POLLITT DRIVE, NW8 8JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8JQ

POLLITT DRIVE, NW8 8JQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.08 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8JQ 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 8JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8JQ, encompassing approximately 9455 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (41.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)

NW8 8JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Jerome Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Crompton Street with total crimes: 12

POLLITT DRIVE, NW8 8JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4118.0841.38%
Violence and sexual offences384.3431.03%
Shoplifting164.026.67%
Public order141.69133.33%
Vehicle crime121.48140.00%
Other theft111.27120.00%
Theft from the person81.16-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.8514.29%
Burglary70.8516.67%
Bicycle theft50.74400.00%
Robbery40.5333.33%
Drugs30.4250.00%
Other crime30.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2913.2220.83%
Violence and sexual offences293.0752.63%
Theft from the person153.0766.67%
Shoplifting151.59-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson71.590.00%
Public order60.7420.00%
Burglary60.63-25.00%
Other theft50.63-58.33%
Vehicle crime50.53-50.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.69-54.72%
Shoplifting222.5446.67%
Violence and sexual offences192.33-29.63%
Other theft122.0120.00%
Vehicle crime101.270.00%
Theft from the person91.0628.57%
Burglary80.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.85150.00%
Public order50.53-16.67%
Robbery30.530.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5316.8255.88%
Violence and sexual offences275.61-25.00%
Burglary162.8660.00%
Shoplifting151.69-31.82%
Vehicle crime101.5911.11%
Other theft101.06-44.44%
Theft from the person71.0675.00%
Public order60.740.00%
Drugs50.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-28.57%
Robbery30.53-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.399.09%
Anti-social behaviour343.81-34.62%
Shoplifting223.60-12.00%
Other theft182.33-5.26%
Burglary101.90-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.06-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson70.9516.67%
Public order60.740.00%
Robbery40.6333.33%
Theft from the person40.42-66.67%
Drugs40.4233.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5219.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.500.00%
Shoplifting253.490.00%
Other theft192.640.00%
Vehicle crime142.010.00%
Burglary121.480.00%
Theft from the person121.270.00%
Public order61.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.630.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202412
January 202410
December 202318
November 202319

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
April 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 202312

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202429
April 202424
January 202453
December 202334
November 202352

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202429
April 202419
January 202427
December 202336
November 202333

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 202416
December 202310
November 202312

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202422
January 202415
December 202322
November 202325

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8JQ 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. Jerome Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Crompton Street
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pollitt Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lanark Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Luton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 16. Penfold Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bernhardt Crescent
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Aberdeen Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hatton Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clarendon Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Gateforth Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Elm Tree Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Grove End Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Clarendon Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. St John'S Wood Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Capland Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1