NW8 6BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 6BA

NW8 6BA, Westminster has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This NW8 6BA 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 6BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 6BA, encompassing approximately 5904 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

NW8 6BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Ann'S Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Charles Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Cochrane Mews with total crimes: 4

NW8 6BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.47-18.18%
Shoplifting91.52125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.52-20.00%
Burglary51.3566.67%
Vehicle crime50.8525.00%
Other theft40.8533.33%
Robbery40.680.00%
Theft from the person20.68-77.78%
Public order20.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.860.00%
Theft from the person91.69800.00%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%
Shoplifting40.680.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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 order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.640.00%
Vehicle crime101.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.35400.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Public order40.680.00%
Theft from the person40.68300.00%
Other theft40.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

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
Robbery10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.64-7.69%
Vehicle crime62.03-50.00%
Other theft61.02-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.02-33.33%
Burglary51.02150.00%
Shoplifting50.85-66.67%
Public order40.85100.00%
Robbery30.68-50.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.7087.50%
Anti-social behaviour132.5485.71%
Vehicle crime122.20500.00%
Other theft92.0312.50%
Violence and sexual offences91.520.00%
Robbery61.52100.00%
Theft from the person21.02-50.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4750.00%
Other theft81.52-33.33%
Shoplifting81.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.35-41.67%
Public order51.19-50.00%
Theft from the person40.850.00%
Robbery30.68200.00%
Burglary30.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-84.62%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1311.8685.71%
Other theft122.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.03-36.84%
Public order102.03900.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.69-64.71%
Burglary61.0250.00%
Shoplifting61.0220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.220.00%
Other theft82.880.00%
Vehicle crime71.350.00%
Shoplifting51.190.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20248
January 202412
December 202313
November 20237
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 20232
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 202317

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202411
January 20245
December 202315
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 6BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Ann'S Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Charles Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Cochrane Mews
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Finchley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Eamont Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Elsworthy Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Marlowes
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Woronzow Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Tatham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St John'S Wood
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cochrane Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. St John'S Wood Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Shannon Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Queensmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Acacia Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Ordnance Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Walpole Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Acacia Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Waverley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kingsmill Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Mackennal Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Allitsen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Townshend Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wadham Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1