W1H 5BJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population. This W1H 5BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 7 crimes and a crime rate of 1.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this W1H 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 5BJ, encompassing approximately 1453 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 6.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.38 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.69 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 13 | 14.45 | -95.17% |
| Other theft | 2 | 8.94 | -97.92% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.38 | -88.24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.38 | -95.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.38 | -95.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.69 | -98.92% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 269 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 269 | 434.12 | 1394.44% |
| Other theft | 96 | 185.07 | 4700.00% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 66.05 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 63.98 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 30.96 | 1233.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 27.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 21 | 14.45 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 20 | 14.45 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 13.76 | 1600.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 11.70 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.44 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.06 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 18 | 17.89 | -85.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 12.38 | -93.02% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.06 | -97.96% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.38 | -88.89% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.69 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.69 | -92.86% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 98 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 124 | 291.71 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 98 | 85.31 | -48.96% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 67.42 | -31.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 29.58 | -21.57% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 27.52 | -50.63% |
| Robbery | 19 | 26.83 | -20.83% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 13.07 | -48.15% |
| Public order | 14 | 9.63 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 10 | 9.63 | -56.52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 6.88 | -18.18% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 6.19 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.44 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 192 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 217 | 496.04 | 4.83% |
| Other theft | 192 | 149.29 | -5.42% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 132.09 | 12.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 54.35 | 23.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 43.34 | -15.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 35.09 | -18.18% |
| Robbery | 24 | 18.58 | 84.62% |
| Burglary | 23 | 16.51 | -4.17% |
| Public order | 21 | 15.82 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 14.45 | 83.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 7.57 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.13 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.44 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 207 | 480.22 | 38.93% |
| Other theft | 203 | 142.41 | 18.71% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 139.66 | 6.06% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 48.16 | 15.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 41.28 | 15.91% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 35.09 | 37.50% |
| Burglary | 24 | 22.70 | 26.32% |
| Public order | 21 | 16.51 | 16.67% |
| Robbery | 13 | 14.45 | -27.78% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 8.94 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.82 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.13 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.69 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 149 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 171 | 396.28 | 23.91% |
| Theft from the person | 149 | 117.65 | 52.04% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 102.51 | -9.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 45.41 | 30.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 35.78 | 69.23% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 30.27 | 14.29% |
| Burglary | 19 | 16.51 | 5.56% |
| Robbery | 18 | 13.07 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 18 | 12.38 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 12.38 | -45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.13 | -69.23% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.75 | -55.56% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.75 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 138 | 330.92 | 26.61% |
| Theft from the person | 98 | 94.94 | 68.97% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 67.42 | -7.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 50.22 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 27.52 | -21.21% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 17.89 | -8.70% |
| Burglary | 18 | 14.45 | 5.88% |
| Public order | 18 | 12.38 | 12.50% |
| Robbery | 14 | 12.38 | -6.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 9.63 | 85.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 8.94 | 120.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 7.57 | 80.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 6.19 | 100.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 79 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 109 | 280.70 | -22.14% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 74.99 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 58 | 54.35 | -42.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 39.90 | -11.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 27.52 | -29.79% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 22.70 | -17.86% |
| Burglary | 17 | 15.82 | 13.33% |
| Public order | 16 | 11.70 | -27.27% |
| Robbery | 15 | 11.01 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 10.32 | -41.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.82 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.44 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.44 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 140 | 355.00 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 101 | 96.32 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 69.49 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 54.35 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 32.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 30.96 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 22 | 19.26 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 15 | 15.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 10.32 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 8.26 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 8.26 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.19 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.75 | 0.00% |
A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 1153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 203 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 96 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 98 |
| December 2023 | 192 |
| November 2023 | 203 |
| October 2023 | 171 |
| September 2023 | 138 |
| August 2023 | 109 |
| July 2023 | 140 |
A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 137 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 1256 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 269 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 269 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 124 |
| December 2023 | 217 |
| November 2023 | 207 |
| October 2023 | 149 |
| September 2023 | 98 |
| August 2023 | 58 |
| July 2023 | 101 |
A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 63 |
| November 2023 | 51 |
| October 2023 | 44 |
| September 2023 | 26 |
| August 2023 | 33 |
| July 2023 | 47 |
A total of 579 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 93 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 79 |
| November 2023 | 70 |
| October 2023 | 66 |
| September 2023 | 73 |
| August 2023 | 79 |
| July 2023 | 79 |
A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 33 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 28 |
A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 24 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 373 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 45 |
| January 2024 | 40 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 60 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
| September 2023 | 40 |
| August 2023 | 40 |
| July 2023 | 45 |
A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 5BJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |