HARLEY PLACE, W1G 8LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8LZ

HARLEY PLACE, W1G 8LZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 393 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 209.67 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8LZ 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 8LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8LZ, encompassing approximately 1874 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (142) incidents (67.06% increase)
  • Other theft: (66) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-14.89% decrease)

W1G 8LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 28
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 28

HARLEY PLACE, W1G 8LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142209.6767.06%
Other theft6675.7683.33%
Anti-social behaviour4035.21-14.89%
Violence and sexual offences4021.3437.93%
Shoplifting3721.34117.65%
Vehicle crime2019.7425.00%
Robbery1510.6715.38%
Burglary148.00-30.00%
Public order117.4710.00%
Drugs25.870.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.07-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85153.654150.00%
Anti-social behaviour4745.350.00%
Other theft3625.071700.00%
Violence and sexual offences2919.211350.00%
Burglary2015.470.00%
Shoplifting1710.670.00%
Vehicle crime169.070.00%
Robbery138.541200.00%
Public order106.94900.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.340.00%
Bicycle theft63.730.00%
Drugs23.20100.00%

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 theft24.800.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07100.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.53-50.00%

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 person1311.20-94.17%
Other theft26.94-97.22%
Public order21.07-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-93.33%
Robbery11.07-90.91%
Shoplifting10.53-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person223267.821138.89%
Other theft72118.973500.00%
Anti-social behaviour5938.410.00%
Shoplifting4431.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences3023.47900.00%
Vehicle crime2316.010.00%
Burglary1912.270.00%
Public order1510.141400.00%
Robbery118.000.00%
Bicycle theft45.870.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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 person1813.87-81.63%
Violence and sexual offences39.60-94.23%
Other theft21.60-97.56%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-83.33%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Public order10.53-92.86%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person98215.00-34.67%
Other theft8252.28-50.90%
Violence and sexual offences5243.7530.00%
Anti-social behaviour4627.74-16.36%
Shoplifting3524.5425.00%
Robbery2118.6731.25%
Burglary1711.20-19.05%
Vehicle crime179.07-43.33%
Public order149.07-46.15%
Bicycle theft77.4716.67%
Drugs63.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.200.00%
Other crime23.20100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 150 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft167293.43-2.34%
Theft from the person15089.10-1.96%
Anti-social behaviour5580.03-11.29%
Violence and sexual offences4029.34-4.76%
Vehicle crime3021.34-14.29%
Shoplifting2816.0121.74%
Public order2614.9423.81%
Burglary2113.8710.53%
Robbery1611.2077.78%
Bicycle theft68.54-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.200.00%
Drugs43.20300.00%
Other crime12.130.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft171293.4317.93%
Theft from the person15391.2341.67%
Anti-social behaviour6281.6324.00%
Violence and sexual offences4233.085.00%
Vehicle crime3522.4125.00%
Shoplifting2318.67-11.54%
Public order2112.27-4.55%
Burglary1911.205.56%
Robbery910.14-30.77%
Bicycle theft74.80133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.73100.00%
Drugs13.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145246.480.00%
Theft from the person10877.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour5057.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences4026.680.00%
Vehicle crime2821.340.00%
Shoplifting2614.940.00%
Public order2213.870.00%
Burglary1811.740.00%
Robbery139.600.00%
Drugs46.940.00%
Bicycle theft32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Other crime21.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
April 202419
January 202417
December 202321
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 745 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202436
July 20242
May 20242
April 202472
March 20242
January 202482
December 2023167
November 2023171
October 2023145

A total of 992 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 99.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024142
August 202485
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024223
March 202418
January 202498
December 2023150
November 2023153
October 2023108

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202415
March 20241
January 202414
December 202326
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 359 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202447
April 202459
January 202446
December 202355
November 202362
October 202350

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202429
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202430
March 20243
January 202452
December 202340
November 202342
October 202340

A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202421
December 202316
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202417
May 20241
April 202444
January 202435
December 202328
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
April 202423
January 202417
December 202330
November 202335
October 202328

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 4. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 23. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 30. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1