W1G 8DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8DE

W1G 8DE, Westminster has recorded a total of 248 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 128.48 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8DE 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 8DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8DE, encompassing approximately 1930 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (66) incidents (40.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)

W1G 8DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

W1G 8DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66128.4840.43%
Other theft3534.1934.62%
Violence and sexual offences3118.1355.00%
Anti-social behaviour3016.06-3.23%
Shoplifting2815.54115.38%
Vehicle crime1814.5128.57%
Burglary159.33-11.76%
Robbery107.77-9.09%
Public order105.1866.67%
Other crime25.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47100.504600.00%
Anti-social behaviour3124.350.00%
Other theft2616.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences2013.471900.00%
Burglary1710.360.00%
Vehicle crime148.810.00%
Shoplifting137.250.00%
Robbery116.730.00%
Public order65.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.110.00%
Bicycle theft42.070.00%
Drugs12.070.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.04-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84144.0252.73%
Anti-social behaviour4143.5246.43%
Other theft3921.24-15.22%
Shoplifting3520.2025.00%
Violence and sexual offences2418.13-17.24%
Vehicle crime1812.4363.64%
Burglary169.33-5.88%
Public order108.2911.11%
Robbery65.18-45.45%
Bicycle theft43.11-42.86%
Other crime12.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55129.51-9.84%
Other theft4628.49-53.06%
Violence and sexual offences2923.8338.10%
Anti-social behaviour2815.02-28.21%
Shoplifting2814.5186.67%
Burglary1714.51-5.56%
Robbery118.81-26.67%
Vehicle crime115.70-60.71%
Public order95.70-55.00%
Bicycle theft74.6675.00%
Drugs43.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-50.00%
Other crime21.55100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98169.92-16.95%
Theft from the person6150.7732.61%
Anti-social behaviour3931.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime2820.2012.00%
Violence and sexual offences2114.51-22.22%
Public order2010.8853.85%
Burglary1810.3612.50%
Robbery159.33275.00%
Shoplifting157.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.7750.00%
Bicycle theft43.11-33.33%
Drugs22.070.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118169.4119.19%
Anti-social behaviour5261.1333.33%
Theft from the person4626.944.55%
Violence and sexual offences2723.8328.57%
Vehicle crime2513.994.17%
Burglary1612.9523.08%
Shoplifting158.29-11.76%
Public order137.770.00%
Bicycle theft66.73100.00%
Robbery43.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99149.720.00%
Theft from the person4451.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour3922.790.00%
Vehicle crime2420.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2112.430.00%
Shoplifting1710.880.00%
Burglary138.810.00%
Public order136.730.00%
Robbery86.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.140.00%
Bicycle theft32.590.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202420
July 20241
April 202424
January 202429
December 202321
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202416
January 202417
December 202318
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 461 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 65.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202426
April 202439
January 202446
December 202398
November 2023118
October 202399

A total of 404 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202447
July 20241
April 202484
January 202455
December 202361
November 202346
October 202344

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
April 202441
January 202428
December 202339
November 202352
October 202339

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20246
January 202411
December 202315
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
April 202435
January 202428
December 202315
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 202320
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202418
January 202411
December 202328
November 202325
October 202324

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 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total25
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 23. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1