NW8 8QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8QP

NW8 8QP, Westminster has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8QP 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 8QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8QP, encompassing approximately 9649 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW8 8QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jerome Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Orchardson Street with total crimes: 8
  • Pollitt Drive with total crimes: 7

NW8 8QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.2612.00%
Violence and sexual offences262.9036.84%
Vehicle crime92.690.00%
Other theft70.930.00%
Theft from the person60.73-14.29%
Public order60.620.00%
Burglary40.62-50.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Bicycle theft30.31200.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.39108.33%
Violence and sexual offences192.5918.75%
Burglary81.97100.00%
Other theft70.8375.00%
Theft from the person70.7340.00%
Public order60.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.620.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.9145.45%
Anti-social behaviour121.66-61.29%
Vehicle crime61.240.00%
Theft from the person50.6225.00%
Other theft40.520.00%
Burglary40.41-60.00%
Public order30.4150.00%
Bicycle theft30.31200.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour318.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.21-45.00%
Burglary101.14150.00%
Vehicle crime61.04-45.45%
Other theft40.62-69.23%
Robbery40.41300.00%
Theft from the person40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Drugs20.31-66.67%
Public order20.21-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour319.953.33%
Violence and sexual offences203.21-9.09%
Other theft132.0718.18%
Vehicle crime111.3510.00%
Drugs61.140.00%
Public order50.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.52150.00%
Burglary40.52-33.33%
Robbery10.410.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour309.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.11-24.14%
Other theft112.2822.22%
Vehicle crime101.140.00%
Theft from the person81.04300.00%
Burglary60.83-25.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.110.00%
Vehicle crime103.010.00%
Other theft91.040.00%
Burglary80.930.00%
Public order40.830.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
January 20244
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20244
January 20244
December 202313
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
April 202412
January 202431
December 202331
November 202330
October 202330

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
April 202416
January 202411
December 202320
November 202322
October 202329

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8QP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jerome Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pollitt Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Casey Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Bernhardt Crescent
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grove Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Aberdeen Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elm Tree Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Grove End Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Garden Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clarendon Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. St John'S Wood Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Capland Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Circus Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Grendon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. North Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Wellington Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. B507
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Elm Tree Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1