W1G 8GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8GS

W1G 8GS, Westminster has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.04 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8GS 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 8GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8GS, encompassing approximately 1921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 8GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent'S Park (Lu Station) with total crimes: 2

W1G 8GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84138.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3843.7331.03%
Other theft3219.78-21.95%
Shoplifting3116.6619.23%
Violence and sexual offences2216.14-21.43%
Vehicle crime2011.4581.82%
Burglary1910.4135.71%
Public order109.89-9.09%
Robbery55.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft42.60-50.00%
Drugs12.08-66.67%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42118.69-16.00%
Other theft4121.86-54.95%
Anti-social behaviour2921.34-29.27%
Violence and sexual offences2815.107.69%
Shoplifting2614.58116.67%
Burglary1413.53-17.65%
Public order117.29-38.89%
Vehicle crime115.73-57.69%
Robbery105.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft85.21166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.16-57.14%
Drugs31.5650.00%
Other crime21.560.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft91161.37-5.21%
Theft from the person5047.3716.28%
Anti-social behaviour4126.03-19.61%
Vehicle crime2621.34-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences2613.53-13.33%
Public order1813.5338.46%
Burglary179.370.00%
Robbery158.85200.00%
Shoplifting127.81-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson76.2575.00%
Bicycle theft33.64-50.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Drugs21.040.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft96161.8915.66%
Anti-social behaviour5149.9710.87%
Theft from the person4326.5543.33%
Violence and sexual offences3022.3825.00%
Vehicle crime2815.627.69%
Shoplifting1714.586.25%
Burglary178.8530.77%
Public order138.850.00%
Bicycle theft66.77100.00%
Robbery53.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.600.00%
Possession of weapons12.080.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft83138.9922.06%
Anti-social behaviour4643.2131.43%
Theft from the person3023.95-31.82%
Vehicle crime2615.6252.94%
Violence and sexual offences2413.5341.18%
Shoplifting1612.49-33.33%
Burglary138.3330.00%
Public order136.7718.18%
Robbery66.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.12-69.23%
Bicycle theft32.08-76.92%
Other crime21.560.00%
Drugs11.04-83.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68138.9944.68%
Theft from the person4435.40144.44%
Anti-social behaviour3522.9016.67%
Shoplifting2418.229.09%
Vehicle crime1712.496.25%
Violence and sexual offences178.85-32.00%
Bicycle theft138.8585.71%
Criminal damage and arson136.7785.71%
Public order116.77120.00%
Burglary105.73-9.09%
Robbery95.2150.00%
Drugs64.68500.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47101.51-18.97%
Anti-social behaviour3024.47-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences2515.62-3.85%
Shoplifting2213.014.76%
Theft from the person1811.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime169.37-30.43%
Burglary118.33-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.73-41.67%
Bicycle theft73.64-12.50%
Robbery63.64-33.33%
Public order53.12-54.55%
Drugs12.600.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58126.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour3830.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences2619.780.00%
Theft from the person2413.530.00%
Vehicle crime2312.490.00%
Shoplifting2111.970.00%
Burglary1210.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.250.00%
Public order116.250.00%
Robbery95.730.00%
Bicycle theft84.680.00%
Other crime14.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 336 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202484
January 202442
December 202350
November 202343
October 202330
September 202344
August 202318
July 202324

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202422
January 202428
December 202326
November 202330
October 202324
September 202317
August 202325
July 202326

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202410
January 202411
December 202318
November 202313
October 202313
September 202311
August 20235
July 202311

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202438
January 202429
December 202341
November 202351
October 202346
September 202335
August 202330
July 202338

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202411
December 202326
November 202328
October 202326
September 202317
August 202316
July 202323

A total of 516 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202432
January 202441
December 202391
November 202396
October 202383
September 202368
August 202347
July 202358

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202431
January 202426
December 202312
November 202317
October 202316
September 202324
August 202322
July 202321

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202414
December 202317
November 202317
October 202313
September 202310
August 202311
July 202312

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202410
December 202315
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20236
August 20231

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 202313
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
July 20231

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 202313
August 20237
July 202312

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.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Regent'S Park (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1