W1J 0HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 0HE

W1J 0HE, Westminster has recorded a total of 776 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1J 0HE 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 0HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 0HE, 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: (254) incidents (55.83% increase)
  • Other theft: (157) incidents (80.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (7.50% increase)

W1J 0HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 162
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 86
  • Glasshouse Street with total crimes: 56

W1J 0HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 254 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person254NA55.83%
Other theft157NA80.46%
Violence and sexual offences86NA7.50%
Shoplifting77NA133.33%
Vehicle crime51NA54.55%
Robbery46NA35.29%
Anti-social behaviour32NA-34.69%
Public order22NA29.41%
Criminal damage and arson18NA12.50%
Burglary13NA18.18%
Drugs12NA-20.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Other crime4NA100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person163NA8050.00%
Other theft87NA4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences80NA7900.00%
Anti-social behaviour49NA0.00%
Robbery34NA0.00%
Shoplifting33NA0.00%
Vehicle crime33NA0.00%
Public order17NA466.67%
Criminal damage and arson16NA0.00%
Drugs15NA0.00%
Burglary11NA0.00%
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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3NA-70.00%
Other theft2NA-60.00%
Theft from the person2NA-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-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 person37NA-89.49%
Violence and sexual offences17NA-73.02%
Public order10NA-47.37%
Other theft5NA-96.86%
Shoplifting3NA-96.47%
Drugs1NA-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 352 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person352NA1752.63%
Other theft159NA15800.00%
Shoplifting85NA0.00%
Vehicle crime74NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences63NA6200.00%
Anti-social behaviour58NA0.00%
Robbery38NA0.00%
Public order19NA1800.00%
Burglary18NA0.00%
Drugs7NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

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 person19NA0.00%
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-99.60%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 426 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 249 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person426NA-30.05%
Other theft249NA-34.30%
Violence and sexual offences78NA-41.35%
Shoplifting75NA-5.06%
Anti-social behaviour53NA-27.40%
Robbery49NA-25.76%
Vehicle crime48NA-12.73%
Burglary27NA125.00%
Public order22NA-43.59%
Drugs19NA11.76%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-26.67%
Bicycle theft3NA-62.50%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 609 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 379 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person609NA13.20%
Other theft379NA2.16%
Violence and sexual offences133NA12.71%
Shoplifting79NA16.18%
Anti-social behaviour73NA40.38%
Robbery66NA1.54%
Vehicle crime55NA-8.33%
Public order39NA30.00%
Drugs17NA88.89%
Criminal damage and arson15NA-6.25%
Burglary12NA-40.00%
Bicycle theft8NA60.00%
Other crime2NA-66.67%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 538 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 371 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person538NA79.33%
Other theft371NA36.40%
Violence and sexual offences118NA34.09%
Shoplifting68NA-1.45%
Robbery65NA124.14%
Vehicle crime60NA11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52NA-20.00%
Public order30NA-23.08%
Burglary20NA185.71%
Criminal damage and arson16NA6.67%
Drugs9NA-47.06%
Other crime6NA50.00%
Bicycle theft5NA-37.50%
Possession of weapons1NA-75.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 300 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 272 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person300NA0.00%
Other theft272NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences88NA0.00%
Shoplifting69NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour65NA0.00%
Vehicle crime54NA0.00%
Public order39NA0.00%
Robbery29NA0.00%
Drugs17NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson15NA0.00%
Bicycle theft8NA0.00%
Burglary7NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202449
April 202458
January 202453
December 202373
November 202352
October 202365

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
May 20241
April 20247
January 202419
December 202317
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 327 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202434
April 202438
January 202449
December 202366
November 202365
October 202329

A total of 2700 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 270.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 609 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024254
August 2024163
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024352
March 202419
January 2024426
December 2023609
November 2023538
October 2023300

A total of 665 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202480
July 20241
May 202417
April 202463
March 20241
January 202478
December 2023133
November 2023118
October 202388

A total of 1683 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 153.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 379 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 202487
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024159
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024249
December 2023379
November 2023371
October 2023272

A total of 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
July 20243
May 202410
April 202419
March 20241
January 202422
December 202339
November 202330
October 202339

A total of 375 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202433
April 202474
January 202448
December 202355
November 202360
October 202354

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202418
January 202427
December 202312
November 202320
October 20237

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 20241
January 202411
December 202315
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 489 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202433
May 20243
April 202485
January 202475
December 202379
November 202368
October 202369

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total162
    Theft from the person50
    Other theft31
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Robbery15
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime4
    Drugs3
    Burglary3
    Other crime3
    Public order2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total86
    Theft from the person43
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total52
    Vehicle crime32
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 12. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. 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
  • 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. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 21. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Winnett Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1