W1F 8EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8EB

W1F 8EB, Westminster has recorded a total of 1854 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1204.68 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8EB 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 8EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8EB, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (745) incidents (73.66% increase)
  • Other theft: (373) incidents (74.30% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (189) incidents (170.00% increase)

W1F 8EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 328
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 151
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 8EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 745 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 373 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7451204.6873.66%
Other theft373484.0874.30%
Shoplifting189242.37170.00%
Violence and sexual offences161122.8110.27%
Anti-social behaviour113104.61-5.04%
Robbery9273.4215.00%
Public order5759.7867.65%
Drugs3837.04-15.56%
Vehicle crime2824.690.00%
Burglary2318.1915.00%
Criminal damage and arson1814.9420.00%
Bicycle theft911.7028.57%
Other crime75.8516.67%
Possession of weapons14.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 429 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 214 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person429790.778480.00%
Other theft214278.755250.00%
Violence and sexual offences146139.052820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11994.870.00%
Robbery8077.323900.00%
Shoplifting7051.980.00%
Drugs4545.484400.00%
Public order3429.24750.00%
Vehicle crime2822.090.00%
Burglary2018.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson1513.000.00%
Bicycle theft79.750.00%
Other crime64.55500.00%
Possession of weapons43.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.29400.00%
Theft from the person53.250.00%
Other theft43.250.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Robbery22.60100.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.30-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-95.45%

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 person5164.33-95.87%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-85.03%
Public order1414.29-77.78%
Other theft69.10-98.69%
Robbery33.90-96.15%
Drugs21.95-93.75%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1235 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 457 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12351578.951800.00%
Other theft457802.473708.33%
Shoplifting156296.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences147101.36764.71%
Anti-social behaviour13695.520.00%
Robbery7888.373800.00%
Public order6350.68472.73%
Burglary5240.940.00%
Vehicle crime4833.790.00%
Drugs3231.19700.00%
Bicycle theft1220.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.80700.00%
Other crime55.20150.00%
Possession of weapons13.250.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6574.076400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1742.240.00%
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 person10.65-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1303 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 694 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13031857.70-15.88%
Other theft694846.65-26.17%
Violence and sexual offences198450.94-9.17%
Shoplifting191128.6544.70%
Robbery134124.11-11.84%
Anti-social behaviour11187.07-21.28%
Public order5472.12-3.57%
Burglary5035.09100.00%
Vehicle crime4832.49-11.11%
Drugs4631.19-13.21%
Criminal damage and arson1629.89-40.74%
Bicycle theft910.40125.00%
Other crime35.85200.00%
Possession of weapons21.95-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1549 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 940 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15492179.99-7.52%
Other theft9401006.50-8.65%
Violence and sexual offences218610.7912.95%
Robbery152141.654.11%
Anti-social behaviour14198.7727.03%
Shoplifting13291.62-10.81%
Public order5685.77-18.84%
Vehicle crime5436.3917.39%
Drugs5335.09-1.85%
Criminal damage and arson2734.443.85%
Burglary2517.54-41.86%
Bicycle theft416.24-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%
Other crime11.95-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1675 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1029 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16752311.2464.22%
Other theft10291088.3727.19%
Violence and sexual offences193668.62-8.53%
Shoplifting148125.411.37%
Robbery14696.1728.07%
Anti-social behaviour11194.87-33.13%
Public order6972.12-4.17%
Drugs5444.833.85%
Vehicle crime4635.090.00%
Burglary4329.8943.33%
Criminal damage and arson2627.9462.50%
Bicycle theft716.89-30.00%
Other crime74.5575.00%
Possession of weapons34.55-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1020 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 809 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10201755.040.00%
Other theft809662.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences211525.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour166137.100.00%
Shoplifting146107.860.00%
Robbery11494.870.00%
Public order7274.070.00%
Drugs5246.780.00%
Vehicle crime4633.790.00%
Burglary3029.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson1619.490.00%
Bicycle theft1010.400.00%
Possession of weapons56.500.00%
Other crime43.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4539 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 412.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1029 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024373
August 2024214
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024457
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024694
December 2023940
November 20231029
October 2023809

A total of 243 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
April 202452
January 202450
December 202325
November 202343
October 202330

A total of 8078 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 734.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1675 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024745
August 2024429
July 20245
May 202451
April 20241235
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241303
December 20231549
November 20231675
October 20231020

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202412
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 897 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 2024119
April 2024136
January 2024111
December 2023141
November 2023111
October 2023166

A total of 298 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
April 202448
January 202448
December 202354
November 202346
October 202346

A total of 327 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202445
July 20241
May 20242
April 202432
March 20244
January 202446
December 202353
November 202354
October 202352

A total of 1319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 2024146
July 20245
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024147
March 202417
January 2024198
December 2023218
November 2023193
October 2023211

A total of 804 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202480
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202478
March 20242
January 2024134
December 2023152
November 2023146
October 2023114

A total of 1032 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024189
August 202470
April 2024156
January 2024191
December 2023132
November 2023148
October 2023146

A total of 434 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202434
July 20244
May 202414
April 202463
March 202411
January 202454
December 202356
November 202369
October 202372

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202416
December 202327
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total328
    Theft from the person134
    Other theft60
    Violence and sexual offences50
    Robbery21
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order12
    Drugs7
    Burglary5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle 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. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total46
    Theft from the person27
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total39
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 16. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2