NW8 8EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8EG

NW8 8EG, Westminster has recorded a total of 254 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.39 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8EG 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 8EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8EG, encompassing approximately 11343 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (16.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-15.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)

NW8 8EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Hospital with total crimes: 14

NW8 8EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7622.3916.92%
Violence and sexual offences596.70-15.71%
Vehicle crime175.20183.33%
Other theft171.50112.50%
Public order171.5070.00%
Shoplifting171.506.25%
Theft from the person141.50-26.32%
Robbery111.23120.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.97-41.67%
Burglary60.62-40.00%
Drugs50.53-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.44150.00%
Other crime30.44200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7020.726900.00%
Anti-social behaviour656.170.00%
Theft from the person195.730.00%
Shoplifting161.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.410.00%
Public order101.06400.00%
Burglary100.880.00%
Drugs90.880.00%
Other theft80.79166.67%
Vehicle crime60.710.00%
Robbery50.53400.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.62200.00%
Public order20.26-33.33%
Robbery10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.090.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40.97-78.95%
Public order30.35-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Other theft10.18-95.24%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.73%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5118.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.501366.67%
Shoplifting233.88475.00%
Other theft212.03425.00%
Theft from the person191.85533.33%
Public order131.670.00%
Vehicle crime111.150.00%
Burglary100.970.00%
Robbery70.880.00%
Bicycle theft70.620.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41.500.00%
Shoplifting40.350.00%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.26200.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-98.11%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7622.3968.89%
Violence and sexual offences536.70-13.11%
Other theft204.67-47.37%
Burglary161.76220.00%
Vehicle crime161.4160.00%
Public order141.41-22.22%
Drugs131.2344.44%
Criminal damage and arson121.15-14.29%
Shoplifting121.06-36.84%
Theft from the person101.060.00%
Robbery60.88-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.530.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6121.603.39%
Anti-social behaviour455.38-43.75%
Other theft383.972.70%
Shoplifting193.35-50.00%
Public order181.67-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson141.5916.67%
Vehicle crime101.23-9.09%
Theft from the person100.88-47.37%
Robbery100.88100.00%
Drugs90.88-35.71%
Bicycle theft50.7966.67%
Burglary50.44-66.67%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8027.77-12.09%
Violence and sexual offences597.05-20.27%
Shoplifting385.2058.33%
Other theft373.3519.35%
Public order193.2618.75%
Theft from the person191.6726.67%
Burglary151.67-6.25%
Drugs141.3216.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.230.00%
Vehicle crime111.06-8.33%
Robbery50.97-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.44-25.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9127.777.06%
Violence and sexual offences748.0248.00%
Other theft316.52-3.12%
Shoplifting242.73140.00%
Burglary162.12-11.11%
Public order161.41-5.88%
Theft from the person151.4115.38%
Drugs121.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.0620.00%
Vehicle crime121.069.09%
Robbery61.06-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.53300.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8523.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences507.490.00%
Other theft324.410.00%
Burglary182.820.00%
Public order171.590.00%
Theft from the person131.500.00%
Drugs121.150.00%
Vehicle crime111.060.00%
Robbery100.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.880.00%
Shoplifting100.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 569 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202465
April 202451
January 202476
December 202345
November 202380
October 202391
September 202385

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202411
January 202416
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202470
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
March 20243
February 20241
January 202453
December 202361
November 202359
October 202374
September 202350

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20243
March 20242
January 202413
December 20239
November 202314
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
May 20242
March 20241
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 126 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
May 20244
April 202419
March 20243
January 202410
December 202310
November 202319
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 212 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 20243
May 20241
April 202421
March 20244
January 202420
December 202338
November 202337
October 202331
September 202332

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243
April 202413
January 202414
December 202318
November 202319
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 202410
January 202416
December 20235
November 202315
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202423
March 20244
January 202412
December 202319
November 202338
October 202324
September 202310

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8EG 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
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 4. Jerome Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pollitt Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crompton Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Casey Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 22. Church Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Luton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 25. Penfold Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ashmill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Plympton Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3