W1G 8QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8QT

W1G 8QT, Westminster has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of June 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.52 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8QT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.50 per 1,000 population (June 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 8QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8QT, encompassing approximately 1937 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jun were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-96.15% decrease)

W1G 8QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 1

W1G 8QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.52-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person170214.19115.19%
Other theft5987.74-15.71%
Anti-social behaviour5030.4516.28%
Shoplifting4225.8131.25%
Violence and sexual offences2621.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime2313.4253.33%
Burglary2011.8711.11%
Robbery1010.32-23.08%
Public order105.16-16.67%
Bicycle theft45.16-42.86%
Other crime12.06-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79174.97-26.17%
Other theft7040.77-53.95%
Anti-social behaviour4336.13-4.44%
Violence and sexual offences3922.1939.29%
Shoplifting3220.1314.29%
Burglary1816.52-10.00%
Vehicle crime159.29-51.61%
Robbery137.74-13.33%
Public order126.71-40.00%
Bicycle theft76.1975.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.610.00%
Drugs42.580.00%
Other crime22.06100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft152237.42-7.32%
Theft from the person10778.45-4.46%
Anti-social behaviour4555.23-23.73%
Vehicle crime3123.23-8.82%
Violence and sexual offences2816.00-6.67%
Shoplifting2814.4527.27%
Public order2014.4542.86%
Burglary2010.320.00%
Robbery1510.3287.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.740.00%
Bicycle theft42.58-33.33%
Drugs42.06300.00%
Other crime12.060.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft164245.6815.49%
Theft from the person11284.6430.23%
Anti-social behaviour5957.8131.11%
Vehicle crime3430.4530.77%
Violence and sexual offences3017.557.14%
Shoplifting2215.48-12.00%
Burglary2011.350.00%
Public order1410.3240.00%
Robbery87.23-20.00%
Bicycle theft64.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1025.00%
Drugs12.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft142208.5121.37%
Theft from the person8673.2924.64%
Anti-social behaviour4544.3912.50%
Violence and sexual offences2823.2321.74%
Vehicle crime2614.4513.04%
Shoplifting2513.42-13.79%
Burglary2012.9066.67%
Robbery1010.32-9.09%
Public order105.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.16-73.33%
Drugs32.060.00%
Bicycle theft31.55-72.73%
Other crime21.550.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117187.3534.48%
Theft from the person6960.39115.62%
Anti-social behaviour4035.61-11.11%
Shoplifting2920.65-6.45%
Violence and sexual offences2314.97-32.35%
Vehicle crime2311.8721.05%
Criminal damage and arson1511.87150.00%
Burglary127.74-7.69%
Bicycle theft116.1957.14%
Robbery115.6810.00%
Public order105.6866.67%
Drugs35.1650.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87151.22-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour4544.90-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences3423.239.68%
Theft from the person3217.55-40.74%
Shoplifting3116.5224.00%
Vehicle crime1916.00-32.14%
Burglary139.810.00%
Robbery106.710.00%
Bicycle theft75.16-12.50%
Public order63.61-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.10-45.45%
Drugs23.100.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft93173.420.00%
Theft from the person5448.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour4827.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences3124.770.00%
Vehicle crime2816.000.00%
Shoplifting2514.450.00%
Public order1412.900.00%
Burglary137.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.710.00%
Robbery105.680.00%
Bicycle theft85.160.00%
Other crime14.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 202426
January 202439
December 202328
November 202330
October 202328
September 202323
August 202334
July 202331

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202418
December 202320
November 202320
October 202320
September 202312
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202413
December 202315
November 20238
October 202310
September 202311
August 202310
July 202310

A total of 709 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 88.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2024170
January 202479
December 2023107
November 2023112
October 202386
September 202369
August 202332
July 202354

A total of 884 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 110.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202459
January 202470
December 2023152
November 2023164
October 2023142
September 2023117
August 202387
July 202393

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202412
December 202320
November 202314
October 202310
September 202310
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202442
January 202432
December 202328
November 202322
October 202325
September 202329
August 202331
July 202325

A total of 375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202450
January 202443
December 202345
November 202359
October 202345
September 202340
August 202345
July 202348

A total of 199 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202423
January 202415
December 202331
November 202334
October 202326
September 202323
August 202319
July 202328

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 202311
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 202315
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 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 June 2024

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

  • 1. John Prince'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1