ST JOHNS WOOD ROAD, NW8 9HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 9HJ

ST JOHNS WOOD ROAD, NW8 9HJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.21 per 1,000 population. This NW8 9HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW8 postcode area, which has experienced 342 crimes and a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW8 9HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 9HJ, encompassing approximately 9925 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW8 9HJ area, explore the NW8 9HJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)

NW8 9HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Jerome Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Crompton Street with total crimes: 12

ST JOHNS WOOD ROAD, NW8 9HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3915.2144.44%
Violence and sexual offences343.9321.43%
Shoplifting163.4314.29%
Public order121.61100.00%
Vehicle crime101.21150.00%
Other theft81.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.8133.33%
Theft from the person60.81-40.00%
Burglary60.60-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.60300.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.4947.37%
Anti-social behaviour272.8250.00%
Shoplifting142.72-36.36%
Theft from the person101.41100.00%
Burglary71.01-12.50%
Public order60.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.600.00%
Other theft40.60-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.40-55.56%
Robbery30.400.00%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2210.4846.67%
Violence and sexual offences192.22-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour181.91-59.09%
Vehicle crime91.8112.50%
Other theft90.9150.00%
Burglary80.91-50.00%
Theft from the person50.81-16.67%
Robbery30.500.00%
Drugs30.300.00%
Public order30.3050.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4413.4025.71%
Violence and sexual offences234.43-30.30%
Burglary162.3277.78%
Shoplifting151.61-31.82%
Vehicle crime81.51-27.27%
Theft from the person60.81100.00%
Other theft60.60-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-42.86%
Drugs30.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.30200.00%
Robbery30.3050.00%
Public order20.30-60.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3514.9112.90%
Violence and sexual offences333.5310.00%
Shoplifting223.32-12.00%
Other theft142.22-6.67%
Vehicle crime111.410.00%
Burglary91.11-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9116.67%
Drugs60.71500.00%
Public order50.6066.67%
Theft from the person30.50-70.00%
Robbery20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3114.71-29.55%
Violence and sexual offences303.12-25.00%
Shoplifting253.0266.67%
Other theft152.5236.36%
Vehicle crime111.51-15.38%
Burglary101.1125.00%
Theft from the person101.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.0150.00%
Public order30.60-40.00%
Robbery30.30-25.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4415.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences404.430.00%
Shoplifting154.030.00%
Vehicle crime131.510.00%
Other theft111.310.00%
Burglary81.110.00%
Theft from the person60.810.00%
Public order50.600.00%
Robbery40.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202427
April 202418
January 202444
December 202335
November 202331
October 202344

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202428
April 202419
January 202423
December 202333
November 202330
October 202340

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202422
January 202415
December 202322
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 9HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A5
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Jerome Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Crompton Street
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pollitt Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lanark Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Casey Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Luton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 14. Bernhardt Crescent
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Aberdeen Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hatton Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gateforth Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Elm Tree Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Grove End Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Clarendon Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. St John'S Wood Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Capland Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Grendon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. North Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1