W1F 8GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8GN

W1F 8GN, Westminster has recorded a total of 1805 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1172.84 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8GN 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 8GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8GN, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (710) incidents (71.91% increase)
  • Other theft: (364) incidents (75.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (181) incidents (170.15% increase)

W1F 8GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 310
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 8GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 710 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 364 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7101172.8471.91%
Other theft364461.3475.85%
Shoplifting181236.52170.15%
Violence and sexual offences154117.619.22%
Anti-social behaviour125100.064.17%
Robbery9081.2212.50%
Public order5658.4864.71%
Drugs3836.39-15.56%
Vehicle crime2824.693.70%
Burglary2518.1919.05%
Criminal damage and arson1816.2420.00%
Bicycle theft911.7012.50%
Other crime65.8520.00%
Possession of weapons13.90-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 413 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person413771.288160.00%
Other theft207268.365075.00%
Violence and sexual offences141134.502720.00%
Anti-social behaviour12091.620.00%
Robbery8077.973900.00%
Shoplifting6751.980.00%
Drugs4543.534400.00%
Public order3429.24750.00%
Vehicle crime2722.090.00%
Burglary2117.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson1513.650.00%
Bicycle theft89.750.00%
Other crime55.20400.00%
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 person5164.33-95.67%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-84.62%
Public order1414.29-76.67%
Other theft69.10-98.65%
Robbery33.90-96.20%
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 1178 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 443 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11781527.621712.31%
Other theft443765.433591.67%
Shoplifting153287.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences14399.42741.18%
Anti-social behaviour14092.920.00%
Robbery7990.973850.00%
Public order6051.33445.45%
Burglary5238.990.00%
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 1258 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 685 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12581816.76-14.88%
Other theft685817.41-25.62%
Violence and sexual offences195445.09-8.02%
Shoplifting188126.7151.61%
Robbery132122.16-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour11485.77-22.45%
Public order5374.07-7.02%
Burglary4834.4477.78%
Vehicle crime4731.19-11.32%
Drugs4630.54-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson1629.89-38.46%
Bicycle theft910.40125.00%
Other crime35.85200.00%
Possession of weapons21.95-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1478 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 921 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14782113.71-7.16%
Other theft921960.36-7.72%
Violence and sexual offences212598.4411.58%
Robbery148137.753.50%
Anti-social behaviour14796.1726.72%
Shoplifting12495.52-14.48%
Public order5780.57-16.18%
Vehicle crime5337.0420.45%
Drugs5234.44-3.70%
Burglary2733.79-32.50%
Criminal damage and arson2617.544.00%
Bicycle theft416.89-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%
Other crime11.95-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1592 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 998 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15922229.3761.30%
Other theft9981034.4424.75%
Violence and sexual offences190648.47-10.38%
Shoplifting145123.462.11%
Robbery14394.2231.19%
Anti-social behaviour11692.92-33.33%
Public order6875.37-2.86%
Drugs5444.183.85%
Vehicle crime4435.09-2.22%
Burglary4028.5921.21%
Criminal damage and arson2525.9956.25%
Bicycle theft716.24-30.00%
Other crime64.5550.00%
Possession of weapons33.90-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 987 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 800 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9871727.7552.08%
Other theft800641.3322.14%
Violence and sexual offences212519.8221.84%
Anti-social behaviour174137.7532.82%
Shoplifting142113.0642.00%
Robbery10992.27-19.26%
Public order7070.8337.25%
Drugs5245.486.12%
Vehicle crime4533.7928.57%
Burglary3329.2413.79%
Criminal damage and arson1621.44-38.46%
Bicycle theft1010.40-62.96%
Possession of weapons56.50-16.67%
Other crime43.25-20.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 655 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 649 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6551346.330.00%
Theft from the person649425.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences174421.700.00%
Robbery135113.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour13187.720.00%
Shoplifting10085.120.00%
Public order5164.980.00%
Drugs4933.140.00%
Vehicle crime3531.840.00%
Burglary2922.740.00%
Bicycle theft2718.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson2617.540.00%
Possession of weapons616.890.00%
Other crime53.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1067 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 133.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024120
April 2024140
January 2024114
December 2023147
November 2023116
October 2023174
September 2023131

A total of 8387 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 698.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1592 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024710
August 2024413
July 20245
May 202451
April 20241178
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241258
December 20231478
November 20231592
October 2023987
September 2023649

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 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
April 202452
January 202448
December 202327
November 202340
October 202333
September 202329

A total of 5096 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 424.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 998 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024364
August 2024207
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024443
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024685
December 2023921
November 2023998
October 2023800
September 2023655

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202411
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310
September 202327

A total of 326 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.75 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
September 202335

A total of 375 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202445
July 20241
May 20242
April 202432
March 20244
January 202446
December 202352
November 202354
October 202352
September 202349

A total of 1466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 122.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024154
August 2024141
July 20245
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024143
March 202417
January 2024195
December 2023212
November 2023190
October 2023212
September 2023174

A total of 478 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202434
July 20244
May 202414
April 202460
March 202411
January 202453
December 202357
November 202368
October 202370
September 202351

A total of 924 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202480
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202479
March 20242
January 2024132
December 2023148
November 2023143
October 2023109
September 2023135

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
September 2024181
August 202467
April 2024153
January 2024188
December 2023124
November 2023145
October 2023142
September 2023100

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 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 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202416
December 202326
November 202325
October 202316
September 202326

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total310
    Theft from the person126
    Other theft56
    Violence and sexual offences48
    Robbery20
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order12
    Drugs7
    Burglary5
    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. 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
  • 9. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total39
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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