W1F 8GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8GJ

W1F 8GJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1781 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1157.24 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8GJ 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 8GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8GJ, 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: (699) incidents (70.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (359) incidents (77.72% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (180) incidents (168.66% increase)

W1F 8GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 298
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 8GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 699 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 359 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6991157.2470.90%
Other theft359454.1977.72%
Shoplifting180233.27168.66%
Violence and sexual offences152116.968.57%
Anti-social behaviour12498.776.90%
Robbery8880.5710.00%
Public order5657.1875.00%
Drugs3736.39-17.78%
Vehicle crime2824.043.70%
Burglary2418.1914.29%
Criminal damage and arson1815.5928.57%
Bicycle theft911.7028.57%
Other crime65.8520.00%
Possession of weapons13.90-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 409 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 202 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person409759.588080.00%
Other theft202265.764950.00%
Violence and sexual offences140131.252700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11690.970.00%
Robbery8075.373900.00%
Shoplifting6751.980.00%
Drugs4543.534400.00%
Public order3229.24700.00%
Vehicle crime2720.790.00%
Burglary2117.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson1413.650.00%
Bicycle theft79.100.00%
Other crime54.55400.00%
Possession of weapons43.250.00%

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 person5164.33-95.57%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-84.51%
Public order1414.29-76.27%
Other theft69.10-98.63%
Robbery33.90-96.15%
Drugs21.95-93.75%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1150 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 438 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11501498.381669.23%
Other theft438747.243550.00%
Shoplifting151284.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences14298.12735.29%
Anti-social behaviour13392.270.00%
Robbery7886.423800.00%
Public order5950.68436.36%
Burglary5238.340.00%
Vehicle crime4733.790.00%
Drugs3230.54700.00%
Bicycle theft1120.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.15600.00%
Other crime54.55150.00%
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 1227 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 674 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12271777.78-15.61%
Other theft674797.27-25.93%
Violence and sexual offences192437.95-5.42%
Shoplifting187124.7650.81%
Robbery130121.51-7.80%
Anti-social behaviour10684.47-23.74%
Public order5368.88-3.64%
Vehicle crime4734.44-11.32%
Burglary4630.5470.37%
Drugs4629.89-9.80%
Criminal damage and arson1629.89-36.00%
Bicycle theft910.40125.00%
Other crime25.85100.00%
Possession of weapons11.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1454 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 910 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14542072.77-7.27%
Other theft910944.77-6.28%
Violence and sexual offences203591.299.14%
Robbery141131.901.44%
Anti-social behaviour13991.6223.01%
Shoplifting12490.32-10.79%
Public order5580.57-17.91%
Vehicle crime5335.7420.45%
Drugs5134.44-5.56%
Burglary2733.14-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson2517.5413.64%
Bicycle theft416.24-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%
Other crime11.95-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1568 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 971 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15682181.2961.32%
Other theft9711018.8423.38%
Violence and sexual offences186630.93-9.71%
Robbery139120.8628.70%
Shoplifting13990.32-1.42%
Anti-social behaviour11390.32-34.30%
Public order6773.42-2.90%
Drugs5443.535.88%
Vehicle crime4435.09-2.22%
Burglary3828.5915.15%
Criminal damage and arson2224.6937.50%
Bicycle theft714.29-30.00%
Other crime64.5550.00%
Possession of weapons33.90-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 972 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 787 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9721701.750.00%
Other theft787631.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences206511.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour172133.850.00%
Shoplifting141111.760.00%
Robbery10891.620.00%
Public order6970.180.00%
Drugs5144.830.00%
Vehicle crime4533.140.00%
Burglary3329.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson1621.440.00%
Bicycle theft1010.400.00%
Possession of weapons56.500.00%
Other crime43.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 903 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 2024116
April 2024133
January 2024106
December 2023139
November 2023113
October 2023172

A total of 7601 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 691.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1568 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024699
August 2024409
July 20245
May 202451
April 20241150
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241227
December 20231454
November 20231568
October 2023972

A total of 241 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
April 202452
January 202446
December 202327
November 202338
October 202333

A total of 4364 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 396.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 971 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024359
August 2024202
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024438
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024674
December 2023910
November 2023971
October 2023787

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202411
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 291 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
April 202447
January 202447
December 202353
November 202344
October 202345

A total of 323 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202445
July 20241
May 20242
April 202432
March 20244
January 202446
December 202351
November 202354
October 202351

A total of 1266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024152
August 2024140
July 20245
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024142
March 202417
January 2024192
December 2023203
November 2023186
October 2023206

A total of 420 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202432
July 20244
May 202414
April 202459
March 202411
January 202453
December 202355
November 202367
October 202369

A total of 772 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202480
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202478
March 20242
January 2024130
December 2023141
November 2023139
October 2023108

A total of 989 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024180
August 202467
April 2024151
January 2024187
December 2023124
November 2023139
October 2023141

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202416
December 202325
November 202322
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 8GJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total298
    Theft from the person122
    Other theft53
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Robbery19
    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. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total39
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total34
    Theft from the person20
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1