W1U 8HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 8HX

W1U 8HX, Westminster has recorded a total of 470 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 161.94 per 1,000 population. This W1U 8HX 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 8HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 8HX, encompassing approximately 2902 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (149) incidents (46.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (81) incidents (15.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (80.00% increase)

W1U 8HX 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: 30

W1U 8HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person149161.9446.08%
Shoplifting8151.3415.71%
Other theft7227.9180.00%
Anti-social behaviour4324.81-6.52%
Violence and sexual offences4114.8236.67%
Robbery2614.1313.04%
Burglary168.96-46.67%
Vehicle crime155.51-6.25%
Public order155.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.1720.00%
Drugs22.07100.00%
Bicycle theft20.69-60.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102136.105000.00%
Shoplifting7035.156900.00%
Anti-social behaviour4624.120.00%
Other theft4015.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences3013.782900.00%
Burglary3010.340.00%
Public order2510.341150.00%
Robbery238.610.00%
Vehicle crime167.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.510.00%
Bicycle theft51.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 order22.410.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

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 person43.45-98.12%
Public order31.38-70.00%
Other theft21.03-97.59%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-96.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person213182.271836.36%
Other theft8373.390.00%
Shoplifting8028.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4427.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences3015.160.00%
Robbery2710.342600.00%
Burglary179.300.00%
Vehicle crime155.860.00%
Public order105.17233.33%
Drugs73.450.00%
Bicycle theft22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

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 person115.17-89.62%
Public order33.79-82.35%
Robbery11.03-90.91%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person106133.34-40.78%
Other theft8236.52-47.44%
Violence and sexual offences5228.25-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour3517.92-37.50%
Shoplifting2912.06-57.35%
Burglary199.990.00%
Public order176.556.25%
Vehicle crime165.86-15.79%
Robbery115.51-56.00%
Drugs73.790.00%
Bicycle theft72.41250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.41-58.33%
Other crime11.720.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person179215.695.29%
Other theft15661.68-4.29%
Shoplifting6853.759.68%
Violence and sexual offences6623.4353.49%
Anti-social behaviour5622.7412.00%
Robbery2519.3066.67%
Vehicle crime198.61-24.00%
Burglary196.5511.76%
Public order166.55-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson125.51100.00%
Drugs74.13250.00%
Bicycle theft22.41-71.43%
Other crime10.690.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person170200.5327.82%
Other theft16358.5811.64%
Shoplifting6256.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour5021.362.04%
Violence and sexual offences4317.2316.22%
Vehicle crime2514.8231.58%
Public order198.6158.33%
Burglary176.55-34.62%
Robbery155.86-11.76%
Bicycle theft75.1716.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.41-14.29%
Possession of weapons22.070.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.690.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft146178.140.00%
Theft from the person13350.310.00%
Shoplifting6245.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour4921.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences3716.880.00%
Burglary2612.750.00%
Vehicle crime198.960.00%
Robbery176.550.00%
Public order125.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.130.00%
Bicycle theft62.410.00%
Drugs32.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202430
April 202417
January 202419
December 202319
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
April 202427
March 20241
January 202411
December 202325
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 1069 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 106.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 2024102
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024213
March 202411
January 2024106
December 2023179
November 2023170
October 2023133

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202415
January 202416
December 202319
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202430
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202430
January 202452
December 202366
November 202343
October 202337

A total of 744 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202440
May 20242
April 202483
January 202482
December 2023156
November 2023163
October 2023146

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202446
April 202444
January 202435
December 202356
November 202350
October 202349

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202425
July 20242
May 20243
April 202410
March 20243
January 202417
December 202316
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 453 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202470
July 20241
April 202480
January 202429
December 202368
November 202362
October 202362

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237

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 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 8HX 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
    Total30
    Theft from the person11
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Harrowby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 20. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 26. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 27. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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