W1F 9LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 9LU

W1F 9LU, Westminster has recorded a total of 1438 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 934.37 per 1,000 population. This W1F 9LU 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 9LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 9LU, 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: (516) incidents (59.26% increase)
  • Other theft: (289) incidents (62.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (162) incidents (134.78% increase)

W1F 9LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 215
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 9LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 516 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 289 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person516934.3759.26%
Other theft289335.2862.36%
Shoplifting162187.78134.78%
Violence and sexual offences135105.26-1.46%
Anti-social behaviour9087.72-10.89%
Robbery7958.4816.18%
Public order4751.3374.07%
Vehicle crime4730.5430.56%
Drugs2830.54-31.71%
Burglary1918.1935.71%
Criminal damage and arson1512.357.14%
Bicycle theft59.750.00%
Other crime53.2566.67%
Possession of weapons13.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 324 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person324662.7710700.00%
Other theft178210.538800.00%
Violence and sexual offences137115.6613600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10189.020.00%
Shoplifting6965.630.00%
Robbery6844.830.00%
Drugs4144.180.00%
Vehicle crime3626.640.00%
Public order2723.391250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1417.540.00%
Burglary149.100.00%
Bicycle theft59.100.00%
Other crime33.250.00%
Possession of weapons31.950.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35.200.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.650.00%

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 person1211.70-98.61%
Violence and sexual offences37.80-97.58%
Other theft11.95-99.72%
Public order10.65-97.50%
Robbery10.65-98.51%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 866 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 351 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8661196.884230.00%
Other theft351562.7035000.00%
Shoplifting152228.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences12498.7712300.00%
Anti-social behaviour9680.570.00%
Vehicle crime7762.380.00%
Robbery6750.030.00%
Public order4043.533900.00%
Burglary3625.990.00%
Drugs1723.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.050.00%
Bicycle theft65.200.00%
Other crime23.900.00%

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 theft10.65-99.81%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 908 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 517 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9081358.02-27.94%
Other theft517589.99-31.16%
Violence and sexual offences138335.93-31.34%
Shoplifting13689.670.74%
Robbery10588.37-21.64%
Anti-social behaviour9368.23-32.12%
Vehicle crime5360.43-3.64%
Burglary4234.44147.06%
Drugs3827.29-26.92%
Public order3424.69-30.61%
Criminal damage and arson1722.09-39.29%
Bicycle theft711.050.00%
Other crime14.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1260 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 751 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12601840.162.69%
Other theft751818.71-1.83%
Violence and sexual offences201487.9812.92%
Anti-social behaviour137130.6038.38%
Shoplifting13589.022.27%
Robbery13487.7218.58%
Vehicle crime5587.07-11.29%
Drugs5235.7418.18%
Public order4933.79-2.00%
Criminal damage and arson2831.8447.37%
Burglary1718.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft711.050.00%
Possession of weapons44.550.00%
Other crime22.60-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1227 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 765 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12271781.6873.31%
Other theft765797.2728.57%
Violence and sexual offences178497.082.30%
Shoplifting132115.66-0.75%
Robbery11385.7754.79%
Anti-social behaviour9973.42-22.05%
Vehicle crime6264.338.77%
Public order5040.29-18.03%
Drugs4432.49-2.22%
Burglary3428.59126.67%
Criminal damage and arson1922.090.00%
Other crime812.3560.00%
Bicycle theft75.200.00%
Possession of weapons44.55-20.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 708 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 595 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7081315.140.00%
Other theft595460.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences174386.610.00%
Shoplifting133113.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour12786.420.00%
Robbery7382.520.00%
Public order6147.430.00%
Vehicle crime5739.640.00%
Drugs4537.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson1929.240.00%
Burglary1512.350.00%
Bicycle theft79.750.00%
Possession of weapons54.550.00%
Other crime53.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 743 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 2024101
April 202496
January 202493
December 2023137
November 202399
October 2023127

A total of 265 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202441
April 202417
January 202438
December 202352
November 202344
October 202345

A total of 641 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202468
June 20241
May 20241
April 202467
January 2024105
December 2023134
November 2023113
October 202373

A total of 5844 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 584.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1260 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024516
August 2024324
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024866
March 202420
January 2024908
December 20231260
November 20231227
October 2023708

A total of 1092 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024135
August 2024137
July 20241
May 20243
April 2024124
March 20241
January 2024138
December 2023201
November 2023178
October 2023174

A total of 3451 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 313.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 765 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024289
August 2024178
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024351
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024517
December 2023751
November 2023765
October 2023595

A total of 312 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202427
July 20242
May 20241
April 202440
March 20241
January 202434
December 202349
November 202350
October 202361

A total of 387 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202436
April 202477
January 202453
December 202355
November 202362
October 202357

A total of 177 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202436
January 202442
December 202317
November 202334
October 202315

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 20248
January 202417
December 202328
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 919 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024162
August 202469
April 2024152
January 2024136
December 2023135
November 2023132
October 2023133

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total215
    Theft from the person81
    Other theft45
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Robbery16
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Shoplifting10
    Public order7
    Burglary5
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle 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. 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. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1