W1J 5AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 5AD

W1J 5AD, Westminster has recorded a total of 345 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 700.55 per 1,000 population. This W1J 5AD 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 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 5AD, encompassing approximately 492 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1J 5AD area, explore the W1J 5AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (83) incidents (56.60% increase)
  • Other theft: (54) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (10.26% increase)

W1J 5AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 63
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Weighhouse Street with total crimes: 15

W1J 5AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83700.5556.60%
Other theft54168.5492.86%
Violence and sexual offences43109.6510.26%
Anti-social behaviour3887.3222.58%
Vehicle crime3677.1671.43%
Shoplifting3073.10130.77%
Robbery2060.92100.00%
Public order1240.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1024.3742.86%
Burglary920.31-10.00%
Drugs518.28-37.50%
Other crime310.15200.00%
Bicycle theft26.090.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53479.225200.00%
Violence and sexual offences39107.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour3179.190.00%
Other theft2862.950.00%
Vehicle crime2156.860.00%
Public order1542.640.00%
Shoplifting1330.460.00%
Burglary1026.400.00%
Robbery1020.310.00%
Drugs820.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson716.240.00%
Other crime114.210.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12.03-96.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25113.71-82.27%
Violence and sexual offences1450.76-56.25%
Public order928.430.00%
Other theft418.28-94.20%
Shoplifting38.12-89.29%
Drugs16.09-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person141834.57-9.03%
Other theft69286.31-28.87%
Vehicle crime56140.1180.65%
Anti-social behaviour40113.71-6.98%
Violence and sexual offences3281.22-30.43%
Shoplifting2864.98-12.50%
Robbery1356.86-7.14%
Burglary1126.4010.00%
Public order922.3428.57%
Drugs618.28100.00%
Bicycle theft312.1850.00%
Other crime36.0950.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person155917.83-39.22%
Other theft97314.74-31.69%
Violence and sexual offences46196.97-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour4393.41-6.52%
Shoplifting3287.32-48.39%
Vehicle crime3164.98-13.89%
Robbery1462.95-41.67%
Burglary1028.4342.86%
Criminal damage and arson820.31-27.27%
Public order716.24-65.00%
Drugs314.210.00%
Bicycle theft26.09100.00%
Other crime24.060.00%
Possession of weapons24.06100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 255 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2551352.3725.00%
Other theft142517.8014.52%
Shoplifting62288.3487.88%
Violence and sexual offences58125.903.57%
Anti-social behaviour46117.779.52%
Vehicle crime3693.415.88%
Robbery2473.1033.33%
Public order2048.73-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson1140.6110.00%
Burglary722.34-30.00%
Drugs314.21200.00%
Bicycle theft16.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.030.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2041131.0455.73%
Other theft124414.2413.76%
Violence and sexual offences56251.799.80%
Anti-social behaviour42113.7110.53%
Vehicle crime3485.28-2.86%
Shoplifting3369.0410.00%
Public order2167.01-8.70%
Robbery1842.64-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson1036.5566.67%
Burglary1020.3166.67%
Other crime220.31100.00%
Bicycle theft24.060.00%
Drugs14.06-75.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person131921.890.00%
Other theft109266.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences51221.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour38103.560.00%
Vehicle crime3577.160.00%
Shoplifting3071.070.00%
Public order2360.920.00%
Robbery1946.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson638.580.00%
Burglary612.180.00%
Drugs412.180.00%
Other crime18.120.00%
Possession of weapons12.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202431
April 202440
January 202443
December 202346
November 202342
October 202338

A total of 627 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 78.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202428
May 20244
April 202469
January 202497
December 2023142
November 2023124
October 2023109

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 202413
January 202414
December 202324
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202413
May 20243
April 202428
January 202432
December 202362
November 202333
October 202330

A total of 1048 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 116.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 255 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202453
June 20241
May 202425
April 2024141
January 2024155
December 2023255
November 2023204
October 2023131

A total of 249 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202421
April 202456
January 202431
December 202336
November 202334
October 202335

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202439
May 202414
April 202432
January 202446
December 202358
November 202356
October 202351

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
May 20249
April 20249
January 20247
December 202320
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 5AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total63
    Theft from the person14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Robbery4
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total32
    Vehicle crime13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Binney Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Duke'S Yard
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Balderton Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Brook'S Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. New Bond Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1