NW8 9BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 9BN

NW8 9BN, Westminster has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This NW8 9BN 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 9BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 9BN, encompassing approximately 8465 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW8 9BN area, explore the NW8 9BN 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 (-31.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

NW8 9BN 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
  • Cochrane Mews with total crimes: 4

NW8 9BN 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.97-31.25%
Other theft81.30-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.95-27.27%
Theft from the person70.95-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.83-57.14%
Shoplifting60.71100.00%
Burglary30.71-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.350.00%
Public order20.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.890.00%
Vehicle crime111.650.00%
Other theft91.300.00%
Theft from the person81.06700.00%
Burglary70.950.00%
Public order60.83500.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.35-80.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.211300.00%
Other theft111.650.00%
Theft from the person101.30900.00%
Vehicle crime81.180.00%
Shoplifting50.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.590.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.12-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-92.31%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.10-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.01-18.75%
Burglary101.54100.00%
Other theft101.18-28.57%
Vehicle crime61.18-50.00%
Shoplifting60.71-60.00%
Public order40.71100.00%
Theft from the person40.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4750.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.3442.86%
Violence and sexual offences162.366.67%
Shoplifting151.89114.29%
Other theft141.77-17.65%
Vehicle crime121.659.09%
Burglary51.42-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.59200.00%
Robbery30.35200.00%
Public order20.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-50.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.24-71.43%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1711.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.01-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour141.77-41.67%
Vehicle crime111.65-31.25%
Public order81.30-27.27%
Burglary80.950.00%
Theft from the person70.950.00%
Shoplifting70.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.400.00%
Other theft172.840.00%
Vehicle crime162.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.890.00%
Public order111.890.00%
Burglary81.300.00%
Shoplifting50.950.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
April 202414
March 20241
January 202413
December 202316
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202411
January 202410
December 202314
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
April 20244
January 202417
December 202320
November 202314
October 202324

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20242
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20248
January 20246
December 202312
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 202315
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 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
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 9BN 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. Cochrane Mews
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. St John'S Wood
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cochrane Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elm Tree Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Grove End Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Garden Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. St John'S Wood Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Abbey Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aubrey Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Violet Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Abercorn Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nugent Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Circus Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Waverley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kingsmill Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Wellington Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. B507
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Elm Tree Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Wellesley Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Hamilton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Maida Vale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1