W1F 8GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8GG

W1F 8GG, Westminster has recorded a total of 1766 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1147.50 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8GG 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 8GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8GG, 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: (698) incidents (74.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (351) incidents (77.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (163) incidents (150.77% increase)

W1F 8GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 290
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 8GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 698 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 351 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6981147.5074.50%
Other theft351453.5477.27%
Shoplifting163228.07150.77%
Violence and sexual offences154105.914.05%
Anti-social behaviour130100.063.17%
Robbery9284.4716.46%
Public order5459.7880.00%
Drugs3735.09-13.95%
Vehicle crime2624.048.33%
Burglary2516.8919.05%
Criminal damage and arson1916.2435.71%
Bicycle theft912.3528.57%
Other crime75.8516.67%
Possession of weapons14.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 400 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person400756.999900.00%
Other theft198259.913860.00%
Violence and sexual offences148128.652860.00%
Anti-social behaviour12696.170.00%
Robbery7981.873850.00%
Shoplifting6551.330.00%
Drugs4342.244200.00%
Public order3027.94650.00%
Vehicle crime2419.490.00%
Burglary2115.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson1413.650.00%
Bicycle theft79.100.00%
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 Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.29400.00%
Other theft53.250.00%
Public order43.250.00%
Theft from the person42.600.00%
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 person5164.33-95.69%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-84.93%
Public order1414.29-77.05%
Other theft69.10-98.59%
Robbery33.90-96.25%
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 1184 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 425 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11841517.221721.54%
Other theft425769.333441.67%
Violence and sexual offences146276.15758.82%
Shoplifting14494.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour14093.570.00%
Robbery8090.973900.00%
Public order6151.98454.55%
Burglary5239.640.00%
Vehicle crime4433.790.00%
Drugs3228.59700.00%
Bicycle theft1320.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.45700.00%
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 theft11.30-99.85%
Theft from the person10.65-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1177 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 655 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11771726.45-18.88%
Other theft655764.78-25.90%
Violence and sexual offences202425.60-0.98%
Shoplifting176131.2545.45%
Robbery125114.36-11.97%
Anti-social behaviour11181.22-14.62%
Public order5472.121.89%
Drugs4535.09-15.09%
Burglary4429.2441.94%
Vehicle crime4328.59-18.87%
Criminal damage and arson1427.94-41.67%
Bicycle theft89.10100.00%
Other crime25.20100.00%
Possession of weapons11.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1451 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 884 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14512049.38-7.70%
Other theft884942.82-10.25%
Violence and sexual offences204574.4013.33%
Robbery142132.55-0.70%
Anti-social behaviour13092.277.44%
Shoplifting12184.47-11.68%
Public order5378.62-15.87%
Vehicle crime5334.4420.45%
Drugs5334.44-1.85%
Burglary3134.44-22.50%
Criminal damage and arson2420.14-7.69%
Bicycle theft415.59-55.56%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%
Other crime11.95-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1572 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 985 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15722198.8362.23%
Other theft9851021.4425.64%
Violence and sexual offences180640.03-10.89%
Robbery143116.9630.00%
Shoplifting13792.92-2.14%
Anti-social behaviour12189.02-31.64%
Public order6378.62-11.27%
Drugs5440.945.88%
Vehicle crime4435.094.76%
Burglary4028.5917.65%
Criminal damage and arson2625.9962.50%
Bicycle theft916.89-18.18%
Other crime75.85133.33%
Possession of weapons34.55-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 969 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 784 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9691699.160.00%
Other theft784629.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences202509.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour177131.250.00%
Shoplifting140115.010.00%
Robbery11090.970.00%
Public order7171.470.00%
Drugs5146.130.00%
Vehicle crime4233.140.00%
Burglary3427.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson1622.090.00%
Bicycle theft1110.400.00%
Possession of weapons57.150.00%
Other crime33.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 935 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 2024126
April 2024140
January 2024111
December 2023130
November 2023121
October 2023177

A total of 7572 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 688.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1572 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024698
August 2024400
July 20244
May 202451
April 20241184
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241177
December 20231451
November 20231572
October 2023969

A total of 247 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
April 202452
January 202444
December 202331
November 202340
October 202334

A total of 4306 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 391.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 985 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024351
August 2024198
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024425
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024655
December 2023884
November 2023985
October 2023784

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202413
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 1281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024154
August 2024148
July 20245
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024146
March 202417
January 2024202
December 2023204
November 2023180
October 2023202

A total of 276 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
April 202444
January 202443
December 202353
November 202344
October 202342

A total of 322 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202443
July 20241
May 20242
April 202432
March 20244
January 202445
December 202353
November 202354
October 202351

A total of 779 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202479
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202480
March 20242
January 2024125
December 2023142
November 2023143
October 2023110

A total of 946 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024163
August 202465
April 2024144
January 2024176
December 2023121
November 2023137
October 2023140

A total of 415 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202430
July 20244
May 202414
April 202461
March 202411
January 202454
December 202353
November 202363
October 202371

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 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 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202414
December 202324
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total290
    Theft from the person119
    Other theft49
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Robbery18
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order12
    Drugs6
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total152
    Theft from the person64
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    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. Parking Area
    Total74
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft17
    Vehicle crime12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 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. 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. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1