W1G 8QY, Westminster has recorded a total of 326 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 166.75 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8QY 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 8QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8QY, encompassing approximately 1954 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 114 | 166.75 | 62.86% |
| Other theft | 54 | 58.31 | 74.19% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 27.62 | 153.85% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 16.88 | 34.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 15.86 | -22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 14.32 | 26.67% |
| Burglary | 14 | 9.72 | -22.22% |
| Robbery | 13 | 7.16 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 6.65 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 6.14 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.02 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.02 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 70 | 121.23 | 6900.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 35.81 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 31 | 18.41 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 15.86 | 2200.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 11.76 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 9.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 7.67 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 6.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 6.65 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.07 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.05 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 2 | 1.02 | -84.62% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 152 | 195.40 | 111.11% |
| Other theft | 55 | 77.75 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 28.13 | 32.35% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 23.02 | 29.03% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 20.46 | -34.21% |
| Burglary | 19 | 12.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 9.72 | 35.71% |
| Public order | 13 | 9.72 | 30.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 6.65 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 4.60 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.05 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 72 | 160.61 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 66 | 36.83 | -52.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 33.76 | 46.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 19.44 | -20.93% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 17.39 | 72.22% |
| Burglary | 19 | 15.86 | -5.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 9.72 | -51.72% |
| Robbery | 12 | 7.16 | -29.41% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.14 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 5.12 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.58 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.05 | 100.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 140 | 213.81 | -8.50% |
| Theft from the person | 90 | 71.61 | -3.23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 46.04 | -17.31% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 21.99 | 3.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 14.83 | -10.34% |
| Public order | 20 | 13.30 | 42.86% |
| Burglary | 20 | 10.23 | 5.26% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 10.23 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 17 | 9.21 | 142.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 8.70 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.07 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.05 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.05 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 153 | 217.90 | 17.69% |
| Theft from the person | 93 | 78.26 | 29.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 47.57 | 23.81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 26.60 | 11.54% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 14.83 | 12.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 14.32 | -13.64% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 9.72 | 5.88% |
| Public order | 14 | 9.21 | 7.69% |
| Robbery | 7 | 7.16 | -22.22% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 3.58 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.07 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.56 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 130 | 188.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 72 | 66.50 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 36.83 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 21.48 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 13.30 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 22 | 12.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 11.25 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 8.70 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 6.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 38 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
A total of 629 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 153 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 54 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 55 |
| January 2024 | 66 |
| December 2023 | 140 |
| November 2023 | 153 |
| October 2023 | 130 |
A total of 664 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 152 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 114 |
| August 2024 | 70 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 152 |
| January 2024 | 72 |
| December 2023 | 90 |
| November 2023 | 93 |
| October 2023 | 72 |
A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 36 |
| April 2024 | 45 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 43 |
| November 2023 | 52 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 33 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| January 2024 | 31 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 149 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8QY postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 82 |
| Theft from the person | 48 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 23 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |