W1G 9DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9DY

W1G 9DY, Westminster has recorded a total of 336 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 175.89 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9DY 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 9DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9DY, encompassing approximately 1910 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 9DY area, explore the W1G 9DY 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 (60.87% increase)
  • Other theft: (56) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)

W1G 9DY 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 9DY 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 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111175.8960.87%
Other theft5658.1164.71%
Violence and sexual offences3629.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour3418.85-10.53%
Shoplifting3217.80255.56%
Burglary1916.75-13.64%
Vehicle crime169.9560.00%
Robbery128.38-14.29%
Public order96.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.710.00%
Other crime31.570.00%
Bicycle theft21.57-66.67%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69125.116800.00%
Anti-social behaviour3836.120.00%
Other theft3419.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences2717.802600.00%
Burglary2214.130.00%
Robbery1411.520.00%
Vehicle crime107.330.00%
Shoplifting95.230.00%
Bicycle theft64.710.00%
Public order63.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.140.00%
Drugs11.570.00%

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 offences10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.05-84.62%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person152198.9283.13%
Other theft5579.57-5.17%
Anti-social behaviour4728.7938.24%
Shoplifting4024.6048.15%
Violence and sexual offences2920.94-27.50%
Vehicle crime1615.1823.08%
Burglary138.38-48.00%
Public order136.8144.44%
Robbery116.810.00%
Bicycle theft35.76-40.00%
Other crime11.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83166.47-10.75%
Other theft5843.45-49.57%
Violence and sexual offences4030.3653.85%
Anti-social behaviour3420.94-29.17%
Shoplifting2717.8068.75%
Burglary2514.13-7.41%
Vehicle crime1313.09-48.00%
Robbery116.81-35.29%
Public order95.76-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson84.7160.00%
Bicycle theft54.190.00%
Drugs32.62-25.00%
Other crime21.57100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft115209.92-11.54%
Theft from the person9360.203.33%
Anti-social behaviour4848.68-15.79%
Burglary2725.1342.11%
Violence and sexual offences2614.13-21.21%
Vehicle crime2513.6125.00%
Public order1913.0958.33%
Robbery179.95142.86%
Shoplifting168.900.00%
Bicycle theft58.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.62-44.44%
Drugs42.62100.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft130208.8711.11%
Theft from the person9068.0512.50%
Anti-social behaviour5747.1126.67%
Violence and sexual offences3329.843.12%
Vehicle crime2017.2711.11%
Burglary1910.475.56%
Shoplifting169.95-5.88%
Public order128.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.28125.00%
Robbery74.71-30.00%
Bicycle theft33.660.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117188.455.41%
Theft from the person8061.2529.03%
Anti-social behaviour4541.8818.42%
Violence and sexual offences3223.5628.00%
Burglary1816.75125.00%
Vehicle crime189.4220.00%
Shoplifting179.42-32.00%
Public order128.90100.00%
Robbery106.2811.11%
Criminal damage and arson45.23-73.33%
Bicycle theft32.09-72.73%
Drugs21.570.00%
Other crime21.050.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft111171.700.00%
Theft from the person6258.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour3832.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences2519.890.00%
Shoplifting2513.090.00%
Vehicle crime1513.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.850.00%
Bicycle theft117.850.00%
Robbery95.760.00%
Burglary84.710.00%
Public order64.190.00%
Drugs23.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 676 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202434
April 202455
January 202458
December 2023115
November 2023130
October 2023117
September 2023111

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202416
January 202413
December 202325
November 202320
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.62 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 202434
December 202348
November 202357
October 202345
September 202338

A total of 151 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
April 202413
January 202425
December 202327
November 202319
October 202318
September 20238

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
July 20241
June 20241
April 202429
January 202440
December 202326
November 202333
October 202332
September 202325

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234
September 202315

A total of 741 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 202469
July 20241
April 2024152
January 202483
December 202393
November 202390
October 202380
September 202362

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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
October 20232

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 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
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 202411
January 202411
December 202317
November 20237
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20249
April 202440
January 202427
December 202316
November 202316
October 202317
September 202325

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 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
October 20232
September 20232

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
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9DY 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
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    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. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 25. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3