W1F 8QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8QF

W1F 8QF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1644 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1068.23 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8QF 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 8QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8QF, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (636) incidents (70.05% increase)
  • Other theft: (328) incidents (77.30% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (165) incidents (150.00% increase)

W1F 8QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 298
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 8QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 636 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 328 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6361068.2370.05%
Other theft328413.2677.30%
Shoplifting165213.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences143107.2110.85%
Anti-social behaviour12292.925.17%
Robbery8279.279.33%
Public order5053.2866.67%
Drugs3532.49-16.67%
Vehicle crime2722.74-3.57%
Burglary2317.5415.00%
Criminal damage and arson1714.9421.43%
Bicycle theft911.0580.00%
Other crime65.8550.00%
Possession of weapons13.90-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 374 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person374709.557380.00%
Other theft185243.014525.00%
Violence and sexual offences129120.213125.00%
Anti-social behaviour11683.820.00%
Robbery7575.373650.00%
Shoplifting6648.730.00%
Drugs4242.884100.00%
Public order3027.29650.00%
Vehicle crime2819.490.00%
Burglary2018.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson1413.000.00%
Bicycle theft59.100.00%
Other crime43.25300.00%
Possession of weapons42.600.00%

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 person5164.33-95.12%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-82.95%
Public order1414.29-73.08%
Other theft69.10-98.52%
Robbery33.90-95.77%
Drugs21.95-92.59%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1045 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 405 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10451385.321507.69%
Other theft405679.013275.00%
Shoplifting147263.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour13695.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences12988.37658.82%
Robbery7183.823450.00%
Public order5246.13372.73%
Burglary5133.790.00%
Vehicle crime4733.140.00%
Drugs2730.54575.00%
Bicycle theft1117.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.15500.00%
Other crime53.90150.00%

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 theft11.30-99.83%
Theft from the person10.65-99.91%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1121 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 605 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11211637.43-16.53%
Other theft605728.40-28.40%
Shoplifting187393.1150.81%
Violence and sexual offences168121.51-11.11%
Robbery116109.16-15.94%
Anti-social behaviour10675.37-21.48%
Public order5168.88-3.77%
Vehicle crime4833.14-5.88%
Burglary4731.1974.07%
Drugs4530.54-2.17%
Criminal damage and arson1629.24-30.43%
Bicycle theft710.4075.00%
Other crime24.55100.00%
Possession of weapons11.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1343 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 845 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13431937.62-8.27%
Other theft845872.64-6.01%
Violence and sexual offences189549.069.25%
Robbery138122.819.52%
Anti-social behaviour13589.6719.47%
Shoplifting12487.72-10.79%
Public order5380.57-17.19%
Vehicle crime5134.4415.91%
Drugs4633.14-11.54%
Burglary2729.89-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson2317.5415.00%
Bicycle theft414.94-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%
Other crime11.95-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 899 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14642042.8865.24%
Other theft899951.2722.98%
Violence and sexual offences173584.15-8.95%
Shoplifting139112.41-0.71%
Robbery12690.3224.75%
Anti-social behaviour11381.87-35.06%
Public order6473.426.67%
Drugs5241.5913.04%
Vehicle crime4433.79-4.35%
Burglary3428.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson2022.0925.00%
Bicycle theft713.00-36.36%
Other crime64.5550.00%
Possession of weapons33.90-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 886 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 731 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8861587.3949.92%
Other theft731575.7022.24%
Violence and sexual offences190474.9817.28%
Anti-social behaviour174123.4638.10%
Shoplifting140113.0640.00%
Robbery10190.97-11.40%
Public order6065.6333.33%
Vehicle crime4638.9931.43%
Drugs4629.896.98%
Burglary3429.8947.83%
Criminal damage and arson1622.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft1110.40-54.17%
Other crime47.150.00%
Possession of weapons42.60-20.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 598 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 591 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5981230.670.00%
Theft from the person591388.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences162384.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour126105.260.00%
Robbery11481.870.00%
Shoplifting10074.070.00%
Public order4564.980.00%
Drugs4329.240.00%
Vehicle crime3527.940.00%
Bicycle theft2422.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson2415.590.00%
Burglary2315.590.00%
Possession of weapons514.940.00%
Other crime43.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1028 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 128.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024116
April 2024136
January 2024106
December 2023135
November 2023113
October 2023174
September 2023126

A total of 7582 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 631.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1464 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024636
August 2024374
July 20245
May 202451
April 20241045
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241121
December 20231343
November 20231464
October 2023886
September 2023591

A total of 259 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
April 202451
January 202447
December 202327
November 202334
October 202334
September 202323

A total of 4619 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 384.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 899 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024328
August 2024185
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024405
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024605
December 2023845
November 2023899
October 2023731
September 2023598

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 202311
September 202324

A total of 1327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 110.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024143
August 2024129
July 20244
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024129
March 202417
January 2024168
December 2023189
November 2023173
October 2023190
September 2023162

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 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
April 202447
January 202448
December 202351
November 202344
October 202346
September 202335

A total of 343 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202442
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20244
January 202445
December 202346
November 202352
October 202346
September 202343

A total of 434 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202430
July 20244
May 202414
April 202452
March 202411
January 202451
December 202353
November 202364
October 202360
September 202345

A total of 831 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202475
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202471
March 20242
January 2024116
December 2023138
November 2023126
October 2023101
September 2023114

A total of 1068 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 133.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024165
August 202466
April 2024147
January 2024187
December 2023124
November 2023139
October 2023140
September 2023100

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202416
December 202323
November 202320
October 202316
September 202324

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total298
    Theft from the person122
    Other theft53
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Robbery19
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order12
    Drugs6
    Burglary4
    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. 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. 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. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 30. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1