W1G 9NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9NW

W1G 9NW, Westminster has recorded a total of 341 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 177.29 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9NW 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 9NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9NW, encompassing approximately 1923 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (112) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (68.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)

W1G 9NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Hospital with total crimes: 17

W1G 9NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112177.2977.78%
Other theft5958.2368.57%
Violence and sexual offences3630.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour3418.72-12.82%
Shoplifting3317.68175.00%
Burglary1817.16-14.29%
Vehicle crime169.3633.33%
Robbery138.320.00%
Public order106.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.20-25.00%
Other crime31.560.00%
Drugs21.56100.00%
Bicycle theft11.04-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63124.266200.00%
Anti-social behaviour3932.750.00%
Other theft3520.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences2718.202600.00%
Burglary2114.040.00%
Robbery1310.920.00%
Vehicle crime126.760.00%
Shoplifting126.240.00%
Bicycle theft66.240.00%
Public order63.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.120.00%
Drugs12.080.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.04-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person151198.0884.15%
Other theft5478.50-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour4728.0738.24%
Shoplifting4024.4437.93%
Violence and sexual offences2920.80-23.68%
Vehicle crime1715.0830.77%
Burglary158.84-37.50%
Public order147.8040.00%
Robbery107.28-9.09%
Bicycle theft35.20-50.00%
Other crime11.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82166.37-13.68%
Other theft6042.63-52.00%
Violence and sexual offences3831.1965.22%
Anti-social behaviour3419.76-29.17%
Shoplifting2917.6870.59%
Burglary2415.08-4.00%
Vehicle crime1312.48-50.00%
Robbery116.76-26.67%
Public order105.72-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson85.2060.00%
Bicycle theft64.1620.00%
Drugs33.12-25.00%
Other crime21.56100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft125212.12-5.30%
Theft from the person9564.996.74%
Anti-social behaviour4849.39-14.29%
Vehicle crime2624.9623.81%
Burglary2513.5231.58%
Violence and sexual offences2313.00-28.12%
Public order1911.9646.15%
Shoplifting179.886.25%
Robbery158.84114.29%
Bicycle theft57.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.60-28.57%
Drugs42.60300.00%
Other crime12.080.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft132207.449.09%
Theft from the person8968.6318.67%
Anti-social behaviour5646.2721.74%
Violence and sexual offences3229.1114.29%
Vehicle crime2116.6423.53%
Burglary1910.92-5.00%
Shoplifting169.88-5.88%
Public order138.328.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.7675.00%
Robbery73.64-30.00%
Bicycle theft53.6466.67%
Drugs12.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft121185.605.22%
Theft from the person7562.9117.19%
Anti-social behaviour4638.9917.95%
Violence and sexual offences2823.927.69%
Burglary2014.56185.71%
Vehicle crime1710.40-10.53%
Shoplifting178.84-32.00%
Public order128.84140.00%
Robbery106.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.20-75.00%
Bicycle theft32.08-72.73%
Drugs21.560.00%
Other crime21.040.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft115175.730.00%
Theft from the person6459.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour3933.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences2620.280.00%
Shoplifting2513.520.00%
Vehicle crime1913.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson169.880.00%
Bicycle theft118.320.00%
Robbery85.720.00%
Burglary74.160.00%
Public order53.640.00%
Drugs22.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 701 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202435
April 202454
January 202460
December 2023125
November 2023132
October 2023121
September 2023115

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202417
January 202413
December 202326
November 202321
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202439
April 202447
January 202434
December 202348
November 202356
October 202346
September 202339

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
April 202415
January 202424
December 202325
November 202319
October 202320
September 20237

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
July 20241
June 20241
April 202429
January 202438
December 202323
November 202332
October 202328
September 202326

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 202316

A total of 732 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 202463
July 20241
April 2024151
January 202482
December 202395
November 202389
October 202375
September 202364

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20242
April 202414
January 202410
December 202319
November 202313
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 20237
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202412
April 202440
January 202429
December 202317
November 202316
October 202317
September 202325

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9NW 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. Nightclub
    Total29
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 22. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 26. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1