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

Overview of Crime in W1G 8AR

WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8AR, Westminster has recorded a total of 486 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 275.35 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8AR 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 8AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8AR, encompassing approximately 1764 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (198) incidents (67.80% increase)
  • Other theft: (90) incidents (143.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (73.08% increase)

W1G 8AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 28

WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 8AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person198275.3567.80%
Other theft90112.18143.24%
Shoplifting4550.9973.08%
Violence and sexual offences4125.5024.24%
Anti-social behaviour3723.23-15.91%
Vehicle crime2220.9615.79%
Robbery1612.466.67%
Public order169.0723.08%
Burglary109.07-50.00%
Drugs45.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.27-62.50%
Other crime21.700.00%
Bicycle theft11.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person118193.205800.00%
Anti-social behaviour4466.860.00%
Other theft3724.931750.00%
Violence and sexual offences3320.961550.00%
Shoplifting2618.700.00%
Burglary2014.730.00%
Vehicle crime1911.330.00%
Robbery1510.761400.00%
Public order138.501200.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.370.00%
Bicycle theft54.530.00%
Drugs32.83200.00%

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 theft25.100.00%
Theft from the person21.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13100.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.57-50.00%

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 person1311.90-96.00%
Other theft27.37-97.98%
Public order21.13-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-94.74%
Robbery11.13-95.00%
Shoplifting10.57-98.53%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 325 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person325379.601705.56%
Other theft99184.144850.00%
Shoplifting6856.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour5138.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences3828.901166.67%
Vehicle crime2321.530.00%
Burglary2013.030.00%
Robbery2011.330.00%
Public order1811.331700.00%
Bicycle theft410.200.00%
Drugs22.270.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%

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 person1814.73-91.78%
Violence and sexual offences310.20-94.64%
Other theft21.70-98.36%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-80.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Public order10.57-93.75%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person219335.41-17.67%
Other theft122124.08-43.52%
Violence and sexual offences5669.1221.74%
Shoplifting5331.7317.78%
Anti-social behaviour4530.03-22.41%
Robbery2625.5013.04%
Vehicle crime2014.73-37.50%
Burglary1611.33-20.00%
Public order169.07-36.00%
Bicycle theft79.0740.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.97-37.50%
Drugs52.8366.67%
Other crime22.83100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 216 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person266423.803.50%
Other theft216150.712.37%
Anti-social behaviour58122.38-1.69%
Violence and sexual offences4632.86-8.00%
Shoplifting4526.0625.00%
Vehicle crime3225.50-5.88%
Public order2518.130.00%
Robbery2314.1664.29%
Burglary2013.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.3333.33%
Bicycle theft54.53-28.57%
Drugs32.83200.00%
Other crime11.700.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 257 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person257408.5046.86%
Other theft211145.6122.67%
Anti-social behaviour59119.5518.00%
Violence and sexual offences5033.43-5.66%
Shoplifting3628.339.09%
Vehicle crime3420.4021.43%
Public order2519.268.70%
Burglary2014.1611.11%
Robbery1411.33-12.50%
Bicycle theft77.9375.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.97100.00%
Drugs13.40-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person175329.750.00%
Other theft17299.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences5397.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour5030.030.00%
Shoplifting3328.330.00%
Vehicle crime2818.700.00%
Public order2315.860.00%
Burglary1813.030.00%
Robbery1610.200.00%
Drugs59.070.00%
Bicycle theft42.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Other crime21.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1591 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 159.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 325 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024198
August 2024118
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024325
March 202418
January 2024219
December 2023266
November 2023257
October 2023175

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202444
April 202451
January 202445
December 202358
November 202359
October 202350

A total of 953 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202437
July 20242
May 20242
April 202499
March 20242
January 2024122
December 2023216
November 2023211
October 2023172

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202433
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202438
March 20243
January 202456
December 202346
November 202350
October 202353

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
April 202420
January 202416
December 202320
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 132 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202420
January 202426
December 202323
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 307 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202426
May 20241
April 202468
January 202453
December 202345
November 202336
October 202333

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 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
March 20241
January 202416
December 202325
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202423
January 202420
December 202332
November 202334
October 202328

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
March 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8AR 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. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 4. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total24
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3