W1J 0BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 0BE

W1J 0BE, Westminster has recorded a total of 661 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11423.66 per 1,000 population. This W1J 0BE 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 0BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 0BE, encompassing approximately 57 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (220) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (133) incidents (95.59% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (83) incidents (167.74% increase)

W1J 0BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 122
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 58
  • Glasshouse Street with total crimes: 56

W1J 0BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22011423.6657.14%
Other theft1333802.1395.59%
Shoplifting832298.56167.74%
Violence and sexual offences701434.4427.27%
Robbery361209.7756.52%
Anti-social behaviour36622.17-5.26%
Vehicle crime32622.1728.00%
Public order17553.0454.55%
Criminal damage and arson15293.8066.67%
Burglary10259.240.00%
Bicycle theft4172.8233.33%
Other crime369.1350.00%
Drugs251.85-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1407396.876900.00%
Other theft682419.543300.00%
Violence and sexual offences551175.205400.00%
Anti-social behaviour38950.530.00%
Shoplifting31656.730.00%
Vehicle crime25535.750.00%
Robbery23432.060.00%
Public order11397.50266.67%
Drugs10190.110.00%
Burglary10172.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson9172.820.00%
Bicycle theft3155.540.00%
Possession of weapons351.850.00%
Other crime251.850.00%

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 order3138.26-70.00%
Other theft251.85-60.00%
Theft from the person234.56-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences134.56-94.12%

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 person371261.61-87.71%
Violence and sexual offences17639.45-63.83%
Public order10293.80-41.18%
Other theft5172.82-96.27%
Shoplifting386.41-96.47%
Drugs151.85-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 301 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30112616.151484.21%
Other theft1345202.0013300.00%
Shoplifting852315.840.00%
Vehicle crime491469.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour47846.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences47812.274600.00%
Robbery27812.270.00%
Public order17466.621600.00%
Burglary16293.800.00%
Drugs3276.520.00%
Other crime251.850.00%
Bicycle theft134.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.280.00%

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 person19380.210.00%
Other theft1328.370.00%
Public order117.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117.28-99.51%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 365 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 206 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36515070.25-33.39%
Other theft2066308.07-37.95%
Shoplifting763560.17-12.64%
Violence and sexual offences601313.46-34.07%
Anti-social behaviour481036.94-22.58%
Robbery31829.55-31.11%
Vehicle crime27535.7512.50%
Burglary21466.62133.33%
Public order18362.93-35.71%
Drugs11311.0883.33%
Criminal damage and arson6190.11-60.00%
Other crime2103.69100.00%
Bicycle theft134.56-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 548 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 332 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54821654.8417.85%
Other theft3329470.759.21%
Violence and sexual offences915737.762.25%
Shoplifting871572.7027.94%
Anti-social behaviour621503.5731.91%
Robbery451071.519.76%
Public order28777.7133.33%
Vehicle crime24483.91-44.19%
Criminal damage and arson15414.7836.36%
Burglary9259.24-43.75%
Drugs6155.5420.00%
Bicycle theft5103.69150.00%
Other crime186.41-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 465 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 304 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46519339.0097.87%
Other theft3048036.3137.56%
Violence and sexual offences895253.8543.55%
Shoplifting681538.136.25%
Anti-social behaviour471175.20-25.40%
Vehicle crime43812.2734.38%
Robbery41743.1478.26%
Public order21708.58-4.55%
Burglary16362.93220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11276.5210.00%
Other crime7190.11250.00%
Drugs5120.980.00%
Bicycle theft286.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23512996.360.00%
Other theft2214061.360.00%
Shoplifting643819.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour631106.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences621088.790.00%
Vehicle crime321071.510.00%
Robbery23553.040.00%
Public order22397.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10380.210.00%
Bicycle theft6172.820.00%
Drugs5103.690.00%
Burglary586.410.00%
Other crime286.410.00%
Possession of weapons234.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1407 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 127.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 202468
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024134
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024206
December 2023332
November 2023304
October 2023221

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 20243
May 202410
April 202417
March 20241
January 202418
December 202328
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 2332 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 233.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 548 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024220
August 2024140
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024301
March 202419
January 2024365
December 2023548
November 2023465
October 2023235

A total of 232 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
April 202449
January 202427
December 202324
November 202343
October 202332

A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202455
July 20241
May 202417
April 202447
March 20241
January 202460
December 202391
November 202389
October 202362

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202416
January 202421
December 20239
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 20241
January 20246
December 202315
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 226 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202423
April 202427
January 202431
December 202345
November 202341
October 202323

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202438
April 202447
January 202448
December 202362
November 202347
October 202363

A total of 497 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202431
May 20243
April 202485
January 202476
December 202387
November 202368
October 202364

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
May 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total122
    Theft from the person33
    Other theft22
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total58
    Theft from the person29
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Public order1
  • 3. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total29
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 19. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1