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

Overview of Crime in W1G 9YB

WELBECK STREET, W1G 9YB, Westminster has recorded a total of 691 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 488.59 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9YB 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 9YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9YB, encompassing approximately 1414 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (284) incidents (77.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (130) incidents (154.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (102) incidents (47.83% increase)

W1G 9YB 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

WELBECK STREET, W1G 9YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 284 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person284488.5977.50%
Other theft130200.81154.90%
Shoplifting10291.9247.83%
Violence and sexual offences4772.1227.03%
Anti-social behaviour4233.23-2.33%
Vehicle crime2629.7018.18%
Robbery2018.38-4.76%
Public order1714.14-5.56%
Burglary1012.02-50.00%
Drugs47.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.83-50.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person160323.845233.33%
Shoplifting69113.130.00%
Other theft5148.792450.00%
Anti-social behaviour4336.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences3730.401750.00%
Vehicle crime2226.160.00%
Robbery2115.562000.00%
Burglary2014.850.00%
Public order1814.141700.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.730.00%
Bicycle theft45.660.00%
Drugs42.83300.00%
Possession of weapons12.830.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37.070.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.410.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.410.00%

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 person1314.85-97.02%
Other theft29.19-98.53%
Public order21.41-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-95.56%
Robbery11.41-96.55%
Shoplifting10.71-99.17%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 436 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person436646.972322.22%
Other theft136308.286700.00%
Shoplifting12196.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour5885.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences4541.011400.00%
Vehicle crime3431.820.00%
Robbery2924.040.00%
Public order2820.512700.00%
Burglary1919.800.00%
Drugs413.430.00%
Bicycle theft42.830.00%
Other crime12.830.00%

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 person1818.38-94.08%
Violence and sexual offences312.73-94.83%
Other theft22.12-98.76%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-91.67%
Other crime10.71-66.67%
Public order10.71-93.75%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 304 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person304526.06-29.79%
Other theft161214.95-41.24%
Shoplifting61113.84-39.60%
Violence and sexual offences5843.13-13.43%
Anti-social behaviour5441.01-14.29%
Robbery2838.18-22.22%
Vehicle crime2019.80-42.86%
Public order1614.14-36.00%
Burglary1311.31-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson129.1920.00%
Bicycle theft88.4833.33%
Drugs65.6620.00%
Other crime34.24200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 433 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 274 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person433762.222.36%
Other theft274306.161.86%
Shoplifting101193.7418.82%
Violence and sexual offences6771.4111.67%
Anti-social behaviour6347.378.62%
Robbery3644.5556.52%
Vehicle crime3525.45-12.50%
Public order2524.75-13.79%
Burglary2117.68-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson1014.8525.00%
Bicycle theft67.07-14.29%
Drugs54.24150.00%
Other crime13.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 423 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 269 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person423726.1640.53%
Other theft269299.0912.55%
Shoplifting85190.203.66%
Violence and sexual offences6060.10-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour5842.4226.09%
Vehicle crime4041.0111.11%
Public order2928.2820.83%
Robbery2320.51-14.81%
Burglary2216.2610.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.56100.00%
Bicycle theft75.6675.00%
Drugs24.95-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 301 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 239 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person301603.840.00%
Other theft239212.830.00%
Shoplifting82168.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences6457.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour4645.250.00%
Vehicle crime3632.530.00%
Robbery2725.450.00%
Public order2419.090.00%
Burglary2016.970.00%
Drugs514.140.00%
Bicycle theft43.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.830.00%
Other crime22.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2375 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 237.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 436 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024284
August 2024160
July 20243
May 202413
April 2024436
March 202418
January 2024304
December 2023433
November 2023423
October 2023301

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202443
April 202458
January 202454
December 202363
November 202358
October 202346

A total of 1266 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 202451
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024136
March 20242
January 2024161
December 2023274
November 2023269
October 2023239

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202437
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202445
March 20243
January 202458
December 202367
November 202360
October 202364

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
April 202419
January 202413
December 202321
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 186 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 202429
January 202428
December 202336
November 202323
October 202327

A total of 622 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024102
August 202469
May 20241
April 2024121
January 202461
December 2023101
November 202385
October 202382

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 20241
May 20242
April 202428
March 20241
January 202416
December 202325
November 202329
October 202324

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
April 202434
January 202420
December 202335
November 202340
October 202336

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
March 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 20238
October 20234

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

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 9YB 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. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 6. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total24
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 22. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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