W1F 8ZU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 8ZU

W1F 8ZU, Westminster has recorded a total of 1211 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 786.87 per 1,000 population. This W1F 8ZU 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 8ZU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 8ZU, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (413) incidents (20550.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (206) incidents (6766.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (156) incidents (5100.00% increase)

W1F 8ZU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 213
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 72
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 51

W1F 8ZU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 413 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 206 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person413786.8720550.00%
Other theft206268.366766.67%
Violence and sexual offences156133.855100.00%
Anti-social behaviour132101.360.00%
Robbery8585.770.00%
Shoplifting6155.230.00%
Drugs4939.640.00%
Public order3131.841450.00%
Vehicle crime2820.140.00%
Burglary1818.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson1711.700.00%
Other crime611.050.00%
Bicycle theft53.900.00%
Possession of weapons43.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.500.00%
Other theft31.950.00%
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 person2237.04-98.21%
Violence and sexual offences1514.29-90.57%
Public order129.75-80.65%
Other theft47.80-99.10%
Robbery22.60-97.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-88.89%
Drugs10.65-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1226 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 445 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12261580.253854.84%
Other theft445796.628800.00%
Violence and sexual offences159289.151123.08%
Anti-social behaviour148103.310.00%
Shoplifting12196.170.00%
Robbery8678.628500.00%
Public order6255.88675.00%
Vehicle crime5840.290.00%
Burglary5537.690.00%
Drugs4335.742050.00%
Bicycle theft1427.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.100.00%
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 theft55.20400.00%
Drugs23.250.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

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 person10.65-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1276 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 690 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12761839.51-16.00%
Other theft690829.11-23.59%
Violence and sexual offences206448.34-9.25%
Shoplifting159133.8552.88%
Robbery136103.31-14.47%
Anti-social behaviour13288.37-8.97%
Drugs5685.77-9.68%
Public order5536.3910.00%
Vehicle crime5135.74-25.00%
Burglary4033.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson1525.99-46.43%
Bicycle theft99.7580.00%
Other crime45.85300.00%
Possession of weapons22.60-71.43%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1519 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 903 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15192149.45-8.44%
Other theft903987.00-9.88%
Violence and sexual offences227586.7415.82%
Robbery159147.500.63%
Anti-social behaviour145103.312.84%
Shoplifting10494.22-12.61%
Vehicle crime6867.5819.30%
Drugs6244.188.77%
Public order5040.29-20.63%
Burglary3032.49-26.83%
Criminal damage and arson2819.4912.00%
Possession of weapons718.19133.33%
Bicycle theft54.55-54.55%
Other crime13.25-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1659 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1002 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16592300.1960.14%
Other theft10021077.9728.30%
Violence and sexual offences196651.07-7.11%
Robbery158127.3635.04%
Anti-social behaviour141102.66-25.00%
Shoplifting11991.62-6.30%
Public order6377.32-11.27%
Vehicle crime5740.94-12.31%
Drugs5737.04-1.72%
Burglary4137.0451.85%
Criminal damage and arson2526.6447.06%
Bicycle theft1116.2410.00%
Other crime87.150.00%
Possession of weapons35.20-57.14%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1036 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 781 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10361769.3346.12%
Other theft781673.1628.88%
Violence and sexual offences211507.479.33%
Anti-social behaviour188137.1034.29%
Shoplifting127122.1645.98%
Robbery11782.52-20.41%
Public order7176.0244.90%
Vehicle crime6546.1327.45%
Drugs5842.24-3.33%
Burglary2737.69-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson1717.54-34.62%
Bicycle theft1011.05-64.29%
Other crime86.5060.00%
Possession of weapons75.20-22.22%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 709 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 606 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7091393.110.00%
Other theft606460.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences193393.760.00%
Robbery147125.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour14095.520.00%
Shoplifting8790.970.00%
Drugs6056.530.00%
Vehicle crime5138.990.00%
Public order4933.140.00%
Burglary3431.840.00%
Bicycle theft2822.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson2618.190.00%
Possession of weapons916.890.00%
Other crime55.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202455
January 202440
December 202330
November 202341
October 202327
September 202334

A total of 7894 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 717.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1659 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024413
July 20242
May 202422
April 20241226
March 202431
February 20241
January 20241276
December 20231519
November 20231659
October 20231036
September 2023709

A total of 388 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
May 20241
April 202443
March 20242
January 202456
December 202362
November 202357
October 202358
September 202360

A total of 378 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
April 202458
January 202451
December 202368
November 202357
October 202365
September 202351

A total of 4646 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 422.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1002 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024206
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024445
March 20245
February 20241
January 2024690
December 2023903
November 20231002
October 2023781
September 2023606

A total of 778 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202461
April 2024121
January 2024159
December 2023104
November 2023119
October 2023127
September 202387

A total of 1379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024156
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024159
March 202413
January 2024206
December 2023227
November 2023196
October 2023211
September 2023193

A total of 1026 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024132
April 2024148
January 2024132
December 2023145
November 2023141
October 2023188
September 2023140

A total of 893 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202485
June 20242
May 20242
April 202486
March 20241
January 2024136
December 2023159
November 2023158
October 2023117
September 2023147

A total of 403 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 20242
May 202412
April 202462
March 20248
January 202455
December 202350
November 202363
October 202371
September 202349

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
May 20241
April 20249
January 202415
December 202328
November 202325
October 202317
September 202326

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 82 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202414
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310
September 202328

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total213
    Theft from the person72
    Other theft42
    Violence and sexual offences28
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Robbery15
    Shoplifting13
    Public order10
    Drugs9
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total72
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total51
    Vehicle crime16
    Theft from the person12
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total36
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Great Windmill Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Market Place
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Soho Street
    Total24
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Denman Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total22
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total20
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 20. Leicester Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 22. 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
  • 23. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Carlisle Street
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Little Marlborough Street
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Upper John Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Peter Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1