W1W 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 8HF

W1W 8HF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1213 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 678.24 per 1,000 population. This W1W 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 8HF, encompassing approximately 1788 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1W 8HF area, explore the W1W 8HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (444) incidents (76.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (246) incidents (89.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (138) incidents (119.05% increase)

W1W 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 182
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1W 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 444 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 246 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person444678.2476.89%
Other theft246248.2689.23%
Shoplifting138137.55119.05%
Anti-social behaviour10977.165.83%
Violence and sexual offences9460.953.30%
Robbery5052.568.70%
Public order3627.9671.43%
Burglary2820.1333.33%
Vehicle crime2315.66-11.54%
Drugs1912.86-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson1110.6222.22%
Other crime76.1575.00%
Bicycle theft73.9140.00%
Possession of weapons13.910.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 251 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person251443.968266.67%
Other theft130140.346400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10372.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences9157.594450.00%
Shoplifting6350.880.00%
Robbery4635.232200.00%
Vehicle crime2625.720.00%
Drugs2314.542200.00%
Burglary2112.860.00%
Public order2111.74950.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.740.00%
Bicycle theft55.030.00%
Other crime42.80300.00%
Possession of weapons12.240.00%

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 person37.270.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Robbery21.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12100.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-85.71%

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 person2923.48-96.37%
Violence and sexual offences716.22-90.14%
Other theft23.91-99.33%
Public order21.12-94.12%
Drugs11.12-93.75%
Robbery10.56-98.11%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 798 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 299 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person798916.432180.00%
Other theft299446.204171.43%
Shoplifting135167.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour12075.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences7167.101675.00%
Robbery5339.705200.00%
Vehicle crime4729.630.00%
Burglary4626.280.00%
Public order3425.721033.33%
Drugs1619.01700.00%
Bicycle theft108.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.59500.00%
Other crime43.350.00%

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 person3529.633400.00%
Other theft719.57600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.910.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Drugs21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.12-99.77%
Theft from the person10.56-99.88%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 805 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 442 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8051042.80-15.35%
Other theft442450.11-28.01%
Shoplifting173247.1455.86%
Violence and sexual offences10396.73-18.90%
Anti-social behaviour9257.59-24.59%
Robbery7351.44-15.12%
Burglary4640.8270.37%
Vehicle crime4625.72-2.13%
Public order3525.72-7.89%
Drugs2819.57-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson1315.66-35.00%
Bicycle theft77.2775.00%
Other crime23.910.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 951 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 614 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9511222.28-12.19%
Other theft614531.74-10.10%
Violence and sexual offences127343.3122.12%
Anti-social behaviour12271.0119.61%
Shoplifting11168.22-11.90%
Robbery8662.064.88%
Vehicle crime4748.096.82%
Public order3826.28-2.56%
Drugs3721.25-7.50%
Burglary2720.69-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson2015.1025.00%
Bicycle theft411.18-20.00%
Possession of weapons22.24-33.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1083 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 683 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10831319.0265.85%
Other theft683605.5527.43%
Shoplifting126381.895.00%
Violence and sexual offences10470.45-20.61%
Anti-social behaviour10258.15-30.14%
Robbery8257.0318.84%
Vehicle crime4445.857.32%
Drugs4024.6042.86%
Public order3922.37-11.36%
Burglary3021.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson1616.7723.08%
Bicycle theft58.95-16.67%
Possession of weapons32.8050.00%
Other crime21.680.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 653 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 536 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6531015.400.00%
Other theft536365.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour146299.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences13181.630.00%
Shoplifting12073.250.00%
Robbery6967.100.00%
Public order4438.580.00%
Vehicle crime4124.600.00%
Drugs2822.920.00%
Burglary2515.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson1313.980.00%
Bicycle theft67.270.00%
Possession of weapons23.350.00%
Other crime21.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2962 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 269.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 683 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024246
August 2024130
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024299
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024442
December 2023614
November 2023683
October 2023536

A total of 254 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202434
March 20243
January 202435
December 202338
November 202339
October 202344

A total of 5053 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 459.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1083 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024444
August 2024251
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024798
March 202435
February 20241
January 2024805
December 2023951
November 20231083
October 2023653

A total of 794 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 2024103
April 2024120
January 202492
December 2023122
November 2023102
October 2023146

A total of 223 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
April 202446
January 202446
December 202327
November 202330
October 202325

A total of 735 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202491
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202471
March 20244
January 2024103
December 2023127
November 2023104
October 2023131

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 202320
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 274 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
April 202447
January 202446
December 202347
November 202344
October 202341

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 195 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
March 20242
January 202428
December 202337
November 202340
October 202328

A total of 464 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202446
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202453
March 20241
January 202473
December 202386
November 202382
October 202369

A total of 866 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024138
August 202463
April 2024135
January 2024173
December 2023111
November 2023126
October 2023120

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total182
    Theft from the person69
    Other theft35
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery9
    Public order8
    Burglary4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total152
    Theft from the person64
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total39
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total35
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person5
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 26. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1