W1J 0QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 0QF

W1J 0QF, Westminster has recorded a total of 732 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7479.89 per 1,000 population. This W1J 0QF 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 0QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 0QF, encompassing approximately 97 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (227) incidents (58.74% increase)
  • Other theft: (141) incidents (80.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (115) incidents (155.56% increase)

W1J 0QF 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 56

W1J 0QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2277479.8958.74%
Other theft1412319.5880.77%
Shoplifting1151440.80155.56%
Violence and sexual offences721175.1226.32%
Anti-social behaviour46735.73-2.13%
Robbery40470.0553.85%
Vehicle crime39408.7425.81%
Criminal damage and arson16398.52100.00%
Public order16163.4923.08%
Burglary10163.490.00%
Other crime5102.18150.00%
Bicycle theft351.0950.00%
Drugs230.66-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1434874.197050.00%
Other theft781461.243800.00%
Violence and sexual offences57797.045600.00%
Anti-social behaviour47582.450.00%
Shoplifting45480.270.00%
Vehicle crime31459.830.00%
Robbery26316.770.00%
Public order13265.68333.33%
Drugs12132.840.00%
Burglary10122.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson8102.180.00%
Possession of weapons381.750.00%
Bicycle theft230.660.00%
Other crime220.440.00%

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 order381.75-70.00%
Other theft230.66-60.00%
Theft from the person220.44-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences120.44-94.12%

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 person37745.95-89.89%
Violence and sexual offences17378.08-65.31%
Public order10173.71-28.57%
Other theft5102.18-96.84%
Shoplifting351.09-97.52%
Drugs130.66-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 366 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3668961.571826.32%
Other theft1583739.9515700.00%
Shoplifting1211614.510.00%
Vehicle crime631236.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences49643.764800.00%
Anti-social behaviour45500.700.00%
Robbery30459.830.00%
Burglary21306.550.00%
Public order14214.591300.00%
Drugs3143.060.00%
Bicycle theft330.660.00%
Other crime330.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.660.00%

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 person19224.810.00%
Other theft1194.150.00%
Public order110.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences110.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110.22-99.59%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 391 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 241 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person39110085.59-36.01%
Other theft2413995.41-36.75%
Shoplifting1032462.64-3.74%
Violence and sexual offences651052.50-30.11%
Anti-social behaviour46664.20-25.81%
Vehicle crime44470.05-2.22%
Robbery38449.61-19.15%
Burglary24388.30140.00%
Public order18245.24-37.93%
Drugs9183.93125.00%
Criminal damage and arson591.97-68.75%
Other crime251.09100.00%
Bicycle theft120.44-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 611 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 381 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61114428.439.89%
Other theft3816243.469.80%
Shoplifting1073893.2210.31%
Violence and sexual offences931093.373.33%
Anti-social behaviour62950.3131.91%
Robbery47633.544.44%
Vehicle crime45480.27-8.16%
Public order29459.8345.00%
Criminal damage and arson16296.3333.33%
Burglary10163.49-41.18%
Bicycle theft5102.1825.00%
Drugs451.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons140.870.00%
Other crime110.22-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 556 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 347 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55613253.31127.87%
Other theft3475681.4547.03%
Shoplifting973545.80-2.02%
Violence and sexual offences90991.1934.33%
Vehicle crime49919.66-2.00%
Anti-social behaviour47500.70-24.19%
Robbery45480.2755.17%
Public order20459.83-16.67%
Burglary17204.37112.50%
Criminal damage and arson12173.719.09%
Other crime7122.62250.00%
Drugs671.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft461.31-33.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 244 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 236 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2448675.4559.48%
Other theft2362493.3014.01%
Shoplifting992411.5520.73%
Violence and sexual offences671011.62-8.22%
Anti-social behaviour62684.6334.78%
Vehicle crime50633.5456.25%
Robbery29510.92-12.12%
Public order24296.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11245.24-15.38%
Drugs9112.4028.57%
Burglary891.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft681.75-40.00%
Other crime261.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons220.44-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2077050.720.00%
Theft from the person1532115.220.00%
Shoplifting821563.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences73837.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour46745.950.00%
Robbery33470.050.00%
Vehicle crime32337.210.00%
Public order16326.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson13163.490.00%
Burglary12132.840.00%
Bicycle theft10122.620.00%
Drugs7102.180.00%
Other crime371.530.00%
Possession of weapons330.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 1798 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 149.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 381 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024141
August 202478
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024158
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024241
December 2023381
November 2023347
October 2023236
September 2023207

A total of 2749 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 249.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 611 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024227
August 2024143
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024366
March 202419
January 2024391
December 2023611
November 2023556
October 2023244
September 2023153

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202457
July 20241
May 202417
April 202449
March 20241
January 202465
December 202393
November 202390
October 202367
September 202373

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 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 20245
December 202316
November 202312
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 353 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
April 202463
January 202444
December 202345
November 202349
October 202350
September 202332

A total of 288 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202426
April 202430
January 202438
December 202347
November 202345
October 202329
September 202333

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 20243
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
January 202418
December 202329
November 202320
October 202324
September 202316

A total of 401 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202447
April 202445
January 202446
December 202362
November 202347
October 202362
September 202346

A total of 772 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 202445
May 20243
April 2024121
January 2024103
December 2023107
November 202397
October 202399
September 202382

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202421
January 202424
December 202310
November 202317
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
May 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 0QF 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. Parking Area
    Total56
    Vehicle crime19
    Theft from the person13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft7
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    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. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1