W1F 8WT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8WT

W1F 8WT, Westminster has recorded a total of 1798 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1168.29 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8WT 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 8WT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8WT, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (703) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Other theft: (359) incidents (75.12% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (161) incidents (8.05% increase)

W1F 8WT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 283
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 151
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 98

W1F 8WT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 703 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 359 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7031168.2972.73%
Other theft359456.7975.12%
Violence and sexual offences161233.278.05%
Shoplifting149104.61148.33%
Anti-social behaviour12896.824.92%
Robbery9383.178.14%
Public order5760.4372.73%
Vehicle crime4637.0470.37%
Drugs4229.89-8.70%
Burglary2227.294.76%
Criminal damage and arson2114.2931.25%
Bicycle theft913.6580.00%
Other crime75.850.00%
Possession of weapons14.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 407 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 205 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person407771.9310075.00%
Other theft205264.464000.00%
Violence and sexual offences149133.202880.00%
Anti-social behaviour12296.820.00%
Robbery8679.274200.00%
Shoplifting6055.880.00%
Drugs4638.994500.00%
Public order3329.89725.00%
Vehicle crime2721.440.00%
Burglary2117.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson1613.650.00%
Other crime710.40600.00%
Bicycle theft54.550.00%
Possession of weapons43.250.00%

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 person5164.33-95.76%
Violence and sexual offences2233.14-85.62%
Public order1414.29-76.67%
Other theft69.10-98.62%
Robbery33.90-96.34%
Drugs21.95-94.59%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1202 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 435 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12021536.711749.23%
Other theft435781.033525.00%
Violence and sexual offences153282.65800.00%
Anti-social behaviour13899.420.00%
Shoplifting11989.670.00%
Robbery8277.324000.00%
Public order6053.28445.45%
Burglary5538.990.00%
Vehicle crime5535.740.00%
Drugs3735.74825.00%
Bicycle theft1424.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.10800.00%
Other crime55.85150.00%
Possession of weapons13.250.00%

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 person6574.076400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1742.240.00%
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 theft11.30-99.85%
Theft from the person10.65-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1245 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 668 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12451794.02-17.55%
Other theft668808.97-23.83%
Violence and sexual offences204434.05-8.52%
Shoplifting158132.5553.40%
Robbery132102.66-13.73%
Anti-social behaviour11985.77-15.60%
Public order5977.3211.32%
Drugs5238.34-14.75%
Vehicle crime5133.79-22.73%
Burglary4333.1443.33%
Criminal damage and arson1527.94-44.44%
Bicycle theft99.75125.00%
Other crime45.85300.00%
Possession of weapons22.60-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1510 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 877 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15102115.01-6.73%
Other theft877981.16-10.33%
Violence and sexual offences223569.8516.75%
Robbery153144.90-1.29%
Anti-social behaviour14199.4214.63%
Shoplifting10391.62-10.43%
Vehicle crime6666.9320.00%
Drugs6142.8812.96%
Public order5339.64-23.19%
Burglary3034.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson2719.490.00%
Possession of weapons617.54100.00%
Bicycle theft43.90-60.00%
Other crime12.60-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1619 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 978 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16192239.1259.98%
Other theft9781051.9826.68%
Violence and sexual offences191635.48-6.37%
Robbery155124.1135.96%
Anti-social behaviour123100.71-30.11%
Shoplifting11579.92-8.00%
Public order6974.72-5.48%
Vehicle crime5544.83-17.91%
Drugs5435.745.88%
Burglary4035.0942.86%
Criminal damage and arson2725.9958.82%
Bicycle theft1017.540.00%
Other crime76.500.00%
Possession of weapons34.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1012 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 772 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10121729.6947.31%
Other theft772657.5727.81%
Violence and sexual offences204501.629.09%
Anti-social behaviour176132.5530.37%
Shoplifting125114.3645.35%
Robbery11481.22-19.72%
Public order7374.0746.00%
Vehicle crime6747.4328.85%
Drugs5143.53-7.27%
Burglary2833.14-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson1718.19-34.62%
Bicycle theft1011.05-60.00%
Other crime76.5040.00%
Possession of weapons64.55-14.29%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 687 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 604 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6871361.270.00%
Other theft604446.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences187392.460.00%
Robbery142121.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour13592.270.00%
Shoplifting8687.720.00%
Drugs5555.880.00%
Vehicle crime5235.740.00%
Public order5033.790.00%
Burglary3432.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson2622.090.00%
Bicycle theft2516.890.00%
Possession of weapons716.240.00%
Other crime54.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4922 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 410.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 978 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024359
August 2024205
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024435
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024668
December 2023877
November 2023978
October 2023772
September 2023604

A total of 273 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
April 202455
January 202443
December 202330
November 202340
October 202328
September 202334

A total of 8506 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 708.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1619 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024703
August 2024407
July 20244
May 202451
April 20241202
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241245
December 20231510
November 20231619
October 20231012
September 2023687

A total of 86 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202414
January 20249
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310
September 202325

A total of 1082 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 135.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 2024122
April 2024138
January 2024119
December 2023141
November 2023123
October 2023176
September 2023135

A total of 419 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202427
April 202455
January 202451
December 202366
November 202355
October 202367
September 202352

A total of 405 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202446
July 20241
May 20242
April 202437
March 20244
January 202452
December 202361
November 202354
October 202351
September 202355

A total of 1516 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 137.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 2024149
July 20245
May 202422
April 2024153
March 202417
January 2024204
December 2023223
November 2023191
October 2023204
September 2023187

A total of 966 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202486
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 202482
March 20242
January 2024132
December 2023153
November 2023155
October 2023114
September 2023142

A total of 915 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 202460
April 2024119
January 2024158
December 2023103
November 2023115
October 2023125
September 202386

A total of 483 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202433
July 20244
May 202414
April 202460
March 202411
January 202459
December 202353
November 202369
October 202373
September 202350

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 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 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202415
December 202327
November 202327
October 202317
September 202326

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total283
    Theft from the person114
    Other theft50
    Violence and sexual offences47
    Robbery18
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order12
    Drugs7
    Burglary4
    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. 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
  • 4. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. 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. 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
  • 9. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1