W1G 9HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9HY

W1G 9HY, Westminster has recorded a total of 537 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 318.37 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9HY 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 9HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9HY, encompassing approximately 1686 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (215) incidents (73.39% increase)
  • Other theft: (108) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (92.59% increase)

W1G 9HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81
  • Princes Street with total crimes: 43

W1G 9HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 215 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person215318.3773.39%
Other theft108127.47140.00%
Shoplifting5264.0392.59%
Violence and sexual offences4630.8327.78%
Anti-social behaviour3627.27-21.74%
Vehicle crime2021.3411.11%
Public order1711.866.25%
Robbery1710.086.25%
Burglary1410.08-26.32%
Drugs48.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-62.50%
Bicycle theft21.78-66.67%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person124216.992380.00%
Anti-social behaviour4673.520.00%
Other theft4527.271025.00%
Violence and sexual offences3626.68800.00%
Shoplifting2721.340.00%
Burglary1916.010.00%
Vehicle crime1811.260.00%
Public order1610.67433.33%
Robbery169.49433.33%
Criminal damage and arson89.490.00%
Bicycle theft64.740.00%
Drugs43.56100.00%
Other crime12.370.00%

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 person513.040.00%
Other theft42.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.37300.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Robbery31.780.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.59-88.89%

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 person4237.35-87.86%
Violence and sexual offences924.90-78.05%
Other theft45.34-96.49%
Public order42.37-81.82%
Robbery22.37-91.30%
Drugs11.19-66.67%
Shoplifting10.59-98.57%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 346 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person346429.24552.83%
Other theft114205.141166.67%
Shoplifting7067.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour5441.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences4132.02485.71%
Vehicle crime2724.310.00%
Robbery2316.012200.00%
Public order2213.64450.00%
Burglary1813.040.00%
Bicycle theft410.670.00%
Drugs32.3750.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%

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 person5346.84-79.05%
Other theft931.42-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences75.34-88.71%
Public order44.15-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson22.37-77.78%
Drugs21.19-75.00%
Robbery11.19-96.43%
Other crime10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 253 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person253401.38-21.18%
Other theft144150.00-39.50%
Violence and sexual offences6285.3710.71%
Shoplifting5536.7619.57%
Anti-social behaviour4432.61-29.03%
Robbery2826.093.70%
Burglary2216.60-4.35%
Public order2213.04-29.03%
Vehicle crime2113.04-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.4528.57%
Drugs85.3414.29%
Bicycle theft74.7416.67%
Other crime24.15100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 321 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person321507.507.72%
Other theft238190.31-0.42%
Anti-social behaviour62141.101.64%
Violence and sexual offences5636.76-1.75%
Shoplifting4633.2035.29%
Public order3127.27-6.06%
Vehicle crime3018.38-11.76%
Robbery2717.7992.86%
Burglary2316.019.52%
Drugs713.64133.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.150.00%
Bicycle theft64.15-14.29%
Other crime13.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 298 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 239 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person298479.6437.33%
Other theft239176.6815.46%
Anti-social behaviour61141.708.93%
Violence and sexual offences5736.17-13.64%
Vehicle crime3433.7917.24%
Shoplifting3420.16-2.86%
Public order3320.1617.86%
Burglary2119.560.00%
Robbery1412.45-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson78.30133.33%
Bicycle theft74.1575.00%
Drugs34.15-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person217410.270.00%
Other theft207128.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences66122.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour5639.130.00%
Shoplifting3533.200.00%
Vehicle crime2920.750.00%
Public order2817.190.00%
Burglary2116.600.00%
Robbery1712.450.00%
Drugs710.080.00%
Bicycle theft44.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Other crime21.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
April 202418
January 202422
December 202323
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 1112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 202445
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024114
March 20249
January 2024144
December 2023238
November 2023239
October 2023207

A total of 1874 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 187.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 346 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024215
August 2024124
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024346
March 202453
January 2024253
December 2023321
November 2023298
October 2023217

A total of 180 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20243
May 20244
April 202422
March 20244
January 202422
December 202331
November 202333
October 202328

A total of 359 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202446
April 202454
January 202444
December 202362
November 202361
October 202356

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202436
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202441
March 20247
January 202462
December 202356
November 202357
October 202366

A total of 148 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20243
May 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202428
December 202327
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 320 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202427
May 20241
April 202470
January 202455
December 202346
November 202334
October 202335

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 179 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
April 202427
January 202421
December 202330
November 202334
October 202329

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
March 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9HY 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. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 6. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 24. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 28. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1