W1J 5HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 5HU

W1J 5HU, Westminster has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 259.06 per 1,000 population. This W1J 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 5HU, encompassing approximately 667 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)

W1J 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15

W1J 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40259.0642.86%
Theft from the person3659.909.09%
Anti-social behaviour2853.9186.67%
Other theft2641.93225.00%
Robbery1038.9311.11%
Vehicle crime1014.97100.00%
Drugs714.97133.33%
Public order610.48-53.85%
Burglary38.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.4950.00%
Shoplifting34.490.00%
Other crime14.490.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33179.6932.00%
Violence and sexual offences2849.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1541.930.00%
Public order1322.4644.44%
Robbery919.470.00%
Other theft813.48100.00%
Vehicle crime511.980.00%
Burglary37.490.00%
Drugs34.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.490.00%
Other crime12.990.00%

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 person2583.86-53.70%
Violence and sexual offences1437.440.00%
Public order920.96200.00%
Other theft413.48-83.33%
Shoplifting35.99-50.00%
Drugs14.49-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54245.5868.75%
Anti-social behaviour2880.8640.00%
Other theft2441.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime1635.9423.08%
Violence and sexual offences1423.96-33.33%
Drugs720.96133.33%
Shoplifting610.48100.00%
Robbery58.98-16.67%
Burglary47.49300.00%
Public order35.99-25.00%
Other crime24.49100.00%
Bicycle theft12.990.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36218.63-35.71%
Theft from the person3253.91-45.76%
Violence and sexual offences2147.92-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour2031.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime1329.95-43.48%
Robbery619.47-60.00%
Public order48.98-66.67%
Shoplifting35.99-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.49-62.50%
Drugs34.4950.00%
Possession of weapons24.490.00%
Bicycle theft12.990.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Burglary11.50-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59369.8722.92%
Other theft5688.3521.74%
Violence and sexual offences3683.8616.13%
Anti-social behaviour2453.91-14.29%
Vehicle crime2335.94283.33%
Robbery1534.4450.00%
Public order1222.460.00%
Shoplifting817.9760.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.9814.29%
Burglary311.980.00%
Drugs24.490.00%
Bicycle theft12.990.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48295.0092.00%
Other theft4671.8848.39%
Violence and sexual offences3168.8834.78%
Anti-social behaviour2846.4221.74%
Public order1241.930.00%
Robbery1017.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.970.00%
Vehicle crime610.48-53.85%
Shoplifting58.9866.67%
Burglary37.49200.00%
Bicycle theft14.490.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31215.630.00%
Theft from the person2546.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences2337.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour2334.440.00%
Vehicle crime1334.440.00%
Public order1219.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.970.00%
Robbery510.480.00%
Shoplifting37.490.00%
Burglary14.490.00%
Drugs11.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202433
May 202425
April 202454
January 202432
December 202359
November 202348
October 202325

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20245
January 20246
December 202315
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202428
May 202414
April 202414
January 202421
December 202336
November 202331
October 202323

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202416
January 202413
December 202323
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202415
April 202428
January 202420
December 202324
November 202328
October 202323

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 231 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20248
May 20244
April 202424
January 202436
December 202356
November 202346
October 202331

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
May 20249
April 20243
January 20244
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 17. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grosvenor Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Reeves Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Farm Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Chesterfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1