W1J 5BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 5BE

W1J 5BE, Westminster has recorded a total of 323 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 616.53 per 1,000 population. This W1J 5BE 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 5BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 5BE, encompassing approximately 523 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1J 5BE area, explore the W1J 5BE 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 (40.68% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (76.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1J 5BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 81
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15

W1J 5BE 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 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83616.5340.68%
Other theft53158.4376.67%
Violence and sexual offences37101.160.00%
Shoplifting3770.62117.65%
Anti-social behaviour3270.62-11.11%
Vehicle crime3061.0850.00%
Robbery1957.2646.15%
Criminal damage and arson936.27125.00%
Public order817.18-20.00%
Burglary815.27100.00%
Drugs315.27-62.50%
Other crime35.73200.00%
Bicycle theft15.730.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59458.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences37112.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour3670.620.00%
Other theft3068.720.00%
Vehicle crime2057.260.00%
Shoplifting1738.180.00%
Robbery1332.450.00%
Public order1024.81900.00%
Drugs819.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson415.270.00%
Burglary47.640.00%
Bicycle theft17.640.00%
Other crime11.910.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.91-88.89%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25106.89-81.34%
Violence and sexual offences1447.72-54.84%
Public order926.7280.00%
Other theft417.18-93.10%
Shoplifting37.64-93.48%
Drugs15.73-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person134738.6914.53%
Other theft58255.78-40.82%
Vehicle crime50110.7178.57%
Shoplifting4695.444.55%
Anti-social behaviour3287.803.23%
Violence and sexual offences3161.08-24.39%
Robbery1459.177.69%
Burglary826.72-33.33%
Public order515.27-28.57%
Drugs59.54150.00%
Bicycle theft29.540.00%
Other crime23.820.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person117769.23-50.00%
Other theft98223.33-24.03%
Shoplifting44187.06-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences4183.99-19.61%
Anti-social behaviour3178.26-20.51%
Vehicle crime2859.17-6.67%
Robbery1353.45-45.83%
Burglary1224.81140.00%
Public order722.91-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson513.36-44.44%
Bicycle theft29.540.00%
Other crime23.820.00%
Drugs23.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.820.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 234 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2341168.1727.87%
Other theft129446.650.00%
Shoplifting66246.2373.68%
Violence and sexual offences51125.98-8.93%
Anti-social behaviour3997.352.63%
Vehicle crime3074.440.00%
Robbery2457.2641.18%
Public order1945.8146.15%
Criminal damage and arson936.270.00%
Burglary517.18-58.33%
Drugs49.54300.00%
Bicycle theft27.640.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1831009.74103.33%
Other theft129349.3143.33%
Violence and sexual offences56246.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour38106.89-2.56%
Shoplifting3872.5322.58%
Vehicle crime3072.5315.38%
Robbery1757.2621.43%
Public order1332.45-35.00%
Burglary1224.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson922.9180.00%
Bicycle theft217.18100.00%
Drugs13.82-75.00%
Other crime11.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90700.520.00%
Theft from the person90171.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences42171.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour3980.170.00%
Shoplifting3174.440.00%
Vehicle crime2659.170.00%
Public order2049.630.00%
Robbery1438.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson526.720.00%
Burglary49.540.00%
Drugs47.640.00%
Bicycle theft17.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 591 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 73.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202430
May 20244
April 202458
January 202498
December 2023129
November 2023129
October 202390

A total of 114 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202414
January 202413
December 202324
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 925 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 115.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202459
May 202425
April 2024134
January 2024117
December 2023234
November 2023183
October 202390

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
May 20249
April 20245
January 20247
December 202319
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202437
May 202414
April 202431
January 202441
December 202351
November 202356
October 202342

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202436
April 202432
January 202431
December 202339
November 202338
October 202339

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202417
May 20243
April 202446
January 202444
December 202366
November 202338
October 202331

A total of 214 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202420
April 202450
January 202428
December 202330
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 202412
December 20235
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
May 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total81
    Theft from the person22
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery5
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total29
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 6. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Brook'S Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. New Bond Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Bruton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 30. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1