W1F 8PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8PZ

W1F 8PZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1778 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1155.30 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8PZ 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 8PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8PZ, 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: (707) incidents (69.95% increase)
  • Other theft: (360) incidents (72.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (183) incidents (165.22% increase)

W1F 8PZ 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: 151
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 8PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 707 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 360 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7071155.3069.95%
Other theft360459.3972.25%
Shoplifting183233.92165.22%
Violence and sexual offences155118.919.15%
Anti-social behaviour109100.71-2.68%
Robbery8970.8312.66%
Public order5257.8362.50%
Drugs3833.79-13.64%
Vehicle crime2824.690.00%
Burglary2318.1915.00%
Criminal damage and arson1814.9420.00%
Bicycle theft911.7028.57%
Other crime65.850.00%
Possession of weapons13.90-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 416 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 209 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person416768.688220.00%
Other theft209270.315125.00%
Violence and sexual offences142135.803450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11292.270.00%
Robbery7972.773850.00%
Shoplifting6951.330.00%
Drugs4444.834300.00%
Public order3228.59700.00%
Vehicle crime2820.790.00%
Burglary2018.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson1513.000.00%
Bicycle theft79.750.00%
Other crime64.55500.00%
Possession of weapons43.900.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person513.650.00%
Other theft43.250.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.60300.00%
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 person5164.33-95.65%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-83.94%
Public order1414.29-75.00%
Other theft69.10-98.63%
Robbery33.90-96.05%
Drugs21.95-93.55%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1172 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 437 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11721501.621703.08%
Other theft437761.533541.67%
Shoplifting152283.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences13798.77705.88%
Anti-social behaviour12989.020.00%
Robbery7683.823700.00%
Public order5649.38409.09%
Burglary5036.390.00%
Vehicle crime4732.490.00%
Drugs3130.54675.00%
Bicycle theft1120.140.00%
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 1255 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 668 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12551795.97-15.15%
Other theft668815.46-27.15%
Violence and sexual offences192434.05-9.86%
Shoplifting190124.7649.61%
Robbery129123.46-12.84%
Anti-social behaviour10583.82-22.22%
Public order5468.23-3.57%
Burglary4935.09104.17%
Vehicle crime4831.84-11.11%
Drugs4631.19-13.21%
Criminal damage and arson1429.89-46.15%
Bicycle theft99.10125.00%
Other crime35.85200.00%
Possession of weapons21.95-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1479 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 917 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14792105.26-7.68%
Other theft917961.01-6.14%
Violence and sexual offences213595.8412.70%
Robbery148138.404.96%
Anti-social behaviour13596.1725.00%
Shoplifting12787.72-9.93%
Public order5682.52-16.42%
Vehicle crime5436.3922.73%
Drugs5335.09-1.85%
Criminal damage and arson2634.448.33%
Burglary2416.89-35.14%
Bicycle theft415.59-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%
Other crime11.95-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1602 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 977 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16022209.8862.15%
Other theft9771040.9424.62%
Violence and sexual offences189634.83-9.57%
Robbery141122.8128.18%
Shoplifting14191.62-0.70%
Anti-social behaviour10891.62-33.33%
Public order6770.18-2.90%
Drugs5443.535.88%
Vehicle crime4435.09-4.35%
Burglary3728.5927.59%
Criminal damage and arson2424.0450.00%
Bicycle theft715.59-30.00%
Other crime74.5575.00%
Possession of weapons34.55-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 988 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 784 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9881705.650.00%
Other theft784641.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences209509.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour162135.800.00%
Shoplifting142105.260.00%
Robbery11092.270.00%
Public order6971.470.00%
Drugs5144.830.00%
Vehicle crime4633.140.00%
Burglary2929.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson1618.840.00%
Bicycle theft1010.400.00%
Possession of weapons56.500.00%
Other crime43.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4375 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 397.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 977 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024360
August 2024209
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024437
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024668
December 2023917
November 2023977
October 2023784

A total of 232 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
April 202450
January 202449
December 202324
November 202337
October 202329

A total of 7741 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 703.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1602 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024707
August 2024416
July 20245
May 202451
April 20241172
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241255
December 20231479
November 20231602
October 2023988

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 860 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 2024112
April 2024129
January 2024105
December 2023135
November 2023108
October 2023162

A total of 295 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
April 202447
January 202448
December 202354
November 202344
October 202346

A total of 324 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202444
July 20241
May 20242
April 202431
March 20244
January 202446
December 202353
November 202354
October 202351

A total of 1281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024155
August 2024142
July 20244
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024137
March 202417
January 2024192
December 2023213
November 2023189
October 2023209

A total of 415 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202432
July 20244
May 202414
April 202456
March 202411
January 202454
December 202356
November 202367
October 202369

A total of 780 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202479
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202476
March 20242
January 2024129
December 2023148
November 2023141
October 2023110

A total of 1004 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 143.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024183
August 202469
April 2024152
January 2024190
December 2023127
November 2023141
October 2023142

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.56 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 202414
December 202326
November 202324
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 8PZ 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
    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. 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. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1