W1G 9XW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9XW

W1G 9XW, Westminster has recorded a total of 597 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 377.58 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9XW 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 9XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9XW, encompassing approximately 1581 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (238) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (114) incidents (159.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (81) incidents (32.79% increase)

W1G 9XW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 130
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1G 9XW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 238 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person238377.5870.00%
Other theft114150.53159.09%
Shoplifting8172.1032.79%
Violence and sexual offences4251.2313.51%
Anti-social behaviour3726.56-19.57%
Vehicle crime2723.4028.57%
Public order1817.0828.57%
Robbery1711.38-15.00%
Burglary1110.75-47.62%
Drugs46.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.53-42.86%
Bicycle theft22.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person140264.376900.00%
Shoplifting6188.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour4638.580.00%
Other theft4429.092100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3727.831750.00%
Burglary2123.400.00%
Vehicle crime2113.280.00%
Robbery2013.281900.00%
Public order1412.651300.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.850.00%
Bicycle theft44.430.00%
Drugs32.53200.00%

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 theft25.690.00%
Theft from the person21.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.260.00%

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 person1313.28-96.61%
Other theft28.22-98.21%
Public order21.26-92.59%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-94.59%
Robbery11.26-95.65%
Shoplifting10.63-99.09%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 384 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person384503.442033.33%
Other theft112242.875500.00%
Shoplifting11070.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour4669.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences3729.091133.33%
Vehicle crime2823.400.00%
Public order2717.712600.00%
Robbery2317.080.00%
Burglary2214.550.00%
Bicycle theft413.910.00%
Drugs22.530.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

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 person1816.44-92.74%
Violence and sexual offences311.38-94.55%
Other theft21.90-98.45%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-83.33%
Other crime10.63-50.00%
Public order10.63-93.75%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person248394.03-32.24%
Other theft129156.85-43.67%
Violence and sexual offences5581.59-11.29%
Shoplifting5234.79-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour4732.89-9.62%
Robbery2429.73-17.24%
Vehicle crime2015.18-39.39%
Public order1612.65-33.33%
Burglary1210.12-42.86%
Bicycle theft77.5916.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.43-33.33%
Drugs53.7925.00%
Other crime23.160.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 366 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 229 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person366585.672.52%
Other theft229231.48-4.18%
Shoplifting88144.8418.92%
Violence and sexual offences6255.668.77%
Anti-social behaviour5239.21-1.89%
Vehicle crime3332.89-2.94%
Robbery2920.8731.82%
Public order2418.34-11.11%
Burglary2115.18-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson913.2828.57%
Bicycle theft65.69-14.29%
Drugs43.79300.00%
Other crime22.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 357 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 239 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person357570.4949.37%
Other theft239225.7925.79%
Shoplifting74151.165.71%
Violence and sexual offences5746.803.64%
Anti-social behaviour5336.058.16%
Vehicle crime3433.5213.33%
Public order2721.5012.50%
Burglary2217.0837.50%
Robbery2213.9115.79%
Criminal damage and arson713.9175.00%
Bicycle theft74.4375.00%
Possession of weapons24.430.00%
Drugs11.26-80.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 239 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person239447.1658.28%
Other theft190151.1620.25%
Shoplifting70120.17-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences5544.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour4934.7958.06%
Vehicle crime3030.9930.43%
Public order2418.9714.29%
Robbery1915.1818.75%
Burglary1612.02-15.79%
Drugs510.12-28.57%
Bicycle theft43.16-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson42.53-75.00%
Other crime22.53100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 151 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft158365.570.00%
Theft from the person15199.930.00%
Shoplifting7795.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences4448.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour3127.830.00%
Vehicle crime2319.610.00%
Public order2114.550.00%
Burglary1913.280.00%
Robbery1612.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson1610.120.00%
Bicycle theft1310.120.00%
Drugs78.220.00%
Other crime14.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2156 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 196.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 384 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024238
August 2024140
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024384
March 202418
January 2024248
December 2023366
November 2023357
October 2023239
September 2023151

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202446
April 202446
January 202447
December 202352
November 202353
October 202349
September 202331

A total of 1221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 202444
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024112
March 20242
January 2024129
December 2023229
November 2023239
October 2023190
September 2023158

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202437
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202437
March 20243
January 202455
December 202362
November 202357
October 202355
September 202344

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202416
December 202324
November 202327
October 202324
September 202321

A total of 172 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
January 202424
December 202329
November 202322
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 614 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202461
May 20241
April 2024110
January 202452
December 202388
November 202374
October 202370
September 202377

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
April 202422
January 202412
December 202321
November 202322
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 216 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
April 202428
January 202420
December 202333
November 202334
October 202330
September 202323

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234
September 202316

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total130
    Shoplifting48
    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. Hospital
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 21. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 24. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1