W1J 5AT, Westminster has recorded a total of 290 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 532.51 per 1,000 population. This W1J 5AT 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 5AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 5AT, encompassing approximately 544 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 68 | 532.51 | 61.90% |
| Other theft | 45 | 124.86 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 82.63 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 62.43 | -2.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 62.43 | 63.16% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 56.92 | 160.00% |
| Robbery | 18 | 47.74 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 33.05 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 18.36 | 125.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 16.53 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 14.69 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 5.51 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 5.51 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 42 | 372.76 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 77.12 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 64.27 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 27 | 62.43 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 49.58 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 34.89 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 18.36 | 900.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 18.36 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 18.36 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 11.02 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 7.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 7.34 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.84 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 1 | 1.84 | -88.89% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 25 | 102.83 | -76.42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 45.91 | -44.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 25.71 | 350.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 16.53 | -92.45% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 7.34 | -88.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 5.51 | -83.33% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 106 | 596.78 | 8.16% |
| Other theft | 53 | 194.64 | -33.75% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 97.32 | 82.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 93.65 | -15.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 62.43 | -35.90% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 45.91 | -13.79% |
| Robbery | 12 | 45.91 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 22.03 | -12.50% |
| Drugs | 6 | 12.85 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 11.02 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 3.67 | -71.43% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 98 | 644.52 | -48.15% |
| Other theft | 80 | 179.95 | -27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 146.90 | -6.98% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 73.45 | -20.41% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 71.61 | -43.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 53.25 | -15.15% |
| Robbery | 12 | 51.41 | -45.45% |
| Burglary | 8 | 22.03 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 14.69 | -63.16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 12.85 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.67 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.67 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.84 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 110 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 189 | 976.88 | 43.18% |
| Other theft | 110 | 347.05 | 10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 201.99 | 104.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 93.65 | 4.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 89.98 | 4.88% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 78.96 | 17.86% |
| Robbery | 22 | 60.60 | 46.67% |
| Public order | 19 | 40.40 | 18.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 34.89 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 14.69 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 7.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.67 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 100 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 132 | 778.57 | 85.92% |
| Other theft | 100 | 242.38 | 29.87% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 183.62 | 23.68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 86.30 | 7.89% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 75.29 | 7.69% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 51.41 | 13.64% |
| Public order | 16 | 45.91 | 6.67% |
| Robbery | 15 | 29.38 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 27.54 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 14.69 | 166.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 14.69 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.67 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.84 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 77 | 578.42 | 26.23% |
| Theft from the person | 71 | 141.39 | 82.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 130.37 | 11.76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 69.78 | -17.39% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 69.78 | 30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 47.74 | -12.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 40.40 | 7.14% |
| Public order | 15 | 27.54 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 27.54 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 7.34 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 7.34 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 5.51 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.84 | -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 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 61 | 495.79 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 112.01 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 84.47 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 71.61 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 62.43 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 45.91 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 14 | 36.72 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 25.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 16.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 14.69 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 9.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.51 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.51 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.67 | 0.00% |
A total of 557 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 45 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 53 |
| January 2024 | 80 |
| December 2023 | 110 |
| November 2023 | 100 |
| October 2023 | 77 |
| September 2023 | 61 |
A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 770 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 85.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 189 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 68 |
| August 2024 | 42 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 106 |
| January 2024 | 98 |
| December 2023 | 189 |
| November 2023 | 132 |
| October 2023 | 71 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 34 |
| August 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 34 |
| January 2024 | 40 |
| December 2023 | 43 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 38 |
| September 2023 | 34 |
A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 26 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
A total of 236 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 51 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 34 |
| August 2024 | 35 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 49 |
| November 2023 | 47 |
| October 2023 | 38 |
| September 2023 | 46 |
A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 5AT postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 63 |
| Theft from the person | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |