NW8 9UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 9UL

NW8 9UL, Westminster has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This NW8 9UL 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 9UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 9UL, encompassing approximately 7056 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NW8 9UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lanark Road with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Elgin Mews North with total crimes: 6

NW8 9UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.93-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.13-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.42-40.00%
Other theft61.2850.00%
Theft from the person50.850.00%
Burglary40.71-55.56%
Public order30.57-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.480.00%
Vehicle crime152.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.130.00%
Burglary91.560.00%
Public order71.28600.00%
Theft from the person50.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Other theft40.570.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 offences1710.631600.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.410.00%
Vehicle crime152.270.00%
Other theft92.130.00%
Theft from the person51.28400.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-93.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.9016.67%
Violence and sexual offences152.980.00%
Burglary142.1327.27%
Other theft111.9857.14%
Vehicle crime91.56-10.00%
Shoplifting61.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8525.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Theft from the person20.43-33.33%
Drugs20.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.19-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences152.55-11.76%
Burglary112.1357.14%
Vehicle crime101.56-9.09%
Shoplifting101.42900.00%
Other theft71.42-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson40.99300.00%
Public order30.57-40.00%
Theft from the person30.43-62.50%
Robbery30.43-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.1810.53%
Violence and sexual offences172.98-5.56%
Vehicle crime112.41-15.38%
Other theft111.56-21.43%
Theft from the person81.56100.00%
Burglary71.13-12.50%
Robbery70.99250.00%
Public order50.9925.00%
Drugs20.71-60.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.690.00%
Other theft142.550.00%
Vehicle crime131.980.00%
Burglary81.840.00%
Drugs51.130.00%
Public order40.710.00%
Theft from the person40.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202417
March 20241
February 20241
January 202415
December 202315
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
April 202416
January 202421
December 202318
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
April 202415
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20243
January 202414
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 202310
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lanark Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elgin Mews North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Randolph Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maida Vale
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Abbey Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Aubrey Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Violet Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Abercorn Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Nugent Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Circus Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. B507
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Elm Tree Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Wellesley Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Hamilton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Vale Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cropthorne Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Elgin Mews South
    Total1
    Burglary1