W1J 0PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 0PS

W1J 0PS, Westminster has recorded a total of 700 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6924.78 per 1,000 population. This W1J 0PS 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 0PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 0PS, encompassing approximately 101 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (219) incidents (55.32% increase)
  • Other theft: (142) incidents (97.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (107) incidents (181.58% increase)

W1J 0PS 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 0PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2196924.7855.32%
Other theft1422166.4797.22%
Shoplifting1071404.74181.58%
Violence and sexual offences731058.5028.07%
Anti-social behaviour38722.160.00%
Robbery37375.9260.87%
Vehicle crime33366.0222.22%
Public order17326.4541.67%
Criminal damage and arson16168.17100.00%
Burglary9158.28-10.00%
Other crime489.03100.00%
Bicycle theft339.5750.00%
Drugs229.68-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1414382.406950.00%
Other theft721394.853500.00%
Violence and sexual offences57712.265600.00%
Anti-social behaviour38563.870.00%
Shoplifting38375.920.00%
Vehicle crime27375.920.00%
Robbery23267.100.00%
Public order12227.53300.00%
Drugs10118.710.00%
Burglary1098.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson898.930.00%
Possession of weapons379.140.00%
Bicycle theft229.680.00%
Other crime219.790.00%

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 order379.14-70.00%
Other theft229.68-60.00%
Theft from the person219.79-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences119.79-94.12%

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 person37722.16-89.21%
Violence and sexual offences17366.02-66.00%
Public order10168.17-28.57%
Other theft598.93-96.77%
Shoplifting349.46-97.14%
Drugs129.68-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 343 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3438101.991705.26%
Other theft1553393.1415400.00%
Shoplifting1051533.340.00%
Vehicle crime521038.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences50514.414900.00%
Anti-social behaviour44494.630.00%
Robbery28435.270.00%
Burglary20276.990.00%
Public order14197.851300.00%
Drugs3138.500.00%
Other crime329.680.00%
Bicycle theft129.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.890.00%

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 person19217.640.00%
Other theft1187.960.00%
Public order19.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft19.89-99.56%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 384 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 228 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3849170.39-34.92%
Other theft2283798.74-38.21%
Shoplifting862255.50-6.52%
Violence and sexual offences64850.76-31.18%
Anti-social behaviour45633.12-25.00%
Robbery33445.16-31.25%
Vehicle crime28326.457.69%
Burglary22276.99144.44%
Public order19217.64-32.14%
Drugs9187.9680.00%
Criminal damage and arson689.03-62.50%
Other crime259.36100.00%
Bicycle theft119.79-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 590 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 369 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59013285.6813.68%
Other theft3695836.6010.48%
Violence and sexual offences933650.355.68%
Shoplifting92920.0121.05%
Anti-social behaviour60910.1122.45%
Robbery48593.5511.63%
Public order28474.8440.00%
Vehicle crime26276.99-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson16257.2145.45%
Burglary9158.28-43.75%
Drugs589.03-16.67%
Bicycle theft549.4666.67%
Possession of weapons149.460.00%
Other crime19.89-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 519 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 334 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51912009.55111.84%
Other theft3345134.2342.74%
Violence and sexual offences883304.1135.38%
Shoplifting76870.54-1.30%
Anti-social behaviour49751.83-24.62%
Robbery43484.7365.38%
Vehicle crime42425.3823.53%
Public order20415.49-23.08%
Burglary16197.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11158.2810.00%
Other crime7108.82250.00%
Drugs669.25-14.29%
Bicycle theft359.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 245 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 234 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2457983.280.00%
Other theft2342423.670.00%
Shoplifting772314.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour65761.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences65643.020.00%
Vehicle crime34643.020.00%
Public order26336.350.00%
Robbery26257.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10257.210.00%
Burglary898.930.00%
Drugs779.140.00%
Bicycle theft669.250.00%
Other crime259.360.00%
Possession of weapons219.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1543 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 140.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024142
August 202472
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024155
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024228
December 2023369
November 2023334
October 2023234

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20243
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
January 202419
December 202328
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 2499 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 249.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 590 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024219
August 2024141
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024343
March 202419
January 2024384
December 2023590
November 2023519
October 2023245

A total of 242 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202427
April 202452
January 202428
December 202326
November 202342
October 202334

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202457
July 20241
May 202417
April 202450
March 20241
January 202464
December 202393
November 202388
October 202365

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 20241
January 20246
December 202316
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 238 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202423
April 202428
January 202433
December 202348
November 202343
October 202326

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202438
April 202444
January 202445
December 202360
November 202349
October 202365

A total of 584 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
August 202438
May 20243
April 2024105
January 202486
December 202392
November 202376
October 202377

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202420
January 202422
December 20239
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
May 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 0PS 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. Parking Area
    Total48
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft6
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 14. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1