W1G 9RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9RR

W1G 9RR, Westminster has recorded a total of 665 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 410.19 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9RR 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 9RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9RR, encompassing approximately 1621 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (263) incidents (74.17% increase)
  • Other theft: (129) incidents (148.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (101) incidents (55.38% increase)

W1G 9RR 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 9RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 263 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person263410.1974.17%
Other theft129162.22148.08%
Shoplifting10179.5755.38%
Violence and sexual offences4762.3014.63%
Anti-social behaviour3828.99-20.83%
Vehicle crime2423.4414.29%
Robbery1914.800.00%
Public order1811.72-5.26%
Burglary1211.10-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.40-37.50%
Drugs43.0833.33%
Bicycle theft22.47-66.67%
Other crime21.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person151280.044933.33%
Shoplifting6593.140.00%
Other theft5240.092500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4832.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences4129.611950.00%
Burglary2125.290.00%
Vehicle crime2112.950.00%
Public order1912.951800.00%
Robbery1911.721800.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.720.00%
Bicycle theft64.930.00%
Drugs33.70200.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36.170.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

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 person1312.95-96.83%
Other theft28.02-98.48%
Public order21.23-92.59%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-95.65%
Robbery11.23-96.30%
Shoplifting10.62-99.17%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 410 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person410540.342177.78%
Other theft132252.906500.00%
Shoplifting12181.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour5674.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences4634.541433.33%
Vehicle crime3128.370.00%
Public order2719.122600.00%
Robbery2716.650.00%
Burglary1716.650.00%
Bicycle theft410.490.00%
Drugs32.470.00%
Other crime21.85100.00%

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 person1816.04-93.02%
Violence and sexual offences311.10-94.83%
Other theft21.85-98.64%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-90.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Public order10.62-94.44%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 258 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person258426.84-32.11%
Other theft147159.14-43.02%
Shoplifting6190.67-35.11%
Violence and sexual offences5837.63-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour5335.78-18.46%
Robbery2832.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime2217.27-31.25%
Burglary2113.570.00%
Public order1812.95-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson1011.1011.11%
Bicycle theft96.1750.00%
Drugs55.5525.00%
Other crime23.08100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 380 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 258 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person380613.121.33%
Other theft258234.39-0.77%
Shoplifting94159.1423.68%
Anti-social behaviour6557.986.56%
Violence and sexual offences6040.093.45%
Robbery3537.0184.21%
Vehicle crime3221.59-11.11%
Public order2819.74-9.68%
Burglary2117.27-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson912.9512.50%
Bicycle theft65.55-14.29%
Drugs43.70100.00%
Other crime12.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 375 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 260 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person375590.3040.98%
Other theft260231.319.70%
Shoplifting76160.377.04%
Anti-social behaviour6146.8812.96%
Violence and sexual offences5837.63-7.94%
Vehicle crime3635.7816.13%
Public order3122.2114.81%
Burglary2319.129.52%
Robbery1914.19-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson811.72100.00%
Bicycle theft74.9375.00%
Drugs24.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 237 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person266497.160.00%
Other theft237164.080.00%
Shoplifting71146.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences6343.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour5438.860.00%
Vehicle crime3133.310.00%
Public order2719.120.00%
Burglary2116.650.00%
Robbery2112.950.00%
Drugs512.950.00%
Bicycle theft43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Other crime22.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
April 202417
January 202421
December 202321
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202448
April 202456
January 202453
December 202365
November 202361
October 202354

A total of 1221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 122.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 202452
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024132
March 20242
January 2024147
December 2023258
November 2023260
October 2023237

A total of 2137 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 213.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 410 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024263
August 2024151
July 20243
May 202413
April 2024410
March 202418
January 2024258
December 2023380
November 2023375
October 2023266

A total of 382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202441
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202446
March 20243
January 202458
December 202360
November 202358
October 202363

A total of 170 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
January 202428
December 202335
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 590 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 202465
May 20241
April 2024121
January 202461
December 202394
November 202376
October 202371

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202418
December 202328
November 202331
October 202327

A total of 197 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
April 202431
January 202422
December 202332
November 202336
October 202331

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
March 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234

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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9RR 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. 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. Hospital
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 24. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1