GEORGE STREET, W1U 3QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 3QP

GEORGE STREET, W1U 3QP, Westminster has recorded a total of 509 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 133.49 per 1,000 population. This W1U 3QP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1U postcode area, which has experienced 422 crimes and a crime rate of 94.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1U 3QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 3QP, encompassing approximately 3813 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 3QP area, explore the W1U 3QP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (176) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (90) incidents (95.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (80) incidents (17.65% increase)

W1U 3QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 169
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Stratford Place with total crimes: 27

GEORGE STREET, W1U 3QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person176133.4957.14%
Other theft9046.1695.65%
Shoplifting8023.6017.65%
Anti-social behaviour4420.98-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences4211.5461.54%
Robbery1811.01-30.77%
Vehicle crime184.7212.50%
Burglary164.72-48.39%
Public order144.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.67-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.05-50.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112105.160.00%
Shoplifting6829.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour4617.830.00%
Other theft4612.060.00%
Burglary3112.060.00%
Robbery268.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.822500.00%
Vehicle crime166.820.00%
Public order164.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.200.00%
Bicycle theft61.570.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-97.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 271 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person271166.5380.67%
Other theft10371.07-5.50%
Shoplifting8927.01134.21%
Anti-social behaviour4823.3437.14%
Violence and sexual offences3712.59-2.63%
Vehicle crime219.7050.00%
Robbery215.5140.00%
Burglary195.5158.33%
Public order164.9814.29%
Drugs54.200.00%
Bicycle theft41.31-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person150117.23-29.58%
Other theft10939.34-43.52%
Shoplifting3828.59-44.93%
Violence and sexual offences389.97-37.70%
Anti-social behaviour359.97-30.00%
Robbery159.18-37.50%
Vehicle crime143.93-46.15%
Public order143.677.69%
Burglary123.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.15-27.27%
Bicycle theft72.1040.00%
Drugs51.84-28.57%
Other crime21.310.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 193 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person213183.052.90%
Other theft19355.86-6.76%
Shoplifting6950.612.99%
Violence and sexual offences6118.1015.09%
Anti-social behaviour5016.00-1.96%
Vehicle crime2613.11-7.14%
Burglary246.829.09%
Robbery246.2950.00%
Public order136.29-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.4183.33%
Drugs72.88600.00%
Bicycle theft51.84-44.44%
Other crime21.31100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft207180.6918.29%
Theft from the person20754.2938.00%
Shoplifting6754.293.08%
Violence and sexual offences5317.5751.43%
Anti-social behaviour5113.90-15.00%
Vehicle crime2813.3747.37%
Burglary227.340.00%
Public order205.77150.00%
Robbery165.25-11.11%
Bicycle theft94.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.36100.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 150 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft175147.910.00%
Theft from the person15045.890.00%
Shoplifting6539.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour6017.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences3515.740.00%
Burglary229.180.00%
Vehicle crime195.770.00%
Robbery184.980.00%
Public order84.720.00%
Bicycle theft62.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202431
April 202419
January 202412
December 202324
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 923 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 131.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202446
April 2024103
January 2024109
December 2023193
November 2023207
October 2023175

A total of 1279 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 182.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 271 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024176
August 2024112
April 2024271
January 2024150
December 2023213
November 2023207
October 2023150

A total of 476 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202468
April 202489
January 202438
December 202369
November 202367
October 202365

A total of 138 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
April 202421
January 202415
December 202324
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202421
January 202414
December 202326
November 202328
October 202319

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202426
June 20241
April 202437
January 202438
December 202361
November 202353
October 202335

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202446
April 202448
January 202435
December 202350
November 202351
October 202360

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
April 202416
January 202414
December 202313
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 3QP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total169
    Theft from the person67
    Shoplifting51
    Other theft28
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total36
    Theft from the person15
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 15. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 17. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 24. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 30. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1