NW8 8UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8UH

NW8 8UH, Westminster has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.07 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8UH 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 8UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8UH, encompassing approximately 9077 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (37.93% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW8 8UH 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

NW8 8UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4018.0737.93%
Violence and sexual offences334.4132.00%
Shoplifting163.640.00%
Vehicle crime131.7618.18%
Public order131.43116.67%
Other theft91.4380.00%
Theft from the person90.99-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson90.9912.50%
Burglary60.99-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.66500.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Drugs30.33-25.00%
Other crime30.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2914.3231.82%
Violence and sexual offences253.1938.89%
Shoplifting162.75-27.27%
Theft from the person131.7644.44%
Vehicle crime111.4337.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.210.00%
Burglary70.880.00%
Public order60.77100.00%
Other theft50.66-70.59%
Drugs40.55300.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.67-55.10%
Shoplifting222.424.76%
Violence and sexual offences182.42-28.00%
Other theft171.9854.55%
Theft from the person91.8750.00%
Vehicle crime80.99-27.27%
Burglary70.88-56.25%
Robbery30.770.00%
Public order30.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.3350.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4917.0844.12%
Violence and sexual offences255.40-24.24%
Shoplifting212.75-34.38%
Burglary162.3160.00%
Vehicle crime111.7622.22%
Other theft111.21-35.29%
Theft from the person61.2150.00%
Drugs40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.44-42.86%
Robbery30.44-57.14%
Public order30.33-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3418.18-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences333.7532.00%
Shoplifting323.6423.08%
Other theft173.53-19.05%
Burglary101.87-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.10-30.77%
Public order70.9940.00%
Robbery70.7775.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7775.00%
Theft from the person40.77-60.00%
Drugs40.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5119.176.25%
Shoplifting265.6262.50%
Violence and sexual offences252.86-39.02%
Other theft212.7516.67%
Vehicle crime132.31-13.33%
Burglary111.4337.50%
Theft from the person101.2125.00%
Public order51.10-16.67%
Robbery40.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.44-42.86%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Drugs20.22-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4819.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences415.290.00%
Other theft184.520.00%
Shoplifting161.980.00%
Vehicle crime151.760.00%
Theft from the person81.650.00%
Burglary80.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.880.00%
Public order60.770.00%
Robbery50.660.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202417
January 202411
December 202317
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202429
April 202422
January 202449
December 202334
November 202351
October 202348

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202425
April 202418
January 202425
December 202333
November 202325
October 202341

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20247
January 202416
December 202310
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 20231
October 20232

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202422
January 202421
December 202332
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 8 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 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8UH 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lanark Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Luton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 15. Bernhardt Crescent
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Aberdeen Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hatton Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clarendon Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Gateforth Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elm Tree Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Grove End Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Clarendon Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. St John'S Wood Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Capland Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Cuthbert Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hall Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1