W1G 8YP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 8YP

W1G 8YP, Westminster has recorded a total of 267 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 138.98 per 1,000 population. This W1G 8YP 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 8YP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 8YP, encompassing approximately 1921 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (68) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (48) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)

W1G 8YP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bond Street with total crimes: 28
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

W1G 8YP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68138.9817.24%
Other theft4835.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3424.9847.83%
Anti-social behaviour2917.70-17.14%
Shoplifting2715.0968.75%
Vehicle crime2314.0535.29%
Robbery1211.970.00%
Burglary116.25-45.00%
Public order105.730.00%
Other crime25.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58117.11-42.57%
Anti-social behaviour3530.19-14.63%
Other theft2418.22-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences2312.49-11.54%
Burglary2011.970.00%
Vehicle crime1710.41-26.09%
Shoplifting168.85-52.94%
Robbery128.3350.00%
Public order106.2542.86%
Criminal damage and arson45.210.00%
Bicycle theft42.080.00%
Drugs22.08100.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101157.19102.00%
Anti-social behaviour4152.5710.81%
Other theft3621.34-25.00%
Shoplifting3418.7425.93%
Violence and sexual offences2617.70-16.13%
Vehicle crime2313.5353.33%
Burglary2011.9766.67%
Robbery810.41-20.00%
Public order74.16-46.15%
Bicycle theft43.64-50.00%
Drugs12.08-66.67%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50134.81-31.51%
Other theft4826.03-54.72%
Anti-social behaviour3724.98-11.90%
Violence and sexual offences3119.263.33%
Shoplifting2716.1417.39%
Vehicle crime1514.05-50.00%
Public order137.81-27.78%
Burglary126.77-29.41%
Robbery106.25-16.67%
Bicycle theft85.21166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.16-62.50%
Drugs31.5650.00%
Other crime21.560.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106190.51-2.75%
Theft from the person7355.1710.61%
Anti-social behaviour4238.00-30.00%
Vehicle crime3021.86-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences3015.62-11.76%
Shoplifting2315.6215.00%
Public order1811.9712.50%
Burglary179.370.00%
Robbery128.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.25100.00%
Bicycle theft34.16-57.14%
Other crime21.560.00%
Drugs21.040.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109194.1519.78%
Theft from the person6656.7440.43%
Anti-social behaviour6034.3527.66%
Violence and sexual offences3431.2313.33%
Vehicle crime3317.7017.86%
Shoplifting2017.18-16.67%
Burglary1710.4130.77%
Public order168.8545.45%
Bicycle theft78.3375.00%
Robbery63.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.120.00%
Possession of weapons12.080.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft91161.880.00%
Theft from the person4747.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour4724.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences3024.460.00%
Vehicle crime2815.620.00%
Shoplifting2414.570.00%
Burglary1312.490.00%
Public order116.770.00%
Robbery85.730.00%
Bicycle theft44.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.080.00%
Other crime22.080.00%
Drugs21.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 463 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 66.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202458
April 2024101
January 202450
December 202373
November 202366
October 202347

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202435
April 202441
January 202437
December 202342
November 202360
October 202347

A total of 462 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202424
April 202436
January 202448
December 2023106
November 2023109
October 202391

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202423
April 202426
January 202431
December 202330
November 202334
October 202330

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
April 202420
January 202412
December 202317
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20247
January 202413
December 202318
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 20248
January 202410
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
April 202423
January 202415
December 202330
November 202333
October 202328

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
April 202434
January 202427
December 202323
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 2. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 16. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 27. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1