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

Overview of Crime in W1G 6LS

UPPER WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 6LS, Westminster has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 108.59 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6LS 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 6LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6LS, encompassing approximately 1740 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 6LS area, explore the W1G 6LS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)

W1G 6LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

UPPER WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 6LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46108.590.00%
Other theft2726.438.00%
Anti-social behaviour2515.51-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences2414.3650.00%
Shoplifting1813.79157.14%
Vehicle crime1510.3466.67%
Burglary108.62-28.57%
Robbery95.7528.57%
Public order95.1728.57%
Bicycle theft25.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4695.954500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2826.430.00%
Other theft2516.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences1614.361500.00%
Burglary149.190.00%
Vehicle crime98.040.00%
Shoplifting75.170.00%
Public order74.020.00%
Robbery74.020.00%
Bicycle theft44.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.300.00%
Drugs11.720.00%

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 person11.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.15-77.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68132.1578.95%
Other theft3839.07-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour3621.8328.57%
Shoplifting2720.6835.00%
Burglary1415.5155.56%
Violence and sexual offences138.04-55.17%
Vehicle crime137.4744.44%
Public order97.470.00%
Robbery65.17-25.00%
Bicycle theft33.45-50.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Other crime11.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft40116.06-48.72%
Theft from the person3822.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences2921.8370.59%
Anti-social behaviour2816.66-6.67%
Shoplifting2016.0953.85%
Vehicle crime911.49-60.87%
Public order95.17-25.00%
Burglary95.17-25.00%
Robbery85.17-20.00%
Bicycle theft64.60500.00%
Other crime23.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-66.67%
Drugs21.150.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78138.47-22.77%
Theft from the person3844.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour3021.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime2317.2415.00%
Violence and sexual offences1713.21-46.88%
Shoplifting139.77-7.14%
Public order127.4750.00%
Burglary126.89-25.00%
Robbery106.8942.86%
Criminal damage and arson65.7550.00%
Other crime13.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.57-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft101161.4542.25%
Theft from the person3858.0358.33%
Anti-social behaviour3521.83-20.45%
Violence and sexual offences3220.1177.78%
Vehicle crime2018.3911.11%
Burglary1611.4977.78%
Shoplifting149.190.00%
Public order88.04-27.27%
Robbery74.60-12.50%
Bicycle theft44.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.3033.33%
Other crime12.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

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 theft71129.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour4440.790.00%
Theft from the person2425.280.00%
Vehicle crime1813.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences1810.340.00%
Shoplifting1410.340.00%
Public order118.040.00%
Burglary96.320.00%
Robbery85.170.00%
Bicycle theft34.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 202414
January 20249
December 202312
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 380 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 54.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
April 202438
January 202440
December 202378
November 2023101
October 202371

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202413
January 20249
December 202323
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202428
April 202436
January 202428
December 202330
November 202335
October 202344

A total of 299 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202446
July 20241
April 202468
January 202438
December 202338
November 202338
October 202324

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 20241
April 202413
January 202429
December 202317
November 202332
October 202318

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202427
January 202420
December 202313
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
May 20242
April 20249
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 202311

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 9. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 12. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 21. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Baker Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Chiltern Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1