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

Overview of Crime in W1G 7BD

DEVONSHIRE CLOSE, W1G 7BD, Westminster has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 115.85 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7BD 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 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7BD, encompassing approximately 1795 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 7BD area, explore the W1G 7BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)

W1G 7BD 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 7BD 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56115.857.69%
Anti-social behaviour3331.1926.92%
Violence and sexual offences2618.3818.18%
Other theft2514.4825.00%
Shoplifting2113.92133.33%
Vehicle crime1211.70100.00%
Burglary126.68-25.00%
Public order106.6842.86%
Robbery75.57-22.22%
Other crime23.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5296.351633.33%
Anti-social behaviour2628.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences2214.481000.00%
Other theft2012.250.00%
Burglary1611.140.00%
Robbery98.910.00%
Shoplifting95.010.00%
Public order75.010.00%
Vehicle crime63.900.00%
Bicycle theft33.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

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 person33.34-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.670.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

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 person43.90-94.67%
Public order22.23-85.71%
Robbery11.11-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75132.5687.50%
Anti-social behaviour3741.7723.33%
Other theft3220.610.00%
Shoplifting2917.8220.83%
Violence and sexual offences2016.15-33.33%
Public order1411.1455.56%
Burglary107.80-16.67%
Robbery85.5733.33%
Vehicle crime84.4614.29%
Bicycle theft34.46-57.14%
Other crime11.67-50.00%
Drugs10.56-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40113.62-2.44%
Other theft3222.28-59.49%
Anti-social behaviour3017.82-30.23%
Violence and sexual offences3016.7130.43%
Shoplifting2416.7184.62%
Burglary1213.37-40.00%
Public order96.68-43.75%
Vehicle crime75.01-69.57%
Bicycle theft73.90133.33%
Robbery63.90-45.45%
Drugs33.3450.00%
Other crime21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79154.28-5.95%
Anti-social behaviour4344.00-23.21%
Theft from the person4123.9551.85%
Violence and sexual offences2322.84-25.81%
Vehicle crime2312.8135.29%
Burglary2012.8125.00%
Public order1611.1423.08%
Shoplifting138.918.33%
Robbery117.24175.00%
Bicycle theft36.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-25.00%
Drugs21.670.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84149.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour5646.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences3131.190.00%
Theft from the person2717.270.00%
Vehicle crime1715.040.00%
Burglary169.470.00%
Public order138.910.00%
Shoplifting127.240.00%
Bicycle theft46.680.00%
Robbery42.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Possession of weapons12.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
April 202432
January 202432
December 202379
November 202384

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 202323
November 202317

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
April 202437
January 202430
December 202343
November 202356

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
July 20242
April 202420
January 202430
December 202323
November 202331

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 202410
January 202412
December 202320
November 202316

A total of 298 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202452
July 20243
May 20244
April 202475
January 202440
December 202341
November 202327

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20242
April 202414
January 20249
December 202316
November 202313

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 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
May 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234

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 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20233
November 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7BD 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. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hanson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1