NW8 6QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 6QA

NW8 6QA, Westminster has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This NW8 6QA 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 6QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 6QA, encompassing approximately 6386 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW8 6QA area, explore the NW8 6QA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NW8 6QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Ann'S Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Newcourt Street with total crimes: 5
  • Charles Lane with total crimes: 4

NW8 6QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.61175.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.72-18.18%
Other theft61.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.94-45.45%
Vehicle crime60.94100.00%
Theft from the person50.94-44.44%
Burglary40.7833.33%
Robbery30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.720.00%
Theft from the person91.72800.00%
Other theft81.410.00%
Shoplifting41.250.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

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 order10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

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 person20.47-66.67%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.140.00%
Vehicle crime91.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.410.00%
Theft from the person61.25500.00%
Other theft50.940.00%
Public order40.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.63300.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%

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
Robbery10.47-75.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.16-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.939.09%
Vehicle crime81.88-42.86%
Other theft71.25-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences61.10-45.45%
Burglary50.94150.00%
Shoplifting50.78-66.67%
Public order40.7833.33%
Robbery40.63-33.33%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.5387.50%
Vehicle crime142.3575.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.1957.14%
Other theft111.7210.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.7257.14%
Robbery61.72200.00%
Public order30.94-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.4750.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Theft from the person10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.24-9.09%
Vehicle crime81.57-38.46%
Shoplifting81.2533.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.2516.67%
Public order71.10-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.10-56.25%
Theft from the person41.100.00%
Burglary30.63-40.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.74-11.11%
Vehicle crime132.5144.44%
Public order122.040.00%
Other theft111.88-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences61.72-68.42%
Shoplifting60.9420.00%
Burglary50.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-25.00%
Robbery10.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.980.00%
Other theft132.820.00%
Vehicle crime92.040.00%
Shoplifting51.410.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 202311
September 202313

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20248
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20244
March 20241
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236
September 202319

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Ann'S Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Newcourt Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Charles Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Cochrane Mews
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Eamont Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A5205
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Woronzow Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Tatham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. St John'S Wood
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cochrane Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 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. Kingsmill Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hospital
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Barrow Hill Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Mackennal Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Allitsen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Townshend Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Titchfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Wellington Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1