W1G 8LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8LA

W1G 8LA, Westminster has recorded a total of 595 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 353.04 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8LA 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 8LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8LA, encompassing approximately 1685 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (236) incidents (69.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (113) incidents (169.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (88) incidents (39.68% increase)

W1G 8LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 130
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1G 8LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 236 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person236353.0469.78%
Other theft113140.03169.05%
Shoplifting8867.0539.68%
Violence and sexual offences3952.212.63%
Anti-social behaviour3723.14-17.78%
Vehicle crime2321.9515.00%
Public order1713.656.25%
Robbery1710.09-10.53%
Burglary1110.09-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson56.53-28.57%
Drugs42.9733.33%
Bicycle theft22.37-60.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person139248.026850.00%
Shoplifting6382.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour4537.380.00%
Other theft4226.702000.00%
Violence and sexual offences3824.921800.00%
Burglary2122.550.00%
Vehicle crime2012.460.00%
Robbery1911.871800.00%
Public order1611.271500.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.490.00%
Bicycle theft54.150.00%
Drugs32.97200.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.340.00%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.190.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.190.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1312.46-96.57%
Other theft27.71-98.20%
Public order21.19-92.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-95.00%
Robbery11.19-95.65%
Shoplifting10.59-99.13%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 379 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person379469.342005.56%
Shoplifting115224.880.00%
Other theft11168.245450.00%
Anti-social behaviour4465.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences4026.111233.33%
Vehicle crime2523.730.00%
Public order2514.832400.00%
Robbery2314.830.00%
Burglary2113.650.00%
Bicycle theft412.460.00%
Drugs22.370.00%
Other crime21.19100.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1815.43-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences310.68-94.64%
Other theft21.78-98.37%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-83.33%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Public order10.59-94.44%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 234 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person234363.72-32.56%
Other theft123138.84-46.05%
Shoplifting5772.98-34.48%
Violence and sexual offences5633.82-5.08%
Anti-social behaviour4633.23-14.81%
Robbery2627.29-13.33%
Vehicle crime2015.43-39.39%
Public order1811.87-30.77%
Burglary1310.68-38.10%
Bicycle theft87.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.75-33.33%
Drugs43.560.00%
Other crime22.370.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 347 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 228 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person347538.171.17%
Other theft228205.89-2.56%
Shoplifting87135.2817.57%
Violence and sexual offences5951.6211.32%
Anti-social behaviour5435.011.89%
Vehicle crime3332.04-2.94%
Robbery3019.5857.89%
Public order2617.80-13.33%
Burglary2115.435.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.4628.57%
Bicycle theft65.34-14.29%
Drugs43.56300.00%
Other crime22.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 343 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 234 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person343519.7745.96%
Other theft234203.5222.51%
Shoplifting74138.848.82%
Anti-social behaviour5343.916.00%
Violence and sexual offences5331.45-5.36%
Vehicle crime3431.4513.33%
Public order3020.1720.00%
Burglary2017.8011.11%
Robbery1911.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.2740.00%
Bicycle theft74.1575.00%
Drugs14.15-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 191 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person235420.090.00%
Other theft191139.440.00%
Shoplifting68113.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences5640.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour5033.230.00%
Vehicle crime3029.670.00%
Public order2517.800.00%
Robbery1914.830.00%
Burglary1811.270.00%
Drugs510.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.970.00%
Bicycle theft42.970.00%
Other crime22.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1946 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 194.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 379 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024236
August 2024139
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024379
March 202418
January 2024234
December 2023347
November 2023343
October 2023235

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202445
April 202444
January 202446
December 202354
November 202353
October 202350

A total of 1048 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 104.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202442
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024111
March 20242
January 2024123
December 2023228
November 2023234
October 2023191

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202438
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202440
March 20243
January 202456
December 202359
November 202353
October 202356

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202418
December 202326
November 202330
October 202325

A total of 155 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
January 202426
December 202330
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 553 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202463
May 20241
April 2024115
January 202457
December 202387
November 202374
October 202368

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
April 202421
January 202413
December 202321
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 185 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
April 202425
January 202420
December 202333
November 202334
October 202330

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total130
    Shoplifting48
    Theft from the person46
    Other theft23
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 5. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 20. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 23. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1