W1F 8TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8TQ

W1F 8TQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1848 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1200.78 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8TQ 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 8TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8TQ, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (733) incidents (74.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (362) incidents (68.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (170) incidents (150.00% increase)

W1F 8TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 302
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 151
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 8TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 733 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 362 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7331200.7874.11%
Other theft362476.2868.37%
Shoplifting170235.22150.00%
Violence and sexual offences168110.469.80%
Anti-social behaviour128109.16-1.54%
Robbery9883.1716.67%
Public order5863.6887.10%
Drugs4237.69-14.29%
Vehicle crime2927.2920.83%
Burglary2318.8415.00%
Criminal damage and arson2014.9417.65%
Bicycle theft913.0050.00%
Other crime75.850.00%
Possession of weapons14.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 421 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 215 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person421798.5710425.00%
Other theft215273.554200.00%
Violence and sexual offences153139.702960.00%
Anti-social behaviour13099.420.00%
Robbery8484.474100.00%
Shoplifting6854.580.00%
Drugs4944.184800.00%
Public order3131.84675.00%
Vehicle crime2420.140.00%
Burglary2015.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson1713.000.00%
Other crime711.05600.00%
Bicycle theft64.550.00%
Possession of weapons43.900.00%

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 offences514.290.00%
Other theft53.250.00%
Public order43.250.00%
Theft from the person42.600.00%
Robbery22.600.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery21.30-33.33%

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 person5164.33-95.89%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-85.62%
Public order1414.29-77.42%
Other theft69.10-98.68%
Robbery33.90-96.51%
Drugs21.95-95.12%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1240 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 453 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12401590.641778.79%
Other theft453805.723675.00%
Violence and sexual offences153294.35800.00%
Shoplifting14799.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour14295.520.00%
Robbery8692.274200.00%
Public order6255.88463.64%
Burglary5340.290.00%
Vehicle crime4334.440.00%
Drugs4127.94925.00%
Bicycle theft1326.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.45800.00%
Other crime55.85150.00%
Possession of weapons13.250.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6674.726500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1742.880.00%
Other theft1211.051100.00%
Public order117.800.00%
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 theft11.30-99.86%
Theft from the person10.65-99.93%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1362 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 702 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13621907.08-15.93%
Other theft702884.99-23.94%
Violence and sexual offences208456.14-6.73%
Shoplifting182135.1549.18%
Robbery142118.26-11.80%
Anti-social behaviour11092.27-19.12%
Public order5871.47-1.69%
Drugs5637.69-8.20%
Burglary4736.3995.83%
Vehicle crime4130.54-26.79%
Criminal damage and arson1426.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft89.10100.00%
Other crime35.20200.00%
Possession of weapons21.95-71.43%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1620 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 923 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16202225.47-6.90%
Other theft9231052.63-11.84%
Violence and sexual offences223599.749.85%
Robbery161144.901.90%
Anti-social behaviour136104.619.68%
Shoplifting12288.37-12.23%
Drugs6179.2715.09%
Public order5939.64-20.27%
Vehicle crime5638.3427.27%
Criminal damage and arson2836.3916.67%
Burglary2418.19-36.84%
Possession of weapons715.59133.33%
Bicycle theft44.55-60.00%
Other crime12.60-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1740 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1047 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17402380.7763.84%
Other theft10471130.6030.22%
Violence and sexual offences203680.31-3.79%
Robbery158131.9031.67%
Shoplifting139102.66-2.80%
Anti-social behaviour12490.32-29.14%
Public order7480.57-3.90%
Drugs5348.08-7.02%
Vehicle crime4434.447.32%
Burglary3828.5952.00%
Criminal damage and arson2424.6950.00%
Bicycle theft1015.590.00%
Other crime76.500.00%
Possession of weapons34.55-57.14%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1062 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 804 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10621790.120.00%
Other theft804690.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences211522.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour175137.100.00%
Shoplifting143113.710.00%
Robbery12092.920.00%
Public order7777.970.00%
Drugs5750.030.00%
Vehicle crime4137.040.00%
Burglary2526.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson1616.240.00%
Bicycle theft1010.400.00%
Other crime76.500.00%
Possession of weapons74.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4530 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 411.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1047 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024362
August 2024215
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024453
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024702
December 2023923
November 20231047
October 2023804

A total of 230 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
April 202453
January 202447
December 202324
November 202338
October 202325

A total of 8300 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 754.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1740 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024733
August 2024421
July 20244
May 202451
April 20241240
March 202466
February 20241
January 20241362
December 20231620
November 20231740
October 20231062

A total of 945 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 2024130
April 2024142
January 2024110
December 2023136
November 2023124
October 2023175

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202413
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 278 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
April 202443
January 202441
December 202356
November 202344
October 202341

A total of 366 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202449
July 20241
May 20242
April 202441
March 20244
January 202456
December 202361
November 202353
October 202357

A total of 1363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024168
August 2024153
July 20245
May 202422
April 2024153
March 202417
January 2024208
December 2023223
November 2023203
October 2023211

A total of 448 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202431
July 20244
May 202414
April 202462
March 202411
January 202458
December 202359
November 202374
October 202377

A total of 858 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202484
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 202486
March 20242
January 2024142
December 2023161
November 2023158
October 2023120

A total of 971 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 138.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024170
August 202468
April 2024147
January 2024182
December 2023122
November 2023139
October 2023143

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202414
December 202328
November 202324
October 202316

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total302
    Theft from the person123
    Other theft52
    Violence and sexual offences48
    Robbery19
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order12
    Drugs7
    Burglary5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total151
    Theft from the person64
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    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. Parking Area
    Total63
    Theft from the person14
    Vehicle crime12
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total46
    Theft from the person27
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1