MONTAGU SQUARE, W1H 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 2LG

MONTAGU SQUARE, W1H 2LG, Westminster has recorded a total of 321 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.49 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2LG, encompassing approximately 5784 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (67) incidents (3.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (56) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (7.84% increase)

W1H 2LG 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 SQUARE, W1H 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6755.493.08%
Other theft5611.5864.71%
Anti-social behaviour559.687.84%
Violence and sexual offences399.51-2.50%
Shoplifting246.7441.18%
Vehicle crime214.1550.00%
Public order143.63-17.65%
Burglary142.42-51.72%
Robbery142.4216.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.42100.00%
Drugs41.380.00%
Bicycle theft30.69-40.00%
Other crime20.520.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6550.303150.00%
Anti-social behaviour5111.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences408.821900.00%
Other theft346.911600.00%
Burglary295.880.00%
Public order175.01750.00%
Shoplifting172.941600.00%
Vehicle crime142.940.00%
Robbery122.421100.00%
Bicycle theft52.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.73-60.00%
Public order20.35-77.78%
Theft from the person20.35-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.35-66.67%
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order95.19-30.77%
Theft from the person71.56-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.21-80.65%
Other theft51.04-92.31%
Robbery30.86-78.57%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10559.29775.00%
Other theft6518.152066.67%
Anti-social behaviour6211.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences3110.72416.67%
Burglary175.360.00%
Vehicle crime152.940.00%
Robbery142.590.00%
Public order132.42333.33%
Shoplifting112.25266.67%
Drugs81.900.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person124.84-76.92%
Violence and sexual offences62.07-86.96%
Other theft31.04-95.45%
Public order30.52-88.00%
Shoplifting30.52-82.35%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6657.57-45.45%
Theft from the person5211.41-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour518.99-17.74%
Violence and sexual offences468.82-8.00%
Public order257.9547.06%
Burglary224.320.00%
Shoplifting173.80-19.05%
Vehicle crime152.940.00%
Robbery132.5918.18%
Bicycle theft92.25350.00%
Drugs81.56166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.38-38.46%
Other crime11.380.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12169.15-11.68%
Theft from the person6220.92-28.74%
Anti-social behaviour6210.72-24.39%
Violence and sexual offences5010.722.04%
Burglary228.6422.22%
Shoplifting213.80-36.36%
Public order173.63-32.00%
Vehicle crime152.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.5985.71%
Robbery112.25-21.43%
Drugs31.90-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.52-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13785.7423.42%
Theft from the person8723.6870.59%
Anti-social behaviour8215.047.89%
Violence and sexual offences4914.18-2.00%
Shoplifting338.4783.33%
Vehicle crime255.7066.67%
Public order254.32-10.71%
Burglary184.32-30.77%
Robbery143.11-17.65%
Bicycle theft82.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.38-36.36%
Drugs71.2175.00%
Possession of weapons31.210.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11171.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour7619.190.00%
Theft from the person5113.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences508.820.00%
Public order288.640.00%
Burglary264.840.00%
Shoplifting184.490.00%
Robbery173.110.00%
Vehicle crime152.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.590.00%
Bicycle theft81.900.00%
Drugs41.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 510 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202465
July 20242
May 20247
April 2024105
March 202412
January 202452
December 202362
November 202387
October 202351

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202415
January 202415
December 202315
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 20242
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
January 202425
December 202317
November 202325
October 202328

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 20241
April 202411
March 20243
January 202417
December 202321
November 202333
October 202318

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202429
April 202417
January 202422
December 202322
November 202318
October 202326

A total of 600 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202434
July 20242
May 20245
April 202465
March 20243
January 202466
December 2023121
November 2023137
October 2023111

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20241
May 20243
April 202414
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202440
July 20242
May 20246
April 202431
March 20246
January 202446
December 202350
November 202349
October 202350

A total of 439 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202451
April 202462
January 202451
December 202362
November 202382
October 202376

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

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 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 2LG 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. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Old Marylebone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 19. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 29. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1