NW8 8SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8SJ

NW8 8SJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.86 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8SJ 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 8SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8SJ, encompassing approximately 11045 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-23.68% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)

NW8 8SJ 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

NW8 8SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5012.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.53-23.68%
Vehicle crime122.63300.00%
Public order121.09200.00%
Other theft91.0980.00%
Theft from the person80.81-11.11%
Robbery70.72133.33%
Burglary50.63-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.27200.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Drugs10.18-85.71%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.0531.03%
Anti-social behaviour253.448.70%
Theft from the person92.26-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson80.810.00%
Burglary70.7216.67%
Drugs70.63133.33%
Other theft50.63-61.54%
Public order40.45-60.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.27-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.322800.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.630.00%
Other theft132.080.00%
Theft from the person111.180.00%
Public order101.000.00%
Vehicle crime70.910.00%
Burglary60.630.00%
Bicycle theft50.540.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Robbery30.270.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-95.83%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4511.8645.16%
Violence and sexual offences244.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson102.1742.86%
Drugs100.9166.67%
Burglary100.91233.33%
Vehicle crime100.9142.86%
Other theft80.91-42.86%
Theft from the person60.72200.00%
Public order50.54-16.67%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%
Robbery10.09-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.23-13.89%
Violence and sexual offences282.81-22.22%
Other theft142.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2740.00%
Vehicle crime70.630.00%
Public order60.63-40.00%
Drugs60.54100.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Burglary30.27-62.50%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.18-81.82%

In November 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 behaviour3612.22-40.98%
Violence and sexual offences363.26-16.28%
Other theft143.2640.00%
Theft from the person111.2783.33%
Public order101.0011.11%
Burglary80.91-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.72-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6325.00%
Drugs30.45-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6114.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.520.00%
Other theft103.890.00%
Vehicle crime100.910.00%
Public order90.910.00%
Burglary90.810.00%
Robbery60.810.00%
Theft from the person60.540.00%
Drugs50.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202425
April 202423
January 202445
December 202331
November 202336
October 202361

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202411
January 20246
December 20232
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202438
April 202429
February 20241
January 202424
December 202328
November 202336
October 202343

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20236

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202413
January 20248
December 202314
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20246
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8SJ 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. Parking Area
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Pollitt Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hanover Gate
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Casey Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ashmill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Plympton Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Grove Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Hatton Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gateforth Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Harewood Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Taunton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St John'S Wood Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1