W1H 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 4LJ

W1H 4LJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 313 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.78 per 1,000 population. This W1H 4LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 32.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 4LJ, encompassing approximately 4687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (-10.47% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-10.14% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (48) incidents (11.63% increase)

W1H 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19
  • Old Marylebone Road with total crimes: 14

W1H 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7766.78-10.47%
Violence and sexual offences6216.43-10.14%
Theft from the person4813.2311.63%
Other theft2710.2428.57%
Robbery165.7623.08%
Public order153.41-6.25%
Shoplifting153.20-6.25%
Vehicle crime153.20114.29%
Burglary143.20-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson112.9910.00%
Drugs82.350.00%
Bicycle theft31.71-40.00%
Other crime20.64-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8668.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences6918.353350.00%
Theft from the person4314.72975.00%
Burglary239.170.00%
Other theft214.91425.00%
Public order164.48300.00%
Shoplifting163.410.00%
Robbery133.41550.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.770.00%
Drugs82.130.00%
Vehicle crime71.710.00%
Bicycle theft51.490.00%
Other crime41.07300.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.63300.00%
Public order40.850.00%
Theft from the person40.85-55.56%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person94.05-83.93%
Public order41.92-80.95%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.43-96.61%
Other theft10.43-98.08%
Robbery10.21-92.31%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7571.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences5916.001866.67%
Theft from the person5612.59600.00%
Other theft5211.95642.86%
Burglary2311.090.00%
Public order214.910.00%
Robbery134.480.00%
Shoplifting112.77175.00%
Vehicle crime82.350.00%
Bicycle theft61.710.00%
Drugs31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64200.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85.33-82.61%
Other theft71.71-87.72%
Shoplifting41.49-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-95.95%
Drugs20.64-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7477.4515.62%
Anti-social behaviour6915.794.55%
Other theft5714.72-30.49%
Theft from the person4612.1627.78%
Burglary319.816.90%
Public order216.61-12.50%
Robbery134.48-23.53%
Drugs122.77100.00%
Vehicle crime102.5611.11%
Criminal damage and arson102.13-54.55%
Shoplifting102.1342.86%
Bicycle theft62.1350.00%
Other crime31.2850.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8278.94-12.77%
Anti-social behaviour6617.50-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences6414.083.23%
Theft from the person3613.65-26.53%
Burglary297.6870.59%
Public order246.1914.29%
Criminal damage and arson225.1237.50%
Robbery174.6913.33%
Vehicle crime93.63-43.75%
Shoplifting71.92-74.07%
Drugs61.49-60.00%
Bicycle theft41.28-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Other crime20.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10294.526.25%
Other theft9421.7620.51%
Violence and sexual offences6220.06-19.48%
Theft from the person4913.2325.64%
Shoplifting2710.4512.50%
Public order215.76-22.22%
Burglary174.48-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson163.636.67%
Vehicle crime163.416.67%
Drugs153.4115.38%
Robbery153.2036.36%
Bicycle theft73.20-22.22%
Possession of weapons21.490.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9691.530.00%
Other theft7820.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences7716.640.00%
Theft from the person3916.430.00%
Public order278.320.00%
Shoplifting245.760.00%
Burglary225.120.00%
Vehicle crime154.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.200.00%
Drugs133.200.00%
Robbery112.770.00%
Bicycle theft92.350.00%
Other crime31.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
April 202423
January 202431
December 202329
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 423 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 20244
May 20241
April 202452
March 20247
January 202457
December 202382
November 202394
October 202378

A total of 338 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202443
July 20244
May 20249
April 202456
March 20248
January 202446
December 202336
November 202349
October 202339

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202469
July 20242
May 20242
April 202459
March 20243
January 202474
December 202364
November 202362
October 202377

A total of 571 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202486
April 202475
January 202469
December 202366
November 2023102
October 202396

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 202410
December 202322
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 20244
May 20244
April 202421
January 202421
December 202324
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202411
March 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 202327
October 202324

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20243
March 20242
January 202412
December 20236
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 20242
May 20241
April 202413
January 202413
December 202317
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 4LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total21
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edgware Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 24. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1