362
October 202355

A total of 174 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202436
January 202442
December 202317
November 202335
October 202310

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 20248
March 20241
January 202416
December 202328
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 962 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024164
August 202470
April 2024160
January 2024144
December 2023142
November 2023137
October 2023145

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total228
    Theft from the person90
    Other theft47
    Violence and sexual offences34
    Robbery16
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Shoplifting11
    Public order7
    Burglary5
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total105
    Theft from the person52
    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
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total46
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    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. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 30. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1