W1G 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8BJ

W1G 8BJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 229 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 123.24 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8BJ, encompassing approximately 1858 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (58) incidents (1.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)

W1G 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13

W1G 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58123.241.75%
Anti-social behaviour3231.2110.34%
Other theft3217.2252.38%
Violence and sexual offences3017.2250.00%
Shoplifting2316.1491.67%
Vehicle crime1712.3870.00%
Burglary119.15-35.29%
Public order105.9211.11%
Robbery105.38-9.09%
Other crime25.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57104.941800.00%
Anti-social behaviour2930.680.00%
Other theft2115.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences2011.30900.00%
Burglary1710.760.00%
Shoplifting129.150.00%
Robbery116.460.00%
Vehicle crime105.920.00%
Public order95.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.840.00%
Bicycle theft42.150.00%
Drugs12.150.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33.23-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.610.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.77-95.24%
Public order22.15-84.62%
Robbery11.08-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84138.3178.72%
Anti-social behaviour3845.2126.67%
Shoplifting3120.4519.23%
Other theft2816.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences2115.07-30.00%
Vehicle crime1911.3090.00%
Public order1310.2330.00%
Burglary127.009.09%
Robbery66.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft43.23-42.86%
Other crime12.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47115.71-6.00%
Violence and sexual offences3025.2936.36%
Anti-social behaviour3016.14-28.57%
Other theft2816.14-63.64%
Shoplifting2615.07116.67%
Burglary1113.99-31.25%
Public order105.92-44.44%
Vehicle crime105.38-65.52%
Robbery95.38-30.77%
Bicycle theft74.84600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.77-40.00%
Other crime21.61100.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77154.45-4.94%
Theft from the person5041.4431.58%
Anti-social behaviour4226.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime2922.6026.09%
Violence and sexual offences2215.61-26.67%
Public order1811.8438.46%
Burglary169.690.00%
Robbery138.61160.00%
Shoplifting127.00-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.4625.00%
Other crime12.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-83.33%
Drugs10.540.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft81154.4514.08%
Anti-social behaviour5643.5927.27%
Theft from the person3830.148.57%
Violence and sexual offences3020.4530.43%
Vehicle crime2316.144.55%
Burglary1612.3860.00%
Shoplifting148.61-12.50%
Public order137.538.33%
Bicycle theft67.00100.00%
Robbery53.23-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.69-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft71135.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour4438.210.00%
Theft from the person3523.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences2318.840.00%
Vehicle crime2212.380.00%
Shoplifting1611.840.00%
Public order128.610.00%
Burglary106.460.00%
Robbery75.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.770.00%
Bicycle theft32.690.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202457
July 20243
May 20244
April 202484
January 202447
December 202350
November 202338
October 202335

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
April 202438
January 202430
December 202342
November 202356
October 202344

A total of 338 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202421
April 202428
January 202428
December 202377
November 202381
October 202371

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202420
July 20242
April 202421
January 202430
December 202322
November 202330
October 202323

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
April 202412
January 202411
December 202316
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
May 20242
April 202413
January 202410
December 202318
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
May 20241
April 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202419
January 202410
December 202329
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
April 202431
January 202426
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 14. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 22. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2