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

Overview of Crime in W1G 8AN

WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8AN, Westminster has recorded a total of 369 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 201.74 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8AN 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 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8AN, encompassing approximately 1829 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (131) incidents (48.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (63) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (35.71% increase)

W1G 8AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 28
  • Stratford Place with total crimes: 27

WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person131201.7448.86%
Other theft6371.62110.00%
Violence and sexual offences3834.4435.71%
Anti-social behaviour3720.78-13.95%
Shoplifting3320.2394.12%
Vehicle crime2318.0427.78%
Robbery1512.577.14%
Public order118.20-8.33%
Burglary106.01-54.55%
Drugs25.470.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.09-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88155.824300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4348.110.00%
Other theft3023.511400.00%
Violence and sexual offences2816.401300.00%
Burglary2215.310.00%
Vehicle crime1812.030.00%
Shoplifting179.840.00%
Robbery149.291300.00%
Public order127.651100.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.560.00%
Bicycle theft53.280.00%
Drugs22.73100.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.920.00%
Theft from the person21.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09100.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1311.48-94.30%
Other theft27.11-96.61%
Public order21.09-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-93.10%
Robbery11.09-92.86%
Shoplifting10.55-97.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person228262.981166.67%
Other theft59124.652850.00%
Anti-social behaviour4732.260.00%
Shoplifting4025.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences2921.87866.67%
Vehicle crime2415.860.00%
Burglary2013.120.00%
Public order1410.931300.00%
Robbery147.650.00%
Bicycle theft47.650.00%
Drugs12.190.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1814.21-80.43%
Violence and sexual offences39.84-94.00%
Other theft21.64-97.37%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-80.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Public order10.55-93.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92208.85-36.55%
Other theft7650.30-49.33%
Violence and sexual offences5041.5521.95%
Anti-social behaviour4527.34-18.18%
Shoplifting3324.6026.92%
Robbery2018.0417.65%
Vehicle crime1810.93-43.75%
Public order159.84-34.78%
Burglary148.20-26.32%
Bicycle theft77.6540.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.83-37.50%
Drugs52.7366.67%
Other crime22.730.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft150287.584.17%
Theft from the person14582.01-0.68%
Anti-social behaviour5579.28-3.51%
Violence and sexual offences4130.070.00%
Vehicle crime3222.420.00%
Shoplifting2617.508.33%
Public order2314.210.00%
Burglary1912.570.00%
Robbery1710.3988.89%
Criminal damage and arson89.2933.33%
Bicycle theft54.37-28.57%
Drugs32.73200.00%
Other crime21.640.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person146278.2846.00%
Other theft14479.8220.00%
Anti-social behaviour5778.7311.76%
Violence and sexual offences4131.16-6.82%
Vehicle crime3222.4210.34%
Shoplifting2417.50-4.00%
Public order2313.129.52%
Burglary1912.5718.75%
Robbery910.39-30.77%
Bicycle theft74.9275.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.8350.00%
Drugs13.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft120236.730.00%
Theft from the person10065.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour5154.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences4427.880.00%
Vehicle crime2924.060.00%
Shoplifting2515.860.00%
Public order2113.670.00%
Burglary1611.480.00%
Robbery138.750.00%
Drugs47.110.00%
Bicycle theft42.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.190.00%
Other crime22.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 963 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 96.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024131
August 202488
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024228
March 202418
January 202492
December 2023145
November 2023146
October 2023100

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202443
April 202447
January 202445
December 202355
November 202357
October 202351

A total of 648 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202430
July 20242
May 20242
April 202459
March 20242
January 202476
December 2023150
November 2023144
October 2023120

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202428
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202429
March 20243
January 202450
December 202341
November 202341
October 202344

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
March 20241
January 202415
December 202323
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
January 202420
December 202317
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202417
May 20241
April 202440
January 202433
December 202326
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202422
April 202420
January 202414
December 202319
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 176 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
April 202424
January 202418
December 202332
November 202332
October 202329

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 3. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 19. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 29. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1