W1G 8YH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8YH

W1G 8YH, Westminster has recorded a total of 206 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 108.67 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8YH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 135 crimes and a crime rate of 67.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 8YH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8YH, encompassing approximately 1895 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (5100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 8YH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • A5204 with total crimes: 10
  • Kendall Place with total crimes: 8

W1G 8YH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52108.675100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3227.430.00%
Other theft2216.880.00%
Burglary2111.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences1911.081800.00%
Vehicle crime1710.020.00%
Shoplifting138.970.00%
Robbery116.860.00%
Public order105.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.280.00%
Bicycle theft42.110.00%
Drugs12.110.00%

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 person11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.06-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83140.8497.62%
Anti-social behaviour3643.7824.14%
Other theft3318.99-19.51%
Shoplifting3117.4119.23%
Violence and sexual offences2216.35-21.43%
Vehicle crime2011.6181.82%
Burglary1910.5558.33%
Public order1010.020.00%
Robbery55.28-44.44%
Bicycle theft42.64-50.00%
Drugs32.110.00%
Other crime11.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42118.16-14.29%
Other theft4122.16-53.93%
Anti-social behaviour2921.63-27.50%
Violence and sexual offences2815.307.69%
Shoplifting2614.77116.67%
Burglary1213.72-29.41%
Vehicle crime116.33-57.69%
Public order105.80-44.44%
Robbery95.28-30.77%
Bicycle theft84.75166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.22-57.14%
Drugs31.5850.00%
Other crime21.580.00%

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 theft89160.36-8.25%
Theft from the person4946.9513.95%
Anti-social behaviour4025.85-21.57%
Vehicle crime2621.10-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences2613.72-25.71%
Public order1813.7228.57%
Burglary179.506.25%
Robbery138.97160.00%
Shoplifting126.86-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson76.3375.00%
Bicycle theft33.69-50.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%
Drugs21.060.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97167.7525.97%
Anti-social behaviour5151.1710.87%
Theft from the person4326.9053.57%
Violence and sexual offences3522.6845.83%
Vehicle crime2818.467.69%
Shoplifting1714.776.25%
Burglary168.9723.08%
Public order148.4427.27%
Bicycle theft67.39100.00%
Robbery53.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.64-20.00%
Other crime12.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77136.1016.67%
Anti-social behaviour4640.6235.29%
Theft from the person2824.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime2614.7744.44%
Violence and sexual offences2413.7241.18%
Shoplifting1612.66-33.33%
Burglary138.4430.00%
Public order116.860.00%
Robbery65.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.17-61.54%
Bicycle theft32.64-75.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Drugs11.06-83.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66138.210.00%
Theft from the person4234.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour3422.160.00%
Shoplifting2417.940.00%
Vehicle crime1812.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.970.00%
Bicycle theft126.860.00%
Public order116.330.00%
Burglary105.800.00%
Robbery95.280.00%
Drugs64.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202419
January 202412
December 202317
November 202316
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 340 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202452
July 20241
April 202483
January 202442
December 202349
November 202343
October 202328
September 202342

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20241
April 202422
January 202428
December 202326
November 202335
October 202324
September 202317

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
May 20242
April 202410
January 202410
December 202318
November 202314
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20245
January 20249
December 202313
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
April 202436
January 202429
December 202340
November 202351
October 202346
September 202334

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202420
January 202411
December 202326
November 202328
October 202326
September 202318

A total of 425 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 60.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
April 202433
January 202441
December 202389
November 202397
October 202377
September 202366

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
August 202413
April 202431
January 202426
December 202312
November 202317
October 202316
September 202324

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total15
    Theft from the person8
    Burglary3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. A5204
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kendall Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blandford Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cross Keys Close
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Great Portland Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Park Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Manchester Square
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. De Walden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 13. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Chandos Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Langham Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Cavendish Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Wigmore Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Marylebone High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Oldbury Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Nottingham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Mandeville Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Gray'S Yard
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Sherlock Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Broadstone Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Chiltern Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Paddington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Garbutt Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1