W1J 0QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 0QL

W1J 0QL, Westminster has recorded a total of 688 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8221.20 per 1,000 population. This W1J 0QL 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 0QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 0QL, encompassing approximately 83 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1J 0QL area, explore the W1J 0QL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (217) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (139) incidents (101.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (97) incidents (185.29% increase)

W1J 0QL 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 0QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2178221.2055.00%
Other theft1392593.02101.45%
Shoplifting971660.97185.29%
Violence and sexual offences731159.0928.07%
Vehicle crime39872.3139.29%
Robbery37466.0348.00%
Anti-social behaviour37442.13-2.63%
Public order17442.1370.00%
Criminal damage and arson16203.14100.00%
Burglary8191.19-20.00%
Bicycle theft395.6050.00%
Other crime335.8550.00%
Drugs235.85-81.82%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1405221.906900.00%
Other theft691672.923350.00%
Violence and sexual offences57824.515600.00%
Anti-social behaviour38681.120.00%
Shoplifting34454.080.00%
Vehicle crime28406.280.00%
Robbery25334.580.00%
Drugs11298.740.00%
Public order10131.44233.33%
Burglary10119.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson8119.490.00%
Possession of weapons395.600.00%
Bicycle theft235.850.00%
Other crime223.900.00%

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 order395.60-70.00%
Other theft235.85-60.00%
Theft from the person223.90-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences123.90-94.12%

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 person37872.31-88.75%
Violence and sexual offences17442.13-64.58%
Public order10203.14-28.57%
Other theft5119.49-96.55%
Shoplifting359.75-96.81%
Drugs135.85-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 329 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3299428.091631.58%
Other theft1453931.3614400.00%
Shoplifting941732.670.00%
Vehicle crime611123.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences48728.914700.00%
Anti-social behaviour44573.570.00%
Robbery27525.770.00%
Burglary20322.630.00%
Public order14238.991300.00%
Drugs3167.290.00%
Other crime235.850.00%
Bicycle theft123.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.950.00%

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 person19262.890.00%
Other theft1227.040.00%
Public order111.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft111.95-99.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 373 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37310885.92-33.98%
Other theft2214457.13-36.13%
Shoplifting772640.82-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences61920.11-36.46%
Anti-social behaviour45728.91-26.23%
Vehicle crime42537.72-2.33%
Robbery32501.88-31.91%
Burglary22382.38144.44%
Public order18262.89-35.71%
Drugs11215.09120.00%
Criminal damage and arson6131.44-62.50%
Other crime271.70100.00%
Bicycle theft123.90-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 565 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 346 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56515689.5913.91%
Other theft3466751.429.84%
Violence and sexual offences964134.507.87%
Shoplifting911147.1428.17%
Anti-social behaviour611087.4032.61%
Robbery47728.9114.63%
Vehicle crime43561.62-12.24%
Public order28513.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson16334.5833.33%
Burglary9191.19-47.06%
Drugs5107.54-16.67%
Bicycle theft559.7525.00%
Other crime159.75-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 496 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 315 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49614016.67110.17%
Other theft3155926.9141.89%
Violence and sexual offences893764.0739.06%
Shoplifting711063.500.00%
Vehicle crime49848.414.26%
Anti-social behaviour46585.52-26.98%
Robbery41549.6764.00%
Public order20489.93-23.08%
Burglary17238.99112.50%
Criminal damage and arson12203.149.09%
Other crime7143.39250.00%
Drugs683.650.00%
Bicycle theft471.70-33.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 236 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 222 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2369428.0953.25%
Other theft2222820.0618.09%
Shoplifting712652.777.58%
Violence and sexual offences64848.41-7.25%
Anti-social behaviour63764.7643.18%
Vehicle crime47752.8151.61%
Public order26561.6262.50%
Robbery25310.68-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson11298.74-21.43%
Burglary8131.44-33.33%
Drugs695.600.00%
Bicycle theft671.70-40.00%
Other crime271.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons223.90-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1887755.170.00%
Theft from the person1542246.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences691840.210.00%
Shoplifting66824.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour44788.660.00%
Robbery33525.770.00%
Vehicle crime31394.330.00%
Public order16370.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson14191.190.00%
Burglary12167.290.00%
Bicycle theft10143.390.00%
Drugs6119.490.00%
Other crime371.700.00%
Possession of weapons335.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1654 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 346 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024139
August 202469
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024145
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024221
December 2023346
November 2023315
October 2023222
September 2023188

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20243
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
January 202418
December 202328
November 202320
October 202326
September 202316

A total of 2568 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 233.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 565 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024217
August 2024140
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024329
March 202419
January 2024373
December 2023565
November 2023496
October 2023236
September 2023154

A total of 340 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202428
April 202461
January 202442
December 202343
November 202349
October 202347
September 202331

A total of 576 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202457
July 20241
May 202417
April 202448
March 20241
January 202461
December 202396
November 202389
October 202364
September 202369

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 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 202312
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 267 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202425
April 202427
January 202432
December 202347
November 202341
October 202325
September 202333

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
April 202444
January 202445
December 202361
November 202346
October 202363
September 202344

A total of 604 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202434
May 20243
April 202494
January 202477
December 202391
November 202371
October 202371
September 202366

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202420
January 202422
December 20239
November 202317
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
May 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 0QL 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. 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. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 13. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1