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

Overview of Crime in W1H 2LQ

MONTAGU SQUARE, W1H 2LQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 288 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.04 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 206 crimes and a crime rate of 33.38 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2LQ, encompassing approximately 5642 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (2850.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (1266.67% increase)

W1H 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 18
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16

MONTAGU SQUARE, W1H 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5951.042850.00%
Anti-social behaviour5510.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences419.751266.67%
Other theft357.27600.00%
Burglary276.200.00%
Public order184.79350.00%
Shoplifting153.191400.00%
Vehicle crime142.660.00%
Robbery112.48450.00%
Bicycle theft51.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 theft53.01-16.67%
Public order40.89-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.71-57.14%
Robbery20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person20.35-81.82%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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 order127.27-20.00%
Theft from the person112.13-87.91%
Violence and sexual offences71.95-78.12%
Other theft61.24-90.48%
Robbery31.06-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9160.26506.67%
Anti-social behaviour7416.130.00%
Other theft6313.11800.00%
Violence and sexual offences3211.17255.56%
Burglary165.670.00%
Vehicle crime152.840.00%
Public order152.66400.00%
Robbery122.660.00%
Shoplifting102.1342.86%
Drugs81.77300.00%
Other crime21.42100.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%

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 person157.98-69.39%
Violence and sexual offences92.66-80.00%
Other theft71.60-89.71%
Shoplifting71.24-68.18%
Public order31.24-87.50%
Drugs20.53-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-87.50%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6861.85-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour6412.05-17.95%
Theft from the person4911.34-7.55%
Violence and sexual offences458.68-16.67%
Public order247.984.35%
Burglary224.250.00%
Shoplifting223.9010.00%
Robbery163.9060.00%
Vehicle crime132.84-13.33%
Bicycle theft92.30350.00%
Drugs81.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.42-27.27%
Other crime11.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11972.84-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour7821.09-9.30%
Violence and sexual offences5413.82-3.57%
Theft from the person539.57-33.75%
Public order239.39-23.33%
Burglary224.0822.22%
Shoplifting203.90-56.52%
Vehicle crime153.54-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson112.6637.50%
Robbery101.95-16.67%
Bicycle theft21.77-75.00%
Drugs20.35-71.43%
Other crime20.35100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13691.4524.77%
Anti-social behaviour8624.1016.22%
Theft from the person8015.2460.00%
Violence and sexual offences5614.189.80%
Shoplifting469.9276.92%
Public order308.15-6.25%
Vehicle crime245.3271.43%
Burglary184.25-25.00%
Robbery123.19-20.00%
Bicycle theft82.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.42-38.46%
Drugs71.4275.00%
Possession of weapons41.240.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10974.619.00%
Anti-social behaviour7419.3210.45%
Violence and sexual offences5113.1110.87%
Theft from the person509.0421.95%
Public order328.8645.45%
Shoplifting265.6718.18%
Burglary244.614.35%
Robbery154.2566.67%
Vehicle crime142.6627.27%
Criminal damage and arson132.4830.00%
Bicycle theft82.30-11.11%
Drugs41.42-63.64%
Other crime10.710.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10065.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour6717.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences4611.870.00%
Theft from the person418.150.00%
Burglary237.270.00%
Public order224.080.00%
Shoplifting223.900.00%
Drugs113.900.00%
Vehicle crime111.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.950.00%
Bicycle theft91.770.00%
Robbery91.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
April 202416
January 202422
December 202322
November 202318
October 202324
September 202323

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20244
May 202412
April 202415
March 20243
January 202424
December 202323
November 202330
October 202332
September 202322

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
January 202416
December 202310
November 202312
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 451 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202459
July 20242
May 202411
April 202491
March 202415
January 202449
December 202353
November 202380
October 202350
September 202341

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 20243
May 20247
April 202432
March 20249
January 202445
December 202354
November 202356
October 202351
September 202346

A total of 648 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 20245
May 20246
April 202463
March 20247
January 202468
December 2023119
November 2023136
October 2023109
September 2023100

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202455
April 202474
January 202464
December 202378
November 202386
October 202374
September 202367

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20241
April 202410
March 20247
January 202422
December 202320
November 202346
October 202326
September 202322

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202415
January 202413
December 202315
November 202324
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20234

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
March 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 202311

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brendon Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. A501
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Baker Street (Lu Station)
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Porter Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. George Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Marylebone (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. New Quebec Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Vehicle crime6
    Public order2
  • 11. Dorset Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kendall Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Stourcliffe Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Forset Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Blandford Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Harrowby Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Harcourt Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 19. Great Central Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clenston Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Old Marylebone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Walmer Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Dorset Square
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Balcombe Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Siddons Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hampden Gurney Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 28. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Bryanston Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Brown Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3