WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8AB

WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8AB, Westminster has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.07 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.50 per 1,000 population (June 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8AB, encompassing approximately 1868 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent'S Park (Lu Station) with total crimes: 2

WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.07-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86143.4295.45%
Anti-social behaviour3646.0228.57%
Shoplifting3119.2719.23%
Other theft3016.59-30.23%
Violence and sexual offences2316.05-20.69%
Vehicle crime2112.3190.91%
Burglary1811.2438.46%
Public order129.639.09%
Robbery56.42-44.44%
Bicycle theft42.68-50.00%
Drugs12.14-66.67%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44123.08-10.20%
Other theft4323.55-42.67%
Violence and sexual offences2923.0116.00%
Anti-social behaviour2815.52-30.00%
Shoplifting2614.9885.71%
Burglary1313.91-18.75%
Public order116.96-38.89%
Vehicle crime115.89-60.71%
Robbery95.89-35.71%
Bicycle theft84.82166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.28-57.14%
Drugs31.6150.00%
Other crime21.610.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75156.80-15.73%
Theft from the person4940.1425.64%
Anti-social behaviour4026.22-16.67%
Vehicle crime2821.413.70%
Violence and sexual offences2514.98-21.88%
Public order1813.3828.57%
Burglary169.63-5.88%
Robbery148.56180.00%
Shoplifting147.49-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson77.4975.00%
Bicycle theft33.75-50.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Drugs21.070.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89160.0121.92%
Anti-social behaviour4847.634.35%
Theft from the person3925.6914.71%
Violence and sexual offences3220.8733.33%
Vehicle crime2717.128.00%
Shoplifting1714.456.25%
Burglary179.1041.67%
Public order149.1016.67%
Bicycle theft67.49100.00%
Robbery53.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.68-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.140.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73138.6015.87%
Anti-social behaviour4639.0735.29%
Theft from the person3424.62-22.73%
Vehicle crime2518.1938.89%
Violence and sexual offences2413.3850.00%
Shoplifting1612.84-33.33%
Burglary128.5633.33%
Public order126.4220.00%
Robbery66.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.21-64.29%
Bicycle theft32.68-76.92%
Other crime21.610.00%
Drugs11.07-83.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63139.6746.51%
Theft from the person4433.71131.58%
Anti-social behaviour3423.5521.43%
Shoplifting2418.199.09%
Vehicle crime1812.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.63-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson148.56100.00%
Bicycle theft137.4985.71%
Public order106.96150.00%
Robbery105.3566.67%
Burglary95.35-25.00%
Drugs64.82200.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43103.82-18.87%
Anti-social behaviour2823.01-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences2614.98-7.14%
Shoplifting2213.914.76%
Theft from the person1911.77-24.00%
Vehicle crime1810.17-25.00%
Burglary129.63-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson76.42-46.15%
Bicycle theft73.75-12.50%
Robbery63.75-33.33%
Public order43.21-60.00%
Drugs22.140.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53128.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour3628.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences2819.270.00%
Theft from the person2514.980.00%
Vehicle crime2413.380.00%
Shoplifting2112.840.00%
Burglary1311.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.960.00%
Public order106.960.00%
Robbery95.350.00%
Bicycle theft84.820.00%
Other crime14.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202486
January 202444
December 202349
November 202339
October 202334
September 202344
August 202319
July 202325

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202423
January 202429
December 202325
November 202332
October 202324
September 202316
August 202326
July 202328

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202412
January 202411
December 202318
November 202314
October 202312
September 202310
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202436
January 202428
December 202340
November 202348
October 202346
September 202334
August 202328
July 202336

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202411
December 202328
November 202327
October 202325
September 202318
August 202318
July 202324

A total of 469 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202430
January 202443
December 202375
November 202389
October 202373
September 202363
August 202343
July 202353

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202431
January 202426
December 202314
November 202317
October 202316
September 202324
August 202322
July 202321

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202418
January 202413
December 202316
November 202317
October 202312
September 20239
August 202312
July 202313

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20249
December 202314
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 202313
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 202314
August 20237
July 202313

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Regent'S Park (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1