W1F 8JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8JF

W1F 8JF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1816 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1179.99 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8JF, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (723) incidents (71.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (365) incidents (71.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (184) incidents (162.86% increase)

W1F 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 328
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 151
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 723 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 365 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7231179.9971.33%
Other theft365469.7971.36%
Shoplifting184237.17162.86%
Violence and sexual offences162119.5614.08%
Anti-social behaviour112105.26-2.61%
Robbery9072.779.76%
Public order5658.4860.00%
Drugs4036.39-13.04%
Vehicle crime3025.9920.00%
Burglary2019.495.26%
Criminal damage and arson1913.0026.67%
Bicycle theft712.3516.67%
Other crime74.5516.67%
Possession of weapons14.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 213 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person422779.738340.00%
Other theft213274.205225.00%
Violence and sexual offences142138.402740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11592.270.00%
Robbery8274.724000.00%
Shoplifting7053.280.00%
Drugs4645.484500.00%
Public order3529.89775.00%
Vehicle crime2522.740.00%
Burglary1916.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson1512.350.00%
Other crime69.75500.00%
Bicycle theft63.900.00%
Possession of weapons43.900.00%

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 offences514.290.00%
Theft from the person53.250.00%
Other theft43.250.00%
Public order42.600.00%
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 person5164.33-95.75%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-85.23%
Public order1414.29-77.05%
Other theft69.10-98.66%
Robbery33.90-96.20%
Drugs21.95-94.29%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1199 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 449 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11991545.161744.62%
Other theft449779.083641.67%
Shoplifting152291.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences14998.77776.47%
Anti-social behaviour13096.820.00%
Robbery7984.473850.00%
Public order6151.33454.55%
Burglary5139.640.00%
Vehicle crime4733.140.00%
Drugs3530.54775.00%
Bicycle theft1222.740.00%
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 theft11.30-99.85%
Theft from the person10.65-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1310 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 685 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13101840.81-16.03%
Other theft685851.20-25.38%
Violence and sexual offences189445.09-10.85%
Shoplifting188122.8146.88%
Robbery136122.16-14.47%
Anti-social behaviour10488.37-24.09%
Public order5467.58-3.57%
Drugs4735.09-12.96%
Burglary4630.5484.00%
Vehicle crime4429.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1628.59-40.74%
Bicycle theft910.40125.00%
Other crime35.85200.00%
Possession of weapons21.95-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1560 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 918 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15602170.89-7.42%
Other theft9181013.65-9.65%
Violence and sexual offences212596.4912.17%
Robbery159137.756.71%
Anti-social behaviour137103.3125.69%
Shoplifting12889.02-11.72%
Public order5683.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime5536.3925.00%
Drugs5435.743.85%
Criminal damage and arson2735.098.00%
Burglary2517.54-37.50%
Possession of weapons516.2466.67%
Bicycle theft43.25-50.00%
Other crime12.60-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1685 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1016 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16852300.8464.39%
Other theft10161094.8728.28%
Violence and sexual offences189660.17-8.25%
Robbery149122.8130.70%
Shoplifting14596.82-0.68%
Anti-social behaviour10994.22-32.72%
Public order7070.83-2.78%
Drugs5245.481.96%
Vehicle crime4433.794.76%
Burglary4028.5942.86%
Criminal damage and arson2525.9966.67%
Bicycle theft816.24-20.00%
Other crime65.20-14.29%
Possession of weapons33.90-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1025 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 792 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10251738.7952.99%
Other theft792666.0225.71%
Violence and sexual offences206514.6213.19%
Anti-social behaviour162133.8526.56%
Shoplifting146105.2643.14%
Robbery11494.87-17.39%
Public order7274.0744.00%
Drugs5146.78-3.77%
Vehicle crime4233.1431.25%
Burglary2827.297.69%
Criminal damage and arson1518.19-40.00%
Bicycle theft109.75-60.00%
Other crime76.5040.00%
Possession of weapons64.550.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 670 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 630 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6701346.330.00%
Other theft630435.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences182409.360.00%
Robbery138118.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour12889.670.00%
Shoplifting10283.170.00%
Drugs5366.280.00%
Public order5034.440.00%
Vehicle crime3232.490.00%
Burglary2620.790.00%
Bicycle theft2516.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson2516.240.00%
Possession of weapons616.240.00%
Other crime53.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5091 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 424.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1016 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024365
August 2024213
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024449
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024685
December 2023918
November 20231016
October 2023792
September 2023630

A total of 255 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
April 202451
January 202446
December 202325
November 202340
October 202328
September 202326

A total of 8716 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 726.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1685 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024723
August 2024422
July 20245
May 202451
April 20241199
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241310
December 20231560
November 20231685
October 20231025
September 2023670

A total of 997 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 124.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 2024115
April 2024130
January 2024104
December 2023137
November 2023109
October 2023162
September 2023128

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202412
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 202325

A total of 319 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
April 202447
January 202444
December 202355
November 202344
October 202342
September 202332

A total of 385 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202446
July 20241
May 20242
April 202435
March 20244
January 202447
December 202354
November 202352
October 202351
September 202353

A total of 1475 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 134.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024162
August 2024142
July 20245
May 202422
April 2024149
March 202417
January 2024189
December 2023212
November 2023189
October 2023206
September 2023182

A total of 956 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202482
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 202479
March 20242
January 2024136
December 2023159
November 2023149
October 2023114
September 2023138

A total of 1115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 139.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024184
August 202470
April 2024152
January 2024188
December 2023128
November 2023145
October 2023146
September 2023102

A total of 483 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202435
July 20244
May 202414
April 202461
March 202411
January 202454
December 202356
November 202370
October 202372
September 202350

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 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 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202416
December 202327
November 202325
October 202315
September 202325

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total328
    Theft from the person134
    Other theft60
    Violence and sexual offences50
    Robbery21
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order12
    Drugs7
    Burglary5
    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. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. 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
  • 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. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 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