W1J 0BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 0BB

W1J 0BB, Westminster has recorded a total of 699 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25703.42 per 1,000 population. This W1J 0BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1J postcode area, which has experienced 44 crimes and a crime rate of 64.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1J 0BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 0BB, encompassing approximately 27 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (230) incidents (58.62% increase)
  • Other theft: (142) incidents (89.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (91) incidents (184.38% increase)

W1J 0BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 120
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 60
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 56

W1J 0BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 230 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23025703.4258.62%
Other theft1428457.4989.33%
Shoplifting915221.58184.38%
Violence and sexual offences713346.2218.33%
Vehicle crime392610.7944.44%
Robbery381434.1046.15%
Anti-social behaviour341397.32-10.53%
Public order191250.2458.33%
Criminal damage and arson16698.6677.78%
Burglary10588.350.00%
Bicycle theft4367.7233.33%
Other crime3147.0950.00%
Drugs2110.32-81.82%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14516657.587150.00%
Other theft755331.903650.00%
Violence and sexual offences602757.885900.00%
Anti-social behaviour382206.300.00%
Shoplifting321397.320.00%
Vehicle crime271176.690.00%
Robbery26992.840.00%
Public order12956.06300.00%
Drugs11441.260.00%
Burglary10404.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson9367.720.00%
Bicycle theft3330.950.00%
Possession of weapons3110.320.00%
Other crime2110.320.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3294.17-70.00%
Other theft2110.32-60.00%
Theft from the person273.54-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences173.54-94.12%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person372684.33-88.69%
Violence and sexual offences171360.55-66.67%
Public order10625.12-44.44%
Other theft5367.72-96.50%
Shoplifting3183.86-96.67%
Drugs1110.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 327 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32728829.011621.05%
Other theft14312024.3414200.00%
Shoplifting905258.350.00%
Vehicle crime573309.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences512095.995000.00%
Anti-social behaviour451875.360.00%
Robbery281654.730.00%
Public order181029.611700.00%
Burglary18661.890.00%
Drugs3661.890.00%
Other crime2110.320.00%
Bicycle theft173.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.770.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19808.980.00%
Other theft1698.660.00%
Public order136.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.770.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft136.77-99.54%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 381 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38133682.87-32.21%
Other theft21714010.02-37.64%
Shoplifting767979.46-15.56%
Violence and sexual offences582794.65-43.69%
Anti-social behaviour472132.76-25.40%
Vehicle crime411728.27-6.82%
Robbery351507.64-23.91%
Burglary221287.01120.00%
Public order18808.98-37.93%
Drugs12661.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson6441.26-62.50%
Other crime2220.63100.00%
Bicycle theft173.54-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 562 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 348 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56248648.9613.77%
Other theft34820665.6910.48%
Violence and sexual offences10312796.557.29%
Shoplifting903787.4830.43%
Anti-social behaviour633309.4540.00%
Robbery462316.622.22%
Vehicle crime441691.50-10.20%
Public order291617.9538.10%
Criminal damage and arson161066.3833.33%
Burglary10588.35-37.50%
Drugs6367.720.00%
Bicycle theft5220.6366.67%
Other crime1183.86-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 494 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 315 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49443317.0698.39%
Other theft31518165.2239.38%
Violence and sexual offences9611583.0852.38%
Shoplifting693530.08-1.43%
Vehicle crime492537.256.52%
Anti-social behaviour451801.81-28.57%
Robbery451654.7387.50%
Public order211654.73-22.22%
Burglary16772.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12588.359.09%
Other crime7441.26250.00%
Drugs6257.400.00%
Bicycle theft3220.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 249 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 226 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24929527.6759.62%
Other theft2269156.1516.49%
Shoplifting708310.407.69%
Anti-social behaviour632574.0243.18%
Violence and sexual offences632316.62-13.70%
Vehicle crime462316.6253.33%
Public order271691.5092.86%
Robbery24992.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11882.52-26.67%
Burglary8404.49-38.46%
Drugs6294.170.00%
Bicycle theft6220.63-45.45%
Other crime2220.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons273.54-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft19424379.640.00%
Theft from the person1567133.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences735736.380.00%
Shoplifting652684.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour442390.160.00%
Robbery361617.950.00%
Vehicle crime301323.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson151103.150.00%
Public order14551.580.00%
Burglary13514.800.00%
Bicycle theft11478.030.00%
Drugs6404.490.00%
Other crime3220.630.00%
Possession of weapons3110.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1669 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 348 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024142
August 202475
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024143
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024217
December 2023348
November 2023315
October 2023226
September 2023194

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 20243
May 202410
April 202418
March 20241
January 202418
December 202329
November 202321
October 202327
September 202314

A total of 2602 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 236.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 562 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024230
August 2024145
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024327
March 202419
January 2024381
December 2023562
November 2023494
October 2023249
September 2023156

A total of 333 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202427
April 202457
January 202441
December 202344
November 202349
October 202346
September 202330

A total of 594 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202460
July 20241
May 202417
April 202451
March 20241
January 202458
December 2023103
November 202396
October 202363
September 202373

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202418
January 202422
December 202310
November 202316
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 20241
January 20246
December 202316
November 202312
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 278 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
April 202428
January 202435
December 202346
November 202345
October 202324
September 202336

A total of 379 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202438
April 202445
January 202447
December 202363
November 202345
October 202363
September 202344

A total of 586 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202432
May 20243
April 202490
January 202476
December 202390
November 202369
October 202370
September 202365

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
May 20241
April 20243
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 0BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total120
    Theft from the person34
    Other theft23
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total60
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Public order2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total56
    Vehicle crime19
    Theft from the person13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft7
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 13. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 20. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1