WELBECK STREET, W1G 9XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9XU

WELBECK STREET, W1G 9XU, Westminster has recorded a total of 589 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 390.47 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9XU 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 9XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9XU, encompassing approximately 1508 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (235) incidents (74.07% increase)
  • Other theft: (112) incidents (173.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (86) incidents (36.51% increase)

W1G 9XU 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

WELBECK STREET, W1G 9XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person235390.4774.07%
Other theft112155.79173.17%
Shoplifting8674.2536.51%
Violence and sexual offences4257.017.69%
Anti-social behaviour3427.84-17.07%
Vehicle crime2522.5419.05%
Public order1616.5714.29%
Robbery1610.61-11.11%
Burglary910.61-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.97-37.50%
Drugs43.31-20.00%
Bicycle theft22.65-60.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person135271.806650.00%
Shoplifting6389.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4141.760.00%
Other theft4127.181950.00%
Violence and sexual offences3927.181850.00%
Vehicle crime2125.850.00%
Burglary2013.920.00%
Robbery1813.261700.00%
Public order1411.931300.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.280.00%
Bicycle theft55.300.00%
Drugs53.31400.00%

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 theft25.970.00%
Theft from the person21.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.330.00%

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 person1313.92-96.56%
Other theft28.62-98.20%
Public order21.33-92.59%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-95.24%
Robbery11.33-95.65%
Shoplifting10.66-99.11%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 378 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person378523.712000.00%
Shoplifting112250.590.00%
Other theft11174.255450.00%
Anti-social behaviour4473.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences4229.171300.00%
Vehicle crime2927.840.00%
Public order2719.222600.00%
Robbery2317.900.00%
Burglary1715.250.00%
Bicycle theft411.270.00%
Drugs22.650.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

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 person1817.24-92.77%
Violence and sexual offences311.93-94.64%
Other theft21.99-98.45%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-85.71%
Other crime10.66-66.67%
Public order10.66-94.12%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 249 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person249416.98-33.24%
Other theft129165.07-41.63%
Violence and sexual offences5685.52-5.08%
Shoplifting5137.12-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour4833.81-9.43%
Robbery2431.82-17.24%
Vehicle crime1915.91-47.22%
Public order1712.60-32.00%
Burglary1311.27-35.00%
Bicycle theft88.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.30-22.22%
Drugs54.6425.00%
Other crime33.31200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 373 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person373616.522.75%
Other theft221247.27-0.90%
Shoplifting93146.5124.00%
Violence and sexual offences5961.657.27%
Anti-social behaviour5339.116.00%
Vehicle crime3635.145.88%
Robbery2923.8731.82%
Public order2519.22-13.79%
Burglary2016.575.26%
Criminal damage and arson913.2628.57%
Bicycle theft65.97-14.29%
Drugs43.98300.00%
Other crime12.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 363 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 223 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person363587.3553.81%
Other theft223240.6419.89%
Shoplifting75147.834.17%
Violence and sexual offences5549.721.85%
Anti-social behaviour5036.4611.11%
Vehicle crime3433.159.68%
Public order2922.5431.82%
Robbery2219.224.76%
Burglary1914.5811.76%
Criminal damage and arson712.6075.00%
Bicycle theft74.6475.00%
Drugs14.64-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 236 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 186 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person236463.390.00%
Other theft186156.450.00%
Shoplifting72123.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences5447.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour4535.800.00%
Vehicle crime3129.830.00%
Public order2220.550.00%
Robbery2114.580.00%
Burglary1713.920.00%
Drugs511.270.00%
Bicycle theft43.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.650.00%
Other crime22.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2002 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 200.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 378 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024235
August 2024135
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024378
March 202418
January 2024249
December 2023373
November 2023363
October 2023236

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202441
April 202444
January 202448
December 202353
November 202350
October 202345

A total of 1029 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 202441
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024111
March 20242
January 2024129
December 2023221
November 2023223
October 2023186

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202439
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202442
March 20243
January 202456
December 202359
November 202355
October 202354

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202417
December 202325
November 202329
October 202322

A total of 155 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
January 202424
December 202329
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 553 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202463
May 20241
April 2024112
January 202451
December 202393
November 202375
October 202372

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
April 202417
January 202413
December 202320
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 195 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
April 202429
January 202419
December 202336
November 202334
October 202331

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
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 9XU 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. 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
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    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. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 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