W1G 8HY, Westminster has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.93 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8HY, encompassing approximately 1760 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 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 | 11.93 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 2.27 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.57 | -88.89% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 42 | 35.79 | -86.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 23.86 | -76.32% |
| Other theft | 4 | 5.11 | -96.12% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.27 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.27 | -88.89% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.14 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.57 | -98.53% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 318 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 318 | 378.90 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 103 | 180.65 | 1044.44% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 58.51 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 38.63 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 29.54 | 442.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 21.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 13.07 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 11.36 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 18 | 10.79 | 1700.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 10.23 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 53 | 44.88 | -78.46% |
| Other theft | 9 | 30.11 | -93.18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 5.11 | -88.71% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.98 | -80.95% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.27 | -71.43% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.14 | -71.43% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.14 | -96.30% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 132 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 246 | 367.54 | -17.73% |
| Other theft | 132 | 139.75 | -39.73% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 74.99 | 21.57% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 35.22 | 18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 29.54 | -26.79% |
| Robbery | 27 | 23.29 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 23 | 15.34 | 9.52% |
| Public order | 21 | 13.07 | -32.26% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 11.93 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 11.36 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 3.98 | 16.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.98 | 100.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 299 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 219 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 299 | 448.78 | 7.94% |
| Other theft | 219 | 169.85 | -2.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 124.41 | -5.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 31.81 | -5.56% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 28.97 | 37.50% |
| Public order | 31 | 25.00 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 17.61 | -17.65% |
| Burglary | 21 | 15.91 | 5.00% |
| Robbery | 21 | 11.93 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 11.93 | 250.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 3.98 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.41 | -14.29% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 225 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 277 | 434.01 | 42.05% |
| Other theft | 225 | 157.36 | 20.97% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 127.82 | 9.26% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 33.52 | -5.26% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 30.68 | 21.43% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 19.31 | -3.03% |
| Public order | 31 | 18.18 | 14.81% |
| Burglary | 20 | 17.61 | -4.76% |
| Robbery | 14 | 11.36 | -6.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.95 | 133.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 3.98 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.98 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 186 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 195 | 358.45 | 44.44% |
| Other theft | 186 | 110.77 | 13.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 105.66 | 39.02% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 32.38 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 30.68 | -19.51% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 18.75 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 27 | 15.91 | 58.82% |
| Burglary | 21 | 15.34 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 11.93 | 15.38% |
| Drugs | 7 | 8.52 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.98 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.70 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 135 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 164 | 300.51 | 47.75% |
| Theft from the person | 135 | 93.16 | 60.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 76.69 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 25.56 | 5.13% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 23.29 | -6.82% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 23.29 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 17 | 13.63 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 9.66 | 114.29% |
| Burglary | 15 | 8.52 | 7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 8.52 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 8.52 | -18.75% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.38 | -55.56% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 84 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 111 | 233.48 | -29.75% |
| Theft from the person | 84 | 63.06 | -42.07% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 47.72 | -13.46% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 25.56 | 37.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 25.00 | -4.88% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 22.15 | -30.77% |
| Public order | 17 | 10.23 | -22.73% |
| Robbery | 16 | 9.66 | 45.45% |
| Burglary | 14 | 9.09 | 7.69% |
| Drugs | 9 | 7.95 | 800.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 5.11 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.98 | -45.45% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.41 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 145 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 158 | 296.53 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 145 | 89.76 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 82.37 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 29.54 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 23.29 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 18.18 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 22 | 14.77 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 12.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 7.38 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 6.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 6.25 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 1315 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 225 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 103 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 132 |
| December 2023 | 219 |
| November 2023 | 225 |
| October 2023 | 186 |
| September 2023 | 164 |
| August 2023 | 111 |
| July 2023 | 158 |
A total of 197 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 31 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 141 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 1798 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 163.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 318 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 318 |
| March 2024 | 53 |
| January 2024 | 246 |
| December 2023 | 299 |
| November 2023 | 277 |
| October 2023 | 195 |
| September 2023 | 135 |
| August 2023 | 84 |
| July 2023 | 145 |
A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 62 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 54 |
| October 2023 | 57 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
| August 2023 | 39 |
| July 2023 | 41 |
A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 68 |
| January 2024 | 52 |
| December 2023 | 44 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
| August 2023 | 44 |
| July 2023 | 32 |
A total of 146 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 404 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 52 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 56 |
| November 2023 | 59 |
| October 2023 | 54 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
| August 2023 | 45 |
| July 2023 | 52 |
A total of 201 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8HY postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 12 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |