W1G 9YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9YL

W1G 9YL, Westminster has recorded a total of 655 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 430.74 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9YL 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 9YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9YL, encompassing approximately 1520 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (261) incidents (71.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (123) incidents (151.02% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (53.12% increase)

W1G 9YL 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

W1G 9YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 261 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person261430.7471.71%
Other theft123171.64151.02%
Shoplifting9880.8953.12%
Violence and sexual offences4964.4513.95%
Anti-social behaviour3632.22-16.28%
Vehicle crime2623.6723.81%
Robbery1817.10-18.18%
Public order1811.84-5.26%
Burglary1211.84-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.89-37.50%
Drugs43.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.63-66.67%
Other crime21.32100.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person152299.222940.00%
Shoplifting6499.960.00%
Other theft4942.091125.00%
Violence and sexual offences4332.22975.00%
Anti-social behaviour4328.280.00%
Robbery2228.28633.33%
Burglary2114.470.00%
Vehicle crime2113.810.00%
Public order1913.81533.33%
Criminal damage and arson812.490.00%
Bicycle theft65.260.00%
Drugs63.95200.00%
Other crime13.950.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person514.470.00%
Other theft43.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.63100.00%
Public order32.630.00%
Robbery31.970.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Other crime11.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.32-77.78%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4241.43-89.68%
Violence and sexual offences927.62-80.43%
Other theft45.92-96.95%
Public order42.63-85.71%
Robbery22.63-92.31%
Drugs11.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.66-99.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 407 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person407568.84667.92%
Other theft131267.651355.56%
Shoplifting11686.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour5276.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences4634.20557.14%
Vehicle crime3330.250.00%
Public order2821.70600.00%
Robbery2618.412500.00%
Burglary1817.100.00%
Bicycle theft411.840.00%
Drugs32.6350.00%
Other crime11.970.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5351.95-81.85%
Other theft934.85-94.27%
Violence and sexual offences75.92-88.89%
Public order44.60-82.61%
Criminal damage and arson22.63-80.00%
Drugs21.32-71.43%
Robbery11.32-96.30%
Other crime10.66-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 292 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person292482.69-33.79%
Other theft157192.02-39.38%
Violence and sexual offences63103.25-8.70%
Shoplifting5741.43-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour5137.48-13.56%
Robbery2733.54-20.59%
Public order2317.76-28.12%
Vehicle crime2115.13-41.67%
Burglary1413.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson109.2111.11%
Bicycle theft96.5850.00%
Drugs75.920.00%
Other crime34.60200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 441 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 259 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person441704.314.75%
Other theft259290.01-2.26%
Shoplifting96170.3223.08%
Violence and sexual offences6963.136.15%
Anti-social behaviour5945.385.36%
Vehicle crime3638.80-5.26%
Robbery3423.6761.90%
Public order3222.36-20.00%
Burglary2121.045.00%
Criminal damage and arson913.8128.57%
Drugs75.92133.33%
Bicycle theft64.60-14.29%
Other crime13.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 421 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 265 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person421672.0844.18%
Other theft265276.8613.73%
Shoplifting78174.274.00%
Violence and sexual offences6551.29-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour5642.7519.15%
Public order4036.8342.86%
Vehicle crime3826.3018.75%
Robbery2124.99-12.50%
Burglary2013.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.1540.00%
Bicycle theft74.6075.00%
Drugs34.60-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 292 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 233 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person292552.4067.82%
Other theft233192.0228.02%
Shoplifting75153.22-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences7049.3240.00%
Anti-social behaviour4746.0334.29%
Vehicle crime3230.9118.52%
Public order2821.0421.74%
Robbery2418.4120.00%
Burglary2015.7825.00%
Drugs713.1516.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.60-75.00%
Bicycle theft43.29-69.23%
Other crime32.63200.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 174 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft182426.140.00%
Theft from the person174119.690.00%
Shoplifting80114.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences5052.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour3532.880.00%
Vehicle crime2723.020.00%
Public order2317.760.00%
Robbery2015.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson2013.150.00%
Burglary1613.150.00%
Bicycle theft1310.520.00%
Drugs68.550.00%
Other crime13.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2540 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 230.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 441 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024261
August 2024152
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024407
March 202453
January 2024292
December 2023441
November 2023421
October 2023292
September 2023174

A total of 379 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202443
April 202452
January 202451
December 202359
November 202356
October 202347
September 202335

A total of 1416 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 265 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 202449
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024131
March 20249
January 2024157
December 2023259
November 2023265
October 2023233
September 2023182

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202443
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202446
March 20247
January 202463
December 202369
November 202365
October 202370
September 202350

A total of 142 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
April 202418
January 202414
December 202321
November 202320
October 202320
September 202316

A total of 198 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 20243
May 20242
April 202426
March 20241
January 202427
December 202334
November 202321
October 202324
September 202320

A total of 665 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202464
May 20241
April 2024116
January 202457
December 202396
November 202378
October 202375
September 202380

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 222 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 20243
May 20244
April 202428
March 20244
January 202423
December 202332
November 202340
October 202328
September 202323

A total of 234 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202433
January 202421
December 202336
November 202338
October 202332
September 202327

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
March 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 202320

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9YL 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. 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. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 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