W1J 5AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 5AP

W1J 5AP, Westminster has recorded a total of 194 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 366.54 per 1,000 population. This W1J 5AP 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1J 5AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 5AP, encompassing approximately 529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (135.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1J 5AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 47
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Old Bond Street with total crimes: 7

W1J 5AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38366.5452.00%
Violence and sexual offences3371.80135.71%
Anti-social behaviour3262.350.00%
Other theft2560.46525.00%
Vehicle crime2047.230.00%
Public order1037.7911.11%
Shoplifting1018.89233.33%
Robbery918.890.00%
Drugs817.00700.00%
Criminal damage and arson415.120.00%
Burglary47.560.00%
Other crime17.560.00%

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 person25105.81-73.12%
Violence and sexual offences1447.23-44.00%
Public order926.45125.00%
Other theft417.00-92.59%
Shoplifting37.56-88.00%
Drugs15.67-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93593.278.14%
Other theft54175.71-29.87%
Vehicle crime54102.0392.86%
Anti-social behaviour32102.03-15.79%
Shoplifting2560.46-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences2547.23-28.57%
Robbery1047.23-23.08%
Burglary718.89-22.22%
Drugs613.23200.00%
Public order411.34-20.00%
Bicycle theft27.56100.00%
Other crime23.780.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86621.61-51.14%
Other theft77162.49-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour38145.48-15.56%
Violence and sexual offences3571.80-30.00%
Vehicle crime2866.13-22.22%
Shoplifting2652.90-50.94%
Robbery1349.12-38.10%
Burglary924.56125.00%
Criminal damage and arson617.00-25.00%
Public order511.34-73.68%
Other crime29.450.00%
Drugs23.780.00%
Bicycle theft13.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.890.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person176997.6049.15%
Other theft112332.5324.44%
Shoplifting53211.61112.00%
Violence and sexual offences50100.148.70%
Anti-social behaviour4594.479.76%
Vehicle crime3685.0216.13%
Robbery2168.0250.00%
Public order1939.6811.76%
Criminal damage and arson835.900.00%
Burglary415.12-50.00%
Drugs27.56100.00%
Bicycle theft13.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.890.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person118759.5381.54%
Other theft90222.9513.92%
Violence and sexual offences46170.0517.95%
Anti-social behaviour4186.917.89%
Vehicle crime3177.463.33%
Shoplifting2558.5713.64%
Public order1747.23-5.56%
Robbery1432.127.69%
Criminal damage and arson826.4560.00%
Burglary815.12100.00%
Bicycle theft215.120.00%
Drugs13.78-75.00%
Other crime11.890.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79602.7229.51%
Theft from the person65149.2685.71%
Violence and sexual offences39122.81-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour3873.6918.75%
Vehicle crime3071.8030.43%
Shoplifting2256.68-15.38%
Public order1841.57200.00%
Robbery1334.01-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson524.56-54.55%
Burglary49.45-55.56%
Drugs47.5633.33%
Other crime17.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.89-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61517.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences47115.2520.51%
Theft from the person3588.802.94%
Anti-social behaviour3266.130.00%
Shoplifting2660.46-36.59%
Vehicle crime2349.124.55%
Robbery1543.4615.38%
Criminal damage and arson1128.34266.67%
Burglary920.780.00%
Public order617.00-53.85%
Bicycle theft311.3450.00%
Drugs35.670.00%
Possession of weapons25.67100.00%
Other crime13.780.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61517.690.00%
Shoplifting41115.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences3977.460.00%
Theft from the person3473.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour3264.240.00%
Vehicle crime2260.460.00%
Public order1341.570.00%
Robbery1324.560.00%
Burglary924.560.00%
Drugs317.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.670.00%
Bicycle theft25.670.00%
Other crime13.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
April 202432
January 202438
December 202345
November 202341
October 202338
September 202332
August 202332

A total of 563 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 62.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
May 20244
April 202454
January 202477
December 2023112
November 202390
October 202379
September 202361
August 202361

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 202311
August 20233

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
May 20249
April 20244
January 20245
December 202319
November 202317
October 202318
September 20236
August 202313

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
May 202414
April 202425
January 202435
December 202350
November 202346
October 202339
September 202347
August 202339

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
May 20243
April 202425
January 202426
December 202353
November 202325
October 202322
September 202326
August 202341

A total of 670 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 74.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
May 202425
April 202493
January 202486
December 2023176
November 2023118
October 202365
September 202335
August 202334

A total of 244 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202454
January 202428
December 202336
November 202331
October 202330
September 202323
August 202322

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20239
August 20239

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202410
January 202413
December 202321
November 202314
October 202313
September 202315
August 202313

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft8
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime4
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Vehicle crime4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Old Bond Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Burlington Place
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. New Bond Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bolton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Duke'S Yard
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Avery Row
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. St George Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bruton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ashburton Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Davies Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Bruton Place
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Yarmouth Place
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Derby Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clifford Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brook'S Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Albemarle Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Shepherd Market
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 23. Mount Street Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. South Molton Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Grafton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Cork St Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Barlow Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Market Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2