W1G 8YG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8YG

W1G 8YG, Westminster has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.06 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8YG 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 8YG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8YG, encompassing approximately 1885 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 8YG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent'S Park (Lu Station) with total crimes: 2

W1G 8YG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.06-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person87145.35107.14%
Anti-social behaviour3646.1524.14%
Other theft3319.10-26.67%
Shoplifting3117.5119.23%
Violence and sexual offences2216.44-24.14%
Vehicle crime2111.6790.91%
Burglary1911.1458.33%
Public order1210.0820.00%
Robbery56.37-44.44%
Bicycle theft42.65-50.00%
Drugs32.120.00%
Other crime11.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45121.48-49.44%
Theft from the person4223.87-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences2922.2816.00%
Anti-social behaviour2915.38-27.50%
Shoplifting2615.38116.67%
Burglary1213.79-29.41%
Vehicle crime116.37-59.26%
Public order105.84-44.44%
Robbery95.30-30.77%
Bicycle theft84.77166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.24-57.14%
Drugs31.5950.00%
Other crime21.590.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89161.27-7.29%
Theft from the person4947.2111.36%
Anti-social behaviour4025.99-21.57%
Vehicle crime2721.22-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences2514.32-28.57%
Public order1813.2628.57%
Burglary179.55-5.56%
Robbery139.02160.00%
Shoplifting126.90-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson76.3775.00%
Bicycle theft33.71-50.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Drugs21.060.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft96170.2826.32%
Anti-social behaviour5150.938.51%
Theft from the person4427.0551.72%
Violence and sexual offences3523.3440.00%
Vehicle crime2918.5711.54%
Burglary1815.3838.46%
Shoplifting179.556.25%
Public order149.0227.27%
Bicycle theft67.43100.00%
Robbery53.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.65-20.00%
Other crime12.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76137.9213.43%
Anti-social behaviour4740.3238.24%
Theft from the person2924.93-32.56%
Vehicle crime2615.3844.44%
Violence and sexual offences2513.7947.06%
Shoplifting1613.26-33.33%
Burglary138.4930.00%
Public order116.900.00%
Robbery65.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.18-61.54%
Bicycle theft32.65-76.92%
Other crime21.590.00%
Drugs11.06-83.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67140.5842.55%
Theft from the person4335.54115.00%
Anti-social behaviour3422.8113.33%
Shoplifting2418.0414.29%
Vehicle crime1812.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.55-37.04%
Bicycle theft139.02116.67%
Criminal damage and arson136.9085.71%
Public order116.90120.00%
Burglary105.84-16.67%
Robbery95.3050.00%
Drugs64.77200.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47106.63-20.34%
Anti-social behaviour3024.93-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences2715.91-6.90%
Shoplifting2114.320.00%
Theft from the person2011.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime1810.61-25.00%
Burglary129.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.37-53.33%
Robbery63.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft63.18-25.00%
Public order53.18-50.00%
Drugs22.65100.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59133.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour3831.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2920.160.00%
Theft from the person2515.380.00%
Vehicle crime2413.260.00%
Shoplifting2112.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson1511.140.00%
Burglary127.960.00%
Public order106.370.00%
Robbery95.300.00%
Bicycle theft84.770.00%
Other crime14.240.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202487
January 202442
December 202349
November 202344
October 202329
September 202343
August 202320
July 202325

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202422
January 202429
December 202325
November 202335
October 202325
September 202317
August 202327
July 202329

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202412
January 202410
December 202318
November 202314
October 202311
September 202311
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202436
January 202429
December 202340
November 202351
October 202347
September 202334
August 202330
July 202338

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202411
December 202327
November 202329
October 202326
September 202318
August 202318
July 202324

A total of 512 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202433
January 202445
December 202389
November 202396
October 202376
September 202367
August 202347
July 202359

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202431
January 202426
December 202312
November 202317
October 202316
September 202324
August 202321
July 202321

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202412
December 202317
November 202318
October 202313
September 202310
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20249
December 202313
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20236
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 202313
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 202313
August 20237
July 202315

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Regent'S Park (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1