W1G 9XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9XH

W1G 9XH, Westminster has recorded a total of 634 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 442.57 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9XH 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 9XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9XH, encompassing approximately 1432 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (260) incidents (78.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (119) incidents (158.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (32.35% increase)

W1G 9XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 175
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1G 9XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 260 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person260442.5778.08%
Other theft119181.50158.70%
Shoplifting9083.0732.35%
Anti-social behaviour4162.83-6.82%
Violence and sexual offences4128.6213.89%
Vehicle crime2628.6218.18%
Robbery1918.15-5.00%
Public order1513.267.14%
Burglary1010.47-50.00%
Drugs46.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.79-42.86%
Bicycle theft22.79-50.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person146301.567200.00%
Shoplifting68101.920.00%
Other theft4647.472200.00%
Anti-social behaviour4432.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences3630.711700.00%
Vehicle crime2225.130.00%
Burglary2015.360.00%
Robbery2013.961900.00%
Public order1413.961300.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.770.00%
Bicycle theft44.890.00%
Drugs42.79300.00%
Possession of weapons12.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.280.00%
Theft from the person21.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.400.00%

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 person1314.66-96.83%
Other theft29.07-98.28%
Public order21.40-92.59%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-95.12%
Robbery11.40-96.15%
Shoplifting10.70-99.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 410 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person410590.562177.78%
Other theft116286.215700.00%
Shoplifting11680.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour5280.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences4136.301266.67%
Vehicle crime3028.620.00%
Public order2720.942600.00%
Robbery2618.850.00%
Burglary2018.150.00%
Bicycle theft413.960.00%
Drugs32.790.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

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 person1818.15-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences312.57-94.55%
Other theft22.09-98.58%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-87.50%
Other crime10.70-66.67%
Public order10.70-93.75%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 288 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person288478.87-28.71%
Other theft141201.04-40.76%
Shoplifting5698.43-42.27%
Violence and sexual offences5539.09-14.06%
Anti-social behaviour5038.39-15.25%
Robbery2734.90-10.00%
Vehicle crime1918.85-47.22%
Public order1613.26-33.33%
Burglary1211.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.38-11.11%
Bicycle theft65.580.00%
Drugs54.190.00%
Other crime33.4950.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 404 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person404694.573.06%
Other theft238282.020.85%
Shoplifting97166.1418.29%
Violence and sexual offences6467.7114.29%
Anti-social behaviour5944.6813.46%
Vehicle crime3641.190.00%
Robbery3025.1336.36%
Public order2420.94-11.11%
Burglary2016.75-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson913.9628.57%
Bicycle theft66.28-14.29%
Drugs54.19400.00%
Other crime23.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 392 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 236 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person392656.1845.19%
Other theft236273.6416.83%
Shoplifting82164.743.80%
Violence and sexual offences5657.24-1.75%
Anti-social behaviour5239.096.12%
Vehicle crime3636.305.88%
Public order2725.1322.73%
Robbery2218.85-12.00%
Burglary2115.3623.53%
Criminal damage and arson714.66133.33%
Bicycle theft74.8975.00%
Drugs14.89-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 270 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 202 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person270536.810.00%
Other theft202188.480.00%
Shoplifting79141.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences5755.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour4939.790.00%
Vehicle crime3434.210.00%
Robbery2523.730.00%
Public order2217.450.00%
Burglary1715.360.00%
Drugs511.870.00%
Bicycle theft43.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Other crime22.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2203 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 220.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 410 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024260
August 2024146
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024410
March 202418
January 2024288
December 2023404
November 2023392
October 2023270

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202444
April 202452
January 202450
December 202359
November 202352
October 202349

A total of 1104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 110.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 202446
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024116
March 20242
January 2024141
December 2023238
November 2023236
October 2023202

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202441
March 20243
January 202455
December 202364
November 202356
October 202357

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202416
December 202324
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 171 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 202427
December 202330
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 589 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202468
May 20241
April 2024116
January 202456
December 202397
November 202382
October 202379

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
April 202420
January 202412
December 202320
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 203 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
April 202430
January 202419
December 202336
November 202336
October 202334

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 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
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total175
    Theft from the person67
    Shoplifting56
    Other theft28
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    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. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 5. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 20. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 23. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3