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

Overview of Crime in W1H 2LW

MONTAGU SQUARE, W1H 2LW, Westminster has recorded a total of 363 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.50 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2LW, encompassing approximately 5999 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (90) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (52) incidents (67.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-7.27% decrease)

W1H 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 53
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 30
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26

MONTAGU SQUARE, W1H 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9060.5015.38%
Other theft5215.0067.74%
Anti-social behaviour518.67-7.27%
Violence and sexual offences478.50-2.08%
Shoplifting317.836.90%
Vehicle crime245.1750.00%
Robbery244.0020.00%
Public order124.00-52.00%
Burglary122.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.00125.00%
Drugs61.50100.00%
Bicycle theft31.00-57.14%
Other crime20.50-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7858.343800.00%
Anti-social behaviour5513.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences489.174700.00%
Other theft318.000.00%
Burglary305.170.00%
Shoplifting295.002800.00%
Public order254.831150.00%
Robbery204.170.00%
Vehicle crime163.330.00%
Bicycle theft72.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.17-33.33%
Theft from the person20.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.67-96.92%
Public order30.67-66.67%
Other theft20.50-97.06%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-97.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13061.841081.82%
Other theft6821.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour5211.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences408.670.00%
Robbery176.671600.00%
Burglary162.830.00%
Shoplifting142.670.00%
Vehicle crime142.330.00%
Public order92.33200.00%
Drugs81.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112.50-84.06%
Public order31.83-85.71%
Robbery10.50-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6958.00-25.00%
Other theft6811.50-43.80%
Violence and sexual offences5611.333.70%
Anti-social behaviour519.33-19.05%
Burglary258.504.17%
Public order214.1790.91%
Vehicle crime153.507.14%
Robbery102.50-47.37%
Shoplifting101.67-54.55%
Drugs91.6728.57%
Bicycle theft71.50250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.17-60.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12174.51-4.72%
Theft from the person9220.17-1.08%
Anti-social behaviour6315.33-17.11%
Violence and sexual offences5410.505.88%
Burglary249.0014.29%
Shoplifting224.0046.67%
Robbery193.675.56%
Criminal damage and arson153.17114.29%
Vehicle crime142.50-39.13%
Public order112.33-47.62%
Drugs71.8340.00%
Bicycle theft21.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.33-33.33%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12777.8435.11%
Theft from the person9321.1734.78%
Anti-social behaviour7615.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences5112.670.00%
Vehicle crime238.5043.75%
Public order213.835.00%
Burglary213.50-19.23%
Robbery183.500.00%
Shoplifting153.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.50-22.22%
Bicycle theft61.17-14.29%
Drugs51.0066.67%
Possession of weapons30.830.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9466.848.05%
Anti-social behaviour7615.67-2.56%
Theft from the person6912.6723.21%
Violence and sexual offences5111.50-10.53%
Burglary268.5018.18%
Public order204.335.26%
Robbery183.330.00%
Vehicle crime163.0045.45%
Shoplifting122.67-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.00-10.00%
Bicycle theft71.500.00%
Drugs31.17-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8765.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour7814.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences5713.000.00%
Theft from the person569.500.00%
Burglary229.330.00%
Public order193.670.00%
Robbery183.170.00%
Shoplifting143.000.00%
Vehicle crime112.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.830.00%
Drugs91.670.00%
Bicycle theft71.500.00%
Other crime21.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 694 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202478
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024130
March 202411
January 202469
December 202392
November 202393
October 202369
September 202356

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
April 202414
January 202415
December 202314
November 202323
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202425
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
January 202421
December 202311
November 202321
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202429
July 20241
April 202414
January 202410
December 202322
November 202315
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202448
July 20241
May 20241
April 202440
January 202456
December 202354
November 202351
October 202351
September 202357

A total of 502 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202455
April 202452
January 202451
December 202363
November 202376
October 202376
September 202378

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 202315
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 650 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202431
May 20242
April 202468
January 202468
December 2023121
November 2023127
October 202394
September 202387

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202417
March 20241
January 202410
December 202319
November 202318
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202430
April 202416
January 202425
December 202324
November 202321
October 202326
September 202322

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total53
    Theft from the person15
    Robbery9
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Marble Arch
    Total30
    Theft from the person11
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Vehicle crime8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    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. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 26. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1