W1G 9YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 9YW

W1G 9YW, Westminster has recorded a total of 655 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 429.57 per 1,000 population. This W1G 9YW 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 9YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 9YW, encompassing approximately 1524 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (261) incidents (75.17% increase)
  • Other theft: (123) incidents (161.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (53.12% increase)

W1G 9YW 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 9YW 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 person261429.5775.17%
Other theft123171.17161.70%
Shoplifting9880.6753.12%
Violence and sexual offences4964.2722.50%
Anti-social behaviour3632.14-16.28%
Vehicle crime2623.6123.81%
Robbery1817.05-10.00%
Public order1811.805.88%
Burglary1211.80-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.87-37.50%
Drugs43.28-20.00%
Bicycle theft22.62-60.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person149288.564866.67%
Shoplifting6497.720.00%
Other theft4741.972250.00%
Anti-social behaviour4330.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences4028.201900.00%
Burglary2126.230.00%
Vehicle crime2113.770.00%
Robbery2013.771900.00%
Public order1713.121600.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.150.00%
Bicycle theft55.250.00%
Drugs53.28400.00%

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 person36.560.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
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 offences21.310.00%

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 person1313.77-96.81%
Other theft28.53-98.47%
Public order21.31-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.31-95.65%
Robbery11.31-96.15%
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 person407567.292161.11%
Other theft131266.926450.00%
Shoplifting11685.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour5276.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences4634.101433.33%
Vehicle crime3330.170.00%
Public order2821.642700.00%
Robbery2618.360.00%
Burglary1817.050.00%
Bicycle theft411.800.00%
Drugs32.620.00%
Other crime11.970.00%

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 person1817.05-93.23%
Violence and sexual offences311.80-94.74%
Other theft21.97-98.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-90.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%
Public order10.66-94.12%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 150 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person266449.90-33.83%
Other theft150174.45-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences5798.37-8.06%
Shoplifting5637.38-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour5136.73-13.56%
Robbery2633.45-23.53%
Vehicle crime2117.05-41.67%
Public order1713.77-34.62%
Burglary1411.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson109.1811.11%
Bicycle theft96.5650.00%
Drugs65.9050.00%
Other crime33.93200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 402 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 255 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person402663.701.77%
Other theft255263.640.00%
Shoplifting96167.2423.08%
Violence and sexual offences6262.965.08%
Anti-social behaviour5940.665.36%
Vehicle crime3638.69-5.26%
Robbery3423.6161.90%
Public order2622.30-16.13%
Burglary2117.055.00%
Criminal damage and arson913.7728.57%
Bicycle theft65.90-14.29%
Drugs43.93100.00%
Other crime12.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 395 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 255 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person395636.1547.39%
Other theft255259.0512.33%
Shoplifting78167.244.00%
Violence and sexual offences5951.15-7.81%
Anti-social behaviour5638.6921.74%
Vehicle crime3836.7318.75%
Public order3124.9229.17%
Robbery2120.33-12.50%
Burglary2013.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.1275.00%
Bicycle theft74.5975.00%
Drugs24.59-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 268 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 227 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person268522.0465.43%
Other theft227175.7628.98%
Shoplifting75148.87-5.06%
Violence and sexual offences6449.1942.22%
Anti-social behaviour4641.9731.43%
Vehicle crime3230.1718.52%
Robbery2420.9933.33%
Public order2415.7414.29%
Burglary2015.7425.00%
Drugs513.12-16.67%
Bicycle theft43.28-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson42.62-80.00%
Other crime32.62200.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft176406.610.00%
Theft from the person162115.430.00%
Shoplifting79106.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences4551.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour3529.510.00%
Vehicle crime2722.950.00%
Public order2117.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson2013.770.00%
Robbery1813.120.00%
Burglary1611.800.00%
Bicycle theft1310.490.00%
Drugs68.530.00%
Other crime13.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2344 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 213.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 407 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024261
August 2024149
July 20243
May 202413
April 2024407
March 202418
January 2024266
December 2023402
November 2023395
October 2023268
September 2023162

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.25 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 202346
September 202335

A total of 1370 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 255 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 202447
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024131
March 20242
January 2024150
December 2023255
November 2023255
October 2023227
September 2023176

A total of 431 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202440
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202446
March 20243
January 202457
December 202362
November 202359
October 202364
September 202345

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 189 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 202426
December 202334
November 202321
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 663 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.67 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 202456
December 202396
November 202378
October 202375
September 202379

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 20241
May 20242
April 202428
March 20241
January 202417
December 202326
November 202331
October 202324
September 202321

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 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 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 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234
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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 9YW 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