WIMPOLE MEWS, W1G 8PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8PF

WIMPOLE MEWS, W1G 8PF, Westminster has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 115.30 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8PF 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 8PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8PF, encompassing approximately 1899 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 8PF area, explore the W1G 8PF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (19.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)

W1G 8PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 12

WIMPOLE MEWS, W1G 8PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56115.3019.15%
Violence and sexual offences3129.4855.00%
Other theft3016.3257.89%
Anti-social behaviour2515.79-19.35%
Shoplifting2313.1676.92%
Vehicle crime1912.1126.67%
Burglary1010.00-41.18%
Public order105.2625.00%
Robbery105.26-9.09%
Other crime25.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47100.034600.00%
Anti-social behaviour3124.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences2016.321900.00%
Other theft1910.530.00%
Burglary1710.000.00%
Vehicle crime158.950.00%
Shoplifting137.900.00%
Robbery116.840.00%
Public order85.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.210.00%
Bicycle theft42.110.00%
Drugs12.110.00%

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 person11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.05-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79133.1979.55%
Anti-social behaviour3641.5928.57%
Shoplifting3118.9519.23%
Other theft2916.32-17.14%
Violence and sexual offences2315.27-17.86%
Vehicle crime1912.1172.73%
Burglary1610.0033.33%
Public order108.420.00%
Robbery55.26-44.44%
Bicycle theft42.63-42.86%
Other crime12.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44114.77-6.38%
Other theft3523.16-52.70%
Violence and sexual offences2818.4321.74%
Anti-social behaviour2814.74-28.21%
Shoplifting2614.74116.67%
Burglary1213.69-29.41%
Vehicle crime116.32-62.07%
Public order105.79-47.37%
Robbery95.26-35.71%
Bicycle theft74.74133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.69-50.00%
Drugs31.5850.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74150.57-13.95%
Theft from the person4738.9630.56%
Anti-social behaviour3924.74-18.75%
Vehicle crime2920.5316.00%
Violence and sexual offences2315.27-23.33%
Public order1912.1158.33%
Burglary1710.006.25%
Robbery148.95180.00%
Shoplifting127.37-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson66.3250.00%
Bicycle theft33.16-50.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86148.9921.13%
Anti-social behaviour4845.289.09%
Theft from the person3625.2712.50%
Violence and sexual offences3018.9536.36%
Vehicle crime2515.794.17%
Burglary1613.1645.45%
Shoplifting148.42-12.50%
Public order127.370.00%
Bicycle theft66.32100.00%
Robbery53.16-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft71131.0918.33%
Anti-social behaviour4437.3825.71%
Theft from the person3223.16-25.58%
Vehicle crime2416.8541.18%
Violence and sexual offences2212.6437.50%
Shoplifting1611.58-33.33%
Public order128.4220.00%
Burglary116.3222.22%
Robbery65.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft32.63-66.67%
Other crime21.580.00%
Drugs11.05-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60132.140.00%
Theft from the person4331.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour3522.640.00%
Shoplifting2418.430.00%
Vehicle crime1712.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson158.420.00%
Public order107.900.00%
Burglary95.260.00%
Bicycle theft94.740.00%
Robbery84.740.00%
Drugs54.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 385 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202447
July 20241
April 202479
January 202444
December 202347
November 202336
October 202332
September 202343

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202431
April 202436
January 202428
December 202339
November 202348
October 202344
September 202335

A total of 404 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202419
April 202429
January 202435
December 202374
November 202386
October 202371
September 202360

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202420
July 20241
April 202423
January 202428
December 202323
November 202330
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
April 202416
January 202412
December 202317
November 202316
October 202311
September 20239

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20242
April 202410
January 202410
December 202319
November 202312
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20245
January 20249
December 202314
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 202419
January 202411
December 202329
November 202325
October 202324
September 202317

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
April 202431
January 202426
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316
September 202324

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    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
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 22. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 30. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1