W1F 8EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8EH

W1F 8EH, Westminster has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.29 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8EH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1F postcode area, which has experienced 317 crimes and a crime rate of 205.98 per 1,000 population (April 2024 stats).

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

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1F 8EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Circus (Lu Station) with total crimes: 12
  • Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station) with total crimes: 8
  • Denmark Street with total crimes: 1

W1F 8EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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%
Robbery22.600.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery21.95-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-95.45%

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 person5164.33-95.92%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-85.14%
Public order1414.29-77.05%
Other theft69.10-98.70%
Robbery33.90-96.30%
Drugs21.95-94.29%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1249 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 460 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12491594.541821.54%
Other theft460811.573733.33%
Shoplifting153298.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences14899.42770.59%
Anti-social behaviour14296.170.00%
Robbery8192.273950.00%
Public order6152.63454.55%
Burglary5139.640.00%
Vehicle crime4833.140.00%
Drugs3531.19775.00%
Bicycle theft1222.740.00%
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 1319 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 698 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13191866.80-15.88%
Other theft698857.05-25.90%
Violence and sexual offences195453.54-11.76%
Shoplifting188126.7151.61%
Robbery135122.16-15.09%
Anti-social behaviour11687.72-21.09%
Public order5375.37-5.36%
Vehicle crime4734.44-14.55%
Drugs4730.54-14.55%
Burglary4630.5476.92%
Criminal damage and arson1529.89-42.31%
Bicycle theft99.75125.00%
Other crime35.85200.00%
Possession of weapons21.95-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1568 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 942 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15682202.08-7.71%
Other theft9421018.84-8.99%
Violence and sexual offences221612.0913.33%
Robbery159143.605.30%
Anti-social behaviour147103.3125.64%
Shoplifting12495.52-14.48%
Public order5680.57-21.13%
Vehicle crime5536.3922.22%
Drugs5535.741.85%
Burglary2635.74-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson2616.894.00%
Possession of weapons516.8966.67%
Bicycle theft43.25-50.00%
Other crime12.60-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1699 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1035 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16992335.2861.96%
Other theft10351103.9627.31%
Violence and sexual offences195672.51-7.58%
Robbery151126.7131.30%
Shoplifting14598.121.40%
Anti-social behaviour11794.22-31.58%
Public order7176.022.90%
Drugs5446.133.85%
Vehicle crime4535.090.00%
Burglary4029.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson2525.9956.25%
Bicycle theft816.24-20.00%
Other crime65.20-14.29%
Possession of weapons33.90-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1049 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 813 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10491778.4353.36%
Other theft813681.6123.93%
Violence and sexual offences211528.2714.67%
Anti-social behaviour171137.1024.82%
Shoplifting143111.1143.00%
Robbery11592.92-17.27%
Public order6974.7235.29%
Drugs5244.83-1.89%
Vehicle crime4533.7925.00%
Burglary3029.2411.11%
Criminal damage and arson1619.49-36.00%
Bicycle theft1010.40-60.00%
Other crime76.5040.00%
Possession of weapons64.550.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 684 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 656 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6841382.728.92%
Other theft656444.444.29%
Violence and sexual offences184426.2525.17%
Robbery139119.5614.88%
Anti-social behaviour13790.3213.22%
Shoplifting10089.02-28.57%
Drugs5364.98-8.62%
Public order5134.444.08%
Vehicle crime3633.1416.13%
Burglary2723.39-6.90%
Bicycle theft2517.5456.25%
Criminal damage and arson2516.2431.58%
Possession of weapons616.2420.00%
Other crime53.90-37.50%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 629 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 628 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6291300.19-19.26%
Theft from the person628408.71-23.51%
Violence and sexual offences147408.06-19.23%
Shoplifting14095.5230.84%
Anti-social behaviour12190.97-11.68%
Robbery12178.62-9.70%
Drugs5878.6270.59%
Public order4937.69-16.95%
Vehicle crime3131.84-11.43%
Burglary2920.1411.54%
Criminal damage and arson1918.84-17.39%
Bicycle theft1612.35-20.00%
Other crime810.4033.33%
Possession of weapons55.20-16.67%

In July 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 821 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 779 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8211539.310.00%
Other theft779533.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences182506.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour137118.260.00%
Robbery13489.020.00%
Shoplifting10787.070.00%
Public order5969.530.00%
Vehicle crime3538.340.00%
Drugs3422.740.00%
Burglary2622.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson2316.890.00%
Bicycle theft2014.940.00%
Possession of weapons613.000.00%
Other crime63.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 127.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 221 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024148
March 202417
January 2024195
December 2023221
November 2023195
October 2023211
September 2023184
August 2023147
July 2023182

A total of 6035 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 502.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1035 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024460
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024698
December 2023942
November 20231035
October 2023813
September 2023656
August 2023629
July 2023779

A total of 498 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 202414
April 202461
March 202411
January 202453
December 202356
November 202371
October 202369
September 202351
August 202349
July 202359

A total of 9139 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 761.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1699 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 202451
April 20241249
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241319
December 20231568
November 20231699
October 20231049
September 2023684
August 2023628
July 2023821

A total of 395 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 202435
March 20244
January 202447
December 202355
November 202354
October 202352
September 202353
August 202358
July 202334

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 1044 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 202481
March 20242
January 2024135
December 2023159
November 2023151
October 2023115
September 2023139
August 2023121
July 2023134

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202415
December 202326
November 202325
October 202316
September 202325
August 202319
July 202323

A total of 275 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202451
January 202446
December 202326
November 202340
October 202330
September 202327
August 202329
July 202326

A total of 1088 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 136.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2024142
January 2024116
December 2023147
November 2023117
October 2023171
September 2023137
August 2023121
July 2023137

A total of 342 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202448
January 202447
December 202355
November 202345
October 202345
September 202336
August 202331
July 202335

A total of 1100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 137.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2024153
January 2024188
December 2023124
November 2023145
October 2023143
September 2023100
August 2023140
July 2023107

A total of 104 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 202325
August 202316
July 202320

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235
July 20236

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Circus (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Denmark Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Princes Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1