W1G 0EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 0EQ

W1G 0EQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 713 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 615.13 per 1,000 population. This W1G 0EQ 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 0EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 0EQ, encompassing approximately 1159 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (285) incidents (63.79% increase)
  • Other theft: (137) incidents (104.48% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (100) incidents (36.99% increase)

W1G 0EQ 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 0EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 285 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person285615.1363.79%
Other theft137245.88104.48%
Shoplifting100118.1936.99%
Anti-social behaviour5086.27-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences4643.14-6.12%
Vehicle crime2639.6923.81%
Robbery2322.43-8.00%
Public order1719.846.25%
Burglary1314.67-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson511.22-28.57%
Bicycle theft44.31-20.00%
Drugs43.45-33.33%
Other crime23.45100.00%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person174450.343380.00%
Shoplifting73150.110.00%
Other theft6762.981575.00%
Anti-social behaviour6057.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences4951.761125.00%
Robbery2542.27733.33%
Vehicle crime2121.570.00%
Burglary1818.120.00%
Public order1615.53433.33%
Criminal damage and arson713.800.00%
Drugs66.04200.00%
Bicycle theft55.180.00%
Other crime14.310.00%

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 person518.980.00%
Other theft44.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.45100.00%
Public order33.450.00%
Robbery32.590.00%
Drugs22.590.00%
Other crime11.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.73-77.78%

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 person4254.35-91.30%
Violence and sexual offences936.23-81.25%
Other theft47.76-97.30%
Public order43.45-87.88%
Robbery23.45-92.59%
Drugs11.73-66.67%
Shoplifting10.86-99.17%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 483 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person483847.20811.32%
Other theft148416.701544.44%
Shoplifting121127.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour62104.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences4853.49585.71%
Vehicle crime3541.410.00%
Public order3330.20725.00%
Robbery2728.472600.00%
Burglary1623.290.00%
Bicycle theft513.800.00%
Drugs34.3150.00%
Other crime12.590.00%

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 person5368.16-86.09%
Other theft945.72-95.48%
Violence and sexual offences77.76-89.06%
Public order46.04-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson23.45-84.62%
Drugs21.73-71.43%
Robbery11.73-97.06%
Other crime10.86-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 381 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 199 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person381773.01-35.64%
Other theft199328.70-35.81%
Shoplifting66171.68-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences6456.94-18.99%
Anti-social behaviour5755.21-25.97%
Robbery3449.18-30.61%
Burglary2429.334.35%
Vehicle crime2320.71-39.47%
Public order1919.84-40.62%
Criminal damage and arson1316.3944.44%
Drugs711.22-56.25%
Bicycle theft66.0420.00%
Other crime35.18200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 592 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 310 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5921156.06-2.15%
Other theft310510.74-6.63%
Shoplifting108267.4518.68%
Violence and sexual offences7993.173.95%
Anti-social behaviour7768.1624.19%
Robbery4966.4388.46%
Vehicle crime3842.2711.76%
Public order3232.78-25.58%
Burglary2327.610.00%
Drugs1619.84-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson913.8012.50%
Bicycle theft57.7625.00%
Other crime14.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 605 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 332 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6051144.8468.06%
Other theft332521.9522.96%
Shoplifting91286.43-3.19%
Violence and sexual offences7678.51-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour6265.5719.23%
Public order4353.4934.38%
Vehicle crime3437.10-5.56%
Robbery2629.33-21.21%
Burglary2322.439.52%
Drugs2119.84110.00%
Criminal damage and arson818.1233.33%
Bicycle theft46.9033.33%
Possession of weapons13.450.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 360 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person360867.040.00%
Other theft270310.580.00%
Shoplifting94232.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences8681.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour5274.190.00%
Vehicle crime3644.860.00%
Robbery3331.060.00%
Public order3228.470.00%
Burglary2127.610.00%
Drugs1018.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.630.00%
Bicycle theft35.180.00%
Other crime22.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202460
April 202462
January 202457
December 202377
November 202362
October 202352

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 1480 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 148.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024137
August 202467
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024148
March 20249
January 2024199
December 2023310
November 2023332
October 2023270

A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20243
May 20244
April 202433
March 20244
January 202419
December 202332
November 202343
October 202332

A total of 223 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 20243
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202434
December 202349
November 202326
October 202333

A total of 654 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202473
May 20241
April 2024121
January 202466
December 2023108
November 202391
October 202394

A total of 2980 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 298.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 605 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024285
August 2024174
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024483
March 202453
January 2024381
December 2023592
November 2023605
October 2023360

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202449
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202448
March 20247
January 202464
December 202379
November 202376
October 202386

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
April 202416
January 202424
December 202323
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 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 20247
December 202316
November 202321
October 202310

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202435
January 202423
December 202338
November 202334
October 202336

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
March 20242
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 0EQ 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. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 8. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 25. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 29. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1