W1G 9TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9TW

W1G 9TW, Westminster has recorded a total of 277 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 144.97 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9TW 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 9TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9TW, encompassing approximately 1910 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 9TW area, explore the W1G 9TW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W1G 9TW area, visit the W1G 9TW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (77) incidents (24.19% increase)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (88.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)

W1G 9TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bond Street with total crimes: 28
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

W1G 9TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person77144.9724.19%
Other theft4940.3088.46%
Violence and sexual offences3325.6426.92%
Anti-social behaviour3017.27-23.08%
Shoplifting2815.7064.71%
Vehicle crime2414.6541.18%
Robbery1212.560.00%
Public order106.28-9.09%
Burglary95.23-55.00%
Other crime24.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62126.13-49.18%
Anti-social behaviour3932.45-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences2620.41-3.70%
Other theft2613.61-31.58%
Burglary2013.61-4.76%
Vehicle crime1710.47-26.09%
Shoplifting178.90-50.00%
Robbery128.9020.00%
Public order116.2837.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.760.00%
Bicycle theft42.62-20.00%
Drugs22.09-33.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122174.80117.86%
Anti-social behaviour4263.8510.53%
Other theft3821.98-28.30%
Shoplifting3419.8925.93%
Violence and sexual offences2717.79-12.90%
Vehicle crime2314.1364.29%
Burglary2112.0490.91%
Robbery1010.99-9.09%
Public order85.23-42.86%
Bicycle theft54.19-37.50%
Drugs32.620.00%
Other crime11.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56142.35-31.71%
Other theft5329.31-51.38%
Anti-social behaviour3827.74-19.15%
Violence and sexual offences3119.893.33%
Shoplifting2716.2212.50%
Public order1414.13-26.32%
Vehicle crime147.33-54.84%
Burglary117.33-45.00%
Robbery115.76-15.38%
Bicycle theft85.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.19-50.00%
Drugs32.0950.00%
Other crime21.570.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109204.63-6.84%
Theft from the person8257.0513.89%
Anti-social behaviour4742.91-26.56%
Vehicle crime3124.60-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences3016.22-23.08%
Shoplifting2415.7020.00%
Burglary2012.5617.65%
Public order1910.4711.76%
Robbery139.94116.67%
Criminal damage and arson86.80100.00%
Bicycle theft44.19-42.86%
Other crime22.09100.00%
Drugs21.050.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117207.7727.17%
Theft from the person7261.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour6437.6825.49%
Violence and sexual offences3933.4925.81%
Vehicle crime3220.4114.29%
Shoplifting2016.75-16.67%
Public order1710.4721.43%
Burglary178.9021.43%
Bicycle theft78.9040.00%
Robbery63.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.14-20.00%
Other crime12.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft92170.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour5148.150.00%
Theft from the person4826.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences3125.120.00%
Vehicle crime2816.220.00%
Shoplifting2414.650.00%
Burglary1412.560.00%
Public order147.330.00%
Robbery107.330.00%
Bicycle theft55.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.620.00%
Other crime22.620.00%
Drugs21.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 519 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 74.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202462
April 2024122
January 202456
December 202382
November 202372
October 202348

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 44.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202439
April 202442
January 202438
December 202347
November 202364
October 202351

A total of 484 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 69.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202426
April 202438
January 202453
December 2023109
November 2023117
October 202392

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
April 202427
January 202431
December 202330
November 202339
October 202331

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
April 202421
January 202411
December 202320
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20248
January 202414
December 202319
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202410
January 202411
December 202313
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202423
January 202414
December 202331
November 202332
October 202328

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202417
April 202434
January 202427
December 202324
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 2. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 17. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 24. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 30. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1