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

Overview of Crime in W1G 8QE

HARLEY PLACE, W1G 8QE, Westminster has recorded a total of 387 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 200.94 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8QE 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 8QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8QE, encompassing approximately 1925 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (140) incidents (70.73% increase)
  • Other theft: (65) incidents (80.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-10.87% decrease)

W1G 8QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 28
  • Stratford Place with total crimes: 27

HARLEY PLACE, W1G 8QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person140200.9470.73%
Other theft6572.6980.56%
Anti-social behaviour4133.75-10.87%
Shoplifting3821.29123.53%
Violence and sexual offences3519.7325.00%
Vehicle crime1918.1718.75%
Robbery159.877.14%
Burglary147.79-26.32%
Public order127.2720.00%
Drugs26.23100.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.04-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82146.424000.00%
Anti-social behaviour4642.580.00%
Other theft3623.881700.00%
Violence and sexual offences2818.691300.00%
Burglary1914.540.00%
Shoplifting179.870.00%
Vehicle crime168.830.00%
Robbery148.311300.00%
Public order107.27900.00%
Bicycle theft75.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.630.00%
Drugs13.120.00%

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 theft24.670.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04100.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%

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 person1310.90-93.95%
Other theft26.75-97.14%
Public order21.04-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-93.10%
Robbery11.04-90.91%
Shoplifting10.52-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 215 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person215253.391094.44%
Other theft70111.643400.00%
Anti-social behaviour5636.350.00%
Shoplifting4429.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences2922.85866.67%
Vehicle crime2315.060.00%
Burglary2011.940.00%
Public order1410.381300.00%
Robbery117.270.00%
Bicycle theft45.710.00%
Drugs12.080.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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 person1813.50-81.25%
Violence and sexual offences39.35-93.75%
Other theft21.56-97.47%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-83.33%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Public order10.52-92.31%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96204.58-32.39%
Other theft7949.85-51.83%
Violence and sexual offences4841.0229.73%
Anti-social behaviour4724.92-17.54%
Shoplifting3524.4020.69%
Robbery2018.1711.11%
Burglary1910.38-9.52%
Vehicle crime159.87-53.12%
Public order137.79-50.00%
Drugs76.7575.00%
Bicycle theft73.6340.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6320.00%
Other crime23.12100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft164280.91-4.09%
Theft from the person14285.15-2.74%
Anti-social behaviour5773.73-6.56%
Violence and sexual offences3729.602.78%
Vehicle crime3219.21-8.57%
Shoplifting2916.6226.09%
Public order2615.0623.81%
Burglary2113.5010.53%
Robbery1810.90100.00%
Bicycle theft59.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.60-16.67%
Drugs42.60300.00%
Other crime12.080.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft171277.7917.93%
Theft from the person14688.7940.38%
Anti-social behaviour6175.8124.49%
Violence and sexual offences3631.67-5.26%
Vehicle crime3518.6934.62%
Shoplifting2318.17-11.54%
Public order2111.945.00%
Burglary1910.90-9.52%
Robbery99.87-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson64.6750.00%
Bicycle theft63.12100.00%
Drugs13.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145235.210.00%
Theft from the person10475.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour4954.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences3825.440.00%
Vehicle crime2619.730.00%
Shoplifting2613.500.00%
Burglary2113.500.00%
Public order2010.900.00%
Robbery1110.380.00%
Drugs45.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.080.00%
Bicycle theft32.080.00%
Other crime21.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 736 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202436
July 20242
May 20242
April 202470
March 20242
January 202479
December 2023164
November 2023171
October 2023145

A total of 958 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 215 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024140
August 202482
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024215
March 202418
January 202496
December 2023142
November 2023146
October 2023104

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
March 20241
January 202413
December 202326
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202446
April 202456
January 202447
December 202357
November 202361
October 202349

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202428
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202429
March 20243
January 202448
December 202337
November 202336
October 202338

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202420
December 202318
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202417
May 20241
April 202444
January 202435
December 202329
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 166 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202423
January 202415
December 202332
November 202335
October 202326

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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8QE 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. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 3. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total23
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    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. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 22. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 29. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1