W1G 8NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8NA

W1G 8NA, Westminster has recorded a total of 194 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 104.62 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8NA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 135 crimes and a crime rate of 67.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 8NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8NA, encompassing approximately 1854 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 8NA area, explore the W1G 8NA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (5300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 8NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 12
  • A5204 with total crimes: 10

W1G 8NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54104.625300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3029.120.00%
Other theft2216.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences2011.861900.00%
Burglary1710.790.00%
Robbery129.170.00%
Shoplifting126.470.00%
Vehicle crime106.470.00%
Public order85.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.310.00%
Bicycle theft42.160.00%
Drugs12.160.00%

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 person11.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.08-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84140.2278.72%
Anti-social behaviour3945.3030.00%
Shoplifting3121.0319.23%
Other theft2916.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences2115.64-30.00%
Vehicle crime1911.3390.00%
Burglary1410.2527.27%
Public order127.5520.00%
Robbery66.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft43.24-42.86%
Other crime12.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47116.49-4.08%
Violence and sexual offences3025.3536.36%
Anti-social behaviour3016.18-28.57%
Other theft2916.18-62.34%
Shoplifting2615.64116.67%
Burglary1114.02-26.67%
Public order105.93-47.37%
Vehicle crime105.39-65.52%
Robbery95.39-30.77%
Bicycle theft74.85133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.78-40.00%
Other crime21.62100.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77155.32-8.33%
Theft from the person4941.5328.95%
Anti-social behaviour4226.43-22.22%
Vehicle crime2922.6526.09%
Violence and sexual offences2215.64-26.67%
Public order1911.8646.15%
Burglary1510.25-6.25%
Robbery138.09160.00%
Shoplifting127.01-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.4725.00%
Bicycle theft32.70-50.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84155.3218.31%
Anti-social behaviour5445.3022.73%
Theft from the person3829.1211.76%
Violence and sexual offences3020.4930.43%
Vehicle crime2316.184.55%
Burglary1612.4077.78%
Shoplifting148.63-12.50%
Public order137.558.33%
Bicycle theft67.01100.00%
Robbery53.24-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.70-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.160.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft71134.2814.52%
Anti-social behaviour4438.2922.22%
Theft from the person3423.73-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences2318.3443.75%
Vehicle crime2212.4029.41%
Shoplifting1611.86-33.33%
Public order128.6333.33%
Burglary96.4728.57%
Robbery74.85-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft32.70-70.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Drugs11.08-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62136.440.00%
Theft from the person4433.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour3623.730.00%
Shoplifting2419.410.00%
Vehicle crime1712.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson158.630.00%
Bicycle theft108.090.00%
Public order95.390.00%
Robbery94.850.00%
Burglary74.850.00%
Drugs43.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202414
January 202411
December 202315
November 202316
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 351 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
July 20241
April 202484
January 202447
December 202349
November 202338
October 202334
September 202344

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20241
April 202421
January 202430
December 202322
November 202330
October 202323
September 202316

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20242
April 202412
January 202410
December 202319
November 202313
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
April 202439
January 202430
December 202342
November 202354
October 202344
September 202336

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202419
January 202410
December 202329
November 202323
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 374 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
April 202429
January 202429
December 202377
November 202384
October 202371
September 202362

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202431
January 202426
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316
September 202324

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total15
    Theft from the person8
    Burglary3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. A5204
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blandford Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cross Keys Close
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. De Walden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 11. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Chandos Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Langham Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Cavendish Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Wigmore Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Marylebone High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Oldbury Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Nottingham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Mandeville Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Chiltern Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Paddington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Garbutt Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 27. Regent'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Luxborough Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dean'S Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1