W1F 8ZQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8ZQ

W1F 8ZQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1074 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 700.21 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8ZQ 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 8ZQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8ZQ, encompassing approximately 1533 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (353) incidents (8725.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (185) incidents (3600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (138) incidents (2660.00% increase)

W1F 8ZQ 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
  • Argyll Street with total crimes: 49

W1F 8ZQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 353 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person353700.218725.00%
Other theft185230.143600.00%
Violence and sexual offences138120.612660.00%
Anti-social behaviour12189.970.00%
Robbery7378.893550.00%
Shoplifting6547.590.00%
Drugs4142.384000.00%
Public order3026.73650.00%
Vehicle crime2319.560.00%
Burglary1915.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson1212.390.00%
Other crime67.82500.00%
Bicycle theft53.910.00%
Possession of weapons33.260.00%

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 offences514.340.00%
Other theft53.260.00%
Public order43.260.00%
Theft from the person42.610.00%
Robbery22.61100.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.65-66.67%

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 person5164.54-95.20%
Violence and sexual offences2233.25-84.06%
Public order1414.34-75.44%
Other theft69.13-98.50%
Robbery33.91-95.95%
Drugs21.96-93.75%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1063 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 400 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10631407.581535.38%
Other theft400693.033233.33%
Shoplifting140260.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences13891.27711.76%
Anti-social behaviour13689.970.00%
Robbery7488.673600.00%
Public order5748.25418.18%
Burglary5037.160.00%
Vehicle crime4332.600.00%
Drugs3228.03700.00%
Bicycle theft1320.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.48600.00%
Other crime54.56150.00%
Possession of weapons13.260.00%

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 person6574.326400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1742.380.00%
Other theft1211.081100.00%
Public order117.820.00%
Drugs47.170.00%
Other crime22.610.00%
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 theft11.30-99.84%
Theft from the person10.65-99.91%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1097 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 609 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10971624.03-19.16%
Other theft609715.20-26.36%
Violence and sexual offences181397.04-3.72%
Shoplifting173118.0050.43%
Robbery117112.79-12.69%
Anti-social behaviour11076.28-15.38%
Public order5271.720.00%
Drugs4533.90-13.46%
Burglary4329.3438.71%
Vehicle crime4028.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1426.08-41.67%
Bicycle theft79.1375.00%
Other crime24.56100.00%
Possession of weapons11.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1357 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 827 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13571935.02-7.31%
Other theft827884.71-9.81%
Violence and sexual offences188539.1712.57%
Robbery134122.57-1.47%
Anti-social behaviour13087.369.24%
Shoplifting11584.75-12.88%
Public order5274.98-11.86%
Drugs5233.90-1.89%
Vehicle crime5033.9019.05%
Burglary3132.60-13.89%
Criminal damage and arson2420.21-7.69%
Bicycle theft415.65-55.56%
Possession of weapons32.610.00%
Other crime11.96-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 917 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14642065.4164.68%
Other theft917954.4726.66%
Violence and sexual offences167597.85-12.11%
Robbery136108.8832.04%
Shoplifting13288.67-3.65%
Anti-social behaviour11986.06-30.81%
Public order5977.58-15.71%
Drugs5338.478.16%
Vehicle crime4234.555.00%
Burglary3627.389.09%
Criminal damage and arson2623.4762.50%
Bicycle theft916.95-18.18%
Other crime55.8766.67%
Possession of weapons33.26-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 889 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 724 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8891592.0943.39%
Other theft724579.5922.50%
Violence and sexual offences190472.0213.77%
Anti-social behaviour172123.8744.54%
Shoplifting137112.1445.74%
Robbery10389.32-17.60%
Public order7067.1555.56%
Drugs4945.644.26%
Vehicle crime4031.9542.86%
Burglary3326.0810.00%
Criminal damage and arson1621.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft1110.43-56.00%
Possession of weapons57.17-28.57%
Other crime33.26-40.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 620 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 591 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6201256.330.00%
Other theft591404.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences167385.310.00%
Robbery125108.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11981.500.00%
Shoplifting9477.580.00%
Drugs4761.280.00%
Public order4530.640.00%
Burglary3029.340.00%
Vehicle crime2819.560.00%
Bicycle theft2518.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson2416.300.00%
Possession of weapons715.650.00%
Other crime54.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4277 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 388.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 917 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024185
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024400
March 202412
February 20241
January 2024609
December 2023827
November 2023917
October 2023724
September 2023591

A total of 907 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024121
April 2024136
January 2024110
December 2023130
November 2023119
October 2023172
September 2023119

A total of 1213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024138
July 20245
May 202422
April 2024138
March 202417
January 2024181
December 2023188
November 2023167
October 2023190
September 2023167

A total of 242 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202450
January 202443
December 202331
November 202336
October 202333
September 202330

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202413
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311
September 202325

A total of 6964 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 633.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1464 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024353
July 20244
May 202451
April 20241063
March 202465
February 20241
January 20241097
December 20231357
November 20231464
October 2023889
September 2023620

A total of 266 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
April 202443
January 202440
December 202350
November 202342
October 202340
September 202328

A total of 770 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202473
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202474
March 20242
January 2024117
December 2023134
November 2023136
October 2023103
September 2023125

A total of 326 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 20241
May 20242
April 202432
March 20244
January 202445
December 202352
November 202353
October 202349
September 202347

A total of 856 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202465
April 2024140
January 2024173
December 2023115
November 2023132
October 2023137
September 202394

A total of 394 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 20244
May 202414
April 202457
March 202411
January 202452
December 202352
November 202359
October 202370
September 202345

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202414
December 202324
November 202326
October 202316
September 202324

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 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 20233
October 20235
September 20237

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1F 8ZQ 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. Argyll Street
    Total49
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. 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
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 18. 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
  • 19. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Carlisle Street
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Little Marlborough Street
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Upper John Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Peter Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Oxford Circus (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Manette Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Percy Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Denmark Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1