BROWNING MEWS, W1G 8RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8RH

BROWNING MEWS, W1G 8RH, Westminster has recorded a total of 241 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 126.88 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8RH 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 8RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8RH, encompassing approximately 1899 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 8RH area, explore the W1G 8RH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W1G 8RH area, visit the W1G 8RH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (63) incidents (18.87% increase)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-22.86% decrease)

W1G 8RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 12

BROWNING MEWS, W1G 8RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63126.8818.87%
Other theft4333.1779.17%
Anti-social behaviour2722.64-22.86%
Violence and sexual offences2614.2123.81%
Shoplifting2413.6971.43%
Vehicle crime2312.6435.29%
Robbery1112.11-8.33%
Public order105.79-9.09%
Burglary95.26-50.00%
Other crime24.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53112.67-41.76%
Anti-social behaviour3527.90-2.78%
Other theft2418.43-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences2112.64-12.50%
Burglary1811.06-14.29%
Vehicle crime179.48-19.05%
Shoplifting148.95-56.25%
Robbery127.3771.43%
Public order116.3257.14%
Criminal damage and arson45.790.00%
Bicycle theft42.110.00%
Drugs12.11-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91147.94102.22%
Anti-social behaviour3647.9124.14%
Other theft3418.95-22.73%
Shoplifting3217.9023.08%
Violence and sexual offences2416.85-11.11%
Vehicle crime2112.6490.91%
Burglary2111.0675.00%
Public order711.06-30.00%
Robbery73.69-22.22%
Bicycle theft43.69-50.00%
Drugs32.110.00%
Other crime11.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45120.56-16.67%
Other theft4423.69-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour2923.17-35.56%
Violence and sexual offences2715.273.85%
Shoplifting2614.21100.00%
Burglary1213.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime116.32-59.26%
Public order105.79-44.44%
Robbery95.26-25.00%
Bicycle theft84.74166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.21-57.14%
Drugs31.5850.00%
Other crime21.580.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99171.63-6.60%
Theft from the person5452.1210.20%
Anti-social behaviour4528.43-19.64%
Vehicle crime2723.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences2614.21-27.78%
Public order1813.6920.00%
Burglary189.485.88%
Shoplifting139.48-23.53%
Robbery126.84140.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.3275.00%
Bicycle theft33.69-50.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%
Drugs21.050.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106179.0026.19%
Anti-social behaviour5655.8116.67%
Theft from the person4929.4858.06%
Violence and sexual offences3625.8038.46%
Vehicle crime2718.953.85%
Shoplifting1714.216.25%
Burglary178.9521.43%
Public order158.9536.36%
Bicycle theft67.9020.00%
Robbery53.16-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.63-20.00%
Other crime12.11-50.00%
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 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84145.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour4844.220.00%
Theft from the person3125.270.00%
Vehicle crime2616.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences2613.690.00%
Shoplifting1613.690.00%
Burglary148.420.00%
Public order117.370.00%
Robbery75.790.00%
Bicycle theft53.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.630.00%
Other crime22.630.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 386 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 55.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202453
April 202491
January 202445
December 202354
November 202349
October 202331

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202435
April 202436
January 202429
December 202345
November 202356
October 202348

A total of 434 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202424
April 202434
January 202444
December 202399
November 2023106
October 202384

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202424
January 202427
December 202326
November 202336
October 202326

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
April 202421
January 202412
December 202318
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20247
January 202410
December 202318
November 202315
October 202311

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
April 202421
January 202411
December 202327
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
April 202432
January 202426
December 202313
November 202317
October 202316

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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8RH 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
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 21. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 27. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3