W1F 9SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 9SX

W1F 9SX, Westminster has recorded a total of 1488 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 966.86 per 1,000 population. This W1F 9SX 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 9SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 9SX, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (550) incidents (61.76% increase)
  • Other theft: (290) incidents (65.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (168) incidents (115.38% increase)

W1F 9SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 213
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 105
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 9SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 550 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 290 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person550966.8661.76%
Other theft290357.3765.71%
Shoplifting168188.43115.38%
Violence and sexual offences141109.166.82%
Anti-social behaviour9391.62-11.43%
Robbery8260.4315.49%
Public order4953.2875.00%
Vehicle crime4331.8419.44%
Drugs2927.94-25.64%
Burglary1918.8458.33%
Criminal damage and arson1312.35-7.14%
Bicycle theft58.4525.00%
Other crime53.250.00%
Possession of weapons13.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 340 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person340677.066700.00%
Other theft175220.924275.00%
Violence and sexual offences132113.714300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10585.770.00%
Shoplifting7868.230.00%
Robbery7150.683450.00%
Drugs3946.133800.00%
Vehicle crime3625.340.00%
Public order2823.39600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1418.190.00%
Burglary129.100.00%
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 person4138.99-95.54%
Violence and sexual offences1026.64-91.87%
Other theft36.50-99.18%
Public order31.95-93.18%
Robbery21.95-97.10%
Drugs11.30-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 920 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 368 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9201256.661572.73%
Other theft368597.794500.00%
Shoplifting163239.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences123105.912360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10079.920.00%
Vehicle crime7464.980.00%
Robbery6948.086800.00%
Public order4444.831000.00%
Burglary3728.590.00%
Drugs1924.04850.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.35700.00%
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 theft10.65-99.81%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 992 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 517 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9921429.50-26.08%
Other theft517644.57-31.97%
Shoplifting148335.930.68%
Violence and sexual offences14396.17-32.55%
Robbery10892.92-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour9170.18-30.53%
Vehicle crime5359.13-1.85%
Public order4234.44-25.00%
Burglary4027.29122.22%
Drugs3925.99-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson1725.34-37.04%
Bicycle theft811.0560.00%
Other crime15.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1342 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 760 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13421915.530.83%
Other theft760871.99-5.82%
Violence and sexual offences212493.8319.10%
Shoplifting147137.753.52%
Robbery13695.528.80%
Anti-social behaviour13188.3732.32%
Public order5685.12-6.67%
Drugs5436.3920.00%
Vehicle crime5435.09-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson2735.0928.57%
Burglary1817.54-41.94%
Possession of weapons511.7066.67%
Bicycle theft53.25-16.67%
Other crime13.25-88.89%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1331 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 807 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13311895.3968.27%
Other theft807864.8529.74%
Violence and sexual offences178524.370.00%
Shoplifting142115.66-4.70%
Robbery12592.2754.32%
Anti-social behaviour9981.22-19.51%
Public order6064.33-9.09%
Vehicle crime6038.9913.21%
Drugs4538.994.65%
Burglary3129.2493.75%
Criminal damage and arson2120.1416.67%
Other crime913.65125.00%
Bicycle theft65.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons33.90-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 791 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 622 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7911400.910.00%
Other theft622513.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences178404.160.00%
Shoplifting149115.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour12396.820.00%
Robbery8179.920.00%
Public order6652.630.00%
Vehicle crime5342.880.00%
Drugs4334.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson1827.940.00%
Burglary1611.700.00%
Bicycle theft810.400.00%
Possession of weapons45.200.00%
Other crime42.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 742 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 2024105
April 2024100
January 202491
December 2023131
November 202399
October 2023123

A total of 272 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202439
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419
March 20242
January 202439
December 202354
November 202345
October 202343

A total of 678 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202471
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202469
March 20241
January 2024108
December 2023136
November 2023125
October 202381

A total of 6367 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 636.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1342 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024550
August 2024340
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024920
March 202455
January 2024992
December 20231342
November 20231331
October 2023791

A total of 1125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024141
August 2024132
July 20243
May 202410
April 2024123
March 20245
January 2024143
December 2023212
November 2023178
October 2023178

A total of 3555 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 323.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 807 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024290
August 2024175
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024368
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024517
December 2023760
November 2023807
October 2023622

A total of 356 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202428
July 20244
May 20243
April 202444
March 20244
January 202442
December 202356
November 202360
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 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202436
April 202474
January 202453
December 202354
November 202360
October 202353

A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 202437
January 202440
December 202318
November 202331
October 202316

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 20248
March 20241
January 202417
December 202327
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 995 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024168
August 202478
April 2024163
January 2024148
December 2023147
November 2023142
October 2023149

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

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 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total213
    Theft from the person88
    Other theft39
    Violence and sexual offences32
    Robbery14
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order7
    Burglary4
    Drugs4
    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
    Total53
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft10
    Public order6
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 29. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1