WESTMORELAND STREET, W1G 8PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8PJ

WESTMORELAND STREET, W1G 8PJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 115.41 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8PJ, encompassing approximately 1888 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (1.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (86.96% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)

W1G 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Cavendish Square with total crimes: 8

WESTMORELAND STREET, W1G 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56115.411.82%
Other theft4329.6586.96%
Violence and sexual offences2722.7635.00%
Vehicle crime2414.2941.18%
Anti-social behaviour2112.71-38.24%
Shoplifting1711.1254.55%
Burglary99.00-52.63%
Public order94.7612.50%
Robbery94.76-18.18%
Possession of weapons14.760.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55110.64-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour3429.1217.24%
Other theft2318.00-30.30%
Violence and sexual offences2012.185.26%
Burglary1910.59-9.52%
Vehicle crime1710.06-19.05%
Robbery119.0022.22%
Shoplifting115.82-62.07%
Public order85.8214.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.240.00%
Bicycle theft33.18-25.00%
Drugs21.59-33.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person100146.11117.39%
Other theft3352.94-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour2917.4726.09%
Shoplifting2915.3538.10%
Vehicle crime2115.3561.54%
Burglary2111.12110.00%
Violence and sexual offences1911.12-32.14%
Robbery910.060.00%
Public order74.76-41.67%
Bicycle theft43.71-50.00%
Drugs32.120.00%
Other crime11.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48119.64-51.52%
Theft from the person4625.41-23.33%
Violence and sexual offences2824.3512.00%
Anti-social behaviour2314.82-34.29%
Shoplifting2112.1861.54%
Vehicle crime1311.12-51.85%
Public order126.88-29.41%
Burglary106.35-47.37%
Robbery95.29-18.18%
Bicycle theft84.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.24-62.50%
Drugs31.5950.00%
Other crime21.590.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99170.46-3.88%
Theft from the person6052.417.14%
Anti-social behaviour3531.76-28.57%
Vehicle crime2718.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences2514.29-32.43%
Burglary1913.2318.75%
Public order1710.0654.55%
Shoplifting139.00-13.33%
Robbery116.88120.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.82100.00%
Bicycle theft44.24-42.86%
Other crime22.12100.00%
Drugs21.060.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft103175.7622.62%
Theft from the person5654.5375.00%
Anti-social behaviour4929.658.89%
Violence and sexual offences3725.9468.18%
Vehicle crime2719.593.85%
Burglary1614.2914.29%
Shoplifting158.477.14%
Public order117.94-21.43%
Bicycle theft75.8240.00%
Robbery53.71-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.650.00%
Other crime12.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84143.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour4544.470.00%
Theft from the person3223.820.00%
Vehicle crime2616.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences2213.760.00%
Burglary1411.650.00%
Public order147.410.00%
Shoplifting147.410.00%
Robbery97.410.00%
Bicycle theft54.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.650.00%
Other crime22.120.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 405 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 57.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202455
April 2024100
January 202446
December 202360
November 202356
October 202332

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202419
April 202421
January 202410
December 202319
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 433 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 61.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202423
April 202433
January 202448
December 202399
November 2023103
October 202384

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202434
April 202429
January 202423
December 202335
November 202349
October 202345

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20247
January 202412
December 202317
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202421
January 202413
December 202327
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 202429
January 202421
December 202313
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
April 202419
January 202428
December 202325
November 202337
October 202322

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 13. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 19. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 25. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2