W1G 8TB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8TB

W1G 8TB, Westminster has recorded a total of 276 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 141.84 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8TB 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 8TB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8TB, encompassing approximately 1945 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (76) incidents (38.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (46) incidents (70.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (100.00% increase)

W1G 8TB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bond Street with total crimes: 28
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19

W1G 8TB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person76141.8438.18%
Other theft4639.0670.37%
Shoplifting3223.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3116.45-8.82%
Violence and sexual offences3115.9347.62%
Vehicle crime2115.9323.53%
Burglary1210.79-36.84%
Robbery126.179.09%
Public order106.1711.11%
Other crime25.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55112.55-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour3428.27-22.73%
Other theft2717.47-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences2113.88-16.00%
Burglary1910.795.56%
Vehicle crime179.76-22.73%
Shoplifting168.74-56.76%
Robbery118.2283.33%
Public order95.6528.57%
Criminal damage and arson54.630.00%
Bicycle theft42.570.00%
Drugs12.060.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person100157.7772.41%
Anti-social behaviour4451.3918.92%
Other theft4222.61-19.23%
Shoplifting3721.5827.59%
Violence and sexual offences2519.02-16.67%
Vehicle crime2212.8583.33%
Burglary1811.3120.00%
Public order79.25-41.67%
Robbery63.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft43.08-50.00%
Drugs12.06-66.67%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58140.30-27.50%
Other theft5229.81-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour3726.72-15.91%
Violence and sexual offences3019.0225.00%
Shoplifting2915.4211.54%
Burglary1514.90-11.76%
Public order127.71-40.00%
Robbery126.17-14.29%
Vehicle crime126.17-61.29%
Bicycle theft86.17166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.11-50.00%
Drugs31.5450.00%
Other crime21.54100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117197.86-4.10%
Theft from the person8060.1312.68%
Anti-social behaviour4441.11-25.42%
Vehicle crime3122.61-8.82%
Shoplifting2615.9323.81%
Violence and sexual offences2413.36-11.11%
Public order2012.3342.86%
Burglary1710.28-5.56%
Robbery148.74180.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.1950.00%
Bicycle theft33.08-50.00%
Drugs21.540.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft122196.3210.91%
Theft from the person7162.7033.96%
Anti-social behaviour5936.4937.21%
Vehicle crime3430.3230.77%
Violence and sexual offences2717.4717.39%
Shoplifting2113.88-16.00%
Burglary1810.7928.57%
Public order149.2516.67%
Bicycle theft67.19100.00%
Robbery53.08-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.57-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.060.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110167.540.00%
Theft from the person5356.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour4327.240.00%
Vehicle crime2622.100.00%
Shoplifting2513.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences2312.850.00%
Burglary1411.820.00%
Public order127.190.00%
Robbery86.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.110.00%
Bicycle theft32.570.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Drugs21.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
April 202418
January 202415
December 202317
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 493 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 70.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202455
April 2024100
January 202458
December 202380
November 202371
October 202353

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202434
April 202444
January 202437
December 202344
November 202359
October 202343

A total of 516 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 73.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202427
April 202442
January 202452
December 2023117
November 2023122
October 2023110

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
April 202425
January 202430
December 202324
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20246
January 202412
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202416
April 202437
January 202429
December 202326
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20247
January 202412
December 202320
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202422
January 202412
December 202331
November 202334
October 202326

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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 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
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 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 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 2. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total19
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 19. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 26. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1