W1U 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 8HS

W1U 8HS, Westminster has recorded a total of 502 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 187.09 per 1,000 population. This W1U 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 8HS, encompassing approximately 2683 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 8HS area, explore the W1U 8HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (172) incidents (59.26% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (79) incidents (11.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (75.61% increase)

W1U 8HS 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
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 43

W1U 8HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person172187.0959.26%
Shoplifting7964.1011.27%
Other theft7229.4475.61%
Violence and sexual offences4526.8318.42%
Anti-social behaviour4516.77-8.16%
Robbery2916.777.41%
Burglary1610.81-46.67%
Vehicle crime155.96-16.67%
Public order155.59-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson45.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.49-20.00%
Drugs41.49100.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person108158.025300.00%
Shoplifting7140.257000.00%
Anti-social behaviour4926.460.00%
Other theft4118.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences3815.283700.00%
Burglary3014.160.00%
Public order2711.181250.00%
Robbery2710.060.00%
Vehicle crime1810.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.710.00%
Bicycle theft52.240.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.610.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.73-98.41%
Public order31.49-72.73%
Other theft21.12-97.80%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-97.37%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 252 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person252221.012190.91%
Other theft9193.920.00%
Shoplifting8033.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour4729.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences3817.520.00%
Robbery2614.162500.00%
Burglary169.690.00%
Vehicle crime165.960.00%
Drugs125.960.00%
Public order114.47266.67%
Bicycle theft24.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115.59-91.85%
Public order34.10-82.35%
Robbery11.12-91.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person135158.77-34.15%
Other theft9150.31-43.48%
Violence and sexual offences5233.91-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour3519.38-38.60%
Shoplifting2913.04-56.72%
Burglary1810.81-10.00%
Public order176.7121.43%
Vehicle crime166.34-11.11%
Robbery125.96-55.56%
Drugs84.470.00%
Bicycle theft72.98250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.61-64.29%
Other crime11.860.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person205246.724.59%
Other theft16176.40-8.00%
Violence and sexual offences6860.0033.33%
Shoplifting6725.346.35%
Anti-social behaviour5724.979.62%
Robbery2721.2442.11%
Burglary2010.0625.00%
Vehicle crime187.45-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.71133.33%
Public order145.22-39.13%
Drugs85.22300.00%
Bicycle theft22.98-71.43%
Other crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person196237.4033.33%
Other theft17573.0516.67%
Shoplifting6365.22-3.08%
Anti-social behaviour5223.48-5.45%
Violence and sexual offences5119.3834.21%
Vehicle crime2519.0125.00%
Public order239.3291.67%
Robbery198.5718.75%
Burglary167.08-30.43%
Bicycle theft75.9616.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.610.00%
Drugs22.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft150201.630.00%
Theft from the person14755.900.00%
Shoplifting6554.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour5524.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences3820.500.00%
Burglary2314.160.00%
Vehicle crime208.570.00%
Robbery167.450.00%
Public order125.960.00%
Bicycle theft64.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.240.00%
Drugs32.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202430
April 202416
January 202418
December 202320
November 202316
October 202323

A total of 157 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202427
April 202426
March 20241
January 202412
December 202327
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 1232 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024172
August 2024108
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024252
March 202411
January 2024135
December 2023205
November 2023196
October 2023147

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
April 202416
January 202416
December 202318
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202438
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202438
January 202452
December 202368
November 202351
October 202338

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202449
April 202447
January 202435
December 202357
November 202352
October 202355

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202427
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
January 202417
December 202314
November 202323
October 202312

A total of 455 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202471
July 20241
April 202480
January 202429
December 202367
November 202363
October 202365

A total of 783 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202441
May 20242
April 202491
January 202491
December 2023161
November 2023175
October 2023150

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241
January 20245
December 202314
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 8HS 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. Marble Arch
    Total43
    Theft from the person17
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Harrowby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 29. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1