NEW CAVENDISH STREET, W1G 8TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8TF

NEW CAVENDISH STREET, W1G 8TF, Westminster has recorded a total of 322 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 164.84 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8TF 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 8TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8TF, encompassing approximately 1953 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (113) incidents (61.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (76.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (153.85% increase)

W1G 8TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19
  • Hospital with total crimes: 17

NEW CAVENDISH STREET, W1G 8TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person113164.8461.43%
Other theft5357.8576.67%
Shoplifting3327.13153.85%
Violence and sexual offences3116.8934.78%
Anti-social behaviour2615.87-27.78%
Vehicle crime1913.3118.75%
Burglary149.73-22.22%
Robbery147.177.69%
Public order117.1737.50%
Drugs25.63100.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.02-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70122.356900.00%
Anti-social behaviour3635.840.00%
Other theft3018.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences2315.362200.00%
Burglary1811.770.00%
Vehicle crime169.210.00%
Robbery138.190.00%
Shoplifting136.660.00%
Public order86.660.00%
Bicycle theft64.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.070.00%
Drugs12.560.00%

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 person11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.02-83.33%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person152193.00111.11%
Other theft5577.81-11.29%
Anti-social behaviour4428.1629.41%
Shoplifting3922.5325.81%
Violence and sexual offences2419.97-36.84%
Vehicle crime2012.2942.86%
Burglary1810.245.88%
Public order129.2120.00%
Robbery86.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft44.10-42.86%
Other crime12.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72156.65-19.10%
Other theft6236.86-55.07%
Violence and sexual offences3831.7446.15%
Anti-social behaviour3419.45-17.07%
Shoplifting3117.4182.35%
Burglary1715.87-15.00%
Vehicle crime148.70-50.00%
Robbery127.17-29.41%
Public order106.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft75.1275.00%
Drugs43.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.05-50.00%
Other crime21.54100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft138209.89-7.38%
Theft from the person8970.65-5.32%
Anti-social behaviour4145.56-18.00%
Vehicle crime2820.99-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences2614.33-10.34%
Public order2013.3153.85%
Burglary2010.245.26%
Robbery1710.24142.86%
Shoplifting178.70-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson68.7020.00%
Bicycle theft43.07-33.33%
Drugs32.05200.00%
Other crime11.540.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149216.0417.32%
Theft from the person9476.2832.39%
Anti-social behaviour5048.1219.05%
Vehicle crime2925.6020.83%
Violence and sexual offences2914.8520.83%
Burglary1914.8518.75%
Shoplifting199.7311.76%
Public order139.730.00%
Robbery76.66-22.22%
Bicycle theft63.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.070.00%
Drugs12.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft127181.740.00%
Theft from the person7165.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour4236.350.00%
Vehicle crime2421.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences2412.290.00%
Shoplifting1712.290.00%
Burglary168.700.00%
Public order138.190.00%
Robbery96.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.610.00%
Bicycle theft32.560.00%
Drugs21.540.00%
Other crime21.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
April 202418
January 202417
December 202320
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 614 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202430
April 202455
January 202462
December 2023138
November 2023149
October 2023127

A total of 662 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 82.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202470
July 20241
April 2024152
January 202472
December 202389
November 202394
October 202371

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202436
April 202444
January 202434
December 202341
November 202350
October 202342

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202423
July 20241
June 20241
April 202424
January 202438
December 202326
November 202329
October 202324

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.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 20248
January 202412
December 202317
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202413
April 202439
January 202431
December 202317
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
May 20242
April 202412
January 202410
December 202320
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202420
January 202414
December 202328
November 202329
October 202324

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

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.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 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 20235
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total19
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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