W1F 8SH, Westminster has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.30 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1F postcode area, which has experienced 317 crimes and a crime rate of 205.98 per 1,000 population (April 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this W1F 8SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8SH, encompassing approximately 1538 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 14.30 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.25 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.25 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.60 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 1 | 1.30 | -66.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.65 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 51 | 64.36 | -95.49% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 33.15 | -84.29% |
| Public order | 14 | 14.30 | -76.27% |
| Other theft | 6 | 9.10 | -98.55% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.90 | -96.05% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.95 | -93.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.30 | -85.71% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 415 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1131 | 1469.86 | 1640.00% |
| Other theft | 415 | 735.25 | 3358.33% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 269.79 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 93.61 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 92.96 | 723.53% |
| Robbery | 76 | 91.01 | 3700.00% |
| Public order | 59 | 49.41 | 436.36% |
| Burglary | 51 | 38.36 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 33.15 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 32 | 28.60 | 700.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 20.80 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 8.45 | 600.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 4.55 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.25 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 65 | 74.11 | 6400.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 42.26 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 11.05 | 1100.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 7.80 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.15 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 1.30 | -99.84% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.65 | -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 627 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1121 | 1665.54 | -19.18% |
| Other theft | 627 | 728.75 | -27.01% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 407.61 | -1.54% |
| Shoplifting | 177 | 124.82 | 48.74% |
| Robbery | 119 | 115.07 | -11.85% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 77.36 | -14.60% |
| Public order | 52 | 76.06 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 45 | 33.80 | 45.16% |
| Drugs | 45 | 29.25 | -15.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 29.25 | -15.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 27.95 | -41.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 9.10 | 75.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.55 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.30 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1387 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 859 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1387 | 1983.43 | -8.08% |
| Other theft | 859 | 901.68 | -9.39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 558.43 | 12.07% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 126.77 | 13.22% |
| Robbery | 135 | 89.06 | -2.88% |
| Shoplifting | 119 | 87.76 | -13.14% |
| Drugs | 53 | 77.36 | -1.85% |
| Public order | 52 | 34.45 | -13.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 33.80 | 15.91% |
| Burglary | 31 | 33.15 | -20.51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 20.15 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 15.60 | -55.56% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.95 | -80.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1509 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 948 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1509 | 2125.80 | 64.20% |
| Other theft | 948 | 980.99 | 25.90% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 616.29 | -10.77% |
| Robbery | 139 | 113.12 | 31.13% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 90.36 | -1.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 89.06 | -31.64% |
| Public order | 60 | 78.66 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 54 | 39.01 | 8.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 35.11 | 7.32% |
| Burglary | 39 | 28.60 | 11.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 25.35 | 75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 18.20 | -18.18% |
| Other crime | 5 | 5.85 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 3.25 | -40.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 919 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 753 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 919 | 1638.23 | 43.59% |
| Other theft | 753 | 597.44 | 21.84% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 489.52 | 13.37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 126.77 | 42.74% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | 115.07 | 44.79% |
| Robbery | 106 | 90.36 | -15.87% |
| Public order | 70 | 68.91 | 55.56% |
| Drugs | 50 | 45.51 | 6.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 32.50 | 28.12% |
| Burglary | 35 | 26.65 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 22.75 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 10.40 | -56.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 7.15 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.25 | -40.00% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 640 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 618 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 640 | 1294.33 | 10.54% |
| Other theft | 618 | 416.06 | 7.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 172 | 401.76 | 30.30% |
| Robbery | 126 | 111.82 | 12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 81.91 | 9.73% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 80.61 | -23.81% |
| Drugs | 47 | 62.41 | -12.96% |
| Public order | 45 | 30.55 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 29.25 | 3.23% |
| Burglary | 30 | 20.80 | -11.76% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 19.50 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 16.25 | 9.09% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 15.60 | 75.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 4.55 | -28.57% |
In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 579 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 575 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 579 | 1205.27 | -21.44% |
| Other theft | 575 | 376.40 | -17.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 373.80 | -22.81% |
| Shoplifting | 126 | 85.81 | 17.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 81.91 | -23.13% |
| Robbery | 112 | 73.46 | -13.18% |
| Drugs | 54 | 72.81 | 63.64% |
| Public order | 45 | 35.11 | -18.18% |
| Burglary | 34 | 29.25 | 41.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 22.10 | -11.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 20.15 | 10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 14.30 | -4.76% |
| Other crime | 7 | 13.00 | 40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 4.55 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 737 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 697 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 737 | 1420.45 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 697 | 479.12 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 | 453.11 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 111.17 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 129 | 95.56 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 107 | 83.86 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 55 | 69.56 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 35.76 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 33 | 22.75 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 24 | 21.45 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 15.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 13.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 13.00 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.25 | 0.00% |
A total of 1416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 118.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 195 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 140 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 192 |
| December 2023 | 195 |
| November 2023 | 174 |
| October 2023 | 195 |
| September 2023 | 172 |
| August 2023 | 132 |
| July 2023 | 171 |
A total of 5516 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 459.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 948 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 415 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 627 |
| December 2023 | 859 |
| November 2023 | 948 |
| October 2023 | 753 |
| September 2023 | 618 |
| August 2023 | 575 |
| July 2023 | 697 |
A total of 467 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 59 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 52 |
| December 2023 | 52 |
| November 2023 | 60 |
| October 2023 | 70 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
| August 2023 | 45 |
| July 2023 | 55 |
A total of 8144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 678.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1509 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 51 |
| April 2024 | 1131 |
| March 2024 | 65 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1121 |
| December 2023 | 1387 |
| November 2023 | 1509 |
| October 2023 | 919 |
| September 2023 | 640 |
| August 2023 | 579 |
| July 2023 | 737 |
A total of 375 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 53 |
| November 2023 | 54 |
| October 2023 | 50 |
| September 2023 | 47 |
| August 2023 | 54 |
| July 2023 | 33 |
A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 950 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 139 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 76 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 119 |
| December 2023 | 135 |
| November 2023 | 139 |
| October 2023 | 106 |
| September 2023 | 126 |
| August 2023 | 112 |
| July 2023 | 129 |
A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 22 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 1079 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 134.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 177 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 143 |
| January 2024 | 117 |
| December 2023 | 137 |
| November 2023 | 121 |
| October 2023 | 177 |
| September 2023 | 124 |
| August 2023 | 113 |
| July 2023 | 147 |
A total of 289 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 51 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 39 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
| August 2023 | 34 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 110 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 21 |
A total of 1045 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 130.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 177 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 144 |
| January 2024 | 177 |
| December 2023 | 119 |
| November 2023 | 137 |
| October 2023 | 139 |
| September 2023 | 96 |
| August 2023 | 126 |
| July 2023 | 107 |
A total of 321 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 44 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 41 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 35 |
A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1F 8SH postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 12 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |