W1J 5HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 5HD

W1J 5HD, Westminster has recorded a total of 263 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 437.47 per 1,000 population. This W1J 5HD 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 5HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 5HD, encompassing approximately 601 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (61) incidents (27.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)

W1J 5HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 55
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15

W1J 5HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61437.4727.08%
Other theft38101.4772.73%
Violence and sexual offences3763.21-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour3361.5426.92%
Vehicle crime2954.8981.25%
Shoplifting1948.24216.67%
Robbery1631.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson926.61200.00%
Public order814.97-27.27%
Burglary613.31100.00%
Drugs49.98-33.33%
Other crime36.65200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48321.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences3879.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour2663.210.00%
Other theft2243.250.00%
Vehicle crime1636.590.00%
Robbery1226.610.00%
Public order1119.961000.00%
Drugs618.300.00%
Shoplifting69.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.980.00%
Burglary34.990.00%
Bicycle theft14.990.00%
Other crime11.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.66-88.89%

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 person2593.15-75.49%
Violence and sexual offences1441.58-44.00%
Public order923.29350.00%
Other theft414.97-90.91%
Shoplifting36.65-85.00%
Drugs14.99-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102499.0141.67%
Vehicle crime50169.66117.39%
Other theft4483.17-34.33%
Anti-social behaviour2873.19-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences2546.57-39.02%
Shoplifting2041.58-20.00%
Robbery1233.279.09%
Burglary719.9640.00%
Drugs611.64100.00%
Bicycle theft29.98100.00%
Other crime23.33100.00%
Public order23.33-71.43%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72482.38-58.14%
Other theft67119.76-44.17%
Violence and sexual offences41111.45-16.33%
Anti-social behaviour3068.20-6.25%
Shoplifting2549.90-43.18%
Vehicle crime2341.58-23.33%
Robbery1138.26-47.62%
Public order718.30-58.82%
Burglary511.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson38.32-62.50%
Drugs34.9950.00%
Bicycle theft14.99-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.660.00%
Other crime11.660.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person172833.3550.88%
Other theft120286.1025.00%
Violence and sexual offences49199.602.08%
Shoplifting4481.51175.00%
Anti-social behaviour3273.19-15.79%
Vehicle crime3053.233.45%
Robbery2149.9040.00%
Public order1734.9341.67%
Criminal damage and arson828.28-11.11%
Bicycle theft313.3150.00%
Burglary34.99-57.14%
Drugs24.99100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person114643.73123.53%
Other theft96189.6243.28%
Violence and sexual offences48159.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour3879.840.00%
Vehicle crime2963.2126.09%
Shoplifting1648.246.67%
Robbery1526.6150.00%
Public order1224.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson919.9612.50%
Burglary714.97133.33%
Bicycle theft211.64100.00%
Drugs13.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67454.100.00%
Theft from the person51111.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour3884.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences3663.210.00%
Vehicle crime2359.880.00%
Public order1638.260.00%
Shoplifting1526.610.00%
Robbery1024.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson816.630.00%
Drugs413.310.00%
Burglary36.650.00%
Bicycle theft14.990.00%
Possession of weapons11.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
May 202414
April 202425
January 202441
December 202349
November 202348
October 202336

A total of 458 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 57.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202422
May 20244
April 202444
January 202467
December 2023120
November 202396
October 202367

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202412
January 202411
December 202321
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 645 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 80.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202448
May 202425
April 2024102
January 202472
December 2023172
November 2023114
October 202351

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20241
May 20249
April 20242
January 20247
December 202317
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
April 202428
January 202430
December 202332
November 202338
October 202338

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
May 20243
April 202420
January 202425
December 202344
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202416
April 202450
January 202423
December 202330
November 202329
October 202323

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 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 5HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total55
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    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. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. New Bond Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Bruton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 26. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Clifford Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Grosvenor Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1