W1D 2JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 2JY

W1D 2JY, Westminster has recorded a total of 1305 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5777.70 per 1,000 population. This W1D 2JY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1D postcode area, which has experienced 913 crimes and a crime rate of 892.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1D 2JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 2JY, encompassing approximately 225 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1D 2JY area, explore the W1D 2JY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (497) incidents (78.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (263) incidents (94.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (145) incidents (107.14% increase)

W1D 2JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 182
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1D 2JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 497 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 263 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4975777.7078.78%
Other theft2632200.4094.81%
Shoplifting1451164.39107.14%
Anti-social behaviour101641.97-0.98%
Violence and sexual offences99447.165.32%
Robbery55438.3117.02%
Public order38243.50100.00%
Vehicle crime29168.243.57%
Burglary28128.3921.74%
Drugs21123.97-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson1492.9755.56%
Other crime761.9875.00%
Bicycle theft730.9940.00%
Possession of weapons130.99-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 278 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2783718.989166.67%
Other theft1351230.806650.00%
Anti-social behaviour102597.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences94451.594600.00%
Shoplifting70416.170.00%
Robbery47309.912250.00%
Vehicle crime28208.090.00%
Burglary23123.970.00%
Drugs23101.832200.00%
Public order19101.83850.00%
Criminal damage and arson984.120.00%
Bicycle theft539.850.00%
Other crime422.14300.00%
Possession of weapons317.710.00%

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 person357.560.00%
Other theft213.280.00%
Public order28.850.00%
Robbery28.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.85100.00%
Drugs18.850.00%
Other crime14.430.00%

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
Robbery18.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.43-85.71%

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 person29185.95-96.64%
Violence and sexual offences7128.39-90.79%
Other theft230.99-99.38%
Public order28.85-94.44%
Drugs18.85-94.12%
Robbery14.43-98.25%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 862 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 320 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8627756.732362.86%
Other theft3203816.384471.43%
Shoplifting1521416.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour114672.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences76504.721800.00%
Robbery57336.485600.00%
Vehicle crime54252.360.00%
Burglary46239.080.00%
Public order36203.661100.00%
Drugs17159.38750.00%
Bicycle theft875.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson635.42500.00%
Other crime426.560.00%

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 person35234.653400.00%
Other theft7154.96600.00%
Violence and sexual offences430.990.00%
Public order317.710.00%
Drugs213.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.850.00%
Robbery14.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft18.85-99.78%
Theft from the person14.43-99.88%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 863 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 455 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8638673.19-16.05%
Other theft4553820.81-28.01%
Shoplifting1852014.4546.83%
Violence and sexual offences103819.06-20.77%
Robbery86456.02-6.52%
Anti-social behaviour84380.75-30.58%
Burglary50371.9092.31%
Vehicle crime47221.37-7.84%
Public order36208.09-10.00%
Drugs28159.38-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson13123.97-31.58%
Bicycle theft757.5640.00%
Other crime230.990.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1028 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 632 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102810222.76-8.54%
Other theft6324551.32-10.99%
Violence and sexual offences1302798.0918.18%
Shoplifting126575.56-5.97%
Anti-social behaviour121557.8522.22%
Robbery92535.718.24%
Vehicle crime51407.328.51%
Public order40225.80-6.98%
Drugs37177.09-7.50%
Burglary26163.81-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson19115.1158.33%
Bicycle theft584.120.00%
Possession of weapons222.14-33.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1124 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 710 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112410829.3167.51%
Other theft7104976.3531.00%
Shoplifting1343143.424.69%
Violence and sexual offences110593.27-20.29%
Anti-social behaviour99487.01-29.79%
Robbery85438.3119.72%
Vehicle crime47376.330.00%
Public order43208.09-12.24%
Drugs40190.3833.33%
Burglary31177.0934.78%
Criminal damage and arson12137.25-20.00%
Bicycle theft553.130.00%
Possession of weapons322.1450.00%
Other crime313.2850.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 671 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 542 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6718252.590.00%
Other theft5422970.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour1412399.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences138624.260.00%
Shoplifting128610.980.00%
Robbery71566.700.00%
Public order49314.340.00%
Vehicle crime47216.940.00%
Drugs30208.090.00%
Burglary23132.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson15101.830.00%
Bicycle theft566.410.00%
Possession of weapons222.140.00%
Other crime28.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 762 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 2024102
April 2024114
January 202484
December 2023121
November 202399
October 2023141

A total of 227 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
April 202446
January 202450
December 202326
November 202331
October 202323

A total of 3069 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 279.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 710 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024263
August 2024135
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024320
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024455
December 2023632
November 2023710
October 2023542

A total of 764 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202494
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202476
March 20244
January 2024103
December 2023130
November 2023110
October 2023138

A total of 5391 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 490.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024497
August 2024278
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024862
March 202435
February 20241
January 2024863
December 20231028
November 20231124
October 2023671

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 303 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202428
April 202454
January 202447
December 202351
November 202347
October 202347

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 200 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 20241
May 20241
April 202417
March 20242
January 202428
December 202337
November 202340
October 202330

A total of 498 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202447
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202457
March 20241
January 202486
December 202392
November 202385
October 202371

A total of 940 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 202470
April 2024152
January 2024185
December 2023126
November 2023134
October 2023128

A total of 268 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202436
March 20243
January 202436
December 202340
November 202343
October 202349

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 202319
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 2JY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total182
    Theft from the person68
    Other theft35
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Shoplifting17
    Robbery11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order7
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total152
    Theft from the person64
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total53
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft10
    Public order6
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total39
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 25. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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