NW8 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8DB

NW8 8DB, Westminster has recorded a total of 308 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.33 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8DB 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 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8DB, encompassing approximately 9831 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (13.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (-19.32% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)

NW8 8DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

NW8 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8331.3313.70%
Violence and sexual offences718.44-19.32%
Theft from the person297.22-9.38%
Other theft222.9537.50%
Public order202.2425.00%
Shoplifting192.035.56%
Vehicle crime181.93157.14%
Robbery111.8337.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.12-35.71%
Burglary80.92-38.46%
Bicycle theft80.81166.67%
Other crime50.81150.00%
Drugs50.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8830.824300.00%
Anti-social behaviour738.950.00%
Theft from the person327.42700.00%
Shoplifting183.250.00%
Other theft161.83300.00%
Public order161.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.630.00%
Burglary131.420.00%
Drugs101.320.00%
Robbery81.02300.00%
Vehicle crime70.810.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Possession of weapons30.310.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41.73300.00%
Public order40.410.00%
Theft from the person40.41-55.56%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91.93-72.73%
Public order40.92-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.20-96.23%
Other theft10.20-97.06%
Robbery10.10-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7329.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences537.421666.67%
Other theft345.39385.71%
Theft from the person333.46312.50%
Shoplifting253.36525.00%
Public order202.540.00%
Burglary172.030.00%
Robbery121.730.00%
Vehicle crime91.220.00%
Bicycle theft80.920.00%
Drugs40.81100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82.540.00%
Other theft70.810.00%
Shoplifting40.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.41200.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-98.44%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9434.6836.23%
Violence and sexual offences649.56-21.95%
Other theft406.51-20.00%
Theft from the person244.074.35%
Burglary202.44100.00%
Public order192.03-9.52%
Shoplifting161.93-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson161.63-5.88%
Vehicle crime161.6360.00%
Drugs141.6340.00%
Robbery101.42-23.08%
Bicycle theft61.0220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8233.6713.89%
Anti-social behaviour698.34-31.68%
Other theft507.02-19.35%
Theft from the person235.09-17.86%
Public order212.34-12.50%
Shoplifting192.14-56.82%
Criminal damage and arson171.930.00%
Robbery131.730.00%
Burglary101.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime101.02-16.67%
Drugs101.02-44.44%
Bicycle theft51.0225.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10142.11-22.31%
Violence and sexual offences7210.27-11.11%
Other theft627.325.08%
Shoplifting446.3162.96%
Theft from the person284.4833.33%
Public order242.8520.00%
Drugs182.4420.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.830.00%
Burglary151.73-21.05%
Robbery131.5344.44%
Vehicle crime121.320.00%
Bicycle theft41.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other crime20.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13042.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences8113.220.00%
Other theft598.240.00%
Shoplifting276.000.00%
Theft from the person212.750.00%
Public order202.140.00%
Burglary192.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.930.00%
Drugs151.730.00%
Vehicle crime121.530.00%
Robbery91.220.00%
Bicycle theft60.920.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 623 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 89.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202473
April 202473
January 202494
December 202369
November 2023101
October 2023130

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
May 20242
March 20241
January 202416
December 202317
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 20244
May 20241
April 202434
March 20247
January 202440
December 202350
November 202362
October 202359

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20242
May 20241
April 202412
January 202410
December 202313
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 519 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202488
July 20242
May 20242
April 202453
March 20243
February 20241
January 202464
December 202382
November 202372
October 202381

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202425
March 20244
January 202416
December 202319
November 202344
October 202327

A total of 211 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
July 20244
May 20249
April 202433
March 20248
January 202424
December 202323
November 202328
October 202321

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 20244
May 20244
April 202420
January 202419
December 202321
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 202417
January 202420
December 202310
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20249
January 202416
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20244
March 20242
January 202414
December 202310
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8DB 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. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Jerome Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pollitt Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Edgware Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crompton Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Old Marylebone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 21. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Casey Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 30. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1