DEVONSHIRE CLOSE, W1G 7BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7BA

DEVONSHIRE CLOSE, W1G 7BA, Westminster has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 115.08 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7BA 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 7BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7BA, encompassing approximately 1781 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (55) incidents (1.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)

W1G 7BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13

DEVONSHIRE CLOSE, W1G 7BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55115.081.85%
Anti-social behaviour3330.8726.92%
Violence and sexual offences2718.5228.57%
Other theft2415.1626.32%
Shoplifting2113.47133.33%
Vehicle crime1311.79116.67%
Public order107.3042.86%
Burglary95.61-43.75%
Robbery75.05-12.50%
Other crime23.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5496.551700.00%
Anti-social behaviour2630.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences2114.59950.00%
Other theft1911.790.00%
Burglary1610.670.00%
Shoplifting98.980.00%
Robbery85.050.00%
Public order74.490.00%
Vehicle crime63.930.00%
Bicycle theft33.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33.37-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.680.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.93-94.44%
Public order22.25-85.71%
Robbery11.12-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72132.4867.44%
Anti-social behaviour3840.4226.67%
Other theft3021.33-6.25%
Shoplifting2916.8420.83%
Violence and sexual offences2116.28-32.26%
Public order1411.7955.56%
Burglary117.8610.00%
Vehicle crime96.1728.57%
Robbery75.0516.67%
Bicycle theft33.93-57.14%
Other crime11.68-50.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43115.084.88%
Other theft3224.14-58.44%
Violence and sexual offences3117.9629.17%
Anti-social behaviour3017.40-30.23%
Shoplifting2416.8484.62%
Burglary1013.47-44.44%
Public order95.61-47.06%
Vehicle crime75.05-69.57%
Bicycle theft73.93250.00%
Robbery63.93-45.45%
Other crime23.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Drugs21.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77153.81-3.75%
Anti-social behaviour4343.22-27.12%
Theft from the person4124.1428.12%
Violence and sexual offences2423.02-22.58%
Vehicle crime2313.4735.29%
Burglary1812.915.88%
Public order1710.1030.77%
Shoplifting139.548.33%
Robbery117.30120.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.17-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.68-50.00%
Drugs21.120.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft80154.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour5944.910.00%
Theft from the person3233.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences3117.960.00%
Vehicle crime1717.400.00%
Burglary179.540.00%
Public order139.540.00%
Shoplifting127.300.00%
Robbery56.740.00%
Bicycle theft42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.250.00%
Possession of weapons12.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
April 202430
January 202432
December 202377
November 202380

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20249
January 20247
December 202323
November 202317

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
April 202438
January 202430
December 202343
November 202359

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 20242
April 202421
January 202431
December 202324
November 202331

A total of 304 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202454
July 20243
May 20244
April 202472
January 202443
December 202341
November 202332

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20242
April 202414
January 20249
December 202317
November 202313

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 202411
January 202410
December 202318
November 202317

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 202429
January 202424
December 202313
November 202312

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    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
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 12. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hanson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1