W1W 8HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 8HR

W1W 8HR, Westminster has recorded a total of 871 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 332.96 per 1,000 population. This W1W 8HR 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 8HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 8HR, encompassing approximately 2615 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (305) incidents (72.32% increase)
  • Other theft: (180) incidents (102.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (96) incidents (35.21% increase)

W1W 8HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 109
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1W 8HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 305 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person305332.9672.32%
Other theft180116.59102.25%
Anti-social behaviour9668.8135.21%
Shoplifting9436.7080.77%
Violence and sexual offences6735.93-11.84%
Public order2925.6152.63%
Robbery2811.09-15.15%
Burglary2510.7038.89%
Vehicle crime219.56-8.70%
Drugs78.03-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.68-14.29%
Other crime62.2950.00%
Bicycle theft52.2925.00%
Possession of weapons21.910.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person177223.253440.00%
Other theft8967.662866.67%
Violence and sexual offences7634.022433.33%
Anti-social behaviour7129.050.00%
Shoplifting5227.140.00%
Robbery3319.881550.00%
Vehicle crime2312.620.00%
Public order198.79850.00%
Burglary187.260.00%
Drugs96.88800.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.440.00%
Bicycle theft42.680.00%
Other crime41.53300.00%
Possession of weapons21.530.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56.500.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15200.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Robbery20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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
Robbery10.76-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-87.50%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3218.73-93.96%
Violence and sexual offences812.23-87.30%
Other theft33.06-98.63%
Public order31.15-90.32%
Robbery21.15-93.33%
Drugs10.76-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 530 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 219 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person530442.671372.22%
Other theft219202.613028.57%
Anti-social behaviour10183.720.00%
Shoplifting10038.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences6338.231475.00%
Vehicle crime3624.080.00%
Public order3113.76675.00%
Robbery3011.852900.00%
Burglary2811.470.00%
Bicycle theft910.700.00%
Drugs53.44150.00%
Other crime31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3621.03-93.06%
Other theft713.76-97.49%
Public order42.68-85.19%
Violence and sexual offences41.53-94.81%
Drugs21.53-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-91.67%
Robbery10.38-97.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 519 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 279 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person519487.78-14.50%
Other theft279198.40-28.46%
Shoplifting154106.6590.12%
Anti-social behaviour8158.87-28.32%
Violence and sexual offences7730.96-12.50%
Robbery4629.44-11.54%
Burglary3917.5850.00%
Public order2714.91-15.62%
Vehicle crime2410.32-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson129.170.00%
Drugs94.59-64.00%
Bicycle theft83.44166.67%
Other crime13.060.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 607 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 390 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person607557.36-12.41%
Other theft390232.04-18.58%
Anti-social behaviour113149.0931.40%
Violence and sexual offences8843.2015.79%
Shoplifting8133.64-5.81%
Robbery5230.968.33%
Public order3219.88-8.57%
Vehicle crime2712.23-20.59%
Burglary2610.3244.44%
Drugs259.94-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson129.56-29.41%
Bicycle theft34.5950.00%
Possession of weapons21.15100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 693 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 479 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person693612.7861.16%
Other theft479264.9229.81%
Anti-social behaviour86183.11-31.75%
Shoplifting8632.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences7632.88-16.48%
Robbery4829.0541.18%
Public order3518.3512.90%
Vehicle crime3413.3841.67%
Drugs2713.00107.69%
Burglary1810.32-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson176.88142.86%
Bicycle theft26.50-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 430 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 369 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person430475.9370.63%
Other theft369164.3821.38%
Anti-social behaviour126141.0665.79%
Violence and sexual offences9148.1716.67%
Shoplifting8634.7943.33%
Robbery3432.8825.93%
Public order3113.0040.91%
Burglary2611.8552.94%
Vehicle crime249.949.09%
Drugs139.17-31.58%
Bicycle theft74.97-69.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.68-65.00%
Other crime12.68-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 304 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 252 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft304354.750.00%
Theft from the person252116.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences7896.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour7629.820.00%
Shoplifting6029.050.00%
Robbery2722.940.00%
Bicycle theft2310.320.00%
Public order228.790.00%
Vehicle crime228.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson208.410.00%
Drugs197.650.00%
Burglary177.260.00%
Other crime46.500.00%
Possession of weapons41.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2322 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 211.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 479 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024180
August 202489
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024219
March 20247
January 2024279
December 2023390
November 2023479
October 2023369
September 2023304

A total of 211 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
April 202436
January 202424
December 202327
November 202334
October 202324
September 202322

A total of 750 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202471
April 2024101
January 202481
December 2023113
November 202386
October 2023126
September 202376

A total of 3586 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 326.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 693 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024305
August 2024177
July 20245
May 202432
April 2024530
March 202436
January 2024519
December 2023607
November 2023693
October 2023430
September 2023252

A total of 304 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202433
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202430
March 20241
January 202446
December 202352
November 202348
October 202334
September 202327

A total of 235 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 20242
May 20243
April 202431
March 20244
January 202427
December 202332
November 202335
October 202331
September 202322

A total of 197 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202428
January 202439
December 202326
November 202318
October 202326
September 202317

A total of 632 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202476
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202463
March 20244
January 202477
December 202388
November 202376
October 202391
September 202378

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20243
March 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 202317
October 20237
September 202320

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20249
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 202323

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20249
December 202325
November 202327
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 713 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202452
April 2024100
January 2024154
December 202381
November 202386
October 202386
September 202360

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total109
    Theft from the person45
    Other theft21
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order4
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total52
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting13
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total18
    Vehicle crime10
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 19. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1