NW8 9BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 9BL

NW8 9BL, Westminster has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This NW8 9BL 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 9BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 9BL, encompassing approximately 8333 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW8 9BL area, explore the NW8 9BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW8 9BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Scott Ellis Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Hospital with total crimes: 3

NW8 9BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6022.22%
Other theft71.32-22.22%
Theft from the person70.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.84-36.36%
Vehicle crime70.84-30.00%
Burglary30.84-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Shoplifting30.3650.00%
Public order20.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.28175.00%
Vehicle crime101.3225.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.20-25.00%
Other theft91.080.00%
Burglary81.08700.00%
Theft from the person70.9616.67%
Public order60.84500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.529.09%
Other theft91.4412.50%
Vehicle crime81.0860.00%
Theft from the person60.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.72-77.78%
Robbery20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.12-90.91%
Public order10.12-66.67%
Shoplifting10.12-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.16-21.43%
Burglary111.32120.00%
Other theft81.32-27.27%
Shoplifting60.96-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.72-50.00%
Theft from the person40.60100.00%
Public order30.4850.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.9628.57%
Violence and sexual offences142.16-6.67%
Shoplifting131.68550.00%
Other theft111.56-31.25%
Vehicle crime101.32-16.67%
Burglary51.20-37.50%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Public order20.24-60.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Theft from the person20.24-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1610.5645.45%
Violence and sexual offences151.927.14%
Anti-social behaviour141.80-36.36%
Vehicle crime121.68-14.29%
Theft from the person91.440.00%
Burglary81.080.00%
Public order50.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.320.00%
Vehicle crime142.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.680.00%
Other theft111.680.00%
Burglary81.320.00%
Public order60.960.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202412
January 202411
December 202314
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20244
January 202418
December 202318
November 202314
October 202322

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 202313
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 9BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. St John'S Wood
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cochrane Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elm Tree Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Grove End Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Garden Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. St John'S Wood Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Abbey Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Aubrey Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Violet Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Abercorn Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Nugent Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Circus Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Waverley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Wellington Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B507
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Elm Tree Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Wellesley Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Hamilton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Maida Vale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Vale Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1