W1W 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 8BN

W1W 8BN, Westminster has recorded a total of 892 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 353.75 per 1,000 population. This W1W 8BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1W postcode area, which has experienced 130 crimes and a crime rate of 36.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1W 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 8BN, encompassing approximately 2521 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (336) incidents (75.92% increase)
  • Other theft: (175) incidents (80.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (109) incidents (75.81% increase)

W1W 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 95
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1W 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 336 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person336353.7575.92%
Other theft175133.2580.41%
Shoplifting10969.4075.81%
Anti-social behaviour7543.2319.05%
Violence and sexual offences6629.74-4.35%
Robbery3126.173.33%
Public order2712.2950.00%
Burglary2510.7138.89%
Vehicle crime209.91-25.93%
Drugs97.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5733.33%
Other crime63.17200.00%
Bicycle theft52.3825.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person191235.176266.67%
Other theft9775.754750.00%
Violence and sexual offences6938.473350.00%
Anti-social behaviour6327.360.00%
Shoplifting6224.980.00%
Robbery3024.591400.00%
Vehicle crime2711.900.00%
Burglary1810.710.00%
Public order187.14800.00%
Drugs67.14500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.380.00%
Bicycle theft42.380.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35.160.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.40-85.71%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2916.66-95.15%
Violence and sexual offences711.50-89.55%
Other theft22.78-99.07%
Public order20.79-93.33%
Drugs10.79-75.00%
Robbery10.40-97.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 598 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 214 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person598488.981608.57%
Other theft214237.152957.14%
Shoplifting12284.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour7448.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences6729.351575.00%
Vehicle crime4326.570.00%
Robbery3917.053800.00%
Public order3015.47900.00%
Burglary2911.900.00%
Bicycle theft611.500.00%
Other crime42.380.00%
Drugs41.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3521.02-93.68%
Other theft713.88-97.44%
Violence and sexual offences42.78-94.81%
Public order31.59-88.46%
Drugs21.19-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-91.67%
Robbery10.40-97.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 554 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 273 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person554494.53-18.65%
Other theft273219.71-31.23%
Shoplifting112108.2719.15%
Violence and sexual offences7744.42-11.49%
Anti-social behaviour6630.54-34.65%
Robbery4526.17-8.16%
Burglary3817.8565.22%
Vehicle crime2815.07-3.45%
Public order2611.10-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson1210.3133.33%
Drugs84.76-68.00%
Bicycle theft63.17200.00%
Other crime22.38100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 681 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 397 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person681607.16-8.59%
Other theft397270.07-15.89%
Anti-social behaviour101157.4436.49%
Shoplifting9440.05-6.00%
Violence and sexual offences8737.287.41%
Robbery4934.5011.36%
Public order3119.43-18.42%
Vehicle crime2912.29-12.12%
Drugs2511.50-7.41%
Burglary239.914.55%
Criminal damage and arson99.12-25.00%
Bicycle theft23.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 745 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 472 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person745655.9466.29%
Other theft472295.4535.24%
Shoplifting100187.196.38%
Violence and sexual offences8139.66-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour7432.12-27.45%
Robbery4429.3525.71%
Public order3817.4531.03%
Vehicle crime3315.0710.00%
Drugs2713.09107.69%
Burglary2210.7110.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.7250.00%
Possession of weapons24.76100.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 448 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 349 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person448487.400.00%
Other theft349177.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour102138.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences9640.450.00%
Shoplifting9438.070.00%
Robbery3537.280.00%
Vehicle crime3013.880.00%
Public order2911.900.00%
Burglary2011.500.00%
Drugs137.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.160.00%
Bicycle theft23.170.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202429
January 202438
December 202323
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 557 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202469
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202467
March 20244
January 202477
December 202387
November 202381
October 202396

A total of 3620 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 362.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 745 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024336
August 2024191
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024598
March 202435
January 2024554
December 2023681
November 2023745
October 2023448

A total of 555 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202463
April 202474
January 202466
December 2023101
November 202374
October 2023102

A total of 1988 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 198.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 472 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024175
August 202497
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024214
March 20247
January 2024273
December 2023397
November 2023472
October 2023349

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 202412
December 20239
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 210 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
April 202443
January 202428
December 202329
November 202333
October 202330

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20248
December 202325
November 202327
October 202313

A total of 693 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 99.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202462
April 2024122
January 2024112
December 202394
November 2023100
October 202394

A total of 277 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 20242
May 20241
April 202439
March 20241
January 202445
December 202349
November 202344
October 202335

A total of 206 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
July 20242
May 20242
April 202430
March 20243
January 202426
December 202331
November 202338
October 202329

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1W 8BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total95
    Theft from the person41
    Other theft19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total48
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime9
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Rathbone Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6