W1B 4DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 4DJ

W1B 4DJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 994 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 4DJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1B postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 20.00 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1B 4DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 4DJ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1B 4DJ area, explore the W1B 4DJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (335) incidents (56.54% increase)
  • Other theft: (194) incidents (71.68% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (113) incidents (169.05% increase)

W1B 4DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 193
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 74

W1B 4DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 335 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 194 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person335NA56.54%
Other theft194NA71.68%
Shoplifting113NA169.05%
Violence and sexual offences106NA-2.75%
Robbery61NA38.64%
Vehicle crime55NA48.65%
Anti-social behaviour40NA-32.20%
Public order27NA12.50%
Drugs19NA-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson19NA5.56%
Burglary14NA16.67%
Other crime6NA500.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person214NA10600.00%
Other theft113NA5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences109NA10800.00%
Anti-social behaviour59NA0.00%
Robbery44NA0.00%
Shoplifting42NA0.00%
Vehicle crime37NA0.00%
Drugs31NA0.00%
Public order24NA700.00%
Criminal damage and arson18NA0.00%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3NA-70.00%
Other theft2NA-60.00%
Theft from the person2NA-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-94.12%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37NA-92.82%
Violence and sexual offences17NA-80.90%
Public order10NA-54.55%
Other theft5NA-97.69%
Shoplifting3NA-97.20%
Robbery1NA-98.04%
Drugs1NA-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 515 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 216 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person515NA2475.00%
Other theft216NA21500.00%
Shoplifting107NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences89NA8800.00%
Vehicle crime82NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour65NA0.00%
Robbery51NA0.00%
Burglary30NA0.00%
Public order22NA2100.00%
Drugs11NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1NA-99.70%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 575 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 337 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person575NA-30.47%
Other theft337NA-33.00%
Violence and sexual offences109NA-32.72%
Shoplifting91NA-4.21%
Robbery74NA-19.57%
Anti-social behaviour57NA-26.92%
Vehicle crime52NA-11.86%
Burglary32NA113.33%
Drugs27NA-22.86%
Public order25NA-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-47.62%
Bicycle theft4NA-42.86%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 827 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 503 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person827NA13.29%
Other theft503NA3.29%
Violence and sexual offences162NA11.72%
Shoplifting95NA13.10%
Robbery92NA1.10%
Anti-social behaviour78NA25.81%
Vehicle crime59NA-3.28%
Public order45NA7.14%
Drugs35NA105.88%
Criminal damage and arson21NA31.25%
Burglary15NA-44.44%
Bicycle theft7NA40.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 730 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 487 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person730NA78.92%
Other theft487NA31.98%
Violence and sexual offences145NA16.94%
Robbery91NA89.58%
Shoplifting84NA-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour62NA-21.52%
Vehicle crime61NA1.67%
Public order42NA-10.64%
Burglary27NA170.00%
Drugs17NA-54.05%
Criminal damage and arson16NA-5.88%
Other crime8NA100.00%
Bicycle theft5NA-37.50%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 408 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 369 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person408NA52.24%
Other theft369NA19.42%
Violence and sexual offences124NA3.33%
Shoplifting86NA3.61%
Anti-social behaviour79NA19.70%
Vehicle crime60NA36.36%
Robbery48NA-36.84%
Public order47NA135.00%
Drugs37NA42.31%
Criminal damage and arson17NA-10.53%
Burglary10NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft8NA-38.46%
Possession of weapons5NA25.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 309 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 268 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft309NA0.00%
Theft from the person268NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences120NA0.00%
Shoplifting83NA0.00%
Robbery76NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour66NA0.00%
Vehicle crime44NA0.00%
Drugs26NA0.00%
Public order20NA0.00%
Burglary20NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson19NA0.00%
Bicycle theft13NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202431
May 20241
April 202411
January 202427
December 202335
November 202317
October 202337
September 202326

A total of 2537 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 211.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 503 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024194
August 2024113
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024216
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024337
December 2023503
November 2023487
October 2023369
September 2023309

A total of 266 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 20243
May 202410
April 202422
March 20241
January 202425
December 202345
November 202342
October 202347
September 202320

A total of 538 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202444
May 20241
April 202451
January 202474
December 202392
November 202391
October 202348
September 202376

A total of 3931 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 357.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 827 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024335
August 2024214
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024515
March 202420
January 2024575
December 2023827
November 2023730
October 2023408
September 2023268

A total of 983 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 2024109
July 20241
May 202417
April 202489
March 20241
January 2024109
December 2023162
November 2023145
October 2023124
September 2023120

A total of 506 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202459
April 202465
January 202457
December 202378
November 202362
October 202379
September 202366

A total of 450 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202437
April 202482
January 202452
December 202359
November 202361
October 202360
September 202344

A total of 160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202430
January 202432
December 202315
November 202327
October 202310
September 202320

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 20244
January 202411
December 202321
November 202316
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 704 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202442
May 20243
April 2024107
January 202491
December 202395
November 202384
October 202386
September 202383

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 4DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total193
    Theft from the person65
    Other theft37
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Robbery19
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Burglary3
    Other crime3
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total107
    Theft from the person54
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total74
    Vehicle crime34
    Theft from the person13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 7. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 18. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 28. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1