W1F 8QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8QP

W1F 8QP, Westminster has recorded a total of 1000 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 650.45 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8QP 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 8QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8QP, encompassing approximately 1537 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (342) incidents (6740.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (170) incidents (4150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (114) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1F 8QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 187
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 73
  • Argyll Street with total crimes: 49

W1F 8QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 342 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 170 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person342650.456740.00%
Other theft170222.454150.00%
Anti-social behaviour114110.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences11274.152700.00%
Robbery6672.853200.00%
Shoplifting6442.930.00%
Drugs3541.633400.00%
Public order2822.77600.00%
Vehicle crime2618.210.00%
Burglary1916.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson1212.360.00%
Bicycle theft57.810.00%
Other crime43.25300.00%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%

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 person513.660.00%
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 person5164.39-94.55%
Violence and sexual offences2233.17-81.51%
Public order1414.31-70.83%
Other theft69.11-98.37%
Robbery33.90-95.52%
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 936 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 368 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9361274.231340.00%
Other theft368608.822966.67%
Shoplifting140239.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour13491.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences11987.16600.00%
Robbery6777.403250.00%
Burglary5043.580.00%
Public order4832.52336.36%
Vehicle crime4731.220.00%
Drugs2730.57575.00%
Bicycle theft1217.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.81500.00%
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 person6574.156400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1742.280.00%
Other theft1211.061100.00%
Public order117.810.00%
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 theft11.30-99.82%
Theft from the person10.65-99.90%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 975 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 543 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9751472.62-19.29%
Other theft543634.19-29.75%
Shoplifting178353.1950.85%
Violence and sexual offences154115.78-13.48%
Anti-social behaviour103100.17-20.77%
Robbery10167.00-19.84%
Burglary4865.7060.00%
Vehicle crime4731.22-6.00%
Public order4730.57-6.00%
Drugs4430.57-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson1528.62-28.57%
Bicycle theft69.7620.00%
Other crime23.90100.00%
Possession of weapons11.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1208 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 773 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12081781.58-9.58%
Other theft773785.74-6.98%
Violence and sexual offences178502.8014.10%
Anti-social behaviour130115.7815.04%
Robbery12684.5614.55%
Shoplifting11881.96-12.59%
Public order5076.75-13.79%
Vehicle crime5032.5216.28%
Drugs4632.52-9.80%
Burglary3029.92-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson2119.515.00%
Bicycle theft513.66-28.57%
Possession of weapons33.250.00%
Other crime11.95-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1336 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 831 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13361885.6563.73%
Other theft831869.0024.77%
Violence and sexual offences156540.52-11.86%
Shoplifting135101.472.27%
Anti-social behaviour11387.81-31.10%
Robbery11073.5018.28%
Public order5871.555.45%
Drugs5137.7313.33%
Vehicle crime4333.170.00%
Burglary3327.97-2.94%
Criminal damage and arson2021.4625.00%
Bicycle theft713.01-22.22%
Possession of weapons34.55-25.00%
Other crime31.9550.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 816 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 666 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8161467.4248.63%
Other theft666530.7716.03%
Violence and sexual offences177433.2018.79%
Anti-social behaviour164115.1345.13%
Shoplifting132106.6738.95%
Robbery9385.86-10.58%
Public order5560.4934.15%
Drugs4535.779.76%
Vehicle crime4329.2726.47%
Burglary3427.9747.83%
Criminal damage and arson1622.12-23.81%
Bicycle theft910.41-62.50%
Possession of weapons45.85-20.00%
Other crime22.60-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 574 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 549 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5741155.850.00%
Theft from the person549373.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences149357.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11396.920.00%
Robbery10473.500.00%
Shoplifting9567.650.00%
Public order4161.790.00%
Drugs4126.670.00%
Vehicle crime3426.670.00%
Bicycle theft2422.120.00%
Burglary2315.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson2114.960.00%
Possession of weapons513.660.00%
Other crime43.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6284 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 571.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1336 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024342
July 20245
May 202451
April 2024936
March 202465
February 20241
January 2024975
December 20231208
November 20231336
October 2023816
September 2023549

A total of 1089 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024112
July 20244
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024119
March 202417
January 2024154
December 2023178
November 2023156
October 2023177
September 2023149

A total of 871 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024114
April 2024134
January 2024103
December 2023130
November 2023113
October 2023164
September 2023113

A total of 3948 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 358.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 831 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024170
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024368
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024543
December 2023773
November 2023831
October 2023666
September 2023574

A total of 237 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202450
January 202448
December 202330
November 202333
October 202334
September 202323

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 202324

A total of 290 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202447
January 202447
December 202350
November 202343
October 202343
September 202334

A total of 675 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202466
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202467
March 20242
January 2024101
December 2023126
November 2023110
October 202393
September 2023104

A total of 296 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20244
January 202444
December 202346
November 202351
October 202345
September 202341

A total of 862 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202464
April 2024140
January 2024178
December 2023118
November 2023135
October 2023132
September 202395

A total of 356 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20244
May 202414
April 202448
March 202411
January 202447
December 202350
November 202358
October 202355
September 202341

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202415
December 202321
November 202320
October 202316
September 202321

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total187
    Theft from the person70
    Other theft38
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Robbery16
    Shoplifting13
    Public order9
    Drugs8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total73
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft12
    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. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Old Compton Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total24
    Vehicle crime10
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Soho Street
    Total24
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Princes Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total20
    Theft from the person7
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. 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
  • 17. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Carlisle Street
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Little Marlborough Street
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Upper John Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Peter Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Oxford Circus (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Manette Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Percy Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Pollen Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wardour Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Hanway Place
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. B506
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1