W1G 8BJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.23 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.50 per 1,000 population (June 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.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 3 | 3.23 | -25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.77 | -95.24% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.15 | -84.62% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.08 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 84 | 138.31 | 78.72% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 45.21 | 26.67% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 20.45 | 19.23% |
| Other theft | 28 | 16.68 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 15.07 | -30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 11.30 | 90.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 10.23 | 30.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 7.00 | 9.09% |
| Robbery | 6 | 6.46 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.23 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.15 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 47 | 115.71 | -6.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 25.29 | 36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 16.14 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 28 | 16.14 | -63.64% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 15.07 | 116.67% |
| Burglary | 11 | 13.99 | -31.25% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.92 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 5.38 | -65.52% |
| Robbery | 9 | 5.38 | -30.77% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 4.84 | 600.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.77 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.61 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.08 | 100.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 77 | 154.45 | -4.94% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 41.44 | 31.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 26.91 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 22.60 | 26.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 15.61 | -26.67% |
| Public order | 18 | 11.84 | 38.46% |
| Burglary | 16 | 9.69 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 8.61 | 160.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 7.00 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.46 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.69 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.54 | -83.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 81 | 154.45 | 14.08% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 43.59 | 27.27% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 30.14 | 8.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 20.45 | 30.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 16.14 | 4.55% |
| Burglary | 16 | 12.38 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 8.61 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 13 | 7.53 | 8.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 7.00 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.23 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.69 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.15 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 71 | 135.08 | 16.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 38.21 | 22.22% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 23.68 | -16.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 18.84 | 35.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 12.38 | 29.41% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 11.84 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 12 | 8.61 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 10 | 6.46 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 5.38 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.77 | -68.75% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.69 | -70.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.08 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 61 | 135.08 | 32.61% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 32.83 | 121.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 22.60 | 5.88% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 19.37 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 12.92 | 6.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 9.15 | -34.62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 9.15 | 166.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 8.61 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.38 | 80.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 4.84 | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.84 | -45.45% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.23 | 100.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 46 | 106.02 | -22.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 24.76 | -10.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 18.30 | -13.33% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 13.99 | 5.26% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 10.76 | -5.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 10.23 | -27.27% |
| Burglary | 11 | 8.61 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 5.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.77 | -45.45% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.23 | -54.55% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.69 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.69 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 59 | 127.55 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 31.75 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 20.45 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 16.14 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 11.84 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 10.76 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 10.23 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 5.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.92 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.92 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 4.31 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.77 | 0.00% |
A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 342 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 84 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 42 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 30 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 26 |
| July 2023 | 30 |
A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 38 |
| January 2024 | 30 |
| December 2023 | 42 |
| November 2023 | 56 |
| October 2023 | 44 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
| August 2023 | 34 |
| July 2023 | 38 |
A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 451 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 77 |
| November 2023 | 81 |
| October 2023 | 71 |
| September 2023 | 61 |
| August 2023 | 46 |
| July 2023 | 59 |
A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8BJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |