ROMILLY STREET, W1D 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 5AJ

ROMILLY STREET, W1D 5AJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1972 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1976.75 per 1,000 population. This W1D 5AJ 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 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 5AJ, encompassing approximately 997 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (707) incidents (67.54% increase)
  • Other theft: (396) incidents (87.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (216) incidents (8.54% increase)

W1D 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 320
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 174
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 136

ROMILLY STREET, W1D 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 707 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 396 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7071976.7567.54%
Other theft396708.7087.68%
Violence and sexual offences216396.958.54%
Anti-social behaviour150216.52-2.60%
Shoplifting111150.36117.65%
Robbery101111.277.45%
Drugs77101.244.05%
Public order7177.1916.39%
Vehicle crime6471.17106.45%
Criminal damage and arson2864.15-3.45%
Burglary2628.0744.44%
Bicycle theft1926.06137.50%
Other crime519.05-16.67%
Possession of weapons15.01-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4221367.294120.00%
Other theft211423.022914.29%
Violence and sexual offences199211.512742.86%
Anti-social behaviour154199.480.00%
Robbery94154.379300.00%
Drugs7494.237300.00%
Public order6174.18916.67%
Shoplifting5161.150.00%
Vehicle crime3151.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson2931.072800.00%
Burglary1829.070.00%
Bicycle theft818.040.00%
Possession of weapons68.020.00%
Other crime66.010.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1033.080.00%
Other theft710.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.020.00%
Public order67.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.010.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Robbery11.00-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.00-33.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56119.29-95.26%
Violence and sexual offences3156.13-84.18%
Public order1631.07-77.78%
Other theft1116.04-97.56%
Robbery311.03-96.51%
Criminal damage and arson13.01-90.91%
Drugs11.00-98.48%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1181 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 451 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11812468.931197.80%
Other theft4511183.854911.11%
Violence and sexual offences196452.09880.00%
Anti-social behaviour177196.470.00%
Robbery86177.438500.00%
Shoplifting8586.210.00%
Vehicle crime7985.200.00%
Public order7279.19414.29%
Drugs6672.172100.00%
Burglary4666.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson1146.110.00%
Bicycle theft811.030.00%
Other crime38.0250.00%
Possession of weapons23.010.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91140.349000.00%
Violence and sexual offences2091.220.00%
Public order1420.050.00%
Other theft914.03350.00%
Drugs39.020.00%
Other crime23.010.00%
Robbery12.000.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.01-99.72%
Theft from the person12.00-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1292 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 712 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12922913.00-16.48%
Other theft7121295.11-20.89%
Violence and sexual offences256713.72-15.23%
Anti-social behaviour144256.624.35%
Robbery142144.35-8.97%
Drugs76142.34-1.30%
Public order6776.18-5.63%
Shoplifting6767.1631.37%
Vehicle crime5767.16-25.00%
Burglary4157.1436.67%
Criminal damage and arson2841.10-24.32%
Bicycle theft1328.0730.00%
Possession of weapons713.03-12.50%
Other crime47.02-20.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1547 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 900 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15473416.212.25%
Other theft9001550.73-8.16%
Violence and sexual offences302902.177.86%
Robbery156302.732.63%
Anti-social behaviour138156.38-32.02%
Drugs77138.3332.76%
Vehicle crime7677.1924.59%
Public order7176.18-26.04%
Shoplifting5171.17-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson3751.1232.14%
Burglary3037.09-26.83%
Bicycle theft1030.07-41.18%
Possession of weapons810.0260.00%
Other crime58.02-64.29%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1513 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 980 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15133546.5248.04%
Other theft9801516.6422.50%
Violence and sexual offences280982.3612.00%
Anti-social behaviour203280.677.98%
Robbery152203.4929.91%
Public order96152.371.05%
Shoplifting9096.2315.38%
Vehicle crime6190.22-12.86%
Drugs5861.15-31.76%
Burglary4158.1457.69%
Criminal damage and arson2841.100.00%
Bicycle theft1728.07-10.53%
Other crime1417.0475.00%
Possession of weapons514.03-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1022 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 800 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10222802.740.00%
Other theft8001024.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences250801.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour188250.600.00%
Robbery117188.450.00%
Public order95117.280.00%
Drugs8595.230.00%
Shoplifting7885.200.00%
Vehicle crime7078.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson2870.170.00%
Burglary2628.070.00%
Bicycle theft1926.060.00%
Possession of weapons1019.050.00%
Other crime810.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 164.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 2024154
April 2024177
January 2024144
December 2023138
November 2023203
October 2023188

A total of 94 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 228 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
April 202446
January 202441
December 202330
November 202341
October 202326

A total of 191 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202428
December 202337
November 202328
October 202328

A total of 4479 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 407.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 980 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024396
August 2024211
July 20247
May 202411
April 2024451
March 20249
February 20242
January 2024712
December 2023900
November 2023980
October 2023800

A total of 7842 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 712.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1547 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024707
August 2024422
July 202410
May 202456
April 20241181
March 202491
February 20241
January 20241292
December 20231547
November 20231513
October 20231022

A total of 1757 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 175.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024216
August 2024199
July 20247
May 202431
April 2024196
March 202420
January 2024256
December 2023302
November 2023280
October 2023250

A total of 569 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202461
July 20246
May 202416
April 202472
March 202414
January 202467
December 202371
November 202396
October 202395

A total of 855 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 202494
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 202486
March 20241
January 2024142
December 2023156
November 2023152
October 2023117

A total of 438 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202431
April 202479
January 202457
December 202376
November 202361
October 202370

A total of 533 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 202451
April 202485
January 202467
December 202351
November 202390
October 202378

A total of 518 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202474
July 20241
May 20241
April 202466
March 20243
January 202476
December 202377
November 202358
October 202385

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 5AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total320
    Theft from the person115
    Other theft64
    Violence and sexual offences57
    Robbery21
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Drugs16
    Public order13
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total174
    Theft from the person65
    Other theft31
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting12
    Drugs9
    Burglary7
    Bicycle theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total136
    Theft from the person63
    Other theft29
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total99
    Vehicle crime41
    Other theft18
    Theft from the person14
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    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. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 13. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1