W1F 8GW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8GW

W1F 8GW, Westminster has recorded a total of 1854 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1204.68 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8GW 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 8GW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8GW, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (730) incidents (75.06% increase)
  • Other theft: (374) incidents (77.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (182) incidents (167.65% increase)

W1F 8GW 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 8GW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 730 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 374 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7301204.6875.06%
Other theft374474.3377.25%
Shoplifting182243.01167.65%
Violence and sexual offences161118.2611.03%
Anti-social behaviour129104.612.38%
Robbery9383.8213.41%
Public order5760.4367.65%
Drugs3837.04-15.56%
Vehicle crime2824.693.70%
Burglary2618.1923.81%
Criminal damage and arson1816.8920.00%
Bicycle theft1011.7025.00%
Other crime76.5040.00%
Possession of weapons14.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 417 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person417784.938240.00%
Other theft211270.965175.00%
Violence and sexual offences145137.102800.00%
Anti-social behaviour12694.220.00%
Robbery8281.874000.00%
Shoplifting6853.280.00%
Drugs4544.184400.00%
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 person5164.33-95.78%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-84.93%
Public order1414.29-77.42%
Other theft69.10-98.69%
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 1209 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 458 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12091564.651760.00%
Other theft458785.583716.67%
Shoplifting153297.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences14699.42758.82%
Anti-social behaviour14194.870.00%
Robbery8091.623900.00%
Public order6251.98463.64%
Burglary5340.290.00%
Vehicle crime4834.440.00%
Drugs3231.19700.00%
Bicycle theft1220.790.00%
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 1286 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 704 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12861853.80-15.06%
Other theft704835.61-24.46%
Violence and sexual offences201457.44-6.51%
Shoplifting189130.6051.20%
Robbery131122.81-12.67%
Anti-social behaviour11885.12-21.33%
Public order5376.67-7.02%
Burglary4734.4467.86%
Vehicle crime4730.54-11.32%
Drugs4630.54-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson1729.89-34.62%
Bicycle theft911.05125.00%
Other crime35.85200.00%
Possession of weapons21.95-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1514 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 932 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15142150.75-7.17%
Other theft932983.76-9.25%
Violence and sexual offences215605.5910.26%
Anti-social behaviour150139.7022.95%
Robbery15097.472.04%
Shoplifting12597.47-13.79%
Public order5781.22-16.18%
Vehicle crime5337.0417.78%
Drugs5234.44-3.70%
Burglary2833.79-31.71%
Criminal damage and arson2618.19-3.70%
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 1631 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1027 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16312285.9062.29%
Other theft10271059.7826.32%
Violence and sexual offences195667.32-8.88%
Robbery147126.7132.43%
Shoplifting14595.521.40%
Anti-social behaviour12294.22-31.46%
Public order6879.27-5.56%
Drugs5444.183.85%
Vehicle crime4535.09-2.17%
Burglary4129.2420.59%
Criminal damage and arson2726.6468.75%
Bicycle theft717.54-30.00%
Other crime64.5550.00%
Possession of weapons33.90-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1005 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 813 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10051756.340.00%
Other theft813653.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences214528.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour178139.050.00%
Shoplifting143115.660.00%
Robbery11192.920.00%
Public order7272.120.00%
Drugs5246.780.00%
Vehicle crime4633.790.00%
Burglary3429.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson1622.090.00%
Bicycle theft1010.400.00%
Possession of weapons56.500.00%
Other crime43.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 964 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 2024126
April 2024141
January 2024118
December 2023150
November 2023122
October 2023178

A total of 7914 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 719.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1631 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024730
August 2024417
July 20245
May 202451
April 20241209
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241286
December 20231514
November 20231631
October 20231005

A total of 250 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202453
January 202447
December 202328
November 202341
October 202334

A total of 4542 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 412.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1027 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024374
August 2024211
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024458
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024704
December 2023932
November 20231027
October 2023813

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202412
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 294 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
April 202448
January 202447
December 202353
November 202345
October 202346

A total of 326 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.60 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

A total of 1322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 215 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 2024145
July 20245
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024146
March 202417
January 2024201
December 2023215
November 2023195
October 2023214

A total of 432 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202434
July 20244
May 202414
April 202462
March 202411
January 202453
December 202357
November 202368
October 202372

A total of 802 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202482
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202480
March 20242
January 2024131
December 2023150
November 2023147
October 2023111

A total of 1005 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 143.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024182
August 202468
April 2024153
January 2024189
December 2023125
November 2023145
October 2023143

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 20245
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202417
December 202326
November 202327
October 202316

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 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 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1F 8GW 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. Parking Area
    Total63
    Theft from the person14
    Vehicle crime12
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    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. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. 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
  • 10. 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
  • 11. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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