NW8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8

NW8, Westminster has recorded a total of 317 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NW8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NW8, encompassing approximately 33914 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (10.61% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (111.76% increase)

NW8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • South Hampstead with total crimes: 14
  • Jerome Crescent with total crimes: 12

NW8 Crime Map

Postcodes in NW8

The postcode district are associated with the NW8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NW8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour739.3510.61%
Violence and sexual offences662.154.76%
Shoplifting361.95111.76%
Vehicle crime251.0666.67%
Other theft230.7443.75%
Burglary190.68-5.00%
Public order180.56100.00%
Theft from the person160.53-23.81%
Robbery130.47550.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.3811.11%
Drugs70.290.00%
Bicycle theft70.21600.00%
Other crime30.21200.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour667.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences631.950.00%
Theft from the person211.862000.00%
Burglary200.620.00%
Shoplifting170.590.00%
Other theft160.500.00%
Vehicle crime150.470.00%
Public order90.44800.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.270.00%
Drugs70.270.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.12-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.06-98.36%
Robbery10.03-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.996000.00%
Anti-social behaviour441.800.00%
Shoplifting421.300.00%
Vehicle crime271.240.00%
Burglary220.800.00%
Theft from the person200.651900.00%
Other theft170.590.00%
Public order160.500.00%
Robbery90.47800.00%
Drugs50.270.00%
Other crime40.150.00%
Bicycle theft40.120.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.03-98.04%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour788.466.85%
Violence and sexual offences512.30-29.17%
Burglary331.5094.12%
Vehicle crime270.97-30.77%
Other theft180.80-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson150.5325.00%
Public order140.440.00%
Robbery130.418.33%
Drugs120.3833.33%
Shoplifting120.35-70.00%
Theft from the person80.3514.29%
Bicycle theft50.2466.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour739.764.29%
Violence and sexual offences722.155.88%
Shoplifting402.1221.21%
Vehicle crime391.1811.43%
Other theft321.15-5.88%
Burglary170.946.25%
Public order140.50-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson120.410.00%
Robbery120.35200.00%
Drugs90.3580.00%
Theft from the person70.27-61.11%
Bicycle theft30.21200.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour709.47-33.96%
Violence and sexual offences682.06-6.85%
Vehicle crime352.01-16.67%
Other theft341.039.68%
Shoplifting331.0037.50%
Public order220.97-15.38%
Theft from the person180.65125.00%
Burglary160.53-44.83%
Criminal damage and arson120.4750.00%
Drugs50.35-37.50%
Robbery40.15-60.00%
Other crime30.12200.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10610.9410.42%
Violence and sexual offences733.1310.61%
Vehicle crime422.1535.48%
Other theft311.24-8.82%
Burglary290.9145.00%
Public order260.8662.50%
Shoplifting240.7750.00%
Robbery100.7111.11%
Drugs80.29-27.27%
Theft from the person80.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.24-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.24-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour969.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences662.830.00%
Other theft341.950.00%
Vehicle crime311.000.00%
Burglary200.910.00%
Public order160.590.00%
Shoplifting160.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.470.00%
Theft from the person120.350.00%
Drugs110.350.00%
Robbery90.320.00%
Bicycle theft40.270.00%
Other crime20.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 20241
April 202416
January 202414
December 202314
November 202322
October 202326
September 202316

A total of 523 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202463
May 20241
April 202461
March 20241
February 20241
January 202451
December 202372
November 202368
October 202373
September 202366

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 202422
January 202433
December 202317
November 202316
October 202329
September 202320

A total of 606 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202466
April 202444
January 202478
December 202373
November 202370
October 2023106
September 202396

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
January 202415
December 202312
November 202312
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202413
December 202312
November 20234
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
April 202417
January 202418
December 202332
November 202334
October 202331
September 202334

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 241 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
April 202427
January 202427
December 202339
November 202335
October 202342
September 202331

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202417
April 202442
January 202412
December 202340
November 202333
October 202324
September 202316

A total of 114 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
March 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 202318
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A5
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. South Hampstead
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Jerome Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pollitt Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crompton Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Rutland Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hilgrove Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Ann'S Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 13. Newcourt Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hanover Gate
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Bolton Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Mortimer Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Boundary Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Marlborough Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 24. Charles Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Cochrane Mews
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 26. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Casey Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 29. Church Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1