WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 9ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9ST

WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 9ST, Westminster has recorded a total of 673 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 426.41 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9ST 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 9ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9ST, encompassing approximately 1578 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (268) incidents (77.48% increase)
  • Other theft: (129) incidents (138.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (105) incidents (59.09% increase)

W1G 9ST 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

WIMPOLE STREET, W1G 9ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 268 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person268426.4177.48%
Other theft129169.80138.89%
Shoplifting10581.7359.09%
Violence and sexual offences4766.539.30%
Anti-social behaviour4029.78-18.37%
Vehicle crime2225.3415.79%
Robbery1913.94-9.52%
Public order1812.04-10.00%
Burglary1111.40-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson56.97-37.50%
Drugs43.170.00%
Bicycle theft22.53-66.67%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person151292.082920.00%
Shoplifting6695.670.00%
Other theft5441.821250.00%
Anti-social behaviour4934.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences4331.05975.00%
Robbery2127.24600.00%
Public order2013.31566.67%
Burglary1912.670.00%
Vehicle crime1912.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.040.00%
Bicycle theft65.070.00%
Drugs43.80100.00%
Other crime12.530.00%

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 person513.940.00%
Other theft43.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.53100.00%
Public order32.530.00%
Robbery31.900.00%
Drugs21.900.00%
Other crime11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.27-77.78%

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 person4239.92-89.76%
Violence and sexual offences926.61-80.43%
Other theft45.70-96.99%
Public order42.53-85.71%
Robbery22.53-92.59%
Drugs11.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.63-99.18%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 410 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person410557.56673.58%
Other theft133259.771377.78%
Shoplifting12284.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour5777.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences4636.11557.14%
Vehicle crime3129.150.00%
Public order2819.64600.00%
Robbery2717.742600.00%
Burglary1717.110.00%
Bicycle theft410.770.00%
Drugs32.5350.00%
Other crime21.90100.00%

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 person5350.05-81.66%
Other theft933.58-94.19%
Violence and sexual offences75.70-89.06%
Public order44.44-84.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.53-81.82%
Drugs21.27-66.67%
Robbery11.27-96.55%
Other crime10.63-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 289 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person289474.56-32.95%
Other theft155183.11-41.06%
Violence and sexual offences6498.21-5.88%
Shoplifting6240.55-35.42%
Anti-social behaviour5639.28-18.84%
Robbery2935.48-17.14%
Public order2518.37-28.57%
Vehicle crime2115.84-32.26%
Burglary2013.31-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson1112.6737.50%
Bicycle theft86.9733.33%
Drugs65.07-25.00%
Other crime33.80200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 431 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 263 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person431680.476.42%
Other theft263273.08-3.66%
Shoplifting96166.6326.32%
Anti-social behaviour6960.826.15%
Violence and sexual offences6843.724.62%
Public order3543.08-12.50%
Robbery3522.1894.44%
Vehicle crime3122.18-8.82%
Burglary2219.640.00%
Drugs813.94166.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.070.00%
Bicycle theft65.07-14.29%
Other crime13.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 405 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 273 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person405644.3637.76%
Other theft273256.6011.43%
Shoplifting76172.974.11%
Anti-social behaviour6548.1516.07%
Violence and sexual offences6541.18-5.80%
Public order4041.1837.93%
Vehicle crime3425.3413.33%
Burglary2221.540.00%
Robbery1813.94-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson811.4060.00%
Bicycle theft75.0775.00%
Drugs34.44-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 294 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 245 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person294544.2572.94%
Other theft245186.2835.36%
Shoplifting73155.23-12.05%
Violence and sexual offences6946.2540.82%
Anti-social behaviour5643.7216.67%
Vehicle crime3035.4815.38%
Public order2919.0138.10%
Robbery2318.3715.00%
Burglary2214.5729.41%
Drugs713.9440.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft43.17-75.00%
Other crime22.53100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 170 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft181413.730.00%
Theft from the person170114.680.00%
Shoplifting83107.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences4952.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour4831.050.00%
Vehicle crime2630.410.00%
Public order2116.470.00%
Robbery2013.310.00%
Burglary1712.670.00%
Bicycle theft1610.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson1510.140.00%
Drugs59.500.00%
Other crime13.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
April 202417
January 202420
December 202322
November 202322
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 1450 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 273 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 202454
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024133
March 20249
January 2024155
December 2023263
November 2023273
October 2023245
September 2023181

A total of 227 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 20243
May 20244
April 202428
March 20244
January 202425
December 202335
November 202340
October 202329
September 202321

A total of 2518 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 228.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 431 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024268
August 2024151
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024410
March 202453
January 2024289
December 2023431
November 2023405
October 2023294
September 2023170

A total of 440 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202449
April 202457
January 202456
December 202369
November 202365
October 202356
September 202348

A total of 473 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202443
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202446
March 20247
January 202464
December 202368
November 202365
October 202369
September 202349

A total of 198 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 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
September 202320

A total of 684 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202466
May 20241
April 2024122
January 202462
December 202396
November 202376
October 202373
September 202383

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 202316

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 214 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202431
January 202421
December 202331
November 202334
October 202330
September 202326

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
March 20242
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9ST 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. 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. 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. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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