W1G 8SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8SB

W1G 8SB, Westminster has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 112.96 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8SB 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 8SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8SB, encompassing approximately 1841 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 8SB area, explore the W1G 8SB 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 (5.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)

W1G 8SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

W1G 8SB 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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57112.965.56%
Other theft2930.9616.00%
Shoplifting2315.7564.29%
Violence and sexual offences2312.4935.29%
Anti-social behaviour2212.49-37.14%
Vehicle crime2211.9529.41%
Burglary1011.95-44.44%
Robbery105.430.00%
Public order85.430.00%
Possession of weapons14.340.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54111.885300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3529.330.00%
Other theft2519.010.00%
Burglary1813.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.781600.00%
Vehicle crime179.230.00%
Shoplifting149.230.00%
Robbery107.600.00%
Public order85.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.340.00%
Bicycle theft32.170.00%
Drugs11.630.00%

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 person11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.09-81.82%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82137.95100.00%
Shoplifting3144.5319.23%
Anti-social behaviour3016.8415.38%
Other theft2916.29-30.95%
Vehicle crime2215.75120.00%
Burglary1911.9572.73%
Violence and sexual offences1810.32-33.33%
Public order119.7822.22%
Robbery45.97-55.56%
Bicycle theft42.17-42.86%
Drugs32.170.00%
Other crime11.63-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42117.85-42.47%
Theft from the person4122.81-4.65%
Violence and sexual offences2722.2735.00%
Anti-social behaviour2614.66-33.33%
Shoplifting2614.12116.67%
Burglary1114.12-31.25%
Vehicle crime105.97-61.54%
Robbery95.43-25.00%
Public order94.89-43.75%
Bicycle theft74.89133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.80-50.00%
Drugs32.1750.00%
Other crime21.630.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73147.72-15.12%
Theft from the person4339.6513.16%
Anti-social behaviour3923.35-17.02%
Vehicle crime2621.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences2014.12-37.50%
Public order1610.8645.45%
Burglary168.69-5.88%
Robbery128.69100.00%
Shoplifting126.52-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson86.52100.00%
Bicycle theft34.34-50.00%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Drugs21.090.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86158.5826.47%
Anti-social behaviour4746.710.00%
Theft from the person3825.5331.03%
Violence and sexual offences3220.6452.38%
Vehicle crime2617.384.00%
Shoplifting1714.126.25%
Burglary179.2370.00%
Public order119.23-8.33%
Bicycle theft65.9750.00%
Robbery63.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.260.00%
Other crime12.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68133.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4736.930.00%
Theft from the person2925.530.00%
Vehicle crime2515.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences2113.580.00%
Shoplifting1611.410.00%
Public order128.690.00%
Burglary106.520.00%
Robbery65.430.00%
Bicycle theft43.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Other crime22.170.00%
Drugs21.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202454
July 20241
April 202482
January 202441
December 202343
November 202338
October 202329

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
April 202419
January 202411
December 202316
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 352 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
April 202429
January 202442
December 202373
November 202386
October 202368

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202435
April 202430
January 202426
December 202339
November 202347
October 202347

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
May 20242
April 202411
January 20249
December 202316
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20244
January 20249
December 202312
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
April 202422
January 202410
December 202326
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202431
January 202426
December 202312
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 20241
April 202418
January 202427
December 202320
November 202332
October 202321

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 8SB 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. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 16. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 22. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 28. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1