W1G 9RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9RE

W1G 9RE, Westminster has recorded a total of 676 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 449.49 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9RE 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 9RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9RE, encompassing approximately 1503 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (266) incidents (73.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (127) incidents (135.19% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (105) incidents (56.72% increase)

W1G 9RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 134
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1G 9RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person266449.4973.86%
Other theft127176.87135.19%
Shoplifting10584.4556.72%
Violence and sexual offences5169.8218.60%
Anti-social behaviour3833.91-20.83%
Vehicle crime2625.2723.81%
Robbery2017.29-9.09%
Public order1713.30-15.00%
Burglary1211.30-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.98-37.50%
Drugs43.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.66-66.67%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person153312.522960.00%
Shoplifting67101.730.00%
Other theft5444.551250.00%
Anti-social behaviour4835.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences4331.92975.00%
Robbery2228.59633.33%
Burglary2114.630.00%
Vehicle crime2113.960.00%
Public order2013.96566.67%
Criminal damage and arson813.300.00%
Bicycle theft65.320.00%
Drugs63.99200.00%
Other crime13.990.00%

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 person514.630.00%
Other theft43.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.66100.00%
Public order32.660.00%
Robbery31.990.00%
Drugs21.990.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.33-77.78%

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 person4241.89-89.86%
Violence and sexual offences927.93-81.25%
Other theft45.98-96.99%
Public order42.66-86.21%
Robbery22.66-92.59%
Drugs11.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.66-99.16%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 414 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person414589.79681.13%
Other theft133275.281377.78%
Shoplifting11988.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour5779.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences4837.90585.71%
Vehicle crime3331.920.00%
Public order2921.94625.00%
Robbery2719.282600.00%
Burglary1817.950.00%
Bicycle theft511.970.00%
Drugs33.3250.00%
Other crime11.990.00%

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 person5352.53-82.27%
Other theft935.24-94.34%
Violence and sexual offences75.98-89.06%
Public order44.65-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.66-81.82%
Drugs21.33-71.43%
Robbery11.33-96.43%
Other crime10.66-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 299 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person299506.67-32.51%
Other theft159198.81-39.77%
Violence and sexual offences64105.72-7.25%
Shoplifting6242.56-35.42%
Anti-social behaviour5441.23-16.92%
Robbery2835.91-20.00%
Public order2418.62-29.41%
Vehicle crime2215.96-38.89%
Burglary2014.63-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson1113.3022.22%
Bicycle theft97.3150.00%
Drugs75.980.00%
Other crime34.65200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 443 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 264 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person443722.785.23%
Other theft264294.56-3.30%
Shoplifting96175.5420.00%
Violence and sexual offences6963.834.55%
Anti-social behaviour6545.881.56%
Vehicle crime3643.22-5.26%
Robbery3523.9466.67%
Public order3423.27-17.07%
Burglary2122.61-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson913.9612.50%
Drugs75.98133.33%
Bicycle theft64.65-14.29%
Other crime13.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 421 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 273 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person421695.5143.20%
Other theft273279.9312.81%
Shoplifting80181.533.90%
Violence and sexual offences6653.19-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour6443.8916.36%
Public order4142.5646.43%
Vehicle crime3827.2618.75%
Burglary2325.2715.00%
Robbery2115.29-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson813.9660.00%
Bicycle theft75.3275.00%
Drugs34.65-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.990.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 294 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 242 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person294571.840.00%
Other theft242195.490.00%
Shoplifting77160.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences7051.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour5546.540.00%
Vehicle crime3236.570.00%
Public order2821.280.00%
Robbery2418.620.00%
Burglary2015.960.00%
Drugs713.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.650.00%
Bicycle theft43.320.00%
Other crime22.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
April 202418
January 202420
December 202321
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202448
April 202457
January 202454
December 202365
November 202364
October 202355

A total of 1269 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 273 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024127
August 202454
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024133
March 20249
January 2024159
December 2023264
November 2023273
October 2023242

A total of 2390 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 239.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 443 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024266
August 2024153
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024414
March 202453
January 2024299
December 2023443
November 2023421
October 2023294

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202443
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202448
March 20247
January 202464
December 202369
November 202366
October 202370

A total of 183 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 20243
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202428
December 202335
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 607 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202467
May 20241
April 2024119
January 202462
December 202396
November 202380
October 202377

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 20243
May 20244
April 202429
March 20244
January 202424
December 202334
November 202341
October 202328

A total of 208 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202433
January 202422
December 202336
November 202338
October 202332

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
March 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9RE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total134
    Shoplifting52
    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. 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
    Total24
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 25. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 29. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1