W1F 8QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8QT

W1F 8QT, Westminster has recorded a total of 1439 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 952.64 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8QT 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 8QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8QT, encompassing approximately 1510 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (539) incidents (71.66% increase)
  • Other theft: (287) incidents (77.16% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (146) incidents (128.12% increase)

W1F 8QT 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 8QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 539 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 287 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person539952.6471.66%
Other theft287356.8377.16%
Shoplifting146190.00128.12%
Violence and sexual offences12696.6515.60%
Anti-social behaviour11783.412.63%
Robbery6677.464.76%
Public order4143.6957.69%
Drugs3227.143.23%
Burglary2921.1838.10%
Vehicle crime2619.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1517.2136.36%
Other crime79.9375.00%
Bicycle theft74.6375.00%
Possession of weapons14.63-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 314 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person314630.246180.00%
Other theft162207.873950.00%
Anti-social behaviour114107.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10975.472625.00%
Shoplifting6472.160.00%
Robbery6342.373050.00%
Drugs3141.713000.00%
Vehicle crime2620.520.00%
Public order2617.21550.00%
Burglary2117.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson1113.900.00%
Bicycle theft47.280.00%
Other crime42.65300.00%
Possession of weapons32.650.00%

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 person513.900.00%
Other theft43.310.00%
Public order42.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.65300.00%
Robbery22.65100.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
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
Robbery11.32-66.67%
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 person5165.54-94.43%
Violence and sexual offences2233.76-79.44%
Public order1414.56-69.57%
Other theft69.27-98.26%
Robbery33.97-95.31%
Drugs21.99-92.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 916 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 345 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9161256.501309.23%
Other theft345606.402775.00%
Shoplifting140228.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour13592.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10789.37529.41%
Robbery6470.843100.00%
Burglary5042.370.00%
Vehicle crime4733.100.00%
Public order4631.11318.18%
Drugs2530.45525.00%
Bicycle theft1216.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.94500.00%
Other crime53.97150.00%

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 person6575.476400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1743.030.00%
Other theft1211.251100.00%
Public order117.940.00%
Drugs47.280.00%
Other crime22.650.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%

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 theft11.32-99.81%
Theft from the person10.66-99.89%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 939 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 521 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9391443.85-19.26%
Other theft521621.63-28.73%
Shoplifting175344.9154.87%
Violence and sexual offences148115.85-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour10097.98-22.48%
Robbery9566.20-20.17%
Vehicle crime4762.89-7.84%
Public order4731.110.00%
Burglary4631.1158.62%
Drugs4030.45-6.98%
Criminal damage and arson1526.48-31.82%
Bicycle theft69.9320.00%
Other crime23.97100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1163 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 731 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11631737.12-9.84%
Other theft731769.92-8.40%
Violence and sexual offences168483.9318.31%
Anti-social behaviour129111.2217.27%
Robbery11985.4013.33%
Shoplifting11378.78-12.40%
Vehicle crime5174.8115.91%
Public order4733.76-12.96%
Drugs4331.11-10.42%
Burglary2928.47-12.12%
Criminal damage and arson2219.204.76%
Bicycle theft514.56-28.57%
Possession of weapons33.310.00%
Other crime11.99-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1290 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 798 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12901845.0364.96%
Other theft798854.0027.48%
Violence and sexual offences142528.29-14.97%
Shoplifting12994.014.88%
Anti-social behaviour11085.40-32.52%
Robbery10572.8219.32%
Public order5469.51-1.82%
Drugs4835.7514.29%
Vehicle crime4431.782.33%
Burglary3329.1310.00%
Criminal damage and arson2121.8531.25%
Bicycle theft713.90-22.22%
Possession of weapons34.630.00%
Other crime31.9950.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 782 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 626 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7821422.6751.26%
Other theft626517.6911.79%
Violence and sexual offences167414.4216.78%
Anti-social behaviour163110.5644.25%
Shoplifting123107.9136.67%
Robbery8881.43-4.35%
Public order5558.2641.03%
Vehicle crime4336.4126.47%
Drugs4228.4716.67%
Burglary3027.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson1619.86-15.79%
Bicycle theft910.59-62.50%
Possession of weapons35.96-25.00%
Other crime21.99-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 560 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 517 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5601125.420.00%
Theft from the person517370.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences143342.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11394.670.00%
Robbery9274.810.00%
Shoplifting9060.910.00%
Public order3959.580.00%
Drugs3625.820.00%
Vehicle crime3423.830.00%
Burglary2522.510.00%
Bicycle theft2416.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson1915.890.00%
Possession of weapons412.580.00%
Other crime42.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4053 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 337.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 798 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024287
August 2024162
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024345
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024521
December 2023731
November 2023798
October 2023626
September 2023560

A total of 384 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202426
July 20244
May 202414
April 202446
March 202411
January 202447
December 202347
November 202354
October 202355
September 202339

A total of 6582 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 548.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1290 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024539
August 2024314
July 20245
May 202451
April 2024916
March 202465
February 20241
January 2024939
December 20231163
November 20231290
October 2023782
September 2023517

A total of 981 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 122.62 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
September 2023113

A total of 263 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
April 202450
January 202446
December 202329
November 202333
October 202330
September 202325

A total of 1154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 96.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 2024109
July 20244
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024107
March 202417
January 2024148
December 2023168
November 2023142
October 2023167
September 2023143

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 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
September 20234

A total of 318 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
April 202447
January 202447
December 202351
November 202344
October 202343
September 202334

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 202324

A total of 304 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202431
July 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20244
January 202440
December 202343
November 202348
October 202342
September 202336

A total of 700 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202463
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202464
March 20242
January 202495
December 2023119
November 2023105
October 202388
September 202392

A total of 980 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 122.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024146
August 202464
April 2024140
January 2024175
December 2023113
November 2023129
October 2023123
September 202390

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202415
December 202322
November 202321
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1F 8QT 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. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. B506
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1