BLANDFORD STREET, W1U 8AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 8AD

BLANDFORD STREET, W1U 8AD, Westminster has recorded a total of 454 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 122.79 per 1,000 population. This W1U 8AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1U postcode area, which has experienced 422 crimes and a crime rate of 94.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1U 8AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 8AD, encompassing approximately 3697 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (141) incidents (35.58% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (83) incidents (18.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (82) incidents (82.22% increase)

W1U 8AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 169
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26

BLANDFORD STREET, W1U 8AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person141122.7935.58%
Shoplifting8338.1418.57%
Other theft8222.4582.22%
Anti-social behaviour3822.18-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences3310.2817.86%
Robbery208.93-13.04%
Burglary175.41-46.88%
Public order154.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime144.06-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.7950.00%
Bicycle theft21.62-60.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104106.022500.00%
Shoplifting7028.133400.00%
Other theft4518.932150.00%
Anti-social behaviour4212.170.00%
Burglary3211.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences288.66833.33%
Robbery237.572200.00%
Public order206.22400.00%
Vehicle crime155.410.00%
Bicycle theft54.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.600.00%
Theft from the person41.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.08200.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-85.71%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1210.82-14.29%
Theft from the person113.25-94.98%
Other theft72.98-92.47%
Violence and sexual offences71.89-81.58%
Robbery31.89-86.96%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person219151.73852.17%
Other theft9359.233000.00%
Shoplifting8725.152800.00%
Anti-social behaviour4323.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences3811.63533.33%
Robbery2310.282200.00%
Burglary196.220.00%
Vehicle crime155.140.00%
Public order144.06133.33%
Drugs73.790.00%
Bicycle theft21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2311.63-79.09%
Public order66.22-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.62-88.00%
Other theft31.62-96.88%
Shoplifting30.81-93.02%
Robbery10.81-92.31%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110115.76-40.22%
Other theft9629.75-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences5025.97-30.56%
Shoplifting4313.52-43.42%
Anti-social behaviour3411.63-27.66%
Public order249.2014.29%
Vehicle crime196.49-5.00%
Burglary165.14-27.27%
Robbery134.33-43.48%
Bicycle theft93.52350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.43-46.15%
Drugs61.890.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person184180.403.37%
Other theft18049.77-2.70%
Shoplifting7648.682.70%
Violence and sexual offences7220.5624.14%
Anti-social behaviour4719.47-2.08%
Robbery2312.7153.33%
Burglary226.2222.22%
Public order215.95-12.50%
Vehicle crime205.68-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson135.4144.44%
Drugs63.52200.00%
Bicycle theft21.62-80.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft185175.818.19%
Theft from the person17850.0433.83%
Shoplifting7448.1421.31%
Violence and sexual offences5820.0131.82%
Anti-social behaviour4815.69-7.69%
Vehicle crime2612.9830.00%
Public order247.03-14.29%
Burglary186.49-37.93%
Robbery154.877.14%
Bicycle theft104.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.7080.00%
Possession of weapons22.430.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft171153.630.00%
Theft from the person13346.250.00%
Shoplifting6135.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour5216.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences4414.060.00%
Burglary2911.900.00%
Public order287.840.00%
Vehicle crime207.570.00%
Robbery145.410.00%
Bicycle theft83.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.160.00%
Drugs31.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 864 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202445
July 20242
May 20247
April 202493
March 20243
January 202496
December 2023180
November 2023185
October 2023171

A total of 499 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202470
July 20242
April 202487
March 20243
January 202443
December 202376
November 202374
October 202361

A total of 153 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202432
April 202419
January 202416
December 202322
November 202318
October 202329

A total of 136 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 20241
May 20243
April 202423
March 20241
January 202413
December 202323
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 1107 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 110.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024141
August 2024104
July 20244
May 202411
April 2024219
March 202423
January 2024110
December 2023184
November 2023178
October 2023133

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202415
January 202419
December 202320
November 202326
October 202320

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202428
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 202438
March 20246
January 202450
December 202372
November 202358
October 202344

A total of 304 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202442
April 202443
January 202434
December 202347
November 202348
October 202352

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 20244
May 202412
April 202414
March 20246
January 202424
December 202321
November 202324
October 202328

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 8AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total169
    Theft from the person67
    Shoplifting51
    Other theft28
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total45
    Theft from the person15
    Shoplifting9
    Robbery7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 11. Stourcliffe Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 21. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2