PENFOLD STREET, NW8 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8AY

PENFOLD STREET, NW8 8AY, Westminster has recorded a total of 332 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.21 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8AY, encompassing approximately 6746 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW8 8AY area, explore the NW8 8AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (8.97% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-1.25% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)

NW8 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Old Marylebone Road with total crimes: 14

PENFOLD STREET, NW8 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8549.218.97%
Violence and sexual offences7912.60-1.25%
Theft from the person2911.71-6.45%
Other theft254.3056.25%
Public order223.71100.00%
Shoplifting223.2622.22%
Vehicle crime193.26171.43%
Criminal damage and arson132.82-13.33%
Robbery121.93100.00%
Burglary91.78-18.18%
Bicycle theft81.33100.00%
Drugs61.19-40.00%
Other crime30.890.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8043.437900.00%
Anti-social behaviour7811.860.00%
Theft from the person3111.56675.00%
Shoplifting184.590.00%
Other theft162.671500.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.370.00%
Burglary112.220.00%
Public order111.63450.00%
Drugs101.630.00%
Vehicle crime71.480.00%
Robbery61.04500.00%
Bicycle theft40.890.00%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.48-20.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.19-87.18%
Public order10.74-95.00%
Robbery10.15-91.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-98.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7245.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences5010.670.00%
Other theft407.411233.33%
Theft from the person395.93680.00%
Shoplifting265.780.00%
Burglary263.850.00%
Public order203.850.00%
Robbery122.960.00%
Vehicle crime91.780.00%
Bicycle theft71.330.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.190.00%
Other theft30.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-98.57%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8751.1445.00%
Violence and sexual offences7012.90-10.26%
Other theft4410.38-20.00%
Theft from the person326.5223.08%
Burglary264.7444.44%
Vehicle crime193.8590.00%
Public order152.82-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson142.22-26.32%
Drugs132.08160.00%
Shoplifting111.93-38.89%
Robbery71.63-46.15%
Bicycle theft41.04-50.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7848.6216.42%
Anti-social behaviour6011.56-36.17%
Other theft558.89-24.66%
Theft from the person268.15-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson193.855.56%
Burglary182.82-21.74%
Shoplifting182.67-30.77%
Public order172.67-5.56%
Robbery132.528.33%
Vehicle crime101.9311.11%
Bicycle theft81.48300.00%
Drugs51.19-76.19%
Other crime10.740.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9457.95-24.80%
Other theft7313.938.96%
Violence and sexual offences6710.82-19.28%
Theft from the person279.9317.39%
Shoplifting264.0018.18%
Burglary233.859.52%
Drugs213.4131.25%
Criminal damage and arson183.1150.00%
Public order182.67-21.74%
Robbery122.6750.00%
Vehicle crime91.78-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.33-75.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12562.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences8318.530.00%
Other theft6712.300.00%
Public order239.930.00%
Theft from the person233.410.00%
Shoplifting223.410.00%
Burglary213.260.00%
Drugs163.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.370.00%
Vehicle crime121.780.00%
Bicycle theft81.780.00%
Robbery81.190.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202431
July 20244
May 20245
April 202439
March 20245
January 202432
December 202326
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 601 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202478
April 202472
January 202487
December 202360
November 202394
October 2023125

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
April 20241
January 202414
December 202319
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 324 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 20241
April 202440
March 20243
January 202444
December 202355
November 202373
October 202367

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 202313
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 510 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202480
July 20241
May 20241
April 202450
February 20241
January 202470
December 202378
November 202367
October 202383

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202426
January 202426
December 202318
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 20242
May 20241
April 202420
January 202415
December 202317
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
April 202426
January 202411
December 202318
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20242
January 202413
December 20235
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 20249
January 202419
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8AY 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. Parking Area
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Crompton Street
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Edgware Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 22. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 26. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1