W1J 5JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 5JQ

W1J 5JQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 233 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 362.61 per 1,000 population. This W1J 5JQ 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 5JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 5JQ, encompassing approximately 642 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (15.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (44.12% increase)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (133.33% increase)

W1J 5JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 55
  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

W1J 5JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52362.6115.56%
Violence and sexual offences4980.9244.12%
Other theft3576.26133.33%
Anti-social behaviour3454.4741.67%
Vehicle crime1452.9116.67%
Robbery1321.798.33%
Drugs820.2360.00%
Shoplifting712.45600.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.8975.00%
Public order610.89-60.00%
Burglary59.3466.67%
Other crime37.78200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45266.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences3470.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour2452.910.00%
Other theft1537.350.00%
Public order1523.341400.00%
Robbery1223.340.00%
Vehicle crime1218.670.00%
Drugs518.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.780.00%
Burglary36.220.00%
Other crime14.670.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.56-88.89%

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 person2587.15-71.59%
Violence and sexual offences1438.91-36.36%
Public order921.79200.00%
Other theft414.01-89.19%
Shoplifting36.22-72.73%
Drugs14.67-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88371.9466.04%
Other theft37136.95-21.28%
Anti-social behaviour3457.5825.93%
Violence and sexual offences2252.91-29.03%
Vehicle crime1934.2426.67%
Shoplifting1129.5783.33%
Robbery917.12-10.00%
Drugs714.01133.33%
Burglary610.89100.00%
Public order39.34-50.00%
Other crime24.67100.00%
Bicycle theft13.110.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53323.70-56.91%
Other theft4782.48-45.35%
Violence and sexual offences3173.14-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour2748.24-3.57%
Vehicle crime1542.02-40.00%
Robbery1023.34-50.00%
Public order615.56-64.71%
Shoplifting69.34-60.00%
Burglary39.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.67-66.67%
Drugs34.6750.00%
Possession of weapons24.670.00%
Bicycle theft13.110.00%
Other crime11.560.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person123577.3751.85%
Other theft86191.4219.44%
Violence and sexual offences42133.84-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour2865.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime2543.57177.78%
Robbery2038.9153.85%
Public order1731.1221.43%
Shoplifting1526.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson923.3412.50%
Burglary314.010.00%
Drugs24.67100.00%
Bicycle theft13.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81449.7688.37%
Other theft72126.0644.00%
Violence and sexual offences45112.0536.36%
Anti-social behaviour3570.03-5.41%
Public order1454.47-22.22%
Robbery1321.7962.50%
Vehicle crime920.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.0114.29%
Shoplifting612.4520.00%
Burglary39.340.00%
Bicycle theft24.670.00%
Drugs13.11-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50353.270.00%
Theft from the person4377.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour3766.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences3357.580.00%
Public order1851.360.00%
Vehicle crime1828.010.00%
Robbery828.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.450.00%
Shoplifting510.890.00%
Drugs47.780.00%
Burglary36.220.00%
Possession of weapons14.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 346 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202415
May 20244
April 202437
January 202447
December 202386
November 202372
October 202350

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 20249
January 202410
December 202320
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 510 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202445
May 202425
April 202488
January 202453
December 2023123
November 202381
October 202343

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202424
April 202434
January 202427
December 202328
November 202335
October 202337

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202419
January 202415
December 202325
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202434
May 202414
April 202422
January 202431
December 202342
November 202345
October 202333

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
May 20243
April 202411
January 20246
December 202315
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237

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 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20241
May 20249
April 20243
January 20246
December 202317
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 5JQ 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. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bruton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 21. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Grosvenor Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Grosvenor Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bourdon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 27. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2