MARGARET STREET, W1W 8SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 8SL

MARGARET STREET, W1W 8SL, Westminster has recorded a total of 974 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 407.85 per 1,000 population. This W1W 8SL 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 8SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 8SL, encompassing approximately 2388 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (363) incidents (78.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (200) incidents (88.68% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (113) incidents (79.37% increase)

W1W 8SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 130
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

MARGARET STREET, W1W 8SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 363 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 200 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person363407.8578.82%
Other theft200152.0088.68%
Shoplifting11383.7579.37%
Anti-social behaviour8247.3217.14%
Violence and sexual offences7534.341.35%
Robbery3631.419.09%
Burglary2615.0736.84%
Public order2610.8952.94%
Vehicle crime2310.89-11.54%
Drugs109.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.1950.00%
Other crime63.7750.00%
Bicycle theft52.5125.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person203265.066666.67%
Other theft10685.005200.00%
Violence and sexual offences7444.393600.00%
Anti-social behaviour7030.990.00%
Shoplifting6329.310.00%
Robbery3326.381550.00%
Vehicle crime2613.820.00%
Burglary1910.890.00%
Public order177.96750.00%
Drugs87.12700.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.350.00%
Bicycle theft42.510.00%
Other crime41.67300.00%

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 person35.440.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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
Robbery10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-85.71%

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 person2917.59-95.46%
Violence and sexual offences712.14-89.86%
Other theft22.93-99.13%
Public order20.84-93.10%
Drugs10.84-83.33%
Robbery10.42-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 639 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 231 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person639557.341725.71%
Other theft231267.573200.00%
Shoplifting13296.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour8955.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences6937.271625.00%
Robbery4328.894200.00%
Vehicle crime4218.010.00%
Burglary3717.590.00%
Public order2915.49866.67%
Bicycle theft912.140.00%
Drugs63.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51200.00%
Other crime21.260.00%

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 person3522.19-94.39%
Other theft714.66-97.76%
Violence and sexual offences42.93-95.06%
Public order31.67-88.46%
Drugs21.26-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-91.67%
Robbery10.42-98.11%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 624 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 312 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person624606.33-19.38%
Other theft312261.29-32.47%
Shoplifting177130.6566.98%
Violence and sexual offences8174.12-14.74%
Anti-social behaviour7533.92-31.82%
Robbery5331.41-10.17%
Burglary4122.1951.85%
Vehicle crime3017.170.00%
Public order2612.56-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson1210.89-7.69%
Drugs105.02-62.96%
Bicycle theft74.19250.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 774 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 462 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person774728.60-8.62%
Other theft462324.10-11.49%
Anti-social behaviour110193.4644.74%
Shoplifting10646.06-3.64%
Violence and sexual offences9544.396.74%
Robbery5939.7811.32%
Public order3224.71-11.11%
Vehicle crime3013.40-14.29%
Burglary2712.5612.50%
Drugs2711.31-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson1311.31-13.33%
Bicycle theft25.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Other crime10.84-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 847 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 522 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person847770.4871.81%
Other theft522354.6728.57%
Shoplifting110218.585.77%
Violence and sexual offences8946.06-11.88%
Anti-social behaviour7637.27-36.13%
Robbery5331.8247.22%
Public order3622.190.00%
Vehicle crime3515.076.06%
Drugs2814.6686.67%
Burglary2411.729.09%
Criminal damage and arson1510.0587.50%
Possession of weapons26.28100.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.84-75.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 493 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 406 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person493577.860.00%
Other theft406206.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour119170.010.00%
Shoplifting10449.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10143.550.00%
Public order3642.290.00%
Robbery3615.070.00%
Vehicle crime3315.070.00%
Burglary2213.820.00%
Drugs159.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.280.00%
Bicycle theft43.350.00%
Other crime21.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
April 202437
January 202441
December 202327
November 202324
October 202322

A total of 598 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202474
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202469
March 20244
January 202481
December 202395
November 202389
October 2023101

A total of 4010 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 401.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 847 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024363
August 2024203
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024639
March 202435
January 2024624
December 2023774
November 2023847
October 2023493

A total of 621 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202470
April 202489
January 202475
December 2023110
November 202376
October 2023119

A total of 2250 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 225.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 522 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024200
August 2024106
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024231
March 20247
January 2024312
December 2023462
November 2023522
October 2023406

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 202412
December 202313
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 219 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
April 202442
January 202430
December 202330
November 202335
October 202333

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 202410
December 202327
November 202328
October 202315

A total of 209 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 20242
May 20242
April 202429
March 20243
January 202426
December 202332
November 202336
October 202336

A total of 318 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202433
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202443
March 20241
January 202453
December 202359
November 202353
October 202336

A total of 805 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 115.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202463
April 2024132
January 2024177
December 2023106
November 2023110
October 2023104

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 8SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total130
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft25
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery5
    Public order4
    Burglary3
    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. 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. Shopping Area
    Total40
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1