NW8 8RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8RD

NW8 8RD, Westminster has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.35 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8RD 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 8RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8RD, encompassing approximately 6228 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)

NW8 8RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Crompton Street with total crimes: 12
  • Orchardson Street with total crimes: 8

NW8 8RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3521.3545.83%
Violence and sexual offences275.6217.39%
Shoplifting174.3313.33%
Public order112.7337.50%
Vehicle crime101.77-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.6150.00%
Bicycle theft61.44500.00%
Other theft40.96-33.33%
Drugs30.640.00%
Theft from the person30.48-72.73%
Burglary30.48-50.00%
Robbery30.4850.00%
Other crime20.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2419.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.8553.33%
Vehicle crime163.69100.00%
Shoplifting152.57-31.82%
Theft from the person112.4137.50%
Public order81.77300.00%
Other theft61.28-64.71%
Burglary60.96-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.960.00%
Drugs30.96200.00%
Robbery20.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2217.024.76%
Other theft173.5354.55%
Anti-social behaviour162.73-52.94%
Violence and sexual offences152.57-34.78%
Theft from the person82.41100.00%
Vehicle crime81.28-11.11%
Burglary71.28-46.15%
Robbery61.12200.00%
Bicycle theft30.9650.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3420.8741.67%
Violence and sexual offences235.46-20.69%
Shoplifting213.69-32.26%
Burglary133.3730.00%
Other theft112.09-21.43%
Vehicle crime91.77-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-16.67%
Theft from the person40.80-20.00%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Public order30.48-25.00%
Robbery20.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-33.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3122.9624.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.9845.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.66-33.33%
Other theft143.85-22.22%
Vehicle crime112.250.00%
Burglary101.7742.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.6150.00%
Theft from the person50.96-37.50%
Robbery50.800.00%
Public order40.8033.33%
Bicycle theft30.64200.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3622.48-5.26%
Shoplifting255.7856.25%
Violence and sexual offences204.01-33.33%
Other theft183.2128.57%
Vehicle crime112.89-26.67%
Theft from the person81.77100.00%
Burglary71.28-30.00%
Robbery51.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-33.33%
Public order30.64-57.14%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3824.7222.58%
Violence and sexual offences306.1020.00%
Shoplifting164.82-11.11%
Vehicle crime152.5787.50%
Other theft142.41-17.65%
Burglary102.2566.67%
Public order71.61133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.12100.00%
Drugs50.960.00%
Robbery50.80400.00%
Theft from the person40.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3119.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.980.00%
Shoplifting184.010.00%
Other theft172.890.00%
Vehicle crime82.730.00%
Burglary61.280.00%
Theft from the person40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202423
April 202415
January 202423
December 202329
November 202320
October 202330
September 202325

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
April 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202424
April 202416
January 202434
December 202324
November 202336
October 202338
September 202331

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 202417
January 202411
December 202314
November 202318
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202422
January 202421
December 202331
November 202325
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20247
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8RD 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. Crompton Street
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pollitt Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lanark Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Luton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 12. Randolph Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Aberdeen Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hatton Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clarendon Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clarendon Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. St John'S Wood Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cuthbert Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hall Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Adpar Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 24. Warrington Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. B507
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Vale Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cropthorne Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Randolph Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Maida Vale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1