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

Overview of Crime in W1G 7BG

DEVONSHIRE CLOSE, W1G 7BG, Westminster has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 108.16 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7BG 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 7BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7BG, encompassing approximately 1747 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (-1.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)

W1G 7BG 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 7BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51108.16-1.92%
Anti-social behaviour3029.1915.38%
Violence and sexual offences2517.178.70%
Shoplifting2114.31133.33%
Other theft2012.0211.11%
Vehicle crime1011.4566.67%
Public order105.7266.67%
Burglary85.72-52.94%
Robbery84.580.00%
Other crime24.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.57-66.67%

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 person5297.861633.33%
Anti-social behaviour2629.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences2314.881050.00%
Other theft1813.160.00%
Burglary1710.300.00%
Shoplifting99.730.00%
Robbery85.150.00%
Vehicle crime64.580.00%
Public order63.430.00%
Bicycle theft33.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

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 person33.43-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.720.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

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 person44.01-94.37%
Public order22.29-84.62%
Robbery11.14-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71127.6291.89%
Anti-social behaviour3440.6325.93%
Shoplifting2919.4620.83%
Other theft2716.60-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences2015.45-31.03%
Public order1311.4562.50%
Burglary107.4411.11%
Vehicle crime85.7233.33%
Robbery64.5820.00%
Bicycle theft33.43-57.14%
Other crime11.720.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37107.020.00%
Other theft3021.17-55.88%
Violence and sexual offences2917.1752.63%
Anti-social behaviour2716.60-28.95%
Shoplifting2415.4584.62%
Burglary913.73-35.71%
Public order85.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft74.58250.00%
Vehicle crime64.01-70.00%
Robbery53.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.86-33.33%
Drugs21.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68138.491.49%
Anti-social behaviour3838.92-30.91%
Theft from the person3721.7527.59%
Vehicle crime2021.1717.65%
Violence and sexual offences1911.45-34.48%
Public order1610.8745.45%
Burglary149.16-6.67%
Shoplifting138.018.33%
Robbery107.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.72-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.72-50.00%
Drugs21.140.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67142.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour5538.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences2931.480.00%
Theft from the person2916.600.00%
Vehicle crime1716.600.00%
Burglary159.730.00%
Shoplifting128.580.00%
Public order116.870.00%
Robbery56.300.00%
Bicycle theft42.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Possession of weapons12.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
April 202427
January 202430
December 202368
November 202367

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20248
January 20246
December 202320
November 202317

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
April 202434
January 202427
December 202338
November 202355

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
July 20242
April 202420
January 202429
December 202319
November 202329

A total of 284 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202452
July 20243
May 20244
April 202471
January 202437
December 202337
November 202329

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 202316
November 202311

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 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
April 202410
January 20249
December 202314
November 202315

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 202310
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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

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