W1G 9DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9DR

W1G 9DR, Westminster has recorded a total of 745 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 527.90 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9DR 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 9DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9DR, encompassing approximately 1411 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 9DR area, explore the W1G 9DR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (306) incidents (82.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (146) incidents (121.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (74) incidents (57.45% increase)

W1G 9DR 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 9DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 306 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person306527.9082.14%
Other theft146216.83121.21%
Shoplifting74103.4557.45%
Anti-social behaviour7052.4411.11%
Violence and sexual offences4749.60-12.96%
Robbery2833.3027.27%
Burglary2019.84-9.09%
Public order1914.1735.71%
Vehicle crime1813.4628.57%
Bicycle theft512.75-16.67%
Drugs53.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.54-42.86%
Other crime32.83200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person168345.083260.00%
Other theft66119.041550.00%
Anti-social behaviour6346.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences5444.641250.00%
Shoplifting4738.260.00%
Burglary2233.300.00%
Robbery2215.59633.33%
Vehicle crime1415.590.00%
Public order149.92366.67%
Criminal damage and arson79.920.00%
Bicycle theft64.960.00%
Drugs34.2550.00%
Other crime12.130.00%

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 person515.590.00%
Other theft43.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.83300.00%
Public order32.830.00%
Robbery32.130.00%
Drugs22.130.00%
Other crime11.420.00%

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 person4244.64-92.27%
Violence and sexual offences929.76-83.02%
Other theft46.38-97.73%
Public order42.83-85.71%
Robbery22.83-91.67%
Drugs11.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.71-98.82%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 543 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 176 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person543728.43924.53%
Other theft176384.761855.56%
Shoplifting85124.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour7160.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences5350.31657.14%
Public order2837.56600.00%
Vehicle crime2419.840.00%
Robbery2417.012300.00%
Burglary1717.010.00%
Bicycle theft312.050.00%
Drugs22.130.00%
Other crime21.42100.00%

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 person5355.98-88.38%
Other theft937.56-95.85%
Violence and sexual offences76.38-88.89%
Public order44.96-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson22.83-85.71%
Drugs21.42-81.82%
Robbery11.42-97.73%
Other crime10.71-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 456 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person456731.97-20.42%
Other theft217323.12-32.19%
Shoplifting81153.762.53%
Anti-social behaviour7157.40-20.22%
Violence and sexual offences6350.31-7.35%
Robbery4444.642.33%
Burglary2731.188.00%
Public order2219.13-40.54%
Vehicle crime1815.59-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson1412.75250.00%
Drugs119.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft67.7950.00%
Other crime34.25200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 573 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 320 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person573916.91-8.61%
Other theft320406.02-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour89226.7514.10%
Shoplifting7963.068.22%
Violence and sexual offences6855.98-1.45%
Robbery4348.1853.57%
Public order3730.47-11.90%
Vehicle crime2826.22-3.45%
Burglary2519.848.70%
Drugs2217.71-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson415.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft42.83100.00%
Other crime12.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 627 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 370 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person627977.1462.02%
Other theft370444.2824.16%
Anti-social behaviour78262.185.41%
Shoplifting7355.2717.74%
Violence and sexual offences6951.73-15.85%
Public order4248.8931.25%
Vehicle crime2929.7638.10%
Robbery2820.5516.67%
Drugs2419.84118.18%
Burglary2317.01-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson1216.30140.00%
Bicycle theft28.50-33.33%
Other crime11.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 387 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 298 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person387726.3064.68%
Other theft298274.2230.70%
Violence and sexual offences82211.1674.47%
Anti-social behaviour7458.1029.82%
Shoplifting6252.4421.57%
Public order3243.9377.78%
Burglary2422.6771.43%
Robbery2417.0126.32%
Vehicle crime2117.01-4.55%
Drugs1114.88-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson57.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft33.54-78.57%
Other crime22.130.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 228 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person235517.980.00%
Other theft228166.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour57161.560.00%
Shoplifting5140.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences4736.140.00%
Vehicle crime2233.300.00%
Robbery1915.590.00%
Public order1813.460.00%
Burglary1412.750.00%
Bicycle theft149.920.00%
Drugs139.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.210.00%
Other crime27.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 573 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202463
April 202471
January 202471
December 202389
November 202378
October 202374
September 202357

A total of 172 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
April 202417
January 202427
December 202325
November 202323
October 202324
September 202314

A total of 1838 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 167.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 370 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024146
August 202466
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024176
March 20249
January 2024217
December 2023320
November 2023370
October 2023298
September 2023228

A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202454
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202453
March 20247
January 202463
December 202368
November 202369
October 202382
September 202347

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
March 20242
January 202414
December 20234
November 202312
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 3395 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 308.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 627 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024306
August 2024168
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024543
March 202453
January 2024456
December 2023573
November 2023627
October 2023387
September 2023235

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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
September 20232

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202424
January 202418
December 202328
November 202329
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 202314

A total of 553 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202447
May 20241
April 202485
January 202481
December 202379
November 202373
October 202362
September 202351

A total of 223 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 20243
May 20244
April 202428
March 20244
January 202422
December 202337
November 202342
October 202332
September 202318

A total of 238 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 20243
May 20242
April 202424
March 20241
January 202444
December 202343
November 202328
October 202324
September 202319

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 202411
December 202322
November 202324
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9DR 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
    Total37
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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