POLLITT DRIVE, NW8 8UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8UA

POLLITT DRIVE, NW8 8UA, Westminster has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.03 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8UA 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 8UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8UA, encompassing approximately 11789 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (36.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (17.14% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)

NW8 8UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Jerome Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Crompton Street with total crimes: 12

POLLITT DRIVE, NW8 8UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4916.0336.11%
Violence and sexual offences414.1617.14%
Public order173.48142.86%
Shoplifting161.446.67%
Other theft131.36160.00%
Vehicle crime111.10450.00%
Theft from the person80.93-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson80.680.00%
Robbery70.6875.00%
Burglary60.59-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.51400.00%
Drugs40.4233.33%
Other crime30.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3611.7956.52%
Violence and sexual offences353.0534.62%
Shoplifting152.97-31.82%
Theft from the person141.2740.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.190.00%
Public order70.680.00%
Burglary70.59-30.00%
Other theft50.59-58.33%
Robbery40.4233.33%
Drugs30.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.202500.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.210.00%
Shoplifting221.950.00%
Other theft121.870.00%
Burglary101.020.00%
Theft from the person100.850.00%
Vehicle crime90.850.00%
Public order70.760.00%
Bicycle theft50.590.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5114.0830.77%
Violence and sexual offences304.33-34.78%
Burglary172.54183.33%
Shoplifting151.44-31.82%
Vehicle crime101.2711.11%
Criminal damage and arson90.8550.00%
Drugs80.7614.29%
Other theft80.68-60.00%
Public order70.680.00%
Theft from the person60.5950.00%
Bicycle theft30.51200.00%
Robbery20.25-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.596.98%
Anti-social behaviour393.90-35.00%
Shoplifting223.31-12.00%
Other theft201.875.26%
Vehicle crime91.70-25.00%
Public order70.76-12.50%
Drugs70.59133.33%
Burglary60.59-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.51-14.29%
Robbery50.51150.00%
Theft from the person40.42-73.33%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6017.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.090.00%
Shoplifting253.650.00%
Other theft192.120.00%
Theft from the person151.610.00%
Vehicle crime121.270.00%
Burglary111.020.00%
Public order80.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.680.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202412
January 20248
December 202320
November 202319

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202436
April 202423
January 202451
December 202339
November 202360

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202435
April 202426
February 20241
January 202430
December 202346
November 202343

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 202315

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 202410
January 202417
December 20236
November 202311

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202422
January 202415
December 202322
November 202325

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8UA 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. Jerome Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Crompton Street
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pollitt Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    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. Plympton Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Aberdeen Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hatton Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gateforth Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Elm Tree Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1