W1W 8LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 8LF

W1W 8LF, Westminster has recorded a total of 907 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 362.86 per 1,000 population. This W1W 8LF 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 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 8LF, encompassing approximately 2499 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (339) incidents (76.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (184) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (109) incidents (81.67% increase)

W1W 8LF 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 8LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 339 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person339362.8676.56%
Other theft184135.6291.67%
Shoplifting10973.6181.67%
Anti-social behaviour7743.6118.46%
Violence and sexual offences6630.80-5.71%
Robbery3226.4010.34%
Public order2712.8050.00%
Burglary2510.8038.89%
Vehicle crime2010.00-23.08%
Drugs98.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.6033.33%
Other crime63.20200.00%
Bicycle theft52.4025.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person192236.846300.00%
Other theft9676.814700.00%
Violence and sexual offences7038.413400.00%
Anti-social behaviour6528.000.00%
Shoplifting6026.000.00%
Robbery2924.001350.00%
Vehicle crime2611.600.00%
Burglary1810.400.00%
Public order187.20800.00%
Drugs67.20500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.400.00%
Bicycle theft42.400.00%
Other crime21.60100.00%

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 person35.200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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
Robbery10.800.00%
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 person2916.80-95.28%
Violence and sexual offences711.60-89.86%
Other theft22.80-99.07%
Public order20.80-93.33%
Drugs10.80-75.00%
Robbery10.40-97.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 615 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 216 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person615506.881657.14%
Other theft216246.042985.71%
Shoplifting12986.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour8051.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences6932.001625.00%
Vehicle crime4127.600.00%
Robbery3916.403800.00%
Public order3015.60900.00%
Burglary2912.000.00%
Bicycle theft811.600.00%
Other crime43.200.00%
Drugs41.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%

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 person3521.20-93.89%
Other theft714.00-97.51%
Violence and sexual offences42.80-94.74%
Public order31.60-88.46%
Drugs21.20-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-91.67%
Robbery10.40-97.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 573 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 281 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person573512.88-19.97%
Other theft281229.24-32.94%
Shoplifting117112.4223.16%
Violence and sexual offences7646.81-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour7130.40-30.39%
Robbery4428.40-10.20%
Burglary3817.6065.22%
Vehicle crime2915.200.00%
Public order2611.60-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson1210.4020.00%
Drugs84.80-68.00%
Bicycle theft63.20200.00%
Other crime12.400.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 716 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 419 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person716637.70-7.01%
Other theft419286.44-14.31%
Anti-social behaviour102167.6332.47%
Shoplifting9540.81-5.94%
Violence and sexual offences9038.0111.11%
Robbery4936.016.52%
Public order3119.60-18.42%
Vehicle crime2912.40-14.71%
Drugs2511.60-7.41%
Burglary2310.009.52%
Criminal damage and arson109.20-28.57%
Bicycle theft24.000.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Other crime10.80-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 770 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 489 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person770681.7067.03%
Other theft489308.0530.40%
Shoplifting101195.632.02%
Violence and sexual offences8140.41-17.35%
Anti-social behaviour7732.40-29.36%
Robbery4630.8027.78%
Public order3818.4015.15%
Vehicle crime3415.2013.33%
Drugs2713.60107.69%
Burglary2110.80-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson148.4075.00%
Possession of weapons25.60100.00%
Bicycle theft20.80-33.33%
Other crime20.800.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 461 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 375 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person461516.080.00%
Other theft375184.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour109150.020.00%
Shoplifting9943.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences9839.610.00%
Robbery3639.210.00%
Public order3314.400.00%
Vehicle crime3013.200.00%
Burglary2212.000.00%
Drugs138.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.200.00%
Bicycle theft33.200.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.14 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 202321
October 202322

A total of 564 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202470
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202469
March 20244
January 202476
December 202390
November 202381
October 202398

A total of 3733 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 373.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 770 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024339
August 2024192
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024615
March 202435
January 2024573
December 2023716
November 2023770
October 2023461

A total of 581 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202465
April 202480
January 202471
December 2023102
November 202377
October 2023109

A total of 2071 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 207.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 489 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024184
August 202496
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024216
March 20247
January 2024281
December 2023419
November 2023489
October 2023375

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 209 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
April 202441
January 202429
December 202329
November 202334
October 202330

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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 710 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 101.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202460
April 2024129
January 2024117
December 202395
November 2023101
October 202399

A total of 280 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202439
March 20241
January 202444
December 202349
November 202346
October 202336

A total of 210 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 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 202333

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 8LF 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. 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. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1