NW8 8NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8NS

NW8 8NS, Westminster has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.17 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8NS 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 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8NS, encompassing approximately 10237 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW8 8NS area, explore the NW8 8NS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NW8 8NS area, visit the NW8 8NS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (46.88% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)

NW8 8NS 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

NW8 8NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4718.1746.88%
Violence and sexual offences404.5925.00%
Public order163.91300.00%
Shoplifting161.566.67%
Vehicle crime151.56150.00%
Theft from the person101.47-33.33%
Other theft100.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9814.29%
Robbery60.78100.00%
Burglary60.590.00%
Bicycle theft50.59400.00%
Drugs40.49-20.00%
Other crime30.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3212.9914.29%
Violence and sexual offences323.1352.38%
Theft from the person153.1366.67%
Shoplifting151.47-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson71.470.00%
Burglary60.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.59-33.33%
Drugs50.5925.00%
Other theft50.49-64.29%
Public order40.49-33.33%
Robbery30.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.800.00%
Shoplifting222.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.152000.00%
Other theft142.050.00%
Burglary91.370.00%
Theft from the person90.880.00%
Vehicle crime90.880.00%
Public order60.880.00%
Drugs40.590.00%
Bicycle theft40.390.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-95.83%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5315.8247.22%
Violence and sexual offences245.18-33.33%
Burglary172.3488.89%
Shoplifting151.66-31.82%
Vehicle crime121.4720.00%
Other theft111.17-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.0714.29%
Theft from the person60.7850.00%
Drugs60.5950.00%
Public order50.59-16.67%
Robbery30.49-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.34-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences363.52-12.20%
Shoplifting223.52-15.38%
Other theft172.15-10.53%
Vehicle crime101.66-23.08%
Burglary90.98-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.880.00%
Public order60.68-14.29%
Robbery50.5966.67%
Theft from the person40.49-66.67%
Drugs40.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5419.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences415.270.00%
Shoplifting264.000.00%
Other theft192.540.00%
Vehicle crime131.860.00%
Theft from the person121.270.00%
Burglary101.170.00%
Public order70.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.680.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202432
April 202428
January 202453
December 202336
November 202354

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 202312

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 20249
January 202412
December 202310
November 202313

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202432
April 202421
February 20241
January 202424
December 202336
November 202341

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202414
January 202411
December 202317
November 202319

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.40 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 20248
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20249
January 202417
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202422
January 202415
December 202322
November 202326

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8NS 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. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lanark Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 16. Church Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Luton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 19. Penfold Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Plympton Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bernhardt Crescent
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lilestone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Aberdeen Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hatton Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clarendon Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Gateforth Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clarendon Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1