W1G 9RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9RU

W1G 9RU, Westminster has recorded a total of 667 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 426.33 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9RU 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 9RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9RU, encompassing approximately 1564 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (263) incidents (73.03% increase)
  • Other theft: (127) incidents (135.19% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (105) incidents (59.09% increase)

W1G 9RU 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 9RU 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 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person263426.3373.03%
Other theft127168.10135.19%
Shoplifting10581.1759.09%
Violence and sexual offences4767.119.30%
Anti-social behaviour3830.04-20.83%
Vehicle crime2424.2914.29%
Robbery1915.34-9.52%
Public order1812.14-10.00%
Burglary1211.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.67-37.50%
Drugs43.200.00%
Bicycle theft22.56-66.67%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person152296.572940.00%
Shoplifting6697.150.00%
Other theft5442.191250.00%
Anti-social behaviour4834.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences4330.68975.00%
Robbery2127.48600.00%
Vehicle crime2113.420.00%
Burglary2013.420.00%
Public order2012.78566.67%
Criminal damage and arson812.780.00%
Bicycle theft65.110.00%
Drugs43.84100.00%
Other crime12.560.00%

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 person514.060.00%
Other theft43.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.56100.00%
Public order32.560.00%
Robbery31.920.00%
Drugs21.920.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.28-77.78%

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 person4240.27-89.73%
Violence and sexual offences926.85-80.43%
Other theft45.75-96.95%
Public order42.56-85.19%
Robbery22.56-92.59%
Drugs11.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.64-99.17%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 409 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person409558.63671.70%
Other theft131261.421355.56%
Shoplifting12183.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour5677.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences4635.79557.14%
Vehicle crime3129.400.00%
Public order2719.81575.00%
Robbery2717.262600.00%
Burglary1717.260.00%
Bicycle theft410.870.00%
Drugs32.5650.00%
Other crime21.92100.00%

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 person5350.49-81.60%
Other theft933.88-94.19%
Violence and sexual offences75.75-88.89%
Public order44.47-84.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.56-80.00%
Drugs21.28-66.67%
Robbery11.28-96.55%
Other crime10.64-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 288 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person288476.18-32.87%
Other theft155184.08-40.38%
Violence and sexual offences6399.07-7.35%
Shoplifting6240.27-35.42%
Anti-social behaviour5339.63-18.46%
Robbery2933.88-17.14%
Public order2518.54-28.57%
Vehicle crime2215.98-31.25%
Burglary2014.06-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson1012.7811.11%
Bicycle theft96.3950.00%
Drugs65.75-14.29%
Other crime33.84200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 429 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 260 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person429680.715.41%
Other theft260274.20-3.70%
Shoplifting96166.1823.08%
Violence and sexual offences6861.364.62%
Anti-social behaviour6543.463.17%
Public order3541.55-14.63%
Robbery3522.3794.44%
Vehicle crime3222.37-11.11%
Burglary2120.45-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson913.4212.50%
Drugs75.75133.33%
Bicycle theft64.47-14.29%
Other crime13.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 407 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person407651.9540.34%
Other theft270260.1410.66%
Shoplifting78172.586.85%
Violence and sexual offences6549.86-4.41%
Anti-social behaviour6341.5516.67%
Public order4140.2732.26%
Vehicle crime3626.2120.00%
Burglary2323.0115.00%
Robbery1814.70-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson811.5160.00%
Bicycle theft75.1175.00%
Drugs34.47-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.920.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 290 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 244 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person290543.930.00%
Other theft244185.360.00%
Shoplifting73155.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences6846.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour5443.460.00%
Public order3134.520.00%
Vehicle crime3019.810.00%
Robbery2319.180.00%
Burglary2014.700.00%
Drugs712.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.470.00%
Bicycle theft43.200.00%
Other crime22.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
April 202417
January 202420
December 202321
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.86 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 202363
October 202354

A total of 1258 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 125.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024127
August 202454
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024131
March 20249
January 2024155
December 2023260
November 2023270
October 2023244

A total of 2338 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 233.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 429 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024263
August 2024152
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024409
March 202453
January 2024288
December 2023429
November 2023407
October 2023290

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202443
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202446
March 20247
January 202463
December 202368
November 202365
October 202368

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

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 20243
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202429
December 202335
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 602 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202466
May 20241
April 2024121
January 202462
December 202396
November 202378
October 202373

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 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 20243
May 20244
April 202427
March 20244
January 202425
December 202335
November 202341
October 202331

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 202421
April 202431
January 202422
December 202332
November 202336
October 202330

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 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 20242
January 202410
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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20242
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 9RU 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. Hospital
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    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