W1J 0DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 0DG

W1J 0DG, Westminster has recorded a total of 1098 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1J 0DG 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 0DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 0DG, 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: (382) incidents (54.66% increase)
  • Other theft: (213) incidents (60.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (127) incidents (4.10% increase)

W1J 0DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 180
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 59

W1J 0DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 382 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 213 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person382NA54.66%
Other theft213NA60.15%
Violence and sexual offences127NA4.10%
Shoplifting87NA148.57%
Robbery70NA48.94%
Anti-social behaviour58NA-25.64%
Vehicle crime53NA96.30%
Drugs34NA-20.93%
Public order34NA30.77%
Criminal damage and arson19NA-13.64%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 247 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person247NA8133.33%
Other theft133NA6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences122NA6000.00%
Anti-social behaviour78NA0.00%
Robbery47NA0.00%
Drugs43NA0.00%
Shoplifting35NA0.00%
Vehicle crime27NA0.00%
Public order26NA1200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22NA0.00%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3NA-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Public order2NA100.00%

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-97.85%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.03%
Other theft1NA-99.57%
Public order1NA-96.30%
Robbery1NA-98.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 559 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 233 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person559NA2695.00%
Other theft233NA23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences101NA10000.00%
Anti-social behaviour87NA0.00%
Shoplifting82NA0.00%
Vehicle crime69NA0.00%
Robbery54NA0.00%
Burglary29NA0.00%
Public order27NA2600.00%
Drugs20NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

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 623 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 345 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person623NA-28.47%
Other theft345NA-31.27%
Violence and sexual offences130NA-28.96%
Robbery76NA-20.00%
Shoplifting72NA-6.49%
Anti-social behaviour64NA-29.67%
Vehicle crime49NA-24.62%
Drugs39NA-18.75%
Burglary32NA100.00%
Public order25NA-43.18%
Criminal damage and arson13NA-31.58%
Bicycle theft6NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 871 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 502 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person871NA13.56%
Other theft502NA0.60%
Violence and sexual offences183NA23.65%
Robbery95NA-1.04%
Anti-social behaviour91NA8.33%
Shoplifting77NA13.24%
Vehicle crime65NA3.17%
Drugs48NA128.57%
Public order44NA-10.20%
Criminal damage and arson19NA-5.00%
Burglary16NA-44.83%
Bicycle theft9NA28.57%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 767 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 499 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person767NA71.21%
Other theft499NA26.97%
Violence and sexual offences148NA2.78%
Robbery96NA95.92%
Anti-social behaviour84NA-5.62%
Shoplifting68NA-2.86%
Vehicle crime63NA21.15%
Public order49NA-7.55%
Burglary29NA190.00%
Drugs21NA-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20NA-4.76%
Other crime9NA125.00%
Bicycle theft7NA-22.22%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 448 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 393 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person448NA0.00%
Other theft393NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences144NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour89NA0.00%
Shoplifting70NA0.00%
Public order53NA0.00%
Vehicle crime52NA0.00%
Drugs49NA0.00%
Robbery49NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson21NA0.00%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft9NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 551 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202478
April 202487
January 202464
December 202391
November 202384
October 202389

A total of 254 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202443
April 202420
January 202439
December 202348
November 202321
October 202349

A total of 2323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 211.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 502 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024213
August 2024133
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024233
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024345
December 2023502
November 2023499
October 2023393

A total of 378 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202427
April 202469
January 202449
December 202365
November 202363
October 202352

A total of 961 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 96.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024127
August 2024122
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024101
March 20241
January 2024130
December 2023183
November 2023148
October 2023144

A total of 262 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202426
July 20242
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202425
December 202344
November 202349
October 202353

A total of 488 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202447
May 20241
April 202454
January 202476
December 202395
November 202396
October 202349

A total of 3932 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 393.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 871 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024382
August 2024247
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024559
March 202420
January 2024623
December 2023871
November 2023767
October 2023448

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202429
January 202432
December 202316
November 202329
October 202310

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
April 20245
January 202413
December 202319
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 491 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202435
April 202482
January 202472
December 202377
November 202368
October 202370

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
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 0DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total180
    Theft from the person64
    Other theft34
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Robbery17
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 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. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 4. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total54
    Vehicle crime32
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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