W1G 8YL Crime Rate & Safety Guide 2026
Is W1G 8YL safe? Crime statistics for W1G 8YL in Westminster, London.
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High crime area
153.0 incidents per 1,000 residents (within 1500m)
70
Safety score /100
Trend: ↑ Rising 105.8% compared to previous period
-40%
vs Westminster average
Below borough average — safer
+135%
vs London average
Above London average
Crime by type
Other crime92
Theft56
Anti-social behaviour43
Vehicle crime34
Violence & sexual offences32
Burglary16
Robbery10
Drug offences3
W1G 8YL has 135% more crime than the London average. Crime in this area has been rising.
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