UPPER WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 6AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6AB

UPPER WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 6AB, Westminster has recorded a total of 220 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 120.59 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6AB 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 6AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6AB, encompassing approximately 1824 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 6AB area, explore the W1G 6AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W1G 6AB area, visit the W1G 6AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)

W1G 6AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 12

UPPER WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 6AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56120.593.70%
Other theft3130.7029.17%
Violence and sexual offences2916.9945.00%
Anti-social behaviour2415.90-22.58%
Shoplifting2313.1691.67%
Vehicle crime2012.6166.67%
Robbery1110.960.00%
Burglary106.03-44.44%
Public order105.4811.11%
Other crime25.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54109.635300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3129.600.00%
Other theft2416.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences2013.161900.00%
Burglary1810.960.00%
Vehicle crime129.870.00%
Shoplifting126.580.00%
Robbery116.580.00%
Public order96.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.930.00%
Bicycle theft42.190.00%
Drugs12.190.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.10-81.82%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85141.9784.78%
Anti-social behaviour3546.5929.63%
Shoplifting3119.1919.23%
Other theft2816.99-15.15%
Vehicle crime2115.35133.33%
Violence and sexual offences2111.51-27.59%
Burglary1511.5136.36%
Public order118.2210.00%
Robbery56.03-44.44%
Bicycle theft42.74-50.00%
Drugs22.190.00%
Other crime11.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46118.400.00%
Other theft3325.22-56.00%
Violence and sexual offences2918.0952.63%
Anti-social behaviour2715.90-15.62%
Shoplifting2614.80100.00%
Burglary1114.25-15.38%
Public order106.03-37.50%
Robbery95.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime94.93-66.67%
Bicycle theft84.93700.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.39-42.86%
Other crime22.190.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75144.71-11.76%
Theft from the person4641.1117.95%
Anti-social behaviour3225.22-31.91%
Vehicle crime2717.5417.39%
Violence and sexual offences1914.80-44.12%
Public order1610.4123.08%
Burglary138.77-23.53%
Shoplifting137.13-23.53%
Robbery127.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.5875.00%
Other crime23.84100.00%
Bicycle theft11.10-83.33%
Drugs10.550.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85160.6119.72%
Anti-social behaviour4746.596.82%
Theft from the person3925.7625.81%
Violence and sexual offences3421.3830.77%
Vehicle crime2318.640.00%
Shoplifting1712.616.25%
Burglary179.3270.00%
Public order139.328.33%
Bicycle theft67.13100.00%
Robbery63.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.29-20.00%
Other crime12.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft71137.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour4438.920.00%
Theft from the person3124.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences2616.990.00%
Vehicle crime2314.250.00%
Shoplifting1612.610.00%
Public order128.770.00%
Burglary106.580.00%
Robbery65.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.290.00%
Bicycle theft32.740.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Drugs21.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 358 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202454
July 20241
April 202485
January 202446
December 202346
November 202339
October 202331

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
April 202415
January 202411
December 202313
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 347 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 49.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
April 202428
January 202433
December 202375
November 202385
October 202371

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202431
April 202435
January 202427
December 202332
November 202347
October 202344

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
May 20242
April 202411
January 202410
December 202316
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20245
January 20249
December 202312
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
April 202421
January 20249
December 202327
November 202323
October 202323

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
April 202431
January 202426
December 202313
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202420
July 20241
April 202421
January 202429
December 202319
November 202334
October 202326

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 6AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 13. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 18. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 23. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 29. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2