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

Overview of Crime in W1H 2PG

UPPER MONTAGU STREET, W1H 2PG, Westminster has recorded a total of 327 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.16 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2PG 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 2PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2PG, encompassing approximately 5622 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (65) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Other theft: (56) incidents (51.35% increase)

W1H 2PG 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 2PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6558.168.33%
Anti-social behaviour6011.56-11.76%
Other theft5610.6751.35%
Violence and sexual offences419.96-12.77%
Vehicle crime237.2964.29%
Shoplifting194.0935.71%
Robbery163.3833.33%
Burglary142.85-46.15%
Public order122.49-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.1380.00%
Drugs61.600.00%
Bicycle theft41.07-20.00%
Other crime20.71-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6855.670.00%
Theft from the person6012.092900.00%
Violence and sexual offences4710.671466.67%
Other theft378.36640.00%
Burglary266.580.00%
Public order214.62425.00%
Shoplifting143.731300.00%
Vehicle crime142.490.00%
Robbery122.49500.00%
Bicycle theft52.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
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 person112.13-88.42%
Violence and sexual offences71.96-82.05%
Other theft61.24-90.62%
Robbery31.07-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9564.20533.33%
Anti-social behaviour8316.900.00%
Other theft6414.76814.29%
Violence and sexual offences3911.38333.33%
Burglary166.940.00%
Public order152.85400.00%
Vehicle crime132.670.00%
Robbery122.310.00%
Shoplifting122.1371.43%
Drugs82.13300.00%
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 person158.00-70.59%
Violence and sexual offences92.67-83.93%
Other theft71.60-90.28%
Shoplifting71.24-65.00%
Public order31.24-88.00%
Drugs20.53-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-87.50%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7366.34-7.59%
Other theft7212.98-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences5612.80-3.45%
Theft from the person519.96-5.56%
Public order259.078.70%
Burglary244.454.35%
Shoplifting204.275.26%
Robbery153.567.14%
Vehicle crime122.67-7.69%
Bicycle theft82.13166.67%
Drugs81.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.42-52.94%
Other crime11.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11474.87-19.15%
Anti-social behaviour7920.27-15.96%
Violence and sexual offences5814.050.00%
Theft from the person5410.32-34.15%
Public order239.60-25.81%
Burglary234.099.52%
Shoplifting194.09-58.70%
Criminal damage and arson173.3888.89%
Robbery143.027.69%
Vehicle crime132.49-45.83%
Bicycle theft32.31-57.14%
Drugs20.53-71.43%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14195.6835.58%
Anti-social behaviour9425.0823.68%
Theft from the person8216.7254.72%
Violence and sexual offences5814.58-1.69%
Shoplifting4610.3253.33%
Public order318.18-6.06%
Vehicle crime245.51166.67%
Burglary214.27-12.50%
Robbery133.73-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.31-35.71%
Bicycle theft71.60-22.22%
Drugs71.240.00%
Possession of weapons41.240.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10477.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour7618.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences5913.520.00%
Theft from the person5310.490.00%
Public order339.430.00%
Shoplifting305.870.00%
Burglary245.340.00%
Robbery154.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.670.00%
Vehicle crime92.490.00%
Bicycle theft91.600.00%
Drugs71.600.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 488 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202460
July 20242
May 202411
April 202495
March 202415
January 202451
December 202354
November 202382
October 202353

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 20244
May 202412
April 202415
March 20243
January 202425
December 202323
November 202331
October 202333

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 20241
April 202412
March 20247
January 202420
December 202319
November 202346
October 202330

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
April 202416
January 202424
December 202323
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 606 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202437
July 20245
May 20246
April 202464
March 20247
January 202472
December 2023114
November 2023141
October 2023104

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202447
July 20243
May 20247
April 202439
March 20249
January 202456
December 202358
November 202358
October 202359

A total of 533 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202468
April 202483
January 202473
December 202379
November 202394
October 202376

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
January 202415
December 202314
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202413
January 202412
December 202313
November 202324
October 20239

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20248
December 202317
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 2PG 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
    Total14
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    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. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. 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. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 27. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3