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

Overview of Crime in W1G 8AL

WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8AL, Westminster has recorded a total of 673 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 457.14 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8AL 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 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8AL, encompassing approximately 1472 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (266) incidents (80.95% increase)
  • Other theft: (128) incidents (150.98% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (103) incidents (53.73% increase)

W1G 8AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 139
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person266457.1480.95%
Other theft128180.68150.98%
Shoplifting10386.9453.73%
Violence and sexual offences4869.9617.07%
Anti-social behaviour3832.60-19.15%
Vehicle crime2425.8133.33%
Robbery2116.300.00%
Public order1814.2612.50%
Burglary1312.23-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.83-28.57%
Drugs43.40-20.00%
Bicycle theft22.72-66.67%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person147303.622840.00%
Shoplifting6799.850.00%
Other theft5145.511175.00%
Anti-social behaviour4734.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences4131.92925.00%
Robbery2127.85600.00%
Burglary2014.260.00%
Vehicle crime1813.590.00%
Public order1612.23433.33%
Criminal damage and arson710.870.00%
Bicycle theft64.750.00%
Drugs54.08150.00%
Other crime13.400.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person514.940.00%
Other theft43.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.72100.00%
Public order32.720.00%
Robbery32.040.00%
Drugs22.040.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.36-77.78%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4242.79-89.76%
Violence and sexual offences928.53-82.00%
Other theft46.11-96.99%
Public order42.72-86.67%
Robbery22.72-92.59%
Drugs11.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.68-99.13%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 410 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person410599.10673.58%
Other theft133278.491377.78%
Shoplifting11590.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour5978.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences5040.08614.29%
Vehicle crime3133.960.00%
Public order3021.06650.00%
Robbery2720.382600.00%
Burglary1818.340.00%
Bicycle theft512.230.00%
Drugs33.4050.00%
Other crime12.040.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5353.66-82.15%
Other theft936.00-94.34%
Violence and sexual offences76.11-88.71%
Public order44.75-82.61%
Criminal damage and arson22.72-83.33%
Drugs21.36-71.43%
Robbery11.36-96.55%
Other crime10.68-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 297 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person297512.15-33.41%
Other theft159201.74-38.37%
Violence and sexual offences62108.00-12.68%
Shoplifting6042.11-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour5440.76-19.40%
Robbery2936.68-17.14%
Public order2319.70-34.29%
Vehicle crime2115.62-34.38%
Burglary2014.26-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson1213.5950.00%
Drugs78.15-12.50%
Bicycle theft74.7516.67%
Other crime34.75200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 446 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 258 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person446734.956.70%
Other theft258302.95-2.64%
Shoplifting93175.2520.78%
Violence and sexual offences7163.179.23%
Anti-social behaviour6748.238.06%
Public order3545.51-10.26%
Robbery3523.7759.09%
Vehicle crime3223.77-8.57%
Burglary2121.74-4.55%
Drugs814.26166.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.430.00%
Bicycle theft65.430.00%
Other crime14.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 418 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 265 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person418694.8742.66%
Other theft265283.9311.34%
Shoplifting77180.00-2.53%
Violence and sexual offences6552.30-4.41%
Anti-social behaviour6244.1521.57%
Public order3942.1134.48%
Vehicle crime3526.4916.67%
Burglary2223.774.76%
Robbery2214.94-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.9460.00%
Bicycle theft65.43100.00%
Drugs34.08-62.50%
Possession of weapons12.040.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 293 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person293578.720.00%
Other theft238199.020.00%
Shoplifting79161.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences6853.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour5146.190.00%
Vehicle crime3034.640.00%
Public order2920.380.00%
Robbery2519.700.00%
Burglary2116.980.00%
Drugs814.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.430.00%
Bicycle theft33.400.00%
Other crime22.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
April 202418
January 202420
December 202321
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 1249 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 124.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 265 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 202451
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024133
March 20249
January 2024159
December 2023258
November 2023265
October 2023238

A total of 201 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 20243
May 20244
April 202430
March 20244
January 202423
December 202335
November 202339
October 202329

A total of 2377 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 237.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 446 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024266
August 2024147
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024410
March 202453
January 2024297
December 2023446
November 2023418
October 2023293

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202447
April 202459
January 202454
December 202367
November 202362
October 202351

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202441
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202450
March 20247
January 202462
December 202371
November 202365
October 202368

A total of 186 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 20243
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202429
December 202335
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 595 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202467
May 20241
April 2024115
January 202460
December 202393
November 202377
October 202379

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202418
April 202431
January 202421
December 202332
November 202335
October 202330

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
March 20242
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total139
    Shoplifting52
    Theft from the person47
    Other theft23
    Robbery4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 7. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 25. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 28. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1