W1F 9RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 9RU

W1F 9RU, Westminster has recorded a total of 1014 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 658.87 per 1,000 population. This W1F 9RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1F postcode area, which has experienced 184 crimes and a crime rate of 119.56 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1F 9RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 9RU, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (330) incidents (6500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (172) incidents (4200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (127) incidents (4133.33% increase)

W1F 9RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 131
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 80
  • Argyll Street with total crimes: 49

W1F 9RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 330 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person330658.876500.00%
Other theft172214.424200.00%
Violence and sexual offences127111.764133.33%
Anti-social behaviour10382.520.00%
Shoplifting7766.930.00%
Robbery6950.033350.00%
Drugs3644.833500.00%
Vehicle crime3623.390.00%
Public order2723.39575.00%
Criminal damage and arson1317.540.00%
Burglary128.450.00%
Other crime57.80400.00%
Bicycle theft43.250.00%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%

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 person4138.99-95.46%
Violence and sexual offences1026.64-91.45%
Other theft36.50-99.17%
Public order31.95-92.86%
Robbery21.95-96.92%
Drugs11.30-93.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 903 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 360 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9031229.371572.22%
Other theft360586.744400.00%
Shoplifting163233.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences117105.912240.00%
Anti-social behaviour9976.020.00%
Vehicle crime7464.330.00%
Robbery6548.086400.00%
Public order4242.24950.00%
Burglary3727.290.00%
Drugs1524.04650.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.75700.00%
Bicycle theft75.200.00%
Other crime24.550.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5448.730.00%
Other theft835.09700.00%
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 954 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 502 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9541378.17-27.12%
Other theft502619.88-32.89%
Shoplifting148326.190.68%
Violence and sexual offences13596.17-33.50%
Robbery10287.72-22.14%
Anti-social behaviour9066.28-30.77%
Vehicle crime5358.480.00%
Public order4034.44-25.93%
Burglary4025.99122.22%
Drugs3225.99-34.69%
Criminal damage and arson1520.79-40.00%
Bicycle theft89.7560.00%
Other crime15.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1309 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 748 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13091869.401.08%
Other theft748850.55-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences203486.0325.31%
Shoplifting147131.904.26%
Robbery13195.529.17%
Anti-social behaviour13085.1234.02%
Public order5484.47-1.82%
Vehicle crime5335.09-10.17%
Drugs4934.4411.36%
Criminal damage and arson2531.8431.58%
Burglary1816.24-40.00%
Bicycle theft511.70-16.67%
Possession of weapons43.2533.33%
Other crime12.60-88.89%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1295 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 782 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12951833.6670.17%
Other theft782841.4628.41%
Violence and sexual offences162508.12-3.57%
Shoplifting141105.26-5.37%
Robbery12091.6251.90%
Anti-social behaviour9777.97-18.49%
Vehicle crime5963.0311.32%
Public order5538.34-14.06%
Drugs4435.7418.92%
Burglary3028.5987.50%
Criminal damage and arson1919.4911.76%
Other crime912.35125.00%
Bicycle theft65.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons33.900.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 761 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 609 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7611356.0865.43%
Other theft609494.4827.67%
Violence and sexual offences168395.7110.53%
Shoplifting149109.1634.23%
Anti-social behaviour11996.828.18%
Robbery7977.32-21.00%
Public order6451.33113.33%
Vehicle crime5341.5965.62%
Drugs3734.442.78%
Criminal damage and arson1724.04-22.73%
Burglary1611.05-15.79%
Bicycle theft810.40-60.00%
Other crime45.200.00%
Possession of weapons32.60-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 477 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 460 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4771025.990.00%
Theft from the person460309.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences152298.900.00%
Shoplifting11198.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11072.120.00%
Robbery10071.470.00%
Drugs3664.980.00%
Vehicle crime3223.390.00%
Public order3020.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson2219.490.00%
Bicycle theft2014.290.00%
Burglary1913.000.00%
Possession of weapons612.350.00%
Other crime43.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 748 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024103
April 202499
January 202490
December 2023130
November 202397
October 2023119
September 2023110

A total of 253 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20242
January 202432
December 202349
November 202344
October 202337
September 202336

A total of 3666 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 333.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 782 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024172
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024360
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024502
December 2023748
November 2023782
October 2023609
September 2023477

A total of 323 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20244
May 20243
April 202442
March 20244
January 202440
December 202354
November 202355
October 202364
September 202330

A total of 672 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202469
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202465
March 20241
January 2024102
December 2023131
November 2023120
October 202379
September 2023100

A total of 6112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 611.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1309 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024330
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024903
March 202454
January 2024954
December 20231309
November 20231295
October 2023761
September 2023460

A total of 1082 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024127
July 20243
May 202410
April 2024117
March 20245
January 2024135
December 2023203
November 2023162
October 2023168
September 2023152

A total of 936 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202477
April 2024163
January 2024148
December 2023147
November 2023141
October 2023149
September 2023111

A total of 360 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
April 202474
January 202453
December 202353
November 202359
October 202353
September 202332

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 20248
March 20241
January 202415
December 202325
November 202319
October 202317
September 202322

A total of 172 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202437
January 202440
December 202318
November 202330
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 202320

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total131
    Theft from the person47
    Other theft26
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery7
    Public order6
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total80
    Theft from the person33
    Other theft13
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Drugs6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Argyll Street
    Total49
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Hills Place
    Total44
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Great Windmill Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total31
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total28
    Vehicle crime14
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Market Place
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Old Compton Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Denman Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 14. Princes Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Glasshouse Street
    Total17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 19. Great Chapel Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Carlisle Street
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vigo Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Coventry Street
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Little Marlborough Street
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Upper John Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Peter Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Oxford Circus (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 30. St James'S Market
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1