W1G 9RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9RJ

W1G 9RJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 685 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 476.21 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9RJ 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 9RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9RJ, encompassing approximately 1438 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (267) incidents (81.63% increase)
  • Other theft: (130) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (105) incidents (52.17% increase)

W1G 9RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 139
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1G 9RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 267 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person267476.2181.63%
Other theft130185.62150.00%
Shoplifting10590.3852.17%
Violence and sexual offences5073.0016.28%
Anti-social behaviour4034.76-16.67%
Vehicle crime2427.8126.32%
Robbery2216.680.00%
Public order2015.290.00%
Burglary1313.90-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.04-37.50%
Drugs43.48-20.00%
Bicycle theft22.78-66.67%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person147319.792840.00%
Shoplifting69102.190.00%
Other theft5247.971200.00%
Anti-social behaviour4836.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences4333.37975.00%
Robbery2229.89633.33%
Burglary2015.290.00%
Public order2013.90566.67%
Vehicle crime1913.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.210.00%
Bicycle theft65.560.00%
Drugs54.17150.00%
Other crime13.480.00%

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 person515.290.00%
Other theft43.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.78100.00%
Public order32.780.00%
Robbery32.090.00%
Drugs22.090.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.39-77.78%

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 person4243.80-89.88%
Violence and sexual offences929.20-81.63%
Other theft46.26-96.99%
Public order42.78-86.67%
Robbery22.78-92.86%
Drugs11.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.70-99.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 415 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person415618.72683.02%
Other theft133288.511377.78%
Shoplifting11692.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour6080.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences4941.71600.00%
Vehicle crime3234.060.00%
Public order3022.25650.00%
Robbery2820.862700.00%
Burglary1819.470.00%
Bicycle theft512.510.00%
Drugs33.4850.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

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 person5354.92-82.33%
Other theft936.85-94.38%
Violence and sexual offences76.26-88.89%
Public order44.87-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson22.78-83.33%
Drugs21.39-71.43%
Robbery11.39-96.55%
Other crime10.70-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 300 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 160 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person300526.96-33.18%
Other theft160208.56-38.70%
Violence and sexual offences63111.23-12.50%
Shoplifting6043.80-36.17%
Anti-social behaviour5441.71-19.40%
Robbery2937.54-17.14%
Public order2220.16-37.14%
Vehicle crime2215.29-31.25%
Burglary1915.29-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson1213.2150.00%
Drugs78.34-12.50%
Bicycle theft74.8716.67%
Other crime34.87200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 449 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 261 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person449759.856.40%
Other theft261312.14-2.61%
Shoplifting94181.4520.51%
Violence and sexual offences7265.359.09%
Anti-social behaviour6750.059.84%
Public order3546.58-12.50%
Robbery3524.3359.09%
Vehicle crime3224.33-11.11%
Burglary2422.254.35%
Drugs816.68166.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.560.00%
Bicycle theft65.560.00%
Other crime14.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 268 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person422718.8342.09%
Other theft268293.3711.67%
Shoplifting78186.31-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences6654.23-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour6145.8817.31%
Public order4042.4142.86%
Vehicle crime3627.8116.13%
Burglary2325.034.55%
Robbery2215.99-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.2960.00%
Bicycle theft65.56100.00%
Drugs34.17-62.50%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 297 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 240 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person297600.650.00%
Other theft240206.470.00%
Shoplifting81166.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences7056.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour5248.660.00%
Vehicle crime3136.150.00%
Public order2821.550.00%
Robbery2519.470.00%
Burglary2217.380.00%
Drugs815.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.560.00%
Bicycle theft33.480.00%
Other crime22.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
April 202418
January 202419
December 202324
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 1261 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 202452
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024133
March 20249
January 2024160
December 2023261
November 2023268
October 2023240

A total of 206 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 20243
May 20244
April 202430
March 20244
January 202422
December 202335
November 202340
October 202328

A total of 2397 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 239.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 449 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024267
August 2024147
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024415
March 202453
January 2024300
December 2023449
November 2023422
October 2023297

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202448
April 202460
January 202454
December 202367
November 202361
October 202352

A total of 435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202443
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202449
March 20247
January 202463
December 202372
November 202366
October 202370

A total of 189 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 20243
May 20242
April 202428
March 20241
January 202429
December 202335
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 604 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202469
May 20241
April 2024116
January 202460
December 202394
November 202378
October 202381

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 196 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
April 202432
January 202422
December 202332
November 202336
October 202331

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
March 20242
January 202412
December 20238
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 9RJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total139
    Shoplifting52
    Theft from the person47
    Other theft23
    Robbery4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. 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. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 30. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2