W1F 9RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 9RG

W1F 9RG, Westminster has recorded a total of 1604 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1042.24 per 1,000 population. This W1F 9RG 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 9RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 9RG, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (604) incidents (61.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (316) incidents (69.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (168) incidents (115.38% increase)

W1F 9RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 287
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 105
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 9RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 604 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 316 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6041042.2461.50%
Other theft316392.4669.89%
Shoplifting168205.33115.38%
Violence and sexual offences156109.161.30%
Anti-social behaviour97101.36-7.62%
Robbery8963.0315.58%
Public order5057.8366.67%
Vehicle crime4632.4939.39%
Drugs3129.89-29.55%
Burglary1920.1458.33%
Criminal damage and arson1712.356.25%
Bicycle theft511.050.00%
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 374 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 186 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person374729.697380.00%
Other theft186243.014550.00%
Violence and sexual offences154120.865033.33%
Anti-social behaviour105100.060.00%
Shoplifting7868.230.00%
Robbery7750.683750.00%
Drugs4450.034300.00%
Vehicle crime3328.590.00%
Public order3021.44650.00%
Criminal damage and arson1619.490.00%
Burglary1210.400.00%
Other crime67.80500.00%
Bicycle theft53.900.00%
Possession of weapons33.250.00%

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 person4138.99-95.73%
Violence and sexual offences1026.64-92.59%
Other theft36.50-99.21%
Public order31.95-93.18%
Robbery21.95-97.26%
Drugs11.30-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 961 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 380 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9611307.991647.27%
Other theft380624.434650.00%
Shoplifting162246.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences135105.262600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10787.720.00%
Robbery7369.537200.00%
Vehicle crime7347.430.00%
Public order4447.431000.00%
Burglary3928.590.00%
Drugs2225.341000.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.29700.00%
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 theft10.65-99.82%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1044 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 550 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10441517.22-26.69%
Other theft550678.36-32.10%
Violence and sexual offences167357.37-22.69%
Shoplifting147108.510.00%
Robbery11895.52-20.27%
Anti-social behaviour9676.67-27.27%
Vehicle crime5362.38-3.64%
Drugs4534.44-22.41%
Public order4429.24-25.42%
Burglary4328.59138.89%
Criminal damage and arson1827.94-35.71%
Bicycle theft811.7014.29%
Other crime15.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-83.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1424 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 810 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14242020.140.71%
Other theft810925.28-3.80%
Violence and sexual offences216526.3211.34%
Robbery148140.358.03%
Shoplifting14796.173.52%
Anti-social behaviour13295.5225.71%
Public order5985.77-3.28%
Drugs5838.3413.73%
Vehicle crime5537.69-11.29%
Criminal damage and arson2835.7433.33%
Burglary1818.19-45.45%
Bicycle theft711.7016.67%
Possession of weapons64.55100.00%
Other crime13.90-90.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1414 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 842 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14142001.9567.73%
Other theft842918.7827.38%
Violence and sexual offences194547.110.52%
Shoplifting142126.06-3.40%
Robbery13792.2763.10%
Anti-social behaviour10589.02-17.97%
Vehicle crime6268.2321.57%
Public order6140.29-7.58%
Drugs5139.648.51%
Burglary3333.1494.12%
Criminal damage and arson2121.4410.53%
Other crime1013.65150.00%
Bicycle theft66.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons33.90-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 843 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 661 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8431476.280.00%
Other theft661547.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences193429.500.00%
Shoplifting147125.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour12895.520.00%
Robbery8483.170.00%
Public order6654.580.00%
Vehicle crime5142.880.00%
Drugs4733.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1930.540.00%
Burglary1712.350.00%
Bicycle theft811.050.00%
Possession of weapons45.200.00%
Other crime42.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 770 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 2024105
April 2024107
January 202496
December 2023132
November 2023105
October 2023128

A total of 302 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202444
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
March 20242
January 202445
December 202358
November 202351
October 202347

A total of 732 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202477
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202473
March 20241
January 2024118
December 2023148
November 2023137
October 202384

A total of 6765 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 676.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1424 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024604
August 2024374
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024961
March 202455
January 20241044
December 20231424
November 20231414
October 2023843

A total of 1233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024156
August 2024154
July 20243
May 202410
April 2024135
March 20245
January 2024167
December 2023216
November 2023194
October 2023193

A total of 3761 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 341.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 842 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024316
August 2024186
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024380
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024550
December 2023810
November 2023842
October 2023661

A total of 365 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202430
July 20244
May 20243
April 202444
March 20244
January 202444
December 202359
November 202361
October 202366

A total of 373 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202433
April 202473
January 202453
December 202355
November 202362
October 202351

A total of 181 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 202439
January 202443
December 202318
November 202333
October 202317

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 20248
March 20241
January 202418
December 202328
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 991 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024168
August 202478
April 2024162
January 2024147
December 2023147
November 2023142
October 2023147

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total287
    Theft from the person123
    Other theft53
    Violence and sexual offences43
    Robbery19
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting11
    Public order9
    Drugs7
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    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. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total48
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person9
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 14. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    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. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 30. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1