W1H 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 2JU

W1H 2JU, Westminster has recorded a total of 277 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.30 per 1,000 population. This W1H 2JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 206 crimes and a crime rate of 33.38 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 2JU, encompassing approximately 5296 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1H 2JU area, explore the W1H 2JU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (55) incidents (2650.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (1233.33% increase)

W1H 2JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 18
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16

W1H 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5552.302650.00%
Anti-social behaviour5310.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences4010.011233.33%
Other theft327.55540.00%
Burglary306.040.00%
Public order165.66300.00%
Shoplifting143.021300.00%
Vehicle crime132.640.00%
Robbery122.45500.00%
Bicycle theft52.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.21-16.67%
Public order40.94-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.76-57.14%
Robbery20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person20.38-81.82%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order127.74-25.00%
Theft from the person112.27-87.21%
Violence and sexual offences72.08-78.79%
Other theft61.32-90.48%
Robbery31.13-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8665.14473.33%
Anti-social behaviour7216.240.00%
Other theft6313.59800.00%
Violence and sexual offences3311.89266.67%
Shoplifting216.23200.00%
Public order163.96433.33%
Vehicle crime153.020.00%
Burglary152.830.00%
Robbery122.830.00%
Drugs82.27300.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person158.50-67.39%
Violence and sexual offences92.83-76.32%
Other theft71.70-89.39%
Shoplifting71.32-75.86%
Public order31.32-87.50%
Drugs20.57-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-87.50%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6663.25-39.45%
Anti-social behaviour5912.46-18.06%
Theft from the person4611.14-19.30%
Violence and sexual offences388.69-24.00%
Shoplifting297.1726.09%
Public order245.489.09%
Burglary224.534.76%
Robbery164.1560.00%
Vehicle crime113.02-21.43%
Bicycle theft92.08350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.70-33.33%
Drugs71.51250.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10974.77-18.66%
Anti-social behaviour7220.58-10.00%
Theft from the person5713.59-29.63%
Violence and sexual offences5010.76-9.09%
Shoplifting239.44-56.60%
Public order224.34-24.14%
Burglary214.1516.67%
Vehicle crime143.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.6471.43%
Robbery102.27-16.67%
Drugs21.89-71.43%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13496.2930.10%
Theft from the person8125.3072.34%
Anti-social behaviour8015.2915.94%
Violence and sexual offences5515.1014.58%
Shoplifting5310.3870.97%
Public order2910.010.00%
Vehicle crime215.4840.00%
Burglary183.96-18.18%
Robbery123.40-14.29%
Bicycle theft82.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.51-46.15%
Drugs71.32133.33%
Possession of weapons41.320.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10376.091.98%
Anti-social behaviour6919.4511.29%
Violence and sexual offences4813.0320.00%
Theft from the person479.0623.68%
Shoplifting318.8714.81%
Public order295.8538.10%
Burglary225.4810.00%
Vehicle crime154.1536.36%
Robbery142.8355.56%
Criminal damage and arson132.6418.18%
Bicycle theft82.45-20.00%
Drugs31.51-70.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10167.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour6219.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences4011.710.00%
Theft from the person387.550.00%
Shoplifting277.170.00%
Public order215.100.00%
Burglary203.960.00%
Vehicle crime113.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.080.00%
Bicycle theft102.080.00%
Drugs101.890.00%
Robbery91.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
April 202415
January 202422
December 202321
November 202318
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20244
May 202412
April 202416
March 20243
January 202424
December 202322
November 202329
October 202329
September 202321

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
January 202416
December 202310
November 202312
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 438 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202455
July 20242
May 202411
April 202486
March 202415
January 202446
December 202357
November 202381
October 202347
September 202338

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 20243
May 20247
April 202433
March 20249
January 202438
December 202350
November 202355
October 202348
September 202340

A total of 626 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 20245
May 20246
April 202463
March 20247
January 202466
December 2023109
November 2023134
October 2023103
September 2023101

A total of 467 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202453
April 202472
January 202459
December 202372
November 202380
October 202369
September 202362

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202415
January 202411
December 202314
November 202321
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 206 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20241
April 202421
March 20247
January 202429
December 202323
November 202353
October 202331
September 202327

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20237
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20248
March 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 202310

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 2JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brendon Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. A501
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Baker Street (Lu Station)
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Porter Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marylebone (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. New Quebec Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Vehicle crime6
    Public order2
  • 11. Dorset Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kendall Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Forset Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Blandford Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harcourt Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 17. Great Central Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
  • 18. Clenston Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Old Marylebone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Walmer Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Dorset Square
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Balcombe Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Siddons Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Nottingham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Bryanston Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Brown Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Harrowby Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Crawford Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Sherlock Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Durweston Street
    Total3
    Robbery3