W1F 8PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8PU

W1F 8PU, Westminster has recorded a total of 1225 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 795.97 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8PU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1F postcode area, which has experienced 184 crimes and a crime rate of 119.56 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1F 8PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8PU, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (433) incidents (8560.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (216) incidents (5300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (146) incidents (2820.00% increase)

W1F 8PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 215
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 72
  • Argyll Street with total crimes: 49

W1F 8PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 433 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 216 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person433795.978560.00%
Other theft216281.355300.00%
Violence and sexual offences146140.352820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11994.870.00%
Robbery8277.324000.00%
Shoplifting7053.280.00%
Drugs4545.484400.00%
Public order3529.24775.00%
Vehicle crime2722.740.00%
Burglary2017.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson1513.000.00%
Bicycle theft79.750.00%
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 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 person5164.33-95.91%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-85.03%
Public order1414.29-77.78%
Other theft69.10-98.70%
Robbery33.90-96.25%
Drugs21.95-94.12%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1247 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 460 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12471591.291818.46%
Other theft460810.273733.33%
Shoplifting156298.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences147101.36764.71%
Anti-social behaviour13695.520.00%
Robbery8088.373900.00%
Public order6351.98472.73%
Burglary5240.940.00%
Vehicle crime4833.790.00%
Drugs3431.19750.00%
Bicycle theft1222.090.00%
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 1317 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 697 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13171868.75-15.74%
Other theft697855.75-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences198452.89-9.59%
Shoplifting191128.6544.70%
Robbery135124.11-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour11187.72-21.83%
Public order5472.12-3.57%
Burglary4935.0996.00%
Vehicle crime4831.84-14.29%
Drugs4631.19-16.36%
Criminal damage and arson1629.89-40.74%
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 1563 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 943 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15632198.18-7.84%
Other theft9431015.59-9.15%
Violence and sexual offences219612.7412.31%
Robbery155142.304.03%
Anti-social behaviour142100.7127.93%
Shoplifting13292.27-10.81%
Vehicle crime5685.7721.74%
Public order5636.39-20.00%
Drugs5536.391.85%
Criminal damage and arson2735.743.85%
Burglary2517.54-41.86%
Possession of weapons516.2466.67%
Bicycle theft43.25-42.86%
Other crime12.60-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1696 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1038 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16962334.6363.23%
Other theft10381102.0127.36%
Violence and sexual offences195674.46-7.58%
Robbery149126.7129.57%
Shoplifting14896.821.37%
Anti-social behaviour11196.17-33.13%
Public order7072.12-2.78%
Drugs5445.483.85%
Vehicle crime4635.090.00%
Burglary4329.8943.33%
Criminal damage and arson2627.9473.33%
Bicycle theft716.89-30.00%
Other crime74.550.00%
Possession of weapons34.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1039 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 815 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10391773.8853.47%
Other theft815675.1124.62%
Violence and sexual offences211529.5613.44%
Anti-social behaviour166137.1027.69%
Shoplifting146107.8640.38%
Robbery11594.87-16.67%
Public order7274.7244.00%
Drugs5246.78-1.89%
Vehicle crime4633.7927.78%
Burglary3029.8911.11%
Criminal damage and arson1519.49-40.00%
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 677 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 654 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6771374.920.00%
Other theft654439.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences186424.950.00%
Robbery138120.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour13089.670.00%
Shoplifting10484.470.00%
Drugs5367.580.00%
Public order5034.440.00%
Vehicle crime3632.490.00%
Burglary2723.390.00%
Bicycle theft2517.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson2516.240.00%
Possession of weapons616.240.00%
Other crime53.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202452
January 202449
December 202325
November 202343
October 202330
September 202327

A total of 8094 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 735.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1696 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024433
July 20245
May 202451
April 20241247
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241317
December 20231563
November 20231696
October 20231039
September 2023677

A total of 346 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 20241
May 20242
April 202434
March 20244
January 202446
December 202355
November 202354
October 202352
September 202353

A total of 307 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
April 202448
January 202448
December 202356
November 202346
October 202346
September 202336

A total of 915 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024119
April 2024136
January 2024111
December 2023142
November 2023111
October 2023166
September 2023130

A total of 4846 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 440.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1038 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024216
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024460
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024697
December 2023943
November 20231038
October 2023815
September 2023654

A total of 947 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202470
April 2024156
January 2024191
December 2023132
November 2023148
October 2023146
September 2023104

A total of 1347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024146
July 20245
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024147
March 202417
January 2024198
December 2023219
November 2023195
October 2023211
September 2023186

A total of 862 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202482
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202480
March 20242
January 2024135
December 2023155
November 2023149
October 2023115
September 2023138

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202416
December 202327
November 202326
October 202315
September 202325

A total of 429 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 20244
May 202414
April 202463
March 202411
January 202454
December 202356
November 202370
October 202372
September 202350

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202412
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310
September 202325

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total215
    Theft from the person78
    Other theft43
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Robbery16
    Shoplifting14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order11
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total72
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Argyll Street
    Total49
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Hills Place
    Total44
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. John Prince'S Street
    Total40
    Theft from the person23
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Great Windmill Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Market Place
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total24
    Vehicle crime10
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Soho Street
    Total24
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Denman Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 17. Princes Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 20. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Glasshouse Street
    Total17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 23. Great Chapel Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Carlisle Street
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Vigo Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Little Marlborough Street
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Upper John Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1