NW8 8SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8SU

NW8 8SU, Westminster has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.56 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8SU 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 8SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8SU, encompassing approximately 10342 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (25.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)

NW8 8SU 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 8SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6918.5625.45%
Violence and sexual offences366.67-37.93%
Vehicle crime183.48260.00%
Other theft131.7485.71%
Public order131.2630.00%
Theft from the person121.26-14.29%
Robbery101.16100.00%
Burglary60.97-50.00%
Drugs40.58-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-70.00%
Shoplifting20.29-60.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5818.665700.00%
Anti-social behaviour555.610.00%
Theft from the person145.320.00%
Burglary121.350.00%
Public order101.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.970.00%
Drugs90.970.00%
Other theft70.87133.33%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Robbery50.48400.00%
Shoplifting50.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

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 theft30.68200.00%
Public order20.29-33.33%
Robbery10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%

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 person41.06-73.33%
Public order30.39-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Other theft10.19-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6018.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences395.801200.00%
Other theft193.77375.00%
Public order161.840.00%
Theft from the person151.55400.00%
Vehicle crime101.450.00%
Burglary70.970.00%
Shoplifting60.6850.00%
Robbery50.580.00%
Bicycle theft50.480.00%
Drugs40.48100.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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 theft41.640.00%
Shoplifting40.390.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.29200.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7821.2734.48%
Violence and sexual offences437.54-4.44%
Other theft154.16-46.43%
Burglary151.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.450.00%
Vehicle crime131.268.33%
Drugs121.2650.00%
Public order81.16-50.00%
Theft from the person80.770.00%
Shoplifting70.7775.00%
Robbery60.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.58-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5820.21-20.55%
Violence and sexual offences455.61-16.67%
Other theft284.35-3.45%
Public order162.71-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson131.5544.44%
Vehicle crime121.269.09%
Robbery91.1650.00%
Theft from the person80.87-57.89%
Drugs80.7714.29%
Shoplifting40.77-80.95%
Bicycle theft40.390.00%
Burglary30.39-76.92%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7326.11-19.78%
Violence and sexual offences547.06-1.82%
Other theft295.2245.00%
Public order212.8050.00%
Shoplifting212.0390.91%
Theft from the person192.0335.71%
Burglary131.84-13.33%
Vehicle crime111.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.060.00%
Drugs70.87-36.36%
Robbery60.680.00%
Bicycle theft40.58100.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9125.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences558.800.00%
Other theft205.320.00%
Burglary151.930.00%
Public order141.450.00%
Theft from the person141.350.00%
Drugs111.350.00%
Vehicle crime111.060.00%
Shoplifting111.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.060.00%
Robbery60.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 484 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202455
April 202460
January 202478
December 202358
November 202373
October 202391

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 202410
January 202413
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202458
July 20241
May 20241
April 202439
March 20243
February 20241
January 202443
December 202345
November 202354
October 202355

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20244
March 20242
January 202412
December 20238
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
May 20242
March 20241
January 202413
December 202313
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
May 20244
April 202415
March 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20243
May 20241
April 202419
March 20244
January 202415
December 202328
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243
April 202416
January 20248
December 202316
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 20247
January 202415
December 20233
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 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 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
March 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 202321
October 202311

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8SU 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. Pollitt Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hanover Gate
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Casey Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 18. Church Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Luton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 21. Penfold Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ashmill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Plympton Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bernhardt Crescent
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lilestone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Grove Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1