W1F 8QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8QS

W1F 8QS, Westminster has recorded a total of 1500 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 984.87 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8QS 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 8QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8QS, encompassing approximately 1523 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (569) incidents (67.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (302) incidents (76.61% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (146) incidents (128.12% increase)

W1F 8QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 295
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 8QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 569 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 302 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person569984.8767.35%
Other theft302373.5976.61%
Shoplifting146198.29128.12%
Violence and sexual offences13395.8614.66%
Anti-social behaviour11787.322.63%
Robbery7076.827.69%
Public order4545.9660.71%
Drugs3329.55-5.71%
Burglary2721.6742.11%
Vehicle crime2717.733.85%
Criminal damage and arson1617.7345.45%
Other crime710.5175.00%
Bicycle theft74.6040.00%
Possession of weapons14.60-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 340 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 171 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person340657.246700.00%
Other theft171223.244175.00%
Violence and sexual offences116112.272800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11476.160.00%
Robbery6574.853150.00%
Shoplifting6442.680.00%
Drugs3542.023400.00%
Public order2822.98600.00%
Vehicle crime2618.380.00%
Burglary1917.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.470.00%
Bicycle theft57.220.00%
Other crime43.28300.00%
Possession of weapons32.630.00%

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 person513.790.00%
Other theft43.280.00%
Public order42.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.63300.00%
Robbery22.63100.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

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
Robbery11.31-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-95.45%

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 person5165.00-94.55%
Violence and sexual offences2233.49-81.20%
Public order1414.44-70.83%
Other theft69.19-98.35%
Robbery33.94-95.52%
Drugs21.97-92.59%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 936 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 364 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9361282.951340.00%
Other theft364614.562933.33%
Shoplifting140238.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour13591.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11788.64588.24%
Robbery6776.823250.00%
Burglary5043.990.00%
Public order4832.83336.36%
Vehicle crime4731.520.00%
Drugs2730.86575.00%
Bicycle theft1217.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.88500.00%
Other crime53.94150.00%

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 person6574.856400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1742.680.00%
Other theft1211.161100.00%
Public order117.880.00%
Drugs47.220.00%
Other crime22.630.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%

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 theft11.31-99.82%
Theft from the person10.66-99.90%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 976 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 544 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9761481.90-19.07%
Other theft544640.82-29.07%
Shoplifting178357.1854.78%
Violence and sexual offences152116.87-14.12%
Anti-social behaviour10099.80-22.48%
Robbery10065.66-19.35%
Public order4765.66-6.00%
Burglary4630.8653.33%
Vehicle crime4630.20-9.80%
Drugs4330.20-6.52%
Criminal damage and arson1628.23-27.27%
Bicycle theft610.5120.00%
Other crime23.94100.00%
Possession of weapons11.31-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1206 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 767 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12061789.83-9.39%
Other theft767791.83-7.70%
Violence and sexual offences177503.6014.19%
Anti-social behaviour129116.2117.27%
Robbery12484.7012.73%
Shoplifting11581.42-13.53%
Vehicle crime5175.5118.60%
Public order5033.49-13.79%
Drugs4632.83-9.80%
Burglary3030.20-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson2219.704.76%
Bicycle theft514.44-28.57%
Possession of weapons33.28-25.00%
Other crime11.97-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1331 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 831 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13311897.5163.31%
Other theft831873.9124.96%
Violence and sexual offences155545.62-11.93%
Shoplifting133101.772.31%
Robbery11087.3219.57%
Anti-social behaviour11072.22-32.52%
Public order5872.225.45%
Drugs5138.0813.33%
Vehicle crime4333.490.00%
Burglary3328.23-5.71%
Criminal damage and arson2121.6731.25%
Bicycle theft713.79-30.00%
Possession of weapons44.600.00%
Other crime32.6350.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 815 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 665 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8151477.960.00%
Other theft665535.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences176436.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour163115.560.00%
Shoplifting130107.020.00%
Robbery9285.360.00%
Public order5560.410.00%
Drugs4536.110.00%
Vehicle crime4329.550.00%
Burglary3528.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson1622.980.00%
Bicycle theft1010.510.00%
Possession of weapons46.570.00%
Other crime22.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3667 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 333.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 831 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024302
August 2024171
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024364
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024544
December 2023767
November 2023831
October 2023665

A total of 360 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202428
July 20244
May 202414
April 202448
March 202411
January 202447
December 202350
November 202358
October 202355

A total of 6295 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 572.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1331 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024569
August 2024340
July 20245
May 202451
April 2024936
March 202465
February 20241
January 2024976
December 20231206
November 20231331
October 2023815

A total of 868 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024114
April 2024135
January 2024100
December 2023129
November 2023110
October 2023163

A total of 240 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
April 202450
January 202446
December 202330
November 202333
October 202335

A total of 1070 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 2024116
July 20244
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024117
March 202417
January 2024152
December 2023177
November 2023155
October 2023176

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 283 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
April 202447
January 202446
December 202351
November 202343
October 202343

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 287 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20244
January 202443
December 202346
November 202351
October 202345

A total of 636 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202465
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202467
March 20242
January 2024100
December 2023124
November 2023110
October 202392

A total of 906 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024146
August 202464
April 2024140
January 2024178
December 2023115
November 2023133
October 2023130

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202416
December 202322
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total295
    Theft from the person120
    Other theft52
    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. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total39
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. B506
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1