W1F 8SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8SP

W1F 8SP, Westminster has recorded a total of 1613 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1066.38 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8SP 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 8SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8SP, encompassing approximately 1512 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (615) incidents (72.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (327) incidents (82.68% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (156) incidents (140.00% increase)

W1F 8SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 287
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 8SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 615 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 327 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6151066.3872.27%
Other theft327406.5882.68%
Shoplifting156216.18140.00%
Violence and sexual offences140103.136.06%
Anti-social behaviour12692.564.13%
Robbery7983.3011.27%
Public order4852.2377.78%
Drugs3331.73-10.81%
Burglary2921.8245.00%
Vehicle crime2619.178.33%
Criminal damage and arson1817.1950.00%
Bicycle theft811.9033.33%
Other crime75.2916.67%
Possession of weapons14.63-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 357 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 179 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person357700.788825.00%
Other theft179236.023480.00%
Violence and sexual offences132118.342540.00%
Anti-social behaviour12187.270.00%
Robbery7179.993450.00%
Shoplifting6546.940.00%
Drugs3742.973600.00%
Public order2724.46575.00%
Vehicle crime2417.850.00%
Burglary2015.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson1213.220.00%
Bicycle theft67.930.00%
Other crime63.97500.00%
Possession of weapons33.970.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.54400.00%
Other theft53.310.00%
Public order43.310.00%
Theft from the person42.640.00%
Robbery22.64100.00%
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 person5165.45-95.13%
Violence and sexual offences2233.72-83.33%
Public order1414.54-74.55%
Other theft69.26-98.47%
Robbery33.97-95.89%
Drugs21.98-93.55%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1047 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 393 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10471412.141510.77%
Other theft393692.193175.00%
Shoplifting144259.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour14095.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences13292.56676.47%
Robbery7387.273550.00%
Public order5548.26400.00%
Burglary5236.360.00%
Vehicle crime4334.380.00%
Drugs3128.43675.00%
Bicycle theft1420.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.26500.00%
Other crime53.97150.00%
Possession of weapons13.310.00%

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 person6575.376400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1742.970.00%
Other theft1211.241100.00%
Public order117.930.00%
Drugs47.270.00%
Other crime22.640.00%
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 theft11.32-99.83%
Theft from the person10.66-99.91%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1065 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 587 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10651601.22-18.08%
Other theft587704.09-28.24%
Violence and sexual offences177388.07-3.28%
Shoplifting176117.0253.04%
Robbery109116.36-11.38%
Anti-social behaviour10572.06-13.93%
Public order5169.420.00%
Burglary4633.7253.33%
Drugs4230.41-12.50%
Vehicle crime4227.77-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson1327.77-43.48%
Bicycle theft68.5920.00%
Other crime23.97100.00%
Possession of weapons11.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1300 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 818 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13001899.38-8.71%
Other theft818859.45-9.21%
Violence and sexual offences183540.7912.27%
Robbery123120.98-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour12281.3210.91%
Shoplifting11580.66-14.81%
Vehicle crime5176.0318.60%
Public order5133.72-12.07%
Drugs4833.72-7.69%
Burglary3031.73-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson2319.83-4.17%
Bicycle theft515.21-44.44%
Possession of weapons33.31-25.00%
Other crime11.98-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1424 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 901 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14242041.5265.20%
Other theft901941.4327.44%
Violence and sexual offences163595.66-10.44%
Shoplifting135107.76-0.74%
Robbery12689.2524.75%
Anti-social behaviour11083.30-34.91%
Public order5872.72-12.12%
Drugs5238.348.33%
Vehicle crime4334.384.88%
Burglary3528.432.94%
Criminal damage and arson2423.1450.00%
Bicycle theft915.87-18.18%
Possession of weapons45.95-20.00%
Other crime42.64100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 862 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 707 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8621573.450.00%
Other theft707569.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences182467.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour169120.320.00%
Shoplifting136111.730.00%
Robbery10189.910.00%
Public order6666.770.00%
Drugs4843.630.00%
Vehicle crime4131.730.00%
Burglary3427.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson1622.480.00%
Bicycle theft1110.580.00%
Possession of weapons57.270.00%
Other crime23.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3936 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 357.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 901 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024327
August 2024179
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024393
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024587
December 2023818
November 2023901
October 2023707

A total of 385 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202427
July 20244
May 202414
April 202455
March 202411
January 202451
December 202351
November 202358
October 202366

A total of 6791 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 617.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1424 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024615
August 2024357
July 20244
May 202451
April 20241047
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241065
December 20231300
November 20231424
October 2023862

A total of 893 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 2024121
April 2024140
January 2024105
December 2023122
November 2023110
October 2023169

A total of 246 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202420
April 202452
January 202446
December 202330
November 202335
October 202334

A total of 1154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024140
August 2024132
July 20245
June 20241
May 202422
April 2024132
March 202417
January 2024177
December 2023183
November 2023163
October 2023182

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 270 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
April 202443
January 202442
December 202351
November 202343
October 202341

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202414
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 298 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202437
July 20241
May 20242
April 202431
March 20244
January 202442
December 202348
November 202352
October 202348

A total of 690 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202471
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202473
March 20242
January 2024109
December 2023123
November 2023126
October 2023101

A total of 927 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024156
August 202465
April 2024144
January 2024176
December 2023115
November 2023135
October 2023136

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 202323
November 202324
October 202316

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total287
    Theft from the person117
    Other theft48
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Robbery18
    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. Parking Area
    Total74
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft17
    Vehicle crime12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 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. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total33
    Theft from the person18
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. B506
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1