NW8 8SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8SR

NW8 8SR, Westminster has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.38 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8SR 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 8SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8SR, encompassing approximately 9027 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (10.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)

NW8 8SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Jerome Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Melcombe Place with total crimes: 8

NW8 8SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6119.3810.91%
Violence and sexual offences336.76-38.89%
Vehicle crime163.66433.33%
Other theft131.7785.71%
Public order121.4433.33%
Theft from the person111.3322.22%
Robbery81.22100.00%
Burglary50.89-61.54%
Drugs40.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-62.50%
Other crime30.33200.00%
Shoplifting20.33100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5519.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences546.095300.00%
Burglary135.980.00%
Public order91.44350.00%
Theft from the person91.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.000.00%
Drugs80.890.00%
Other theft70.89133.33%
Robbery40.78300.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.78200.00%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Robbery10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.22-66.67%
Public order30.44-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Other theft10.22-94.44%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-97.37%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5919.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences386.541166.67%
Other theft184.21350.00%
Public order141.990.00%
Theft from the person121.55300.00%
Vehicle crime81.330.00%
Burglary70.890.00%
Robbery50.780.00%
Drugs50.55150.00%
Bicycle theft50.550.00%
Shoplifting30.55-25.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41.880.00%
Shoplifting40.440.00%
Theft from the person30.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.33200.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-97.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7223.9333.33%
Violence and sexual offences407.98-2.44%
Other theft184.43-40.00%
Burglary141.99250.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.558.33%
Drugs121.4471.43%
Shoplifting111.33266.67%
Vehicle crime91.22-25.00%
Theft from the person91.0012.50%
Public order81.00-50.00%
Robbery70.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.780.00%

In December 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 behaviour5421.93-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences415.98-18.00%
Other theft304.5411.11%
Public order163.32-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.7750.00%
Vehicle crime121.3320.00%
Theft from the person81.33-57.89%
Robbery70.890.00%
Drugs70.7840.00%
Burglary40.78-50.00%
Shoplifting30.44-86.36%
Bicycle theft30.33-25.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6026.81-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences506.65-1.96%
Other theft275.5412.50%
Shoplifting222.9983.33%
Public order202.4433.33%
Theft from the person192.2246.15%
Vehicle crime102.1025.00%
Burglary81.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.89-20.00%
Robbery70.89-22.22%
Drugs50.78-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8427.8015.07%
Violence and sexual offences519.3070.00%
Other theft245.65-25.00%
Public order152.66-6.25%
Theft from the person131.660.00%
Burglary121.44-25.00%
Shoplifting121.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.3366.67%
Drugs91.11-25.00%
Robbery91.000.00%
Vehicle crime81.00-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7326.030.00%
Other theft328.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.540.00%
Burglary163.320.00%
Public order161.770.00%
Shoplifting161.770.00%
Theft from the person131.770.00%
Drugs121.440.00%
Vehicle crime101.330.00%
Robbery91.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 518 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202455
April 202459
January 202472
December 202354
November 202360
October 202384
September 202373

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 202310
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202454
July 20241
May 20241
April 202438
March 20243
February 20241
January 202440
December 202341
November 202350
October 202351
September 202330

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20245
March 20242
January 202412
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
May 20242
March 20241
January 202413
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
May 20244
April 202412
March 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 202319
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20243
May 20241
April 202418
March 20244
January 202418
December 202330
November 202327
October 202324
September 202332

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20242
May 20243
April 202414
January 20248
December 202316
November 202320
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 20247
January 202414
December 20234
November 20238
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 202411
December 20233
November 202322
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 2. Jerome Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 10. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hanover Gate
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Casey Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ashmill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Plympton Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bernhardt Crescent
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lilestone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Grove Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Gateforth Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Harewood Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1