W1G 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8AS

W1G 8AS, Westminster has recorded a total of 608 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 347.51 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 218 crimes and a crime rate of 108.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8AS, encompassing approximately 1749 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 8AS area, explore the W1G 8AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (243) incidents (71.13% increase)
  • Other theft: (112) incidents (148.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (91) incidents (44.44% increase)

W1G 8AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 128
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1G 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 243 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person243347.5171.13%
Other theft112138.89148.89%
Shoplifting9164.0144.44%
Violence and sexual offences4352.0126.47%
Anti-social behaviour3924.58-15.22%
Vehicle crime2222.2915.79%
Robbery1812.57-5.26%
Public order1710.2913.33%
Burglary119.72-45.00%
Drugs46.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.29-50.00%
Other crime22.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.14-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142240.067000.00%
Shoplifting6381.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour4636.010.00%
Other theft4526.292150.00%
Violence and sexual offences3425.721600.00%
Burglary2019.430.00%
Robbery1911.431800.00%
Vehicle crime1910.860.00%
Public order1510.861400.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.570.00%
Bicycle theft64.570.00%
Drugs33.43200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.140.00%
Theft from the person21.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.140.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1312.00-96.58%
Other theft27.43-98.32%
Public order21.14-91.30%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-95.12%
Robbery11.14-95.65%
Shoplifting10.57-99.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 380 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person380461.822011.11%
Other theft119217.195850.00%
Shoplifting11868.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour5167.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences4129.151266.67%
Vehicle crime2423.430.00%
Public order2313.722200.00%
Robbery2313.150.00%
Burglary2113.150.00%
Bicycle theft412.000.00%
Drugs22.290.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1814.86-92.07%
Violence and sexual offences310.29-94.64%
Other theft21.71-98.40%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-83.33%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Public order10.57-93.75%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person227348.08-31.21%
Other theft125129.74-47.48%
Shoplifting5771.45-30.49%
Violence and sexual offences5632.58-1.75%
Anti-social behaviour4632.01-23.33%
Robbery2626.29-10.34%
Vehicle crime2014.86-39.39%
Burglary1611.43-20.00%
Public order169.14-40.74%
Bicycle theft79.1416.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.00-33.33%
Drugs53.4366.67%
Other crime22.86100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 330 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person330511.553.45%
Other theft238188.620.42%
Shoplifting82136.0313.89%
Anti-social behaviour6046.871.69%
Violence and sexual offences5734.295.56%
Vehicle crime3332.58-5.71%
Robbery2918.8670.59%
Public order2716.580.00%
Burglary2015.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.4350.00%
Bicycle theft65.14-14.29%
Drugs33.43200.00%
Other crime11.710.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 319 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 237 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person319488.6947.69%
Other theft237182.3317.91%
Shoplifting72135.464.35%
Anti-social behaviour5941.1515.69%
Violence and sexual offences5433.721.89%
Vehicle crime3530.8620.69%
Public order2720.0017.39%
Burglary2015.435.26%
Robbery1711.43-5.56%
Bicycle theft79.7275.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.0050.00%
Drugs13.43-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 201 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person216396.660.00%
Other theft201123.460.00%
Shoplifting69114.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences5339.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour5130.290.00%
Vehicle crime2929.150.00%
Public order2316.580.00%
Burglary1913.150.00%
Robbery1810.860.00%
Drugs510.290.00%
Bicycle theft42.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Other crime22.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1890 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 189.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 380 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024243
August 2024142
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024380
March 202418
January 2024227
December 2023330
November 2023319
October 2023216

A total of 352 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202446
April 202451
January 202446
December 202360
November 202359
October 202351

A total of 1083 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 108.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 202445
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024119
March 20242
January 2024125
December 2023238
November 2023237
October 2023201

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202434
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202441
March 20243
January 202456
December 202357
November 202354
October 202353

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
April 202421
January 202416
December 202320
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 152 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
January 202426
December 202329
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 553 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202463
May 20241
April 2024118
January 202457
December 202382
November 202372
October 202369

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202416
December 202327
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202424
January 202420
December 202333
November 202335
October 202329

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
March 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total128
    Shoplifting47
    Theft from the person46
    Other theft23
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 5. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total24
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 20. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3