W1F 8AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8AW

W1F 8AW, Westminster has recorded a total of 1902 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1235.87 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1F postcode area, which has experienced 253 crimes and a crime rate of 164.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1F 8AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8AW, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1F 8AW area, explore the W1F 8AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (739) incidents (75.12% increase)
  • Other theft: (382) incidents (76.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (169) incidents (152.24% increase)

W1F 8AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 302
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 151
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 98

W1F 8AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 739 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 382 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7391235.8775.12%
Other theft382480.1876.85%
Shoplifting169248.21152.24%
Violence and sexual offences168109.817.01%
Anti-social behaviour135109.161.50%
Robbery9787.7210.23%
Public order5863.0387.10%
Vehicle crime4837.6965.52%
Drugs4631.19-9.80%
Burglary2229.8922.22%
Criminal damage and arson2114.2916.67%
Bicycle theft913.6580.00%
Other crime75.850.00%
Possession of weapons14.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 216 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person422809.6210450.00%
Other theft216274.204220.00%
Violence and sexual offences157140.353040.00%
Anti-social behaviour133102.010.00%
Robbery8886.424300.00%
Shoplifting6757.180.00%
Drugs5143.535000.00%
Public order3133.14675.00%
Vehicle crime2920.140.00%
Burglary1818.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson1811.700.00%
Other crime711.70600.00%
Bicycle theft54.550.00%
Possession of weapons43.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.290.00%
Other theft53.250.00%
Public order43.250.00%
Theft from the person42.600.00%
Robbery22.600.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery21.30-33.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5164.33-95.96%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-85.90%
Public order1414.29-77.78%
Other theft69.10-98.70%
Robbery33.90-96.55%
Drugs21.95-95.24%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1263 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 462 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12631626.381813.64%
Other theft462820.663750.00%
Violence and sexual offences156300.19817.65%
Anti-social behaviour149101.360.00%
Shoplifting14396.820.00%
Robbery8792.924250.00%
Public order6356.53472.73%
Burglary5540.940.00%
Vehicle crime5535.740.00%
Drugs4235.74950.00%
Bicycle theft1327.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.45800.00%
Other crime55.85150.00%
Possession of weapons13.250.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6674.726500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1742.880.00%
Other theft1211.051100.00%
Public order117.800.00%
Drugs47.150.00%
Other crime22.600.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.30-99.86%
Theft from the person10.65-99.93%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1383 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 720 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13831951.27-15.00%
Other theft720898.64-23.73%
Violence and sexual offences215467.84-7.73%
Shoplifting180139.7051.26%
Robbery142116.96-12.35%
Anti-social behaviour12192.27-13.57%
Public order6078.623.45%
Drugs5638.99-12.50%
Vehicle crime5136.39-26.09%
Burglary4533.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson1529.24-46.43%
Bicycle theft99.7580.00%
Other crime45.85300.00%
Possession of weapons22.60-71.43%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1627 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 944 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16272263.81-7.08%
Other theft9441057.18-10.01%
Violence and sexual offences233613.3912.56%
Robbery162151.401.25%
Anti-social behaviour140105.265.26%
Shoplifting11990.97-13.14%
Vehicle crime6977.3218.97%
Drugs6444.8316.36%
Public order5841.59-20.55%
Criminal damage and arson2837.697.69%
Burglary2718.19-34.15%
Possession of weapons717.54133.33%
Bicycle theft54.55-54.55%
Other crime13.25-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1751 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1049 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17512411.9663.49%
Other theft10491137.7529.99%
Violence and sexual offences207681.61-3.27%
Robbery160134.5034.45%
Shoplifting137103.96-4.86%
Anti-social behaviour13389.02-26.92%
Public order7386.42-2.67%
Vehicle crime5847.43-10.77%
Drugs5537.69-8.33%
Burglary4135.7451.85%
Criminal damage and arson2626.6452.94%
Bicycle theft1116.8910.00%
Other crime87.150.00%
Possession of weapons35.20-57.14%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1071 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 807 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10711823.2650.00%
Other theft807695.9129.12%
Violence and sexual offences214524.379.74%
Anti-social behaviour182139.0532.85%
Shoplifting144118.2648.45%
Robbery11993.57-21.19%
Public order7577.3241.51%
Vehicle crime6548.7325.00%
Drugs6042.241.69%
Burglary2738.99-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson1717.54-34.62%
Bicycle theft1011.05-60.00%
Other crime86.5060.00%
Possession of weapons75.20-22.22%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 714 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 625 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7141417.800.00%
Other theft625463.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences195406.110.00%
Robbery151126.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour13798.120.00%
Shoplifting9789.020.00%
Drugs5963.030.00%
Public order5338.340.00%
Vehicle crime5234.440.00%
Burglary3433.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson2622.090.00%
Bicycle theft2516.890.00%
Possession of weapons916.240.00%
Other crime55.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5229 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 435.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1049 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024382
August 2024216
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024462
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024720
December 2023944
November 20231049
October 2023807
September 2023625

A total of 269 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
April 202455
January 202445
December 202327
November 202341
October 202327
September 202334

A total of 9092 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 757.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1751 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024739
August 2024422
July 20244
May 202451
April 20241263
March 202466
February 20241
January 20241383
December 20231627
November 20231751
October 20231071
September 2023714

A total of 1130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 141.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024135
August 2024133
April 2024149
January 2024121
December 2023140
November 2023133
October 2023182
September 2023137

A total of 87 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202413
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310
September 202325

A total of 427 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202429
April 202455
January 202451
December 202369
November 202358
October 202365
September 202352

A total of 440 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202451
July 20241
May 20242
April 202442
March 20244
January 202456
December 202364
November 202355
October 202360
September 202359

A total of 1589 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 144.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 233 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024168
August 2024157
July 20245
May 202422
April 2024156
March 202417
January 2024215
December 2023233
November 2023207
October 2023214
September 2023195

A total of 500 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202431
July 20244
May 202414
April 202463
March 202411
January 202460
December 202358
November 202373
October 202375
September 202353

A total of 1015 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202488
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 202487
March 20242
January 2024142
December 2023162
November 2023160
October 2023119
September 2023151

A total of 1056 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 132.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024169
August 202467
April 2024143
January 2024180
December 2023119
November 2023137
October 2023144
September 202397

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202415
December 202328
November 202326
October 202317
September 202326

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1F 8AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total302
    Theft from the person116
    Other theft54
    Violence and sexual offences50
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Robbery20
    Shoplifting13
    Public order11
    Drugs7
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total151
    Theft from the person64
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total98
    Vehicle crime29
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft19
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total64
    Theft from the person32
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft9
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total48
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person9
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1