W1G 9JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9JB

W1G 9JB, Westminster has recorded a total of 658 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 390.81 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9JB 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 9JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9JB, encompassing approximately 1683 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (260) incidents (72.19% increase)
  • Other theft: (128) incidents (141.51% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (54.69% increase)

W1G 9JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 130
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1G 9JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 260 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person260390.8172.19%
Other theft128154.42141.51%
Shoplifting9976.0254.69%
Violence and sexual offences4858.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour3828.51-20.83%
Vehicle crime2222.5710.00%
Public order1913.07-5.00%
Robbery1911.28-9.52%
Burglary1211.28-40.00%
Drugs47.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.38-66.67%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person151268.462920.00%
Shoplifting6489.680.00%
Other theft5338.011225.00%
Anti-social behaviour4831.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences3628.51800.00%
Robbery2121.38600.00%
Burglary2012.470.00%
Public order2011.88566.67%
Vehicle crime2011.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.880.00%
Bicycle theft64.750.00%
Drugs43.56100.00%
Other crime12.380.00%

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 person513.070.00%
Other theft42.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.38100.00%
Public order32.380.00%
Robbery31.780.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.19-77.78%

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 person4237.42-89.63%
Violence and sexual offences924.95-79.55%
Other theft45.35-96.97%
Public order42.38-85.19%
Robbery22.38-92.31%
Drugs11.19-66.67%
Shoplifting10.59-99.17%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 405 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person405513.76664.15%
Other theft132240.541366.67%
Shoplifting12178.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour5471.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences4432.07528.57%
Vehicle crime2826.130.00%
Public order2716.63575.00%
Robbery2616.042500.00%
Burglary1915.440.00%
Bicycle theft411.280.00%
Drugs32.3850.00%
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 person5346.92-79.92%
Other theft931.48-93.88%
Violence and sexual offences75.35-88.71%
Public order44.16-82.61%
Criminal damage and arson22.38-80.00%
Drugs21.19-71.43%
Robbery11.19-96.43%
Other crime10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 264 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person264413.97-31.96%
Other theft147156.80-42.80%
Violence and sexual offences6287.31-6.06%
Shoplifting5936.82-29.76%
Anti-social behaviour4535.04-29.69%
Robbery2826.73-15.15%
Public order2316.63-30.30%
Vehicle crime2213.66-31.25%
Burglary2013.07-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson1011.8811.11%
Bicycle theft85.9433.33%
Drugs74.750.00%
Other crime24.16100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 388 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 257 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person388595.126.59%
Other theft257230.450.39%
Shoplifting84152.6416.67%
Violence and sexual offences6649.896.45%
Anti-social behaviour6439.204.92%
Public order3338.01-10.81%
Robbery3319.6094.12%
Vehicle crime3219.60-8.57%
Burglary2119.01-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson912.4728.57%
Drugs75.35133.33%
Bicycle theft64.16-14.29%
Other crime13.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 364 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 256 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person364560.6840.54%
Other theft256216.1910.82%
Shoplifting72152.051.41%
Violence and sexual offences6242.76-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour6136.828.93%
Public order3736.2332.14%
Vehicle crime3521.9812.90%
Burglary2220.79-4.35%
Robbery1713.07-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson710.1075.00%
Bicycle theft74.1675.00%
Drugs34.16-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 259 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 231 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person259476.930.00%
Other theft231153.830.00%
Shoplifting71137.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences6842.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour5640.390.00%
Vehicle crime3133.260.00%
Public order2818.410.00%
Burglary2316.630.00%
Robbery1913.660.00%
Drugs711.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.160.00%
Bicycle theft42.380.00%
Other crime22.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
April 202419
January 202420
December 202321
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 1221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 122.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 257 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 202453
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024132
March 20249
January 2024147
December 2023257
November 2023256
October 2023231

A total of 198 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 20243
May 20244
April 202427
March 20244
January 202423
December 202333
November 202337
October 202328

A total of 2191 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 219.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 405 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024260
August 2024151
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024405
March 202453
January 2024264
December 2023388
November 2023364
October 2023259

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202448
April 202454
January 202445
December 202364
November 202361
October 202356

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202436
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202444
March 20247
January 202462
December 202366
November 202362
October 202368

A total of 169 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 20243
May 20242
April 202426
March 20241
January 202428
December 202333
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 571 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202464
May 20241
April 2024121
January 202459
December 202384
November 202372
October 202371

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 190 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
April 202428
January 202422
December 202332
November 202335
October 202331

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
March 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234

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 9JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total130
    Shoplifting48
    Theft from the person46
    Other theft23
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 7. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 23. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1