W1G 8HQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8HQ, encompassing approximately 1712 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, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 5.25 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 13 | 12.26 | -96.57% |
| Other theft | 2 | 7.59 | -98.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.17 | -91.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.17 | -95.12% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.17 | -95.65% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.58 | -99.16% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 379 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 120 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 379 | 472.87 | 2005.56% |
| Other theft | 120 | 221.26 | 5900.00% |
| Shoplifting | 119 | 70.05 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 69.47 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 29.77 | 1266.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 23.94 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 24 | 14.01 | 2300.00% |
| Robbery | 23 | 14.01 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 21 | 13.43 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 12.26 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.34 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.17 | 100.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 18 | 15.18 | -92.07% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 10.51 | -94.64% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.75 | -98.41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.17 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.58 | -93.75% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 126 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 227 | 356.70 | -31.21% |
| Other theft | 126 | 132.52 | -47.06% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 73.56 | -31.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 33.28 | -1.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 32.69 | -23.33% |
| Robbery | 27 | 26.85 | -6.90% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 15.76 | -39.39% |
| Burglary | 16 | 11.68 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 9.34 | -40.74% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 9.34 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.09 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.50 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.92 | 100.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 330 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 330 | 523.66 | 3.12% |
| Other theft | 238 | 192.65 | 0.85% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 138.94 | 15.28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 48.45 | 1.69% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 35.03 | 5.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 33.28 | -5.71% |
| Robbery | 29 | 19.27 | 70.59% |
| Public order | 27 | 16.93 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | 15.76 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 11.68 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 5.25 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.50 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 320 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 236 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 320 | 499.14 | 49.53% |
| Other theft | 236 | 186.81 | 18.00% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 137.77 | 4.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 42.03 | 15.69% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 34.44 | 1.89% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 31.52 | 20.69% |
| Public order | 27 | 20.43 | 17.39% |
| Burglary | 20 | 15.76 | 5.26% |
| Robbery | 17 | 11.68 | -5.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 9.92 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.09 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.50 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 200 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 214 | 403.40 | 49.65% |
| Other theft | 200 | 124.93 | 26.58% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 116.76 | -9.21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 40.28 | 35.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 30.94 | 27.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 29.77 | 31.82% |
| Public order | 23 | 16.93 | 35.29% |
| Burglary | 19 | 13.43 | 18.75% |
| Robbery | 18 | 11.09 | 38.46% |
| Drugs | 5 | 10.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.92 | -71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.34 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.34 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 143 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 158 | 325.75 | 41.07% |
| Theft from the person | 143 | 92.24 | 68.24% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 83.48 | -7.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 44.37 | -13.04% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 23.35 | -4.88% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 22.77 | 15.79% |
| Public order | 17 | 12.84 | 6.25% |
| Burglary | 16 | 9.92 | -11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 9.34 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 8.17 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 8.17 | -18.75% |
| Drugs | 5 | 7.59 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 112 | 265.62 | -32.12% |
| Theft from the person | 85 | 65.38 | -45.51% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 49.62 | 9.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 47.87 | -11.54% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 26.85 | -18.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 23.94 | -26.92% |
| Burglary | 18 | 11.09 | 38.46% |
| Public order | 16 | 10.51 | -15.79% |
| Robbery | 16 | 9.34 | 6.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 9.34 | -41.67% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.09 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 3.50 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.50 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 156 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 165 | 349.11 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 156 | 96.33 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 91.07 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 43.78 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 30.36 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 29.19 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 19 | 15.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 11.09 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 8.76 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 7.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 7.01 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 1361 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 238 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 120 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 126 |
| December 2023 | 238 |
| November 2023 | 236 |
| October 2023 | 200 |
| September 2023 | 158 |
| August 2023 | 112 |
| July 2023 | 165 |
A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 160 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 1887 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 171.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 379 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 379 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 227 |
| December 2023 | 330 |
| November 2023 | 320 |
| October 2023 | 214 |
| September 2023 | 143 |
| August 2023 | 85 |
| July 2023 | 156 |
A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 41 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 56 |
| December 2023 | 57 |
| November 2023 | 54 |
| October 2023 | 53 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
| August 2023 | 41 |
| July 2023 | 50 |
A total of 634 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 119 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 119 |
| January 2024 | 57 |
| December 2023 | 83 |
| November 2023 | 72 |
| October 2023 | 69 |
| September 2023 | 76 |
| August 2023 | 82 |
| July 2023 | 75 |
A total of 405 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 51 |
| January 2024 | 46 |
| December 2023 | 60 |
| November 2023 | 59 |
| October 2023 | 51 |
| September 2023 | 40 |
| August 2023 | 46 |
| July 2023 | 52 |
A total of 208 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8HQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |