UPPER MONTAGU STREET, W1H 2PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 2PB

UPPER MONTAGU STREET, W1H 2PB, Westminster has recorded a total of 313 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.69 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2PB 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 2PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2PB, encompassing approximately 5620 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (64) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (55) incidents (52.78% increase)

W1H 2PB 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

UPPER MONTAGU STREET, W1H 2PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6455.696.67%
Anti-social behaviour5711.395.56%
Other theft5510.1452.78%
Violence and sexual offences399.79-9.30%
Vehicle crime206.9442.86%
Shoplifting193.5646.15%
Burglary143.38-46.15%
Robbery142.4927.27%
Public order122.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.1480.00%
Bicycle theft41.600.00%
Drugs40.710.00%
Other crime20.71-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6051.242900.00%
Anti-social behaviour5410.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences439.611333.33%
Other theft367.65620.00%
Burglary266.410.00%
Public order184.63350.00%
Vehicle crime143.200.00%
Shoplifting132.491200.00%
Robbery112.31450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.960.00%
Bicycle theft40.890.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

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 theft53.02-16.67%
Public order40.89-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.71-57.14%
Robbery20.53-33.33%
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 order127.29-20.00%
Theft from the person112.14-87.78%
Violence and sexual offences71.96-78.79%
Other theft61.25-90.62%
Robbery31.07-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9060.31500.00%
Anti-social behaviour7416.010.00%
Other theft6413.17814.29%
Violence and sexual offences3311.39266.67%
Burglary165.870.00%
Public order152.85400.00%
Vehicle crime132.670.00%
Robbery122.310.00%
Shoplifting102.1442.86%
Drugs81.78300.00%
Other crime21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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 person158.01-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.67-82.00%
Other theft71.60-89.55%
Shoplifting71.25-65.00%
Public order31.25-87.50%
Drugs20.53-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-87.50%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6762.09-39.64%
Anti-social behaviour6411.92-18.99%
Theft from the person5011.39-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences508.90-13.79%
Public order248.904.35%
Burglary234.270.00%
Shoplifting204.095.26%
Robbery143.5616.67%
Vehicle crime122.49-7.69%
Bicycle theft82.14166.67%
Drugs81.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.42-38.46%
Other crime11.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11173.30-18.98%
Anti-social behaviour7919.75-10.23%
Violence and sexual offences5814.06-3.33%
Theft from the person5410.32-34.15%
Public order239.61-25.81%
Burglary234.0921.05%
Shoplifting194.09-58.70%
Criminal damage and arson133.3862.50%
Vehicle crime132.31-45.83%
Robbery122.31-14.29%
Bicycle theft32.14-50.00%
Drugs20.53-71.43%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13793.7626.85%
Anti-social behaviour8824.3718.92%
Theft from the person8215.6660.78%
Violence and sexual offences6014.599.09%
Shoplifting4610.6870.37%
Public order318.18-6.06%
Vehicle crime245.52166.67%
Burglary194.27-24.00%
Robbery143.38-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.49-38.46%
Drugs71.4216.67%
Bicycle theft61.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.070.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10875.7911.34%
Anti-social behaviour7419.2210.45%
Violence and sexual offences5513.1714.58%
Theft from the person519.7924.39%
Public order339.0737.50%
Shoplifting275.8722.73%
Burglary254.808.70%
Robbery154.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson132.678.33%
Vehicle crime92.31-25.00%
Bicycle theft91.600.00%
Drugs61.60-45.45%
Other crime11.070.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9766.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour6717.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences4811.920.00%
Theft from the person418.540.00%
Public order247.290.00%
Burglary234.270.00%
Shoplifting224.090.00%
Vehicle crime123.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.140.00%
Drugs112.140.00%
Bicycle theft91.960.00%
Robbery91.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 520 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202460
July 20242
May 202411
April 202490
March 202415
January 202450
December 202354
November 202382
October 202351
September 202341

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20244
May 202412
April 202415
March 20243
January 202424
December 202323
November 202331
October 202333
September 202324

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 20241
April 202410
March 20247
January 202420
December 202319
November 202346
October 202327
September 202322

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
April 202416
January 202423
December 202323
November 202319
October 202325
September 202323

A total of 693 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202436
July 20245
May 20246
April 202464
March 20247
January 202467
December 2023111
November 2023137
October 2023108
September 202397

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202443
July 20243
May 20247
April 202433
March 20249
January 202450
December 202358
November 202360
October 202355
September 202348

A total of 557 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202454
April 202474
January 202464
December 202379
November 202388
October 202374
September 202367

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
January 202414
December 202312
November 202314
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202413
January 202412
December 202313
November 202324
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 20238
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20248
March 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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