W1F 8ZH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8ZH

W1F 8ZH, Westminster has recorded a total of 1069 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 707.28 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8ZH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1F postcode area, which has experienced 184 crimes and a crime rate of 119.56 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1F 8ZH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8ZH, encompassing approximately 1511 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (354) incidents (8750.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (182) incidents (3540.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (135) incidents (2600.00% increase)

W1F 8ZH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 182
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 73
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 49

W1F 8ZH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 354 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 182 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person354707.288750.00%
Other theft182234.223540.00%
Violence and sexual offences135120.422600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11989.320.00%
Robbery7578.733650.00%
Shoplifting6649.620.00%
Drugs4143.674000.00%
Public order2927.13625.00%
Vehicle crime2219.190.00%
Burglary2014.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson1213.230.00%
Other crime67.94500.00%
Bicycle theft53.970.00%
Possession of weapons33.310.00%

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 offences514.560.00%
Other theft53.310.00%
Public order43.310.00%
Theft from the person42.650.00%
Robbery22.65100.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.66-66.67%

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 person5165.50-95.11%
Violence and sexual offences2233.74-84.17%
Public order1414.56-75.00%
Other theft69.26-98.51%
Robbery33.97-95.89%
Drugs21.98-93.55%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1043 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 402 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10431417.871504.62%
Other theft402690.083250.00%
Shoplifting142265.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences13993.95717.65%
Anti-social behaviour13791.970.00%
Robbery7390.643550.00%
Public order5648.30409.09%
Burglary5237.050.00%
Vehicle crime4034.400.00%
Drugs3126.47675.00%
Bicycle theft1520.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.92600.00%
Other crime54.63150.00%
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 person6575.436400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1743.010.00%
Other theft1211.251100.00%
Public order117.940.00%
Drugs47.280.00%
Other crime22.650.00%
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 1081 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 599 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10811621.65-19.03%
Other theft599715.22-26.59%
Violence and sexual offences176396.32-3.30%
Shoplifting174116.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour112115.12-15.79%
Robbery11074.10-16.67%
Public order5272.78-1.89%
Drugs4334.40-10.42%
Burglary4128.4546.43%
Vehicle crime3927.13-17.02%
Criminal damage and arson1425.80-44.00%
Bicycle theft79.26133.33%
Other crime24.63100.00%
Possession of weapons11.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1335 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 816 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13351933.28-7.48%
Other theft816883.28-10.43%
Violence and sexual offences182539.899.64%
Anti-social behaviour133120.4214.66%
Robbery13288.00-2.94%
Shoplifting11687.34-12.78%
Public order5376.75-8.62%
Drugs4835.07-7.69%
Vehicle crime4731.7611.90%
Burglary2831.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson2518.530.00%
Possession of weapons316.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.98-70.00%
Other crime11.98-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1443 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 911 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14432074.2165.67%
Other theft911954.7327.77%
Violence and sexual offences166602.74-11.23%
Robbery136109.8330.77%
Shoplifting13389.98-3.62%
Anti-social behaviour11688.00-33.33%
Public order5876.75-17.14%
Drugs5238.3710.64%
Vehicle crime4234.4013.51%
Burglary3527.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson2523.1656.25%
Bicycle theft1016.54-9.09%
Possession of weapons46.62-20.00%
Other crime42.650.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 871 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 713 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8711595.8541.86%
Other theft713576.2823.14%
Violence and sexual offences187471.7412.65%
Anti-social behaviour174123.7242.62%
Shoplifting138115.1239.39%
Robbery10491.30-15.45%
Public order7068.8152.17%
Drugs4746.310.00%
Vehicle crime3731.1042.31%
Burglary3524.4816.67%
Criminal damage and arson1623.16-30.43%
Bicycle theft1110.59-57.69%
Possession of weapons57.28-28.57%
Other crime43.31-33.33%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 614 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 579 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6141266.360.00%
Other theft579406.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences166383.080.00%
Robbery123109.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour12281.380.00%
Shoplifting9980.720.00%
Drugs4765.500.00%
Public order4631.100.00%
Burglary3030.430.00%
Bicycle theft2619.850.00%
Vehicle crime2617.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson2317.200.00%
Possession of weapons715.220.00%
Other crime64.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 384.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 911 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024182
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024402
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024599
December 2023816
November 2023911
October 2023713
September 2023579

A total of 913 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024119
April 2024137
January 2024112
December 2023133
November 2023116
October 2023174
September 2023122

A total of 1195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024135
July 20245
May 202422
April 2024139
March 202417
January 2024176
December 2023182
November 2023166
October 2023187
September 2023166

A total of 241 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202452
January 202441
December 202328
November 202335
October 202335
September 202330

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202415
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 202311
September 202326

A total of 6862 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 623.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1443 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024354
July 20244
May 202451
April 20241043
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241081
December 20231335
November 20231443
October 2023871
September 2023614

A total of 253 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
April 202440
January 202439
December 202347
November 202342
October 202337
September 202326

A total of 761 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202475
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202473
March 20242
January 2024110
December 2023132
November 2023136
October 2023104
September 2023123

A total of 316 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 20241
May 20242
April 202431
March 20244
January 202443
December 202348
November 202352
October 202347
September 202347

A total of 868 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202466
April 2024142
January 2024174
December 2023116
November 2023133
October 2023138
September 202399

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 393 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 20244
May 202414
April 202456
March 202411
January 202452
December 202353
November 202358
October 202370
September 202346

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202414
December 202325
November 202325
October 202316
September 202323

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total182
    Theft from the person69
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Robbery16
    Shoplifting13
    Drugs8
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total73
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total49
    Theft from the person14
    Shoplifting7
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Argyll Street
    Total49
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Hills Place
    Total44
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total40
    Theft from the person10
    Vehicle crime10
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Market Place
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Soho Street
    Total24
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total22
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Great Chapel Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carlisle Street
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Little Marlborough Street
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Upper John Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peter Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Oxford Circus (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Manette Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Percy Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Denmark Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Wardour Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1