W1D 4JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 4JB

W1D 4JB, Westminster has recorded a total of 1814 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2151.91 per 1,000 population. This W1D 4JB 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 4JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 4JB, encompassing approximately 842 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1D 4JB area, explore the W1D 4JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (661) incidents (74.87% increase)
  • Other theft: (359) incidents (99.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (187) incidents (16.15% increase)

W1D 4JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 279
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 143
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 138

W1D 4JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 661 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 359 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6612151.9174.87%
Other theft359784.1399.44%
Violence and sexual offences187425.8716.15%
Anti-social behaviour170221.833.03%
Shoplifting103201.67119.15%
Robbery87122.196.10%
Public order64103.2120.75%
Drugs5975.921.72%
Vehicle crime4969.99104.17%
Burglary2558.13108.33%
Criminal damage and arson2529.6666.67%
Bicycle theft1829.66125.00%
Other crime621.350.00%
Possession of weapons17.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 378 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3781414.045300.00%
Other theft180448.413500.00%
Anti-social behaviour165213.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences161195.742583.33%
Robbery82190.998100.00%
Drugs5897.275700.00%
Public order5368.801225.00%
Shoplifting4762.870.00%
Vehicle crime2455.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson1528.471400.00%
Burglary1217.790.00%
Bicycle theft814.240.00%
Other crime69.490.00%
Possession of weapons37.120.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person729.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.300.00%
Other theft57.120.00%
Public order45.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.750.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Robbery11.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.37-33.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44121.00-96.06%
Violence and sexual offences2852.20-83.53%
Public order1533.22-77.27%
Other theft1017.79-97.51%
Robbery311.86-96.20%
Criminal damage and arson13.56-90.00%
Drugs11.19-98.61%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 402 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11162729.621450.00%
Other theft4021323.884925.00%
Anti-social behaviour182476.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences170215.90794.74%
Shoplifting84201.670.00%
Robbery7999.657800.00%
Drugs7293.722300.00%
Public order6685.41407.69%
Vehicle crime5878.290.00%
Burglary4768.800.00%
Bicycle theft1055.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.860.00%
Other crime311.8650.00%
Possession of weapons23.560.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72139.987100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1985.410.00%
Public order1322.540.00%
Other theft815.42700.00%
Drugs39.490.00%
Other crime23.560.00%
Robbery12.370.00%

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 theft12.37-99.85%
Theft from the person11.19-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1249 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 647 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12493306.15-9.88%
Other theft6471481.66-17.79%
Violence and sexual offences235767.52-1.67%
Anti-social behaviour155278.7712.32%
Robbery126183.87-7.35%
Shoplifting126149.47106.56%
Drugs60149.4715.38%
Public order5871.18-6.45%
Vehicle crime4868.80-21.31%
Burglary4056.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson2247.45-29.03%
Bicycle theft1126.1037.50%
Possession of weapons613.05-25.00%
Other crime47.120.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1386 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 787 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13863564.76-0.50%
Other theft7871644.18-10.67%
Violence and sexual offences239933.601.70%
Anti-social behaviour138283.52-28.87%
Robbery136163.71-3.55%
Public order62161.336.90%
Shoplifting6173.55-33.70%
Vehicle crime6172.3622.00%
Drugs5272.3620.93%
Burglary3261.69-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson3137.9619.23%
Possession of weapons836.77100.00%
Bicycle theft89.49-38.46%
Other crime49.49-20.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1393 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 881 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13933768.8048.19%
Other theft8811652.4822.70%
Violence and sexual offences2351045.1113.53%
Anti-social behaviour194278.776.59%
Robbery141230.1436.89%
Shoplifting92167.2621.05%
Public order58109.14-28.40%
Vehicle crime5068.80-5.66%
Drugs4359.31-31.75%
Burglary4251.0144.83%
Criminal damage and arson2649.8252.94%
Bicycle theft1330.84-18.75%
Other crime515.42-28.57%
Possession of weapons45.93-42.86%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 940 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 718 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9402964.500.00%
Other theft7181115.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences207851.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour182245.560.00%
Robbery103215.900.00%
Public order81122.190.00%
Shoplifting7696.090.00%
Drugs6390.160.00%
Vehicle crime5374.740.00%
Burglary2962.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson1734.400.00%
Bicycle theft1620.170.00%
Other crime718.980.00%
Possession of weapons78.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024170
August 2024165
April 2024182
January 2024155
December 2023138
November 2023194
October 2023182

A total of 412 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202458
July 20241
May 20241
April 202472
March 20243
January 202460
December 202352
November 202343
October 202363

A total of 3998 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 363.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 881 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024359
August 2024180
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024402
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024647
December 2023787
November 2023881
October 2023718

A total of 761 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202482
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 202479
March 20241
January 2024126
December 2023136
November 2023141
October 2023103

A total of 589 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202447
April 202484
January 2024126
December 202361
November 202392
October 202376

A total of 7247 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 658.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1393 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024661
August 2024378
July 20247
May 202444
April 20241116
March 202472
February 20241
January 20241249
December 20231386
November 20231393
October 2023940

A total of 227 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202447
January 202440
December 202332
November 202342
October 202329

A total of 474 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202453
July 20244
May 202415
April 202466
March 202413
January 202458
December 202362
November 202358
October 202381

A total of 343 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202424
April 202458
January 202448
December 202361
November 202350
October 202353

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 202422
December 202331
November 202326
October 202317

A total of 1487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024187
August 2024161
July 20246
May 202428
April 2024170
March 202419
January 2024235
December 2023239
November 2023235
October 2023207

A total of 84 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 202410
January 202411
December 20238
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 4JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total279
    Theft from the person101
    Other theft56
    Violence and sexual offences52
    Robbery18
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Public order11
    Drugs8
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total143
    Theft from the person66
    Other theft30
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total138
    Theft from the person50
    Other theft23
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Shoplifting12
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary5
    Bicycle theft4
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total84
    Vehicle crime28
    Other theft18
    Theft from the person15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 6. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total40
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 12. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 16. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1