W1G 0JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 0JA

W1G 0JA, Westminster has recorded a total of 983 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1746.25 per 1,000 population. This W1G 0JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 218 crimes and a crime rate of 108.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 0JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 0JA, encompassing approximately 562 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 0JA area, explore the W1G 0JA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (369) incidents (76.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (187) incidents (76.42% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (131) incidents (70.13% increase)

W1G 0JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 130
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1G 0JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 369 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3691746.2576.56%
Other theft187655.5176.42%
Shoplifting131332.2070.13%
Anti-social behaviour82232.7110.81%
Violence and sexual offences74145.674.23%
Robbery39131.4634.48%
Public order2969.2838.10%
Burglary2451.5241.18%
Vehicle crime2342.63-17.86%
Drugs840.8614.29%
Other crime614.21200.00%
Bicycle theft610.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.66-28.57%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 209 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2091158.244080.00%
Other theft106371.282550.00%
Shoplifting77188.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour74136.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences71131.461675.00%
Robbery29126.13866.67%
Vehicle crime2851.520.00%
Public order2149.74600.00%
Burglary1737.310.00%
Drugs730.20250.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.440.00%
Bicycle theft412.440.00%
Other crime27.11100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person539.080.00%
Other theft48.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.11300.00%
Public order37.110.00%
Robbery35.330.00%
Drugs25.330.00%
Other crime13.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.78-88.89%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42111.92-93.92%
Violence and sexual offences974.61-86.96%
Other theft415.99-98.32%
Public order47.11-88.24%
Robbery27.11-95.35%
Drugs13.55-66.67%
Shoplifting11.78-99.25%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 691 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6912440.841203.77%
Other theft2381227.532544.44%
Shoplifting133422.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour83236.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences69147.45885.71%
Robbery43122.574200.00%
Vehicle crime4376.390.00%
Public order3476.39750.00%
Burglary2660.400.00%
Bicycle theft646.190.00%
Drugs310.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.3350.00%
Other crime25.33100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53140.34-91.47%
Other theft994.15-97.07%
Violence and sexual offences715.99-91.67%
Public order412.44-85.19%
Criminal damage and arson27.11-81.82%
Drugs23.55-81.82%
Robbery13.55-98.25%
Other crime11.78-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 621 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 307 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6212472.82-22.95%
Other theft3071103.17-29.59%
Shoplifting125545.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences84222.06-18.45%
Anti-social behaviour82149.22-22.64%
Robbery57145.673.64%
Burglary30101.2615.38%
Vehicle crime2953.29-6.45%
Public order2751.52-34.15%
Criminal damage and arson1147.9622.22%
Drugs1119.54-57.69%
Bicycle theft619.5420.00%
Other crime210.66100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 806 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 436 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8063149.64-9.03%
Other theft4361431.82-11.74%
Shoplifting125774.535.04%
Anti-social behaviour106222.0630.86%
Violence and sexual offences103188.3013.19%
Robbery55182.9710.00%
Public order4197.70-6.82%
Vehicle crime3172.83-16.22%
Burglary2655.0713.04%
Drugs2646.19-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson946.19-25.00%
Bicycle theft515.99150.00%
Possession of weapons38.88200.00%
Other crime15.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 886 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 494 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8863320.1869.08%
Other theft4941573.9331.73%
Shoplifting119877.575.31%
Violence and sexual offences91211.40-19.47%
Anti-social behaviour81161.66-19.80%
Robbery50143.8935.14%
Public order4488.8218.92%
Vehicle crime3778.1615.62%
Drugs2765.7380.00%
Burglary2347.9621.05%
Criminal damage and arson1240.8671.43%
Bicycle theft221.320.00%
Other crime23.550.00%
Possession of weapons13.550.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 524 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 375 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5242447.950.00%
Other theft375930.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences113666.170.00%
Shoplifting113200.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour101200.740.00%
Public order37179.420.00%
Robbery3765.730.00%
Vehicle crime3265.730.00%
Burglary1956.850.00%
Drugs1533.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson726.650.00%
Bicycle theft212.440.00%
Other crime23.550.00%
Possession of weapons13.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 609 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202474
April 202483
January 202482
December 2023106
November 202381
October 2023101

A total of 165 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202426
January 202430
December 202326
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 2160 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 216.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 494 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024187
August 2024106
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024238
March 20249
January 2024307
December 2023436
November 2023494
October 2023375

A total of 626 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202471
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202469
March 20247
January 202484
December 2023103
November 202391
October 2023113

A total of 4206 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 420.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 886 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024369
August 2024209
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024691
March 202453
January 2024621
December 2023806
November 2023886
October 2023524

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 223 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202428
April 202443
January 202429
December 202331
November 202337
October 202332

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 316 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202429
July 20243
May 20242
April 202443
March 20241
January 202457
December 202355
November 202350
October 202337

A total of 824 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 103.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024131
August 202477
May 20241
April 2024133
January 2024125
December 2023125
November 2023119
October 2023113

A total of 244 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
July 20243
May 20244
April 202434
March 20244
January 202427
December 202341
November 202344
October 202337

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
March 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 202411
December 202326
November 202327
October 202315

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 0JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total130
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft25
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery5
    Public order4
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total48
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total46
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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
    Total35
    Vehicle crime9
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 12. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1