W1G 9DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9DX

W1G 9DX, Westminster has recorded a total of 339 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 178.86 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9DX 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 9DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9DX, encompassing approximately 1895 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (111) incidents (68.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (58) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)

W1G 9DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Hospital with total crimes: 17

W1G 9DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111178.8668.18%
Other theft5858.5661.11%
Violence and sexual offences3630.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour3418.99-10.53%
Shoplifting3217.94220.00%
Burglary1916.88-9.52%
Vehicle crime1610.0245.45%
Robbery138.440.00%
Public order96.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.75-25.00%
Other crime31.580.00%
Bicycle theft21.58-66.67%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66126.106500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3834.820.00%
Other theft3620.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences2718.992600.00%
Burglary2114.250.00%
Robbery1311.080.00%
Vehicle crime116.860.00%
Shoplifting105.800.00%
Bicycle theft65.280.00%
Public order63.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.170.00%
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 person11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.06-84.62%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person153201.0286.59%
Other theft5580.72-6.78%
Anti-social behaviour4729.0234.29%
Shoplifting4024.8053.85%
Violence and sexual offences2921.10-25.64%
Vehicle crime1615.3023.08%
Burglary148.44-44.00%
Public order137.3944.44%
Robbery106.86-9.09%
Bicycle theft35.28-40.00%
Other crime11.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82167.25-12.77%
Other theft5943.26-50.42%
Violence and sexual offences3931.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour3520.58-25.53%
Shoplifting2618.4762.50%
Burglary2513.72-7.41%
Vehicle crime1313.19-48.00%
Robbery116.86-35.29%
Public order95.80-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson84.7560.00%
Bicycle theft54.220.00%
Drugs32.64-25.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119213.68-10.53%
Theft from the person9462.796.82%
Anti-social behaviour4749.60-17.54%
Burglary2724.8042.11%
Violence and sexual offences2614.25-21.21%
Vehicle crime2513.7219.05%
Public order1913.1958.33%
Robbery1710.02142.86%
Shoplifting168.970.00%
Bicycle theft58.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.64-44.44%
Drugs42.64100.00%
Other crime12.110.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft133211.570.00%
Theft from the person8870.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour5746.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences3330.070.00%
Vehicle crime2117.410.00%
Burglary1911.080.00%
Shoplifting1610.020.00%
Public order128.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.330.00%
Robbery74.750.00%
Bicycle theft33.690.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 460 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 76.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202436
April 202455
January 202459
December 2023119
November 2023133

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202416
January 202413
December 202325
November 202321

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202438
April 202447
January 202435
December 202347
November 202357

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 202414
January 202425
December 202327
November 202319

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
July 20241
June 20241
April 202429
January 202439
December 202326
November 202333

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 595 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 85.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 202466
July 20241
April 2024153
January 202482
December 202394
November 202388

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
May 20242
April 202413
January 20249
December 202319
November 202312

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202410
January 202411
December 202317
November 20237

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202410
April 202440
January 202426
December 202316
November 202316

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9DX 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. Nightclub
    Total29
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 22. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 26. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1