NW8 0HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 0HE

NW8 0HE, Westminster has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.34 per 1,000 population. This NW8 0HE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW8 postcode area, which has experienced 342 crimes and a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW8 0HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 0HE, encompassing approximately 5533 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW8 0HE area, explore the NW8 0HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)

NW8 0HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • B509 with total crimes: 21
  • South Hampstead with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

NW8 0HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order2019.34122.22%
Violence and sexual offences173.6130.77%
Anti-social behaviour163.0745.45%
Theft from the person112.89450.00%
Shoplifting91.99350.00%
Other theft71.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.27500.00%
Vehicle crime61.08100.00%
Burglary51.08-64.29%
Drugs40.90100.00%
Robbery30.7250.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1411.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.531200.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.350.00%
Public order91.99800.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.54-92.86%
Other theft10.18-75.00%
Theft from the person10.18-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.460.00%
Shoplifting142.530.00%
Burglary122.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.170.00%
Theft from the person81.99700.00%
Vehicle crime51.450.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Theft from the person10.18-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.1775.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.80-6.25%
Robbery122.71140.00%
Other theft102.170.00%
Vehicle crime91.81-25.00%
Burglary81.6360.00%
Theft from the person71.4540.00%
Public order51.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90300.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.1814.29%
Vehicle crime122.89-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.17-33.33%
Shoplifting112.17266.67%
Other theft101.9942.86%
Burglary51.81-16.67%
Robbery50.90-28.57%
Theft from the person50.90-54.55%
Public order40.90-20.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.45-10.00%
Vehicle crime153.2536.36%
Anti-social behaviour142.710.00%
Theft from the person112.5357.14%
Other theft71.99-41.67%
Robbery71.27250.00%
Burglary61.27-33.33%
Public order51.080.00%
Shoplifting30.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.610.00%
Other theft122.530.00%
Vehicle crime112.170.00%
Burglary91.990.00%
Theft from the person71.630.00%
Shoplifting61.270.00%
Public order51.080.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
January 202421
December 202312
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202411
January 202415
December 202316
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
April 202412
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
July 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20249
December 202312
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202414
December 202311
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 0HE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B509
    Total21
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. South Hampstead
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total12
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Swiss Cottage
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Rowley Way
    Total5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hilgrove Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Boundary Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Coleridge Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marlborough Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 10. Belsize Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Finchley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Loudoun Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fairfax Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Boydell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. The Marlowes
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Blenheim Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Alexandra Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Goldhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Harben Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Queensmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Woronzow Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Walpole Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1