W1G 8YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8YJ

W1G 8YJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.05 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8YJ 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 8YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8YJ, encompassing approximately 1901 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 8YJ Crime Hotspots

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

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

W1G 8YJ 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 person11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.05-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86142.0295.45%
Anti-social behaviour3645.2424.14%
Other theft3318.94-17.50%
Shoplifting3217.3623.08%
Violence and sexual offences2216.83-21.43%
Vehicle crime2011.5766.67%
Burglary1910.5258.33%
Public order109.990.00%
Robbery65.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft43.16-50.00%
Drugs12.10-66.67%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44118.88-13.73%
Other theft4023.14-56.04%
Anti-social behaviour2921.04-27.50%
Violence and sexual offences2815.257.69%
Shoplifting2614.73100.00%
Burglary1213.68-29.41%
Vehicle crime126.31-53.85%
Public order106.31-44.44%
Robbery95.26-30.77%
Bicycle theft84.73166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.21-57.14%
Drugs31.5850.00%
Other crime21.580.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft91162.54-6.19%
Theft from the person5147.8713.33%
Anti-social behaviour4026.83-21.57%
Vehicle crime2621.04-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences2613.68-21.21%
Public order1813.6820.00%
Burglary179.476.25%
Robbery138.94160.00%
Shoplifting136.84-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson76.8475.00%
Bicycle theft33.68-50.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Drugs21.050.00%

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 theft97167.2727.63%
Anti-social behaviour5151.0210.87%
Theft from the person4526.8350.00%
Violence and sexual offences3323.6726.92%
Vehicle crime2817.367.69%
Shoplifting1714.736.25%
Burglary168.9414.29%
Public order158.4236.36%
Bicycle theft67.89100.00%
Robbery53.16-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76137.8115.15%
Anti-social behaviour4639.9835.29%
Theft from the person3024.20-31.82%
Vehicle crime2615.7844.44%
Violence and sexual offences2613.6844.44%
Shoplifting1613.68-33.33%
Burglary148.4240.00%
Public order117.360.00%
Robbery65.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.16-61.54%
Bicycle theft32.63-75.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Drugs11.05-83.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66139.3946.67%
Theft from the person4434.72109.52%
Anti-social behaviour3423.1413.33%
Shoplifting2417.889.09%
Vehicle crime1812.625.88%
Violence and sexual offences189.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.4785.71%
Bicycle theft126.8471.43%
Public order116.3183.33%
Burglary105.79-9.09%
Robbery95.2628.57%
Drugs64.73500.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45104.15-26.23%
Anti-social behaviour3023.67-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences2415.78-11.11%
Shoplifting2212.624.76%
Theft from the person2111.57-8.70%
Vehicle crime1711.05-26.09%
Burglary118.94-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.79-41.67%
Robbery73.68-22.22%
Bicycle theft73.680.00%
Public order63.68-45.45%
Drugs13.160.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61128.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour3832.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences2719.990.00%
Theft from the person2314.200.00%
Vehicle crime2312.100.00%
Shoplifting2112.100.00%
Burglary1211.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.310.00%
Public order116.310.00%
Robbery95.790.00%
Bicycle theft74.730.00%
Other crime13.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202486
January 202444
December 202351
November 202345
October 202330
September 202344
August 202321
July 202323

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202422
January 202428
December 202326
November 202333
October 202326
September 202318
August 202324
July 202327

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202410
January 202410
December 202318
November 202315
October 202311
September 202311
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 304 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.00 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 202346
September 202334
August 202330
July 202338

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202412
December 202326
November 202328
October 202326
September 202318
August 202317
July 202323

A total of 509 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202433
January 202440
December 202391
November 202397
October 202376
September 202366
August 202345
July 202361

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202432
January 202426
December 202313
November 202317
October 202316
September 202324
August 202322
July 202321

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202412
December 202317
November 202316
October 202314
September 202310
August 202311
July 202312

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 202312
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 202313
August 20237
July 202312

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 8YJ postcode area is presented below.

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