W1F 9NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 9NS

W1F 9NS, Westminster has recorded a total of 1837 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1193.63 per 1,000 population. This W1F 9NS 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 9NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 9NS, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (675) incidents (60.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (367) incidents (58.87% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (193) incidents (13.53% increase)

W1F 9NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 359
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 96

W1F 9NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 675 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 367 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6751193.6360.33%
Other theft367438.6058.87%
Violence and sexual offences193238.4713.53%
Shoplifting149125.41115.94%
Anti-social behaviour10996.82-12.10%
Robbery9970.8315.12%
Vehicle crime8264.3390.70%
Public order5853.2856.76%
Drugs5237.69-16.13%
Burglary2133.7940.00%
Criminal damage and arson1913.65-13.64%
Bicycle theft612.3520.00%
Other crime63.900.00%
Possession of weapons13.90-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 421 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 231 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person421842.1120950.00%
Other theft231273.5511450.00%
Violence and sexual offences170150.108400.00%
Anti-social behaviour124110.460.00%
Robbery8680.570.00%
Shoplifting6955.880.00%
Drugs6244.830.00%
Vehicle crime4340.290.00%
Public order3727.941750.00%
Criminal damage and arson2224.040.00%
Burglary1514.290.00%
Other crime69.750.00%
Possession of weapons53.900.00%
Bicycle theft53.250.00%

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 offences25.200.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Theft from the person21.300.00%

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 person1211.70-98.85%
Violence and sexual offences37.80-98.17%
Other theft11.95-99.76%
Public order10.65-97.92%
Robbery10.65-98.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1043 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 415 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10431447.045115.00%
Other theft415677.7141400.00%
Violence and sexual offences164269.6616300.00%
Shoplifting151106.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour12098.120.00%
Vehicle crime10277.970.00%
Robbery8266.280.00%
Public order4853.284700.00%
Drugs4031.190.00%
Burglary3825.990.00%
Bicycle theft1124.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.150.00%
Other crime26.500.00%
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 1140 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 626 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11401672.51-26.07%
Other theft626740.74-29.11%
Violence and sexual offences198406.76-21.74%
Shoplifting135128.656.30%
Robbery13487.72-18.79%
Anti-social behaviour10587.07-29.53%
Vehicle crime6868.23-16.05%
Drugs5144.18-32.00%
Public order4133.14-29.31%
Burglary4126.6478.26%
Criminal damage and arson1826.64-37.93%
Bicycle theft1011.7042.86%
Possession of weapons66.50-25.00%
Other crime13.90-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1542 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 883 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15422210.531.31%
Other theft8831001.95-4.54%
Violence and sexual offences253573.7519.34%
Robbery165164.3910.00%
Anti-social behaviour149107.2118.25%
Shoplifting12796.82-6.62%
Vehicle crime8182.52-7.95%
Drugs7552.6322.95%
Public order5848.73-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson2937.6911.54%
Burglary2318.84-32.35%
Possession of weapons814.9460.00%
Bicycle theft75.20-30.00%
Other crime24.55-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1522 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 925 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15222189.0871.59%
Other theft925988.9529.19%
Violence and sexual offences212601.04-1.85%
Robbery150137.7554.64%
Shoplifting13697.47-8.72%
Anti-social behaviour12688.37-11.27%
Vehicle crime8881.87-1.12%
Public order6457.18-7.25%
Drugs6141.59-3.17%
Burglary3439.6470.00%
Criminal damage and arson2622.0930.00%
Bicycle theft1016.89-9.09%
Other crime106.5025.00%
Possession of weapons56.50-37.50%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 887 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 716 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8871621.180.00%
Other theft716576.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences216465.240.00%
Shoplifting149140.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour14296.820.00%
Robbery9792.270.00%
Vehicle crime8963.030.00%
Public order6957.830.00%
Drugs6344.830.00%
Burglary2040.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson2013.000.00%
Bicycle theft1113.000.00%
Possession of weapons87.150.00%
Other crime85.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 875 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 2024124
April 2024120
January 2024105
December 2023149
November 2023126
October 2023142

A total of 404 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202462
April 202440
January 202451
December 202375
November 202361
October 202363

A total of 4168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 378.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 925 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024367
August 2024231
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024415
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024626
December 2023883
November 2023925
October 2023716

A total of 553 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202443
April 2024102
January 202468
December 202381
November 202388
October 202389

A total of 1412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 253 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024193
August 2024170
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024164
March 20241
January 2024198
December 2023253
November 2023212
October 2023216

A total of 379 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202437
July 20242
May 20241
April 202448
March 20241
January 202441
December 202358
November 202364
October 202369

A total of 816 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202486
June 20242
May 20241
April 202482
January 2024134
December 2023165
November 2023150
October 202397

A total of 7264 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 726.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1542 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024675
August 2024421
July 20242
May 202412
April 20241043
March 202420
January 20241140
December 20231542
November 20231522
October 2023887

A total of 192 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202438
January 202441
December 202323
November 202334
October 202320

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
April 202410
January 202418
December 202329
November 202326
October 202320

A total of 916 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 202469
April 2024151
January 2024135
December 2023127
November 2023136
October 2023149

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total359
    Theft from the person132
    Other theft75
    Violence and sexual offences61
    Robbery25
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Public order11
    Shoplifting11
    Drugs10
    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
    Total96
    Vehicle crime54
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft10
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 7. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. 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
  • 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. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 27. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1