W1J, Westminster has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 270.99 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this W1J crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around W1J, encompassing approximately 679 residents.
Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
The postcode district are associated with the W1J, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The W1J has a total of postcodes overall.
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 59 | 270.99 | 25.53% |
| Other theft | 31 | 86.89 | -36.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 45.66 | 9.52% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 33.87 | -47.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 27.98 | 35.71% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 27.98 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 17.67 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 5 | 10.31 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.36 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.89 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.95 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 49 | 303.39 | -41.67% |
| Theft from the person | 47 | 72.16 | -59.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 69.22 | -5.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 53.02 | -16.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 30.93 | -53.12% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 22.09 | -36.36% |
| Robbery | 8 | 20.62 | -52.94% |
| Public order | 4 | 11.78 | -63.64% |
| Burglary | 3 | 5.89 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.42 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.42 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 4.42 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 116 | 525.77 | 84.13% |
| Other theft | 84 | 170.84 | 25.37% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 123.71 | -7.32% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 55.96 | 190.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 47.13 | -10.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 36.82 | 214.29% |
| Robbery | 17 | 32.40 | 70.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 25.04 | 10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 16.20 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 8.84 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 5.89 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 67 | 368.19 | 28.85% |
| Theft from the person | 63 | 98.67 | 85.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 92.78 | 24.24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 60.38 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 41.24 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 16.20 | -23.08% |
| Robbery | 10 | 14.73 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 14.73 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 13.25 | -36.36% |
| Burglary | 2 | 10.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.47 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 52 | 300.44 | 44.44% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 76.58 | 9.68% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 50.07 | -5.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 48.60 | 45.45% |
| Public order | 13 | 47.13 | 160.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 19.15 | -8.33% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 16.20 | -38.89% |
| Robbery | 6 | 16.20 | -45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 8.84 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 8.84 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 5.89 | -71.43% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 36 | 279.82 | -18.18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 53.02 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 51.55 | 24.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 45.66 | 29.41% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 32.40 | -10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 26.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 17.67 | -8.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 16.20 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 10.31 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 8.84 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 7.36 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.42 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 44 | 262.15 | -22.81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 64.80 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 41.24 | 8.70% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 36.82 | 17.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 29.46 | -22.73% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 25.04 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 17.67 | 9.09% |
| Public order | 10 | 17.67 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 14.73 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.42 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.95 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 57 | 272.46 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 83.95 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 51.55 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 33.87 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 32.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 25.04 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 16.20 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 7.36 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 5.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.89 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.42 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 420 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 49 |
| December 2023 | 84 |
| November 2023 | 67 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
| August 2023 | 44 |
| July 2023 | 57 |
A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 398 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 116 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 59 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 116 |
| November 2023 | 63 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 38 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 28 |
| July 2023 | 35 |
A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 60 |
| Theft from the person | 24 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |