W1D 5JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 5JJ

W1D 5JJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1984 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2008.50 per 1,000 population. This W1D 5JJ 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 5JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 5JJ, encompassing approximately 987 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 (89.47% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (216) incidents (7.46% increase)

W1D 5JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 320
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 180
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 136

W1D 5JJ 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 person7072008.5067.54%
Other theft396715.7389.47%
Violence and sexual offences216400.897.46%
Anti-social behaviour156218.67-3.11%
Shoplifting118157.93122.64%
Robbery99119.465.32%
Drugs77100.225.48%
Public order7277.9516.13%
Vehicle crime6472.89106.45%
Criminal damage and arson2864.790.00%
Burglary2628.3536.84%
Bicycle theft1926.32137.50%
Other crime519.23-16.67%
Possession of weapons15.06-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 209 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4221388.945175.00%
Other theft209427.214080.00%
Violence and sexual offences201211.583250.00%
Anti-social behaviour161203.480.00%
Robbery94162.999300.00%
Drugs7395.167200.00%
Public order6273.901450.00%
Shoplifting5362.770.00%
Vehicle crime3153.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson2831.382700.00%
Burglary1928.350.00%
Bicycle theft819.230.00%
Other crime68.100.00%
Possession of weapons56.070.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person826.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.100.00%
Other theft56.070.00%
Public order45.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.050.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Robbery11.01-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.02-33.33%

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 person44103.26-96.25%
Violence and sexual offences2844.54-85.64%
Public order1528.35-78.57%
Other theft1015.19-97.76%
Robbery310.12-96.51%
Criminal damage and arson13.04-90.00%
Drugs11.01-98.53%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1173 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 447 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11732481.271529.17%
Other theft4471187.485487.50%
Violence and sexual offences195452.52926.32%
Anti-social behaviour178197.410.00%
Shoplifting88180.200.00%
Robbery8689.098500.00%
Vehicle crime7787.060.00%
Public order7077.95438.46%
Drugs6870.862166.67%
Burglary4668.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson1046.570.00%
Bicycle theft810.120.00%
Other crime38.1050.00%
Possession of weapons23.040.00%

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 person72119.467100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1972.890.00%
Public order1319.230.00%
Other theft813.16300.00%
Drugs38.100.00%
Other crime23.040.00%
Robbery12.020.00%

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 theft23.04-99.72%
Theft from the person12.02-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1277 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 710 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12772932.77-16.37%
Other theft7101292.77-20.76%
Violence and sexual offences255718.77-13.85%
Anti-social behaviour145258.153.57%
Robbery140146.79-10.26%
Drugs77141.73-1.28%
Shoplifting7577.9529.31%
Public order6675.93-7.04%
Vehicle crime5866.81-20.55%
Burglary4058.7229.03%
Criminal damage and arson3040.49-14.29%
Bicycle theft1330.3730.00%
Possession of weapons713.16-12.50%
Other crime47.09-20.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1527 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 896 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15273425.791.46%
Other theft8961545.86-8.57%
Violence and sexual offences296907.067.64%
Robbery156299.662.63%
Anti-social behaviour140157.93-31.71%
Drugs78141.7334.48%
Vehicle crime7378.9619.67%
Public order7173.90-24.47%
Shoplifting5871.88-38.95%
Criminal damage and arson3558.7216.67%
Burglary3135.43-24.39%
Bicycle theft1031.38-41.18%
Possession of weapons810.1260.00%
Other crime58.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1505 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 980 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15053571.5648.57%
Other theft9801523.5822.96%
Violence and sexual offences275992.1011.34%
Anti-social behaviour205278.407.89%
Robbery152207.5331.03%
Shoplifting95153.8818.75%
Public order9496.170.00%
Vehicle crime6195.16-11.59%
Drugs5861.75-32.56%
Burglary4158.7257.69%
Criminal damage and arson3041.5111.11%
Bicycle theft1730.37-10.53%
Other crime1017.2125.00%
Possession of weapons510.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1013 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 797 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10132816.3541.68%
Other theft7971025.5140.81%
Violence and sexual offences247806.8410.76%
Anti-social behaviour190250.05-2.06%
Robbery116192.35-26.11%
Public order94117.4349.21%
Drugs8695.16-1.15%
Shoplifting8087.0635.59%
Vehicle crime6980.9913.11%
Criminal damage and arson2769.8517.39%
Burglary2627.33-38.10%
Bicycle theft1926.32-36.67%
Possession of weapons1019.2311.11%
Other crime810.12100.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 715 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 566 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7152260.570.00%
Other theft566723.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences223572.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour194225.750.00%
Robbery157196.400.00%
Drugs87158.940.00%
Public order6388.070.00%
Vehicle crime6163.780.00%
Shoplifting5961.750.00%
Burglary4259.730.00%
Bicycle theft3042.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson2330.370.00%
Possession of weapons923.280.00%
Other crime49.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 171.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024156
August 2024161
April 2024178
January 2024145
December 2023140
November 2023205
October 2023190
September 2023194

A total of 124 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 202317
October 202319
September 202330

A total of 271 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
April 202446
January 202440
December 202331
November 202341
October 202326
September 202342

A total of 213 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 202430
December 202335
November 202330
October 202327
September 202323

A total of 5026 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 418.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 980 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024396
August 2024209
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024447
March 20248
February 20242
January 2024710
December 2023896
November 2023980
October 2023797
September 2023566

A total of 8464 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 705.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1527 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024707
August 2024422
July 20248
May 202444
April 20241173
March 202472
February 20241
January 20241277
December 20231527
November 20231505
October 20231013
September 2023715

A total of 1961 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 178.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024216
August 2024201
July 20246
May 202428
April 2024195
March 202419
January 2024255
December 2023296
November 2023275
October 2023247
September 2023223

A total of 624 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202462
July 20244
May 202415
April 202470
March 202413
January 202466
December 202371
November 202394
October 202394
September 202363

A total of 1007 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202494
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 202486
March 20241
January 2024140
December 2023156
November 2023152
October 2023116
September 2023157

A total of 494 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202431
April 202477
January 202458
December 202373
November 202361
October 202369
September 202361

A total of 626 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024118
August 202453
April 202488
January 202475
December 202358
November 202395
October 202380
September 202359

A total of 609 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202473
July 20241
May 20241
April 202468
March 20243
January 202477
December 202378
November 202358
October 202386
September 202387

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 5JJ 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
    Total180
    Theft from the person67
    Other theft31
    Anti-social behaviour22
    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. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1