W1G 0EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 0EB

W1G 0EB, Westminster has recorded a total of 785 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 612.29 per 1,000 population. This W1G 0EB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 218 crimes and a crime rate of 108.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 0EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 0EB, encompassing approximately 1282 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (308) incidents (67.39% increase)
  • Other theft: (147) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (112) incidents (36.59% increase)

W1G 0EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 139
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1G 0EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 308 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person308612.2967.39%
Other theft147240.24110.00%
Shoplifting112114.6636.59%
Anti-social behaviour5787.36-12.31%
Violence and sexual offences5644.469.80%
Robbery2643.680.00%
Vehicle crime2620.2830.00%
Public order2220.2837.50%
Burglary1517.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.70-28.57%
Bicycle theft43.90-33.33%
Drugs43.12-33.33%
Other crime23.12100.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person184432.113580.00%
Shoplifting82143.520.00%
Other theft7063.961650.00%
Anti-social behaviour6554.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences5150.701175.00%
Robbery2639.78766.67%
Burglary2020.280.00%
Vehicle crime2015.600.00%
Public order1615.60433.33%
Criminal damage and arson712.480.00%
Bicycle theft65.460.00%
Drugs64.68200.00%
Other crime14.680.00%

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 person517.160.00%
Other theft43.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.12100.00%
Public order33.120.00%
Robbery32.340.00%
Drugs22.340.00%
Other crime11.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.56-77.78%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4249.14-92.18%
Violence and sexual offences932.76-83.93%
Other theft47.02-97.53%
Public order43.12-89.47%
Robbery23.12-93.33%
Drugs11.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.78-99.27%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 537 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person537848.63913.21%
Other theft162418.851700.00%
Shoplifting137126.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour68106.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences5653.04700.00%
Public order3843.68850.00%
Vehicle crime3329.640.00%
Robbery3025.742900.00%
Burglary1923.400.00%
Bicycle theft414.820.00%
Drugs33.1250.00%
Other crime12.340.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5361.62-87.35%
Other theft941.34-95.71%
Violence and sexual offences77.02-89.55%
Public order45.46-80.95%
Criminal damage and arson23.12-83.33%
Drugs21.56-75.00%
Robbery11.56-97.22%
Other crime10.78-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 419 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 210 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person419753.47-33.07%
Other theft210326.81-34.38%
Shoplifting80163.80-31.03%
Violence and sexual offences6762.40-14.10%
Anti-social behaviour5852.26-26.58%
Robbery3645.24-26.53%
Burglary2328.08-4.17%
Vehicle crime2317.94-39.47%
Public order2117.94-43.24%
Criminal damage and arson1216.3850.00%
Drugs89.36-52.94%
Bicycle theft66.240.00%
Other crime34.68200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 626 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 320 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6261091.98-6.98%
Other theft320488.27-11.60%
Shoplifting116249.6017.17%
Anti-social behaviour7990.4819.70%
Violence and sexual offences7861.62-1.27%
Robbery4960.8458.06%
Vehicle crime3838.2215.15%
Public order3729.64-19.57%
Burglary2428.869.09%
Drugs1718.72-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson813.260.00%
Bicycle theft66.2450.00%
Other crime14.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 673 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 362 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6731127.8670.38%
Other theft362524.9322.71%
Shoplifting99282.36-1.98%
Violence and sexual offences7977.22-7.06%
Anti-social behaviour6661.6211.86%
Public order4651.4835.29%
Vehicle crime3335.88-8.33%
Robbery3125.74-11.43%
Burglary2224.180.00%
Drugs2117.16110.00%
Criminal damage and arson816.3860.00%
Bicycle theft46.2433.33%
Other crime13.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 395 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 295 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person395843.9577.93%
Other theft295308.1027.16%
Shoplifting101230.104.12%
Violence and sexual offences8578.7857.41%
Anti-social behaviour5966.3034.09%
Vehicle crime3646.0224.14%
Robbery3528.0845.83%
Public order3427.3041.67%
Burglary2226.5237.50%
Drugs1017.16-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson57.80-75.00%
Bicycle theft33.90-80.00%
Other crime22.34-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 232 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 222 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft232619.310.00%
Theft from the person222180.960.00%
Shoplifting97173.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences5475.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour4442.120.00%
Vehicle crime2934.320.00%
Robbery2422.620.00%
Public order2418.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson2018.720.00%
Burglary1615.600.00%
Bicycle theft1512.480.00%
Drugs1211.700.00%
Other crime39.360.00%
Possession of weapons22.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
April 202419
January 202423
December 202324
November 202322
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 496 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202465
April 202468
January 202458
December 202379
November 202366
October 202359
September 202344

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 202315

A total of 1815 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 362 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 202470
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024162
March 20249
January 2024210
December 2023320
November 2023362
October 2023295
September 2023232

A total of 249 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 20243
May 20244
April 202438
March 20244
January 202421
December 202337
November 202346
October 202334
September 202324

A total of 263 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
July 20243
May 20242
April 202430
March 20241
January 202436
December 202349
November 202331
October 202335
September 202324

A total of 825 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 202482
May 20241
April 2024137
January 202480
December 2023116
November 202399
October 2023101
September 202397

A total of 3464 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 314.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 673 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024308
August 2024184
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024537
March 202453
January 2024419
December 2023626
November 2023673
October 2023395
September 2023222

A total of 548 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202451
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202456
March 20247
January 202467
December 202378
November 202379
October 202385
September 202354

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20248
December 202317
November 202321
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 238 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
April 202433
January 202423
December 202338
November 202333
October 202336
September 202329

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
March 20242
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 202320

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 0EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total139
    Shoplifting52
    Theft from the person47
    Other theft23
    Robbery4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 9. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 28. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1