W1G 8US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8US

W1G 8US, Westminster has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of June 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.57 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8US crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.50 per 1,000 population (June 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 8US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8US, encompassing approximately 1746 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jun were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-96.15% decrease)

W1G 8US Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1

W1G 8US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.57-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person193281.09160.81%
Shoplifting81110.49170.00%
Other theft7346.371.39%
Anti-social behaviour3941.798.33%
Violence and sexual offences2622.33-21.21%
Vehicle crime2514.8866.67%
Burglary2114.3190.91%
Robbery1612.0214.29%
Public order119.16-15.38%
Drugs36.3050.00%
Bicycle theft31.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74179.19-53.46%
Other theft7242.36-50.68%
Anti-social behaviour3641.22-26.53%
Violence and sexual offences3320.61-17.50%
Shoplifting3018.89-50.82%
Vehicle crime1517.17-53.12%
Robbery148.59-17.65%
Public order138.01-13.33%
Burglary117.44-42.11%
Bicycle theft66.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.43-44.44%
Other crime22.860.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person159317.735.30%
Other theft14691.02-15.12%
Shoplifting6183.587.02%
Anti-social behaviour4934.92-10.91%
Violence and sexual offences4028.05-9.09%
Vehicle crime3222.900.00%
Burglary1918.325.56%
Robbery1710.8870.00%
Public order159.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.59350.00%
Bicycle theft55.15-28.57%
Other crime22.86100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 151 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft172323.4527.41%
Theft from the person15198.4755.67%
Shoplifting5786.44-3.39%
Anti-social behaviour5532.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences4431.4969.23%
Vehicle crime3225.196.67%
Burglary1818.325.88%
Public order1510.3066.67%
Robbery108.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft75.7216.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft135261.6235.00%
Theft from the person9777.2834.72%
Shoplifting5955.53-4.84%
Anti-social behaviour5533.7834.15%
Vehicle crime3031.4957.89%
Violence and sexual offences2617.174.00%
Burglary1714.886.25%
Robbery159.7336.36%
Public order98.59-35.71%
Bicycle theft65.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.43-60.00%
Other crime22.29100.00%
Drugs21.14-77.78%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft100224.4121.95%
Theft from the person7257.2580.00%
Shoplifting6241.22-10.14%
Anti-social behaviour4135.4941.38%
Violence and sexual offences2523.47-3.85%
Vehicle crime1914.31-13.64%
Burglary1610.8814.29%
Public order149.16100.00%
Bicycle theft128.01140.00%
Robbery116.87-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson106.3042.86%
Drugs95.72800.00%
Other crime15.150.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82180.33-24.07%
Shoplifting6946.942.99%
Theft from the person4039.50-36.51%
Anti-social behaviour2922.90-21.62%
Violence and sexual offences2616.60-25.71%
Vehicle crime2214.88-15.38%
Burglary1412.597.69%
Robbery128.019.09%
Public order76.87-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.01-41.67%
Bicycle theft54.01-44.44%
Other crime12.86-50.00%
Drugs10.57-75.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108230.140.00%
Shoplifting6761.830.00%
Theft from the person6338.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour3736.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences3521.180.00%
Vehicle crime2620.040.00%
Public order1514.880.00%
Burglary138.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.440.00%
Robbery116.870.00%
Bicycle theft96.300.00%
Drugs45.150.00%
Other crime22.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 202426
January 202433
December 202340
November 202344
October 202326
September 202325
August 202326
July 202335

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202439
January 202436
December 202349
November 202355
October 202355
September 202341
August 202329
July 202337

A total of 849 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 106.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2024193
January 202474
December 2023159
November 2023151
October 202397
September 202372
August 202340
July 202363

A total of 201 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202425
January 202415
December 202332
November 202332
October 202330
September 202319
August 202322
July 202326

A total of 486 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 60.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202481
January 202430
December 202361
November 202357
October 202359
September 202362
August 202369
July 202367

A total of 888 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202473
January 202472
December 2023146
November 2023172
October 2023135
September 2023100
August 202382
July 2023108

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202411
December 202319
November 202318
October 202317
September 202316
August 202314
July 202313

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 202413
December 202315
November 202315
October 20239
September 202314
August 20237
July 202315

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202414
December 202317
November 202310
October 202315
September 202311
August 202312
July 202311

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20239
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 202312
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234
September 202310
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in June 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1