NW8 9LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 9LA

NW8 9LA, Westminster has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This NW8 9LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW8 postcode area, which has experienced 285 crimes and a crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW8 9LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 9LA, encompassing approximately 8243 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

NW8 9LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Cropthorne Court with total crimes: 6
  • Garden Road with total crimes: 4

NW8 9LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.40100.00%
Other theft101.4611.11%
Violence and sexual offences71.21-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.8575.00%
Theft from the person60.8520.00%
Burglary50.73400.00%
Public order50.61400.00%
Shoplifting30.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.49-10.00%
Other theft91.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.09-66.67%
Theft from the person50.7325.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Burglary10.49-90.91%
Public order10.120.00%
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 Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.010.00%
Burglary112.18266.67%
Violence and sexual offences101.33-28.57%
Other theft61.21-45.45%
Shoplifting60.73-53.85%
Robbery50.7366.67%
Theft from the person40.61100.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-55.56%
Drugs10.49-66.67%
Public order10.12-75.00%

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 behaviour1810.0712.50%
Violence and sexual offences142.18-12.50%
Shoplifting131.70550.00%
Other theft111.58-38.89%
Vehicle crime91.33-18.18%
Public order41.09100.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Burglary30.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-25.00%
Robbery30.36200.00%
Theft from the person20.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1810.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.94-20.00%
Vehicle crime111.94-8.33%
Burglary91.330.00%
Theft from the person61.09500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7333.33%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Public order20.24-60.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In October 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 behaviour209.835.26%
Violence and sexual offences162.430.00%
Vehicle crime121.9450.00%
Burglary91.46200.00%
Other theft91.09-40.00%
Public order51.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-25.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Robbery20.36-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.1018.75%
Violence and sexual offences162.30-5.88%
Other theft151.9466.67%
Vehicle crime81.82-20.00%
Robbery40.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.49100.00%
Burglary30.490.00%
Theft from the person30.36-50.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.060.00%
Vehicle crime101.940.00%
Other theft91.210.00%
Theft from the person61.090.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Public order30.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 202411
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20249
January 202410
December 202314
November 202316
October 202316
September 202316
August 202317

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 202311
October 202312
September 20238
August 202310

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 202318
October 20239
September 202315
August 20239

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20246
January 202418
December 202318
November 202316
October 202320
September 202319
August 202316

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 9LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Vehicle crime6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Cropthorne Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Garden Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Clifton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 6. Grove End Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Pollitt Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Henderson Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Regents Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Cochrane Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. B507
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cavendish Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Wellington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Melina Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Elm Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Elm Tree Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Hamilton Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Hall Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Northwick Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1