W1F 8EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8EP

W1F 8EP, Westminster has recorded a total of 1198 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 778.43 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1F postcode area, which has experienced 184 crimes and a crime rate of 119.56 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

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

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (410) incidents (10150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (210) incidents (4100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (148) incidents (2860.00% increase)

W1F 8EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 202
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 72
  • Argyll Street with total crimes: 49

W1F 8EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 410 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 210 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person410778.4310150.00%
Other theft210266.414100.00%
Violence and sexual offences148136.452860.00%
Anti-social behaviour12596.170.00%
Robbery8481.224100.00%
Shoplifting6754.580.00%
Drugs4643.534500.00%
Public order3129.89675.00%
Vehicle crime2520.140.00%
Burglary2016.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson1513.000.00%
Other crime79.75600.00%
Bicycle theft64.550.00%
Possession of weapons43.900.00%

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 person5164.33-95.83%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-85.23%
Public order1414.29-77.05%
Other theft69.10-98.67%
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 1224 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 452 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12241564.001783.08%
Other theft452795.323666.67%
Violence and sexual offences149293.70776.47%
Shoplifting14796.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour13895.520.00%
Robbery8189.673950.00%
Public order6152.63454.55%
Burglary5139.640.00%
Vehicle crime4333.140.00%
Drugs3527.94775.00%
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 1321 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 693 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13211849.90-15.54%
Other theft693858.35-24.26%
Violence and sexual offences195450.29-10.55%
Shoplifting181126.7148.36%
Robbery135117.61-14.56%
Anti-social behaviour10987.72-18.66%
Public order5570.83-3.51%
Burglary4635.7470.37%
Drugs4629.89-16.36%
Vehicle crime4129.89-25.45%
Criminal damage and arson1226.64-53.85%
Bicycle theft87.80100.00%
Other crime35.20200.00%
Possession of weapons21.95-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1564 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 915 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15642170.89-7.29%
Other theft9151016.24-10.73%
Violence and sexual offences218594.5415.34%
Robbery158141.651.94%
Anti-social behaviour134102.6614.53%
Shoplifting12287.07-11.59%
Public order5779.27-18.57%
Vehicle crime5537.0427.91%
Drugs5535.745.77%
Burglary2735.74-27.03%
Criminal damage and arson2617.548.33%
Possession of weapons516.8966.67%
Bicycle theft43.25-60.00%
Other crime12.60-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1687 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1025 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16872311.2463.79%
Other theft10251096.1728.77%
Violence and sexual offences189666.02-5.97%
Robbery155122.8132.48%
Shoplifting138100.71-3.50%
Anti-social behaviour11789.67-31.18%
Public order7076.02-6.67%
Drugs5245.480.00%
Vehicle crime4333.790.00%
Burglary3727.9432.14%
Criminal damage and arson2424.0450.00%
Bicycle theft1015.590.00%
Other crime76.500.00%
Possession of weapons34.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1030 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 796 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10301750.4950.58%
Other theft796669.2727.36%
Violence and sexual offences201517.2212.92%
Anti-social behaviour170130.6029.77%
Shoplifting143110.4645.92%
Robbery11792.92-16.43%
Public order7576.0247.06%
Drugs5248.73-1.89%
Vehicle crime4333.7943.33%
Burglary2827.94-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson1618.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft1010.40-58.33%
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 625 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6841350.880.00%
Other theft625444.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences178406.110.00%
Robbery140115.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour13190.970.00%
Shoplifting9885.120.00%
Drugs5363.680.00%
Public order5134.440.00%
Burglary3033.140.00%
Vehicle crime3019.490.00%
Bicycle theft2419.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson2415.590.00%
Possession of weapons615.590.00%
Other crime53.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202451
January 202446
December 202327
November 202337
October 202328
September 202330

A total of 8041 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 731.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1687 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024410
July 20244
May 202451
April 20241224
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241321
December 20231564
November 20231687
October 20231030
September 2023684

A total of 924 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024125
April 2024138
January 2024109
December 2023134
November 2023117
October 2023170
September 2023131

A total of 280 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 202443
January 202441
December 202355
November 202343
October 202343
September 202330

A total of 346 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
July 20241
May 20242
April 202435
March 20244
January 202446
December 202355
November 202352
October 202352
September 202353

A total of 879 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202484
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 202481
March 20242
January 2024135
December 2023158
November 2023155
October 2023117
September 2023140

A total of 1322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024148
July 20245
May 202422
April 2024149
March 202417
January 2024195
December 2023218
November 2023189
October 2023201
September 2023178

A total of 4740 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 430.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1025 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024210
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024452
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024693
December 2023915
November 20231025
October 2023796
September 2023625

A total of 896 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
April 2024147
January 2024181
December 2023122
November 2023138
October 2023143
September 202398

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202412
December 202326
November 202324
October 202316
September 202324

A total of 429 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 20244
May 202414
April 202461
March 202411
January 202455
December 202357
November 202370
October 202375
September 202351

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202412
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310
September 202324

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total202
    Theft from the person72
    Other theft41
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Robbery16
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order10
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total72
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Argyll Street
    Total49
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Hills Place
    Total44
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime10
    Theft from the person9
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Great Windmill Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Market Place
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Soho Street
    Total24
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Denman Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total22
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total20
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 20. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Glasshouse Street
    Total17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 23. Great Chapel Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Carlisle Street
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Little Marlborough Street
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Upper John Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1