W1G 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8QW

W1G 8QW, Westminster has recorded a total of 248 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 128.02 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8QW 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 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8QW, encompassing approximately 1937 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (66) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)

W1G 8QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

W1G 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66128.0237.50%
Other theft3534.0734.62%
Violence and sexual offences3118.0747.62%
Anti-social behaviour3016.00-3.23%
Shoplifting2815.49115.38%
Vehicle crime1814.4528.57%
Burglary159.29-11.76%
Robbery107.74-9.09%
Public order105.1666.67%
Other crime25.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48102.214700.00%
Anti-social behaviour3124.780.00%
Other theft2616.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences2113.422000.00%
Burglary1710.840.00%
Vehicle crime148.780.00%
Shoplifting137.230.00%
Robbery116.710.00%
Bicycle theft65.680.00%
Public order63.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.100.00%
Drugs12.060.00%

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 person11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.03-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85145.0654.55%
Anti-social behaviour4143.8846.43%
Other theft3921.17-18.75%
Shoplifting3520.1325.00%
Violence and sexual offences2418.07-17.24%
Vehicle crime1812.3963.64%
Burglary179.29-5.56%
Public order108.7811.11%
Robbery75.16-36.36%
Bicycle theft43.61-42.86%
Other crime12.06-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55131.12-9.84%
Other theft4828.39-51.52%
Violence and sexual offences2924.7838.10%
Anti-social behaviour2814.97-28.21%
Shoplifting2814.4586.67%
Burglary1814.450.00%
Robbery119.29-26.67%
Vehicle crime115.68-60.71%
Public order95.68-55.00%
Bicycle theft74.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.61-33.33%
Drugs42.06100.00%
Other crime22.06100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99169.84-17.50%
Theft from the person6151.1132.61%
Anti-social behaviour3931.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime2820.1312.00%
Violence and sexual offences2114.45-22.22%
Public order2010.8453.85%
Burglary1810.3212.50%
Robbery159.29275.00%
Shoplifting157.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.7450.00%
Bicycle theft43.10-33.33%
Drugs22.060.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft120169.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour5261.950.00%
Theft from the person4626.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences2723.750.00%
Vehicle crime2513.940.00%
Burglary1612.910.00%
Shoplifting158.260.00%
Public order137.740.00%
Bicycle theft66.710.00%
Robbery43.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Possession of weapons12.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
July 20241
April 202424
January 202429
December 202321
November 202327

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202417
January 202418
December 202318
November 202316

A total of 367 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 61.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202426
April 202439
January 202448
December 202399
November 2023120

A total of 362 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202448
July 20241
April 202485
January 202455
December 202361
November 202346

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
April 202441
January 202428
December 202339
November 202352

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20247
January 202411
December 202315
November 20234

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
April 202435
January 202428
December 202315
November 202315

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 202320
November 202313

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202418
January 202411
December 202328
November 202325

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total25
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 23. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1