W1G 8GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8GG

W1G 8GG, Westminster has recorded a total of 206 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 115.54 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8GG 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 8GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8GG, encompassing approximately 1782 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (-1.82% decrease)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)

W1G 8GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

W1G 8GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54115.54-1.82%
Other theft2530.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour2514.02-21.88%
Shoplifting2514.02108.33%
Violence and sexual offences2514.0238.89%
Vehicle crime1714.0241.67%
Burglary119.53-38.89%
Public order106.1711.11%
Robbery105.61-9.09%
Possession of weapons15.610.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.56-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55112.175400.00%
Anti-social behaviour3230.850.00%
Other theft2517.950.00%
Burglary1814.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences1810.101700.00%
Vehicle crime1210.100.00%
Shoplifting126.730.00%
Robbery116.730.00%
Public order96.170.00%
Bicycle theft45.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Drugs11.680.00%

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 person11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.12-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81137.9784.09%
Anti-social behaviour3345.4317.86%
Shoplifting3218.5118.52%
Other theft2917.95-17.14%
Violence and sexual offences1816.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime1610.1060.00%
Burglary158.9725.00%
Public order108.41-9.09%
Robbery55.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft42.80-42.86%
Drugs22.240.00%
Other crime11.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44122.8312.82%
Other theft3524.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour2819.63-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences2715.7042.11%
Shoplifting2715.14107.69%
Burglary1215.14-14.29%
Public order116.73-26.67%
Robbery106.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime105.61-64.29%
Bicycle theft75.61600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.93-42.86%
Other crime22.240.00%
Drugs21.12100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft70143.58-12.50%
Theft from the person3939.262.63%
Anti-social behaviour3521.87-28.57%
Vehicle crime2819.6321.74%
Violence and sexual offences1915.70-42.42%
Public order1510.6625.00%
Burglary148.41-22.22%
Shoplifting137.85-31.58%
Robbery127.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.7375.00%
Other crime23.93100.00%
Bicycle theft11.12-83.33%
Drugs10.560.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft80162.6511.11%
Anti-social behaviour4944.8711.36%
Theft from the person3827.4831.03%
Violence and sexual offences3321.3150.00%
Vehicle crime2318.519.52%
Shoplifting1912.9018.75%
Burglary1810.66100.00%
Public order1210.10-7.69%
Bicycle theft66.7350.00%
Robbery63.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.370.00%
Other crime12.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft72137.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour4440.380.00%
Theft from the person2924.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences2216.260.00%
Vehicle crime2112.340.00%
Shoplifting1611.780.00%
Public order138.970.00%
Burglary97.290.00%
Robbery85.050.00%
Bicycle theft44.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Other crime22.240.00%
Drugs21.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202455
July 20241
April 202481
January 202444
December 202339
November 202338
October 202329

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
April 202415
January 202412
December 202314
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 336 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
April 202429
January 202435
December 202370
November 202380
October 202372

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202432
April 202433
January 202428
December 202335
November 202349
October 202344

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
May 20242
April 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202432
January 202427
December 202313
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20245
January 202410
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202416
January 202410
December 202328
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 20241
April 202418
January 202427
December 202319
November 202333
October 202322

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 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 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8GG 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. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 12. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 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. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 26. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Baker Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1