W1J 0BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 0BH

W1J 0BH, Westminster has recorded a total of 1107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1J 0BH 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 0BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 0BH, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (388) incidents (54.58% increase)
  • Other theft: (214) incidents (69.84% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (127) incidents (3.25% increase)

W1J 0BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 185
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 60

W1J 0BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 388 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 214 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person388NA54.58%
Other theft214NA69.84%
Violence and sexual offences127NA3.25%
Shoplifting89NA154.29%
Robbery70NA45.83%
Anti-social behaviour58NA-27.50%
Vehicle crime55NA89.66%
Public order33NA22.22%
Drugs30NA-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20NA-9.09%
Burglary13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Other crime4NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 251 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person251NA12450.00%
Other theft126NA6200.00%
Violence and sexual offences123NA6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour80NA0.00%
Robbery48NA0.00%
Drugs40NA0.00%
Shoplifting35NA0.00%
Vehicle crime29NA0.00%
Public order27NA800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22NA0.00%
Burglary13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3NA200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Theft from the person2NA-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12NA-97.89%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.14%
Other theft1NA-99.57%
Public order1NA-96.30%
Robbery1NA-98.21%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 569 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 233 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person569NA2745.00%
Other theft233NA23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences105NA10400.00%
Shoplifting86NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour82NA0.00%
Vehicle crime71NA0.00%
Robbery56NA0.00%
Burglary30NA0.00%
Public order27NA2600.00%
Drugs20NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1NA-99.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 624 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 345 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person624NA-28.03%
Other theft345NA-30.58%
Violence and sexual offences125NA-32.07%
Robbery76NA-20.00%
Shoplifting73NA-9.88%
Anti-social behaviour69NA-25.00%
Vehicle crime49NA-25.76%
Drugs35NA-18.60%
Burglary32NA100.00%
Public order26NA-42.22%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-42.86%
Bicycle theft6NA-33.33%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 867 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 497 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person867NA13.78%
Other theft497NA0.20%
Violence and sexual offences184NA18.71%
Robbery95NA2.15%
Anti-social behaviour92NA9.52%
Shoplifting81NA14.08%
Vehicle crime66NA4.76%
Public order45NA4.65%
Drugs43NA138.89%
Criminal damage and arson21NA0.00%
Burglary16NA-44.83%
Bicycle theft9NA50.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 762 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 496 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person762NA71.24%
Other theft496NA27.18%
Violence and sexual offences155NA11.51%
Robbery93NA89.80%
Anti-social behaviour84NA-6.67%
Shoplifting71NA-1.39%
Vehicle crime63NA14.55%
Public order43NA-14.00%
Burglary29NA163.64%
Criminal damage and arson21NA5.00%
Drugs18NA-56.10%
Other crime9NA125.00%
Bicycle theft6NA-40.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 445 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 390 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person445NA0.00%
Other theft390NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences139NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour90NA0.00%
Shoplifting72NA0.00%
Vehicle crime55NA0.00%
Public order50NA0.00%
Robbery49NA0.00%
Drugs41NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson20NA0.00%
Burglary11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft10NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 555 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202480
April 202482
January 202469
December 202392
November 202384
October 202390

A total of 227 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202440
April 202420
January 202435
December 202343
November 202318
October 202341

A total of 2306 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 209.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 497 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024214
August 2024126
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024233
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024345
December 2023497
November 2023496
October 2023390

A total of 388 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202429
April 202471
January 202449
December 202366
November 202363
October 202355

A total of 964 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 96.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024127
August 2024123
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024105
March 20241
January 2024125
December 2023184
November 2023155
October 2023139

A total of 256 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202427
July 20243
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202426
December 202345
November 202343
October 202350

A total of 488 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202448
May 20241
April 202456
January 202476
December 202395
November 202393
October 202349

A total of 3940 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 394.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 867 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024388
August 2024251
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024569
March 202420
January 2024624
December 2023867
November 2023762
October 2023445

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202430
January 202432
December 202316
November 202329
October 202311

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
April 20245
January 202412
December 202321
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 507 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202435
April 202486
January 202473
December 202381
November 202371
October 202372

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total185
    Theft from the person62
    Other theft33
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Robbery18
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Burglary3
    Other crime3
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total107
    Theft from the person54
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total60
    Vehicle crime32
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 5. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 8. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 20. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1