W1G 8RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8RL

W1G 8RL, Westminster has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 117.54 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8RL 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 8RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8RL, encompassing approximately 1863 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (57) incidents (1.79% increase)
  • Other theft: (44) incidents (91.30% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)

W1G 8RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Cavendish Square with total crimes: 8

W1G 8RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57117.541.79%
Other theft4430.5991.30%
Violence and sexual offences2823.6247.37%
Vehicle crime2315.0335.29%
Anti-social behaviour1812.34-40.00%
Shoplifting189.6663.64%
Burglary109.66-47.37%
Public order105.3711.11%
Robbery85.37-27.27%
Possession of weapons14.290.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56111.10-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour3030.0650.00%
Other theft2316.10-30.30%
Burglary1912.34-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences1910.20-9.52%
Vehicle crime1710.20-19.05%
Robbery119.1210.00%
Shoplifting115.90-60.71%
Public order95.9028.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.830.00%
Bicycle theft43.2233.33%
Drugs22.15-33.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person100143.31117.39%
Other theft3353.67-35.29%
Shoplifting2817.7127.27%
Vehicle crime2115.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences2111.27-25.00%
Burglary2111.2775.00%
Anti-social behaviour2011.27-9.09%
Robbery1010.730.00%
Public order75.37-41.67%
Drugs33.760.00%
Bicycle theft31.61-57.14%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51125.06-49.50%
Theft from the person4627.37-26.98%
Violence and sexual offences2824.693.70%
Anti-social behaviour2215.03-35.29%
Shoplifting2211.8169.23%
Vehicle crime1411.81-50.00%
Burglary127.51-33.33%
Public order126.44-25.00%
Robbery106.44-16.67%
Bicycle theft75.3775.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.76-50.00%
Drugs32.1550.00%
Other crime21.610.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft101176.05-1.94%
Theft from the person6354.2110.53%
Anti-social behaviour3433.81-26.09%
Vehicle crime2818.257.69%
Violence and sexual offences2715.03-27.03%
Burglary1814.495.88%
Public order169.6633.33%
Shoplifting138.59-23.53%
Robbery126.98140.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.44100.00%
Bicycle theft44.29-42.86%
Other crime22.15100.00%
Drugs21.070.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft103178.200.00%
Theft from the person5755.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour4630.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences3724.690.00%
Vehicle crime2619.860.00%
Shoplifting1713.960.00%
Burglary179.120.00%
Public order129.120.00%
Bicycle theft76.440.00%
Robbery53.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.680.00%
Other crime12.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 63.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202456
April 2024100
January 202446
December 202363
November 202357

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
April 202421
January 202412
December 202318
November 202317

A total of 355 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 59.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202423
April 202433
January 202451
December 2023101
November 2023103

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202430
April 202420
January 202422
December 202334
November 202346

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20247
January 202412
December 202316
November 202312

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 20235

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
April 202421
January 202414
December 202328
November 202326

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 202428
January 202422
December 202313
November 202317

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
April 202421
January 202428
December 202327
November 202337

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8RL 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
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 13. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 19. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 24. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2