W1G 9HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9HF

W1G 9HF, Westminster has recorded a total of 719 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 439.64 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9HF 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 9HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9HF, encompassing approximately 1635 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (297) incidents (82.21% increase)
  • Other theft: (139) incidents (124.19% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (70) incidents (62.79% increase)

W1G 9HF 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 9HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 297 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person297439.6482.21%
Other theft139181.60124.19%
Shoplifting7084.9962.79%
Anti-social behaviour6442.8012.28%
Violence and sexual offences4939.13-9.26%
Robbery2629.9618.18%
Public order2015.9033.33%
Burglary1912.23-17.39%
Vehicle crime1811.6238.46%
Drugs511.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft42.45-33.33%
Other crime32.45200.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person163286.773160.00%
Other theft6299.671450.00%
Anti-social behaviour5737.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences5434.851250.00%
Shoplifting4333.020.00%
Burglary2326.290.00%
Robbery2214.06633.33%
Public order1513.45400.00%
Vehicle crime139.170.00%
Bicycle theft67.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.670.00%
Drugs43.67100.00%
Other crime12.450.00%

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 person513.450.00%
Other theft43.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.45300.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Robbery31.830.00%
Drugs21.830.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.61-88.89%

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 person4238.52-92.00%
Violence and sexual offences925.68-83.93%
Other theft45.50-97.56%
Public order42.45-85.71%
Robbery22.45-92.00%
Drugs11.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.61-98.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 525 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 164 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person525607.79890.57%
Other theft164321.021722.22%
Shoplifting80100.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour6648.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences5640.36700.00%
Public order2834.24600.00%
Robbery2517.122400.00%
Vehicle crime2415.290.00%
Burglary1914.680.00%
Bicycle theft311.620.00%
Drugs21.830.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%

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 person5348.31-87.82%
Other theft932.41-95.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.50-88.71%
Public order44.28-82.61%
Criminal damage and arson22.45-84.62%
Drugs21.22-81.82%
Robbery11.22-97.22%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 435 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 208 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person435598.62-16.35%
Other theft208265.98-29.73%
Shoplifting74127.1815.62%
Anti-social behaviour6445.25-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences6239.133.33%
Robbery3637.91-7.69%
Burglary2622.01-3.70%
Public order2315.90-34.29%
Vehicle crime1814.06-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson1311.0185.71%
Drugs117.95-47.62%
Bicycle theft76.7340.00%
Other crime24.28100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 520 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 296 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person520723.36-9.41%
Other theft296317.96-13.45%
Anti-social behaviour80180.998.11%
Shoplifting6448.9210.34%
Violence and sexual offences6039.13-4.76%
Robbery3936.6962.50%
Public order3523.85-12.50%
Vehicle crime2821.40-15.15%
Burglary2717.1222.73%
Drugs2116.51-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson712.84-41.67%
Bicycle theft54.28150.00%
Other crime13.060.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 574 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 342 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person574776.5553.07%
Other theft342350.9819.16%
Anti-social behaviour74209.124.23%
Violence and sexual offences6345.25-22.22%
Shoplifting5838.523.57%
Public order4035.4629.03%
Vehicle crime3324.4637.50%
Robbery2420.1814.29%
Drugs2314.68187.50%
Burglary2214.06-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson1213.45140.00%
Bicycle theft27.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Other crime11.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 375 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 287 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person375606.570.00%
Other theft287229.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences81175.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour7149.530.00%
Shoplifting5643.410.00%
Public order3134.240.00%
Burglary2718.960.00%
Vehicle crime2416.510.00%
Robbery2114.680.00%
Drugs812.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.890.00%
Other crime33.060.00%
Bicycle theft31.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 476 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202457
April 202466
January 202464
December 202380
November 202374
October 202371

A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
April 202419
January 202426
December 202327
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 1515 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 151.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024139
August 202462
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024164
March 20249
January 2024208
December 2023296
November 2023342
October 2023287

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202454
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202456
March 20247
January 202462
December 202360
November 202363
October 202381

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
March 20242
January 202413
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 2989 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 298.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 574 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024297
August 2024163
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024525
March 202453
January 2024435
December 2023520
November 2023574
October 2023375

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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202424
January 202418
December 202328
November 202333
October 202324

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 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 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 20243
May 20244
April 202428
March 20244
January 202423
December 202335
November 202340
October 202331

A total of 199 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
July 20243
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202436
December 202339
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 446 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202443
May 20241
April 202480
January 202474
December 202364
November 202358
October 202356

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. November 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 202411
December 202321
November 202323
October 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9HF 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. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 8. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total23
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 28. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1