W1G 9LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9LF

W1G 9LF, Westminster has recorded a total of 571 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 317.32 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9LF 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 9LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9LF, encompassing approximately 1799 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (222) incidents (74.80% increase)
  • Other theft: (113) incidents (121.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (63.64% increase)

W1G 9LF 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
  • Market Place with total crimes: 51

W1G 9LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person222317.3274.80%
Other theft113123.37121.57%
Shoplifting5462.8063.64%
Anti-social behaviour5230.01-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences4728.9011.90%
Vehicle crime2026.1211.11%
Burglary1811.11-10.00%
Public order1610.0023.08%
Robbery168.89-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson48.89-20.00%
Drugs42.22100.00%
Other crime32.22200.00%
Bicycle theft11.67-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127218.402440.00%
Anti-social behaviour5670.580.00%
Other theft5131.121175.00%
Violence and sexual offences4228.34950.00%
Shoplifting3323.340.00%
Burglary2018.340.00%
Vehicle crime1811.110.00%
Robbery1810.00500.00%
Public order1310.00333.33%
Bicycle theft77.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.890.00%
Drugs22.780.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

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 person512.230.00%
Other theft42.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.22300.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Robbery31.670.00%
Drugs21.670.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.56-88.89%

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 person4235.01-88.20%
Violence and sexual offences923.34-81.63%
Other theft45.00-96.64%
Public order42.22-80.95%
Robbery22.22-89.47%
Drugs11.11-50.00%
Shoplifting10.56-98.59%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 356 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person356417.90571.70%
Other theft119197.841222.22%
Shoplifting7166.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour6239.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences4934.45600.00%
Vehicle crime2727.230.00%
Burglary2115.000.00%
Public order2111.67425.00%
Robbery1911.671800.00%
Bicycle theft410.560.00%
Drugs22.220.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

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 person5343.90-78.88%
Other theft929.45-93.57%
Violence and sexual offences75.00-87.93%
Public order43.89-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22-83.33%
Drugs21.11-77.78%
Robbery11.11-96.55%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 251 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person251376.22-18.77%
Other theft140139.49-36.94%
Violence and sexual offences5877.8016.00%
Shoplifting5832.2318.37%
Anti-social behaviour4732.23-26.56%
Robbery2926.120.00%
Burglary2516.120.00%
Public order2013.89-37.50%
Vehicle crime1911.11-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson1210.56140.00%
Drugs96.6712.50%
Bicycle theft75.0040.00%
Other crime23.89100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 309 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 222 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person309461.25-5.21%
Other theft222171.72-14.62%
Anti-social behaviour64123.37-4.48%
Violence and sexual offences5035.57-7.41%
Shoplifting4927.7940.00%
Public order3227.23-8.57%
Vehicle crime3117.786.90%
Robbery2917.2352.63%
Burglary2516.1213.64%
Drugs813.89166.67%
Bicycle theft54.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.78-37.50%
Other crime12.780.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 326 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 260 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person326481.2545.54%
Other theft260181.1619.82%
Anti-social behaviour67144.4919.64%
Violence and sexual offences5437.23-16.92%
Public order3530.0116.67%
Shoplifting3519.450.00%
Vehicle crime2919.4511.54%
Burglary2216.12-15.38%
Robbery1912.2326.67%
Criminal damage and arson810.5660.00%
Bicycle theft54.4566.67%
Drugs32.78-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Other crime11.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 224 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person224395.120.00%
Other theft217124.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences65120.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour5636.120.00%
Shoplifting3531.120.00%
Public order3019.450.00%
Burglary2616.670.00%
Vehicle crime2614.450.00%
Robbery1514.450.00%
Drugs78.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.890.00%
Bicycle theft32.780.00%
Other crime21.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 113.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202451
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024119
March 20249
January 2024140
December 2023222
November 2023260
October 2023217

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
April 202427
January 202419
December 202331
November 202329
October 202326

A total of 404 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202456
April 202462
January 202447
December 202364
November 202367
October 202356

A total of 157 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
April 202421
January 202425
December 202325
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202442
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202449
March 20247
January 202458
December 202350
November 202354
October 202365

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
March 20242
January 202412
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 1915 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 191.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 356 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024222
August 2024127
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024356
March 202453
January 2024251
December 2023309
November 2023326
October 2023224

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 20243
May 20244
April 202421
March 20244
January 202420
December 202332
November 202335
October 202330

A total of 151 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 20243
May 20242
April 202419
March 20241
January 202429
December 202329
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 336 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202433
May 20241
April 202471
January 202458
December 202349
November 202335
October 202335

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237

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 9LF 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. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total23
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    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. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1