MONTAGU PLACE, W1H 2EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 2EW

MONTAGU PLACE, W1H 2EW, Westminster has recorded a total of 302 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.05 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2EW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 32.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2EW, encompassing approximately 5485 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (60) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (65.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (11.11% increase)

W1H 2EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 27
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19

MONTAGU PLACE, W1H 2EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6055.053.45%
Other theft5310.9465.62%
Anti-social behaviour509.6611.11%
Violence and sexual offences329.11-8.57%
Shoplifting285.8375.00%
Vehicle crime205.1053.85%
Public order153.65-6.25%
Burglary142.73-51.72%
Robbery132.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.37166.67%
Bicycle theft31.46-40.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5848.852800.00%
Anti-social behaviour4510.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences358.201066.67%
Other theft326.38540.00%
Burglary295.830.00%
Public order165.29300.00%
Shoplifting162.921500.00%
Robbery132.92550.00%
Vehicle crime132.370.00%
Bicycle theft52.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.10-16.67%
Public order40.91-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-57.14%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Theft from the person20.36-81.82%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order127.47-20.00%
Theft from the person112.19-87.21%
Violence and sexual offences72.01-77.42%
Other theft61.28-90.62%
Robbery31.09-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8659.97473.33%
Other theft6415.68814.29%
Anti-social behaviour5211.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.48244.44%
Shoplifting245.65242.86%
Vehicle crime164.370.00%
Burglary162.920.00%
Public order152.92400.00%
Robbery142.730.00%
Drugs82.55300.00%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person158.20-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.73-77.50%
Other theft71.64-89.39%
Shoplifting71.28-74.07%
Public order31.28-86.96%
Drugs20.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-87.50%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6657.24-43.59%
Theft from the person4512.03-22.41%
Anti-social behaviour428.20-20.75%
Violence and sexual offences407.66-21.57%
Shoplifting277.2922.73%
Public order234.924.55%
Burglary194.19-13.64%
Robbery163.4645.45%
Vehicle crime132.92-7.14%
Bicycle theft92.37800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.64-42.86%
Drugs61.46200.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11770.91-14.60%
Theft from the person5821.33-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour5310.57-25.35%
Violence and sexual offences519.66-1.92%
Shoplifting229.30-58.49%
Public order224.01-21.43%
Burglary224.0122.22%
Criminal damage and arson144.01100.00%
Vehicle crime142.55-36.36%
Robbery112.55-8.33%
Drugs22.01-71.43%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-87.50%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13790.7828.04%
Theft from the person7824.9762.50%
Anti-social behaviour7114.2212.70%
Shoplifting5312.9435.90%
Violence and sexual offences529.668.33%
Public order289.48-6.67%
Vehicle crime225.1069.23%
Burglary184.01-21.74%
Robbery123.28-20.00%
Bicycle theft82.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.46-30.00%
Drugs71.28133.33%
Possession of weapons41.280.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10774.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour6319.500.00%
Theft from the person4811.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences488.750.00%
Shoplifting398.750.00%
Public order307.110.00%
Burglary235.470.00%
Robbery154.190.00%
Vehicle crime132.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.370.00%
Bicycle theft81.820.00%
Drugs31.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 461 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202458
July 20242
May 202411
April 202486
March 202415
January 202445
December 202358
November 202378
October 202348

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202416
January 202413
December 202314
November 202322
October 202313

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 20244
May 202412
April 202415
March 20243
January 202423
December 202322
November 202328
October 202330

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202416
July 20241
April 202424
March 20247
January 202427
December 202322
November 202353
October 202339

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202429
April 202416
January 202419
December 202322
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 594 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202432
July 20245
May 20246
April 202464
March 20247
January 202466
December 2023117
November 2023137
October 2023107

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202435
July 20243
May 20247
April 202431
March 20249
January 202440
December 202351
November 202352
October 202348

A total of 376 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202445
April 202452
January 202442
December 202353
November 202371
October 202363

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20242
May 20243
April 202414
January 202416
December 202311
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 202314
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20248
March 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 2EW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total27
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stourcliffe Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Marylebone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Harrowby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 25. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1