W1F 8EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8EZ

W1F 8EZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1861 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1209.23 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8EZ 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 8EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8EZ, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (729) incidents (74.40% increase)
  • Other theft: (370) incidents (73.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (170) incidents (150.00% increase)

W1F 8EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 283
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 151
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 98

W1F 8EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 729 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 370 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7291209.2374.40%
Other theft370473.6873.71%
Shoplifting170240.42150.00%
Violence and sexual offences161110.466.62%
Anti-social behaviour131104.617.38%
Robbery9485.128.05%
Public order5761.0872.73%
Vehicle crime4637.0464.29%
Drugs4229.89-10.64%
Burglary2227.294.76%
Criminal damage and arson2114.2923.53%
Bicycle theft1013.65100.00%
Other crime76.500.00%
Possession of weapons14.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 418 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 213 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person418793.3710350.00%
Other theft213271.604160.00%
Violence and sexual offences151138.402920.00%
Anti-social behaviour12298.120.00%
Robbery8779.274250.00%
Shoplifting6856.530.00%
Drugs4744.184600.00%
Public order3330.54725.00%
Vehicle crime2821.440.00%
Burglary2118.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson1713.650.00%
Other crime711.05600.00%
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 person5164.33-95.90%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-85.53%
Public order1414.29-77.05%
Other theft69.10-98.68%
Robbery33.90-96.39%
Drugs21.95-94.59%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1245 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 456 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12451599.741815.38%
Other theft456808.973700.00%
Violence and sexual offences152296.30794.12%
Shoplifting14798.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour14195.520.00%
Robbery8391.624050.00%
Public order6153.93454.55%
Burglary5639.640.00%
Vehicle crime5536.390.00%
Drugs3735.74825.00%
Bicycle theft1424.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.10800.00%
Other crime55.85150.00%
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 1330 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 696 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13301886.94-16.19%
Other theft696864.20-24.27%
Violence and sexual offences209452.24-6.70%
Shoplifting180135.8048.76%
Robbery137116.96-12.74%
Anti-social behaviour11489.02-17.39%
Public order6174.0710.91%
Drugs5239.64-14.75%
Vehicle crime5133.79-23.88%
Burglary4433.1446.67%
Criminal damage and arson1528.59-44.44%
Bicycle theft99.75125.00%
Other crime45.85300.00%
Possession of weapons22.60-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1587 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 919 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15872207.28-6.26%
Other theft9191031.19-10.25%
Violence and sexual offences224597.1413.13%
Robbery157145.55-1.26%
Anti-social behaviour138102.0113.11%
Shoplifting12189.67-11.03%
Vehicle crime6778.6219.64%
Drugs6143.5310.91%
Public order5539.64-21.43%
Burglary3035.74-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson2719.49-3.57%
Possession of weapons617.54100.00%
Bicycle theft43.90-63.64%
Other crime12.60-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1693 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1024 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16932339.8363.57%
Other theft10241100.0628.32%
Violence and sexual offences198665.37-4.81%
Robbery159128.6537.07%
Shoplifting136103.31-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour12288.37-29.89%
Public order7079.27-5.41%
Vehicle crime5645.48-16.42%
Drugs5536.391.85%
Burglary3935.7439.29%
Criminal damage and arson2825.3464.71%
Bicycle theft1118.190.00%
Other crime77.150.00%
Possession of weapons34.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1035 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 798 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10351782.330.00%
Other theft798672.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences208518.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour174135.150.00%
Shoplifting148113.060.00%
Robbery11696.170.00%
Public order7475.370.00%
Vehicle crime6748.080.00%
Drugs5443.530.00%
Burglary2835.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson1718.190.00%
Bicycle theft1111.050.00%
Other crime77.150.00%
Possession of weapons64.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4500 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 409.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1024 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024370
August 2024213
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024456
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024696
December 2023919
November 20231024
October 2023798

A total of 240 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
April 202456
January 202444
December 202330
November 202339
October 202328

A total of 8158 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 741.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1693 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024729
August 2024418
July 20244
May 202451
April 20241245
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241330
December 20231587
November 20231693
October 20231035

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202414
January 20249
December 20234
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 942 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024131
August 2024122
April 2024141
January 2024114
December 2023138
November 2023122
October 2023174

A total of 370 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202428
April 202455
January 202451
December 202367
November 202356
October 202367

A total of 355 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202447
July 20241
May 20242
April 202437
March 20244
January 202452
December 202361
November 202355
October 202354

A total of 1347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 2024151
July 20245
May 202422
April 2024152
March 202417
January 2024209
December 2023224
November 2023198
October 2023208

A total of 842 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202487
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 202483
March 20242
January 2024137
December 2023157
November 2023159
October 2023116

A total of 970 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 138.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024170
August 202468
April 2024147
January 2024180
December 2023121
November 2023136
October 2023148

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202433
July 20244
May 202414
April 202461
March 202411
January 202461
December 202355
November 202370
October 202374

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202415
December 202327
November 202328
October 202317

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total283
    Theft from the person114
    Other theft50
    Violence and sexual offences47
    Robbery18
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order12
    Drugs7
    Burglary4
    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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1