W1G 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9DB

W1G 9DB, Westminster has recorded a total of 759 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 536.75 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9DB 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 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9DB, encompassing approximately 1414 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (319) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (145) incidents (119.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (75) incidents (50.00% increase)

W1G 9DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1G 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 319 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person319536.7583.33%
Other theft145225.59119.70%
Shoplifting75102.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour6953.044.55%
Violence and sexual offences5048.80-13.79%
Robbery2935.3626.09%
Vehicle crime1920.51-5.00%
Public order1913.4426.67%
Burglary1713.44-15.00%
Drugs512.0225.00%
Bicycle theft43.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.83-50.00%
Other crime32.83200.00%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person174361.373380.00%
Anti-social behaviour66123.050.00%
Other theft6646.671550.00%
Violence and sexual offences5846.671350.00%
Shoplifting5041.020.00%
Robbery2335.36666.67%
Burglary2016.270.00%
Vehicle crime2014.140.00%
Public order1514.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.610.00%
Bicycle theft65.660.00%
Drugs44.24100.00%
Other crime12.830.00%

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 person515.560.00%
Other theft43.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.83300.00%
Public order32.830.00%
Robbery32.120.00%
Drugs22.120.00%
Other crime11.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.71-88.89%

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 person4244.55-92.53%
Violence and sexual offences929.70-82.69%
Other theft46.36-97.75%
Public order42.83-86.67%
Robbery22.83-92.86%
Drugs11.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.71-98.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 562 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person562753.14960.38%
Other theft178397.431877.78%
Shoplifting89125.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour7562.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences5253.04642.86%
Public order3036.77650.00%
Robbery2821.222700.00%
Vehicle crime2619.800.00%
Burglary1818.390.00%
Bicycle theft312.730.00%
Drugs22.120.00%
Other crime21.41100.00%

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 person5355.87-88.91%
Other theft937.48-96.22%
Violence and sexual offences76.36-90.28%
Public order44.95-85.19%
Criminal damage and arson22.83-84.62%
Drugs21.41-80.00%
Robbery11.41-97.78%
Other crime10.71-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 478 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person478772.95-22.15%
Other theft238338.03-28.10%
Shoplifting84168.31-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences7259.405.88%
Anti-social behaviour6950.92-18.82%
Robbery4548.80-2.17%
Public order2731.82-27.03%
Burglary2619.090.00%
Vehicle crime2118.39-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson1314.8562.50%
Drugs109.19-56.52%
Bicycle theft77.0716.67%
Other crime34.95200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 614 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 331 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person614961.76-8.63%
Other theft331434.21-16.62%
Shoplifting87234.0814.47%
Anti-social behaviour8561.528.97%
Violence and sexual offences6860.11-6.85%
Robbery4648.0958.62%
Public order3732.53-19.57%
Vehicle crime2726.17-15.62%
Burglary2619.0918.18%
Drugs2318.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson816.27-38.46%
Bicycle theft65.66100.00%
Other crime14.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 672 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 397 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6721036.7258.87%
Other theft397475.2226.84%
Anti-social behaviour78280.752.63%
Shoplifting7655.1610.14%
Violence and sexual offences7353.75-12.05%
Public order4651.6221.05%
Vehicle crime3232.5328.00%
Robbery2922.633.57%
Drugs2320.51109.09%
Burglary2216.27-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson1315.56160.00%
Bicycle theft39.190.00%
Other crime12.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 423 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 313 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person423778.600.00%
Other theft313299.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences83221.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour7658.700.00%
Shoplifting6953.750.00%
Public order3848.800.00%
Robbery2826.870.00%
Burglary2519.800.00%
Vehicle crime2517.680.00%
Drugs1117.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.780.00%
Bicycle theft33.540.00%
Other crime22.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 518 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202466
April 202475
January 202469
December 202385
November 202378
October 202376

A total of 3342 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 334.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 672 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024319
August 2024174
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024562
March 202453
January 2024478
December 2023614
November 2023672
October 2023423

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
April 202418
January 202426
December 202326
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 1685 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 168.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 397 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 202466
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024178
March 20249
January 2024238
December 2023331
November 2023397
October 2023313

A total of 15 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 202426
January 202421
December 202327
November 202332
October 202325

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202458
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202452
March 20247
January 202472
December 202368
November 202373
October 202383

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 223 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 20243
May 20244
April 202430
March 20244
January 202427
December 202337
November 202346
October 202338

A total of 234 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
July 20243
May 20242
April 202428
March 20241
January 202445
December 202346
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 531 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202450
May 20241
April 202489
January 202484
December 202387
November 202376
October 202369

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 202410
December 202323
November 202323
October 202311

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
March 20242
January 202413
December 20238
November 202313
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total42
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 9. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 29. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1