W1G 9JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9JG

W1G 9JG, Westminster has recorded a total of 617 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 379.32 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9JG 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 9JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9JG, encompassing approximately 1626 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (246) incidents (74.47% increase)
  • Other theft: (115) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (94) incidents (46.88% increase)

W1G 9JG 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 9JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person246379.3274.47%
Other theft115151.24155.56%
Shoplifting9470.7046.88%
Violence and sexual offences4257.795.00%
Anti-social behaviour3825.82-11.63%
Vehicle crime2323.369.52%
Robbery1814.140.00%
Public order1611.070.00%
Burglary119.84-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson56.76-37.50%
Drugs43.0733.33%
Bicycle theft22.46-60.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person141261.296950.00%
Shoplifting6486.690.00%
Other theft4539.352150.00%
Anti-social behaviour4327.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences4026.441900.00%
Burglary2124.590.00%
Vehicle crime2112.910.00%
Robbery1812.911700.00%
Public order1611.071500.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.840.00%
Bicycle theft54.920.00%
Drugs33.07200.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.530.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.230.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1312.91-96.61%
Other theft27.99-98.31%
Public order21.23-92.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-95.35%
Robbery11.23-95.83%
Shoplifting10.61-99.17%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 383 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person383501.052027.78%
Shoplifting120235.460.00%
Other theft11873.775800.00%
Anti-social behaviour5072.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences4330.741333.33%
Vehicle crime2726.440.00%
Public order2516.602400.00%
Robbery2415.370.00%
Burglary1714.750.00%
Bicycle theft410.450.00%
Drugs22.460.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1815.98-92.71%
Violence and sexual offences311.07-94.83%
Other theft21.84-98.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-85.71%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Public order10.61-94.44%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 247 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person247400.23-31.58%
Other theft133151.85-43.40%
Violence and sexual offences5881.773.57%
Shoplifting5835.66-37.63%
Anti-social behaviour5135.66-12.07%
Robbery2831.35-9.68%
Vehicle crime2017.21-37.50%
Public order1812.30-33.33%
Burglary1711.07-15.00%
Bicycle theft810.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.92-22.22%
Drugs44.300.00%
Other crime22.46100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 361 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 235 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person361574.211.12%
Other theft235221.94-1.26%
Shoplifting93144.4825.68%
Anti-social behaviour5857.189.43%
Violence and sexual offences5635.661.82%
Vehicle crime3234.43-5.88%
Robbery3119.6763.16%
Public order2719.06-6.90%
Burglary2016.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.3028.57%
Bicycle theft65.53-14.29%
Drugs43.69300.00%
Other crime12.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 357 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person357550.2446.31%
Other theft238219.4813.88%
Shoplifting74146.327.25%
Violence and sexual offences5545.493.77%
Anti-social behaviour5333.8115.22%
Vehicle crime3432.5813.33%
Public order2920.9011.54%
Burglary2017.835.26%
Robbery1912.30-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.6875.00%
Bicycle theft74.3075.00%
Drugs14.30-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 244 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 209 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person244449.4167.12%
Other theft209150.0133.97%
Shoplifting69128.49-11.54%
Violence and sexual offences5342.4226.19%
Anti-social behaviour4632.5824.32%
Vehicle crime3028.2830.43%
Public order2618.4444.44%
Robbery2015.9811.11%
Burglary1912.3011.76%
Drugs511.68-16.67%
Bicycle theft43.07-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson42.46-73.33%
Other crime22.46100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft156351.660.00%
Theft from the person14695.910.00%
Shoplifting7889.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences4247.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour3725.820.00%
Vehicle crime2322.750.00%
Public order1814.140.00%
Robbery1811.070.00%
Burglary1711.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson1510.450.00%
Bicycle theft149.220.00%
Drugs68.610.00%
Other crime13.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2158 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 196.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 383 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024246
August 2024141
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024383
March 202418
January 2024247
December 2023361
November 2023357
October 2023244
September 2023146

A total of 376 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202443
April 202450
January 202451
December 202358
November 202353
October 202346
September 202337

A total of 1255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 202445
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024118
March 20242
January 2024133
December 2023235
November 2023238
October 2023209
September 2023156

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202440
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202443
March 20243
January 202458
December 202356
November 202355
October 202353
September 202342

A total of 142 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
April 202417
January 202417
December 202320
November 202320
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 178 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202424
January 202428
December 202331
November 202319
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 651 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202464
May 20241
April 2024120
January 202458
December 202393
November 202374
October 202369
September 202378

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202418
December 202327
November 202329
October 202326
September 202318

A total of 210 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
April 202427
January 202420
December 202332
November 202334
October 202330
September 202323

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234
September 202315

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9JG 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. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 5. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total24
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 21. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3