W1F 8WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8WB

W1F 8WB, Westminster has recorded a total of 1987 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1291.10 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8WB 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 8WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8WB, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (762) incidents (72.40% increase)
  • Other theft: (397) incidents (81.28% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (182) incidents (3.41% increase)

W1F 8WB 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
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 101

W1F 8WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 762 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 397 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7621291.1072.40%
Other theft397495.1381.28%
Violence and sexual offences182257.963.41%
Shoplifting164118.26160.32%
Anti-social behaviour149106.569.56%
Robbery10296.8215.91%
Public order6366.2857.50%
Drugs5840.94-3.33%
Vehicle crime4737.6967.86%
Burglary2230.5422.22%
Criminal damage and arson2214.2910.00%
Bicycle theft1114.29120.00%
Other crime77.1516.67%
Possession of weapons14.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 442 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 219 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person442847.9522000.00%
Other theft219287.207200.00%
Violence and sexual offences176142.304300.00%
Anti-social behaviour136114.360.00%
Robbery8888.370.00%
Shoplifting6357.180.00%
Drugs6040.940.00%
Public order4038.991900.00%
Vehicle crime2825.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson2018.190.00%
Burglary1813.000.00%
Other crime611.700.00%
Bicycle theft53.900.00%
Possession of weapons43.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.150.00%
Other theft32.600.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Theft from the person21.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery21.300.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2237.04-98.31%
Violence and sexual offences1514.29-91.38%
Public order129.75-81.82%
Other theft47.80-99.18%
Robbery22.60-97.87%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-88.89%
Drugs10.65-97.96%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1303 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 486 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13031690.714103.23%
Other theft486846.659620.00%
Violence and sexual offences174315.791238.46%
Anti-social behaviour160113.060.00%
Shoplifting126103.960.00%
Robbery9481.879300.00%
Public order6661.08725.00%
Burglary5942.880.00%
Vehicle crime5738.340.00%
Drugs4937.042350.00%
Bicycle theft1331.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.450.00%
Other crime55.85150.00%
Possession of weapons13.250.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3140.293000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1320.140.00%
Public order88.450.00%
Other theft55.20150.00%
Drugs23.250.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.95-99.73%
Theft from the person11.30-99.93%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1423 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 734 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14231985.06-12.70%
Other theft734924.63-21.91%
Violence and sexual offences214476.93-14.40%
Shoplifting166139.0555.14%
Robbery147107.86-11.98%
Anti-social behaviour13495.52-8.22%
Drugs5687.07-11.11%
Public order5436.390.00%
Vehicle crime5135.09-26.09%
Burglary4333.1453.57%
Criminal damage and arson1727.94-43.33%
Bicycle theft1011.0566.67%
Other crime46.50300.00%
Possession of weapons22.60-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1630 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 940 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16302273.55-6.70%
Other theft9401059.13-9.53%
Violence and sexual offences250610.7916.82%
Robbery167162.443.73%
Anti-social behaviour146108.51-4.58%
Shoplifting10794.87-15.08%
Vehicle crime6969.5316.95%
Drugs6344.8312.50%
Public order5440.94-19.40%
Criminal damage and arson3035.0920.00%
Burglary2819.49-28.21%
Possession of weapons818.19166.67%
Bicycle theft65.20-50.00%
Other crime13.90-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1747 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1039 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17472410.0161.46%
Other theft10391135.1528.91%
Violence and sexual offences214675.11-5.31%
Robbery161139.0530.89%
Anti-social behaviour153104.61-19.05%
Shoplifting12699.42-4.55%
Public order6781.87-16.25%
Vehicle crime5943.53-13.24%
Drugs5638.34-8.20%
Burglary3936.3956.00%
Criminal damage and arson2525.3431.58%
Bicycle theft1216.2420.00%
Other crime87.800.00%
Possession of weapons35.20-62.50%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1082 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 806 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10821843.400.00%
Other theft806703.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences226523.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour189146.850.00%
Shoplifting132122.810.00%
Robbery12385.770.00%
Public order8079.920.00%
Vehicle crime6851.980.00%
Drugs6144.180.00%
Burglary2539.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson1916.240.00%
Bicycle theft1012.350.00%
Possession of weapons86.500.00%
Other crime85.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4635 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 421.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1039 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024397
August 2024219
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024486
March 20245
February 20242
January 2024734
December 2023940
November 20231039
October 2023806

A total of 234 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
April 202459
January 202443
December 202328
November 202339
October 202325

A total of 8445 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 767.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1747 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024762
August 2024442
July 20242
May 202422
April 20241303
March 202431
February 20241
January 20241423
December 20231630
November 20231747
October 20231082

A total of 1067 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 152.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 2024136
April 2024160
January 2024134
December 2023146
November 2023153
October 2023189

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202413
January 202410
December 20236
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 379 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202428
April 202457
January 202451
December 202369
November 202359
October 202368

A total of 406 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202460
May 20241
April 202449
March 20242
January 202456
December 202363
November 202356
October 202361

A total of 1468 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024182
August 2024176
July 20244
May 202415
April 2024174
March 202413
January 2024214
December 2023250
November 2023214
October 2023226

A total of 446 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202440
July 20242
May 202412
April 202466
March 20248
January 202454
December 202354
November 202367
October 202380

A total of 887 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024102
August 202488
June 20242
May 20242
April 202494
March 20241
January 2024147
December 2023167
November 2023161
October 2023123

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
May 20241
April 20249
January 202417
December 202330
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 884 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 126.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024164
August 202463
April 2024126
January 2024166
December 2023107
November 2023126
October 2023132

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total302
    Theft from the person116
    Other theft54
    Violence and sexual offences50
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Robbery20
    Shoplifting13
    Public order11
    Drugs7
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total101
    Theft from the person46
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery5
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total98
    Vehicle crime29
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft19
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 8. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. 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
  • 11. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total29
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 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