W1J 0DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 0DB

W1J 0DB, Westminster has recorded a total of 1035 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1J 0DB 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 0DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 0DB, 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: (357) incidents (55.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (198) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (120) incidents (2.56% increase)

W1J 0DB 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 0DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 357 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person357NA55.90%
Other theft198NA69.23%
Violence and sexual offences120NA2.56%
Shoplifting88NA151.43%
Robbery63NA46.51%
Vehicle crime55NA89.66%
Anti-social behaviour52NA-27.78%
Public order31NA14.81%
Drugs28NA-28.21%
Criminal damage and arson20NA0.00%
Burglary13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA25.00%
Other crime4NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person229NA11350.00%
Violence and sexual offences117NA5750.00%
Other theft117NA5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour72NA0.00%
Robbery43NA0.00%
Drugs39NA0.00%
Shoplifting35NA0.00%
Vehicle crime29NA0.00%
Public order27NA800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20NA0.00%
Burglary13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
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 order3NA-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-88.24%
Other theft2NA-60.00%
Theft from the person2NA-94.59%

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 person37NA-92.95%
Violence and sexual offences17NA-82.65%
Public order10NA-60.00%
Other theft5NA-97.72%
Shoplifting3NA-96.51%
Robbery1NA-98.08%
Drugs1NA-95.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 525 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 219 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person525NA2525.00%
Other theft219NA21800.00%
Violence and sexual offences98NA9700.00%
Shoplifting86NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour76NA0.00%
Vehicle crime71NA0.00%
Robbery52NA0.00%
Burglary27NA0.00%
Public order25NA2400.00%
Drugs20NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
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-99.69%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 584 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 322 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person584NA-28.08%
Other theft322NA-32.49%
Violence and sexual offences109NA-38.76%
Robbery74NA-17.78%
Shoplifting73NA-8.75%
Anti-social behaviour63NA-28.41%
Vehicle crime49NA-23.44%
Drugs31NA-22.50%
Burglary29NA81.25%
Public order24NA-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-42.86%
Bicycle theft5NA-44.44%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 812 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 477 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person812NA14.21%
Other theft477NA0.85%
Violence and sexual offences178NA19.46%
Robbery90NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour88NA18.92%
Shoplifting80NA12.68%
Vehicle crime64NA1.59%
Public order44NA2.33%
Drugs40NA122.22%
Criminal damage and arson21NA5.00%
Burglary16NA-42.86%
Bicycle theft9NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime2NA-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 711 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 473 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person711NA72.99%
Other theft473NA31.39%
Violence and sexual offences149NA14.62%
Robbery90NA91.49%
Anti-social behaviour74NA-11.90%
Shoplifting71NA0.00%
Vehicle crime63NA14.55%
Public order43NA-8.51%
Burglary28NA154.55%
Criminal damage and arson20NA0.00%
Drugs18NA-52.63%
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 411 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 360 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person411NA0.00%
Other theft360NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences130NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour84NA0.00%
Shoplifting71NA0.00%
Vehicle crime55NA0.00%
Robbery47NA0.00%
Public order47NA0.00%
Drugs38NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson20NA0.00%
Burglary11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft10NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 509 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202472
April 202476
January 202463
December 202388
November 202374
October 202384

A total of 215 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202439
May 20241
April 202420
January 202431
December 202340
November 202318
October 202338

A total of 2175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 197.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 477 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024198
August 2024117
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024219
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024322
December 2023477
November 2023473
October 2023360

A total of 386 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.14 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 202364
November 202363
October 202355

A total of 921 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 2024117
July 20242
May 202417
April 202498
March 20241
January 2024109
December 2023178
November 2023149
October 2023130

A total of 255 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 20243
May 202410
April 202425
March 20241
January 202424
December 202344
November 202343
October 202347

A total of 460 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202443
May 20241
April 202452
January 202474
December 202390
November 202390
October 202347

A total of 3688 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 368.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 812 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024357
August 2024229
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024525
March 202420
January 2024584
December 2023812
November 2023711
October 2023411

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202427
January 202429
December 202316
November 202328
October 202311

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
April 20244
January 202412
December 202321
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 507 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202435
May 20243
April 202486
January 202473
December 202380
November 202371
October 202371

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
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 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20232
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 0DB 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. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 18. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. 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
  • 20. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1