W1J 5NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 5NY

W1J 5NY, Westminster has recorded a total of 203 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 322.41 per 1,000 population. This W1J 5NY 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 5NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 5NY, encompassing approximately 629 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (67.86% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)

W1J 5NY 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 5NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47322.4167.86%
Theft from the person4274.6510.53%
Anti-social behaviour3266.7052.38%
Other theft3150.82181.82%
Vehicle crime1249.2333.33%
Robbery1119.0622.22%
Drugs817.47100.00%
Public order612.71-53.85%
Burglary59.530.00%
Shoplifting47.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.350.00%
Bicycle theft14.760.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38225.533700.00%
Violence and sexual offences2860.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour2144.470.00%
Public order1333.350.00%
Other theft1120.650.00%
Vehicle crime917.470.00%
Robbery914.290.00%
Burglary514.290.00%
Drugs47.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.350.00%
Other crime14.760.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.59-96.00%

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 person2588.94-62.12%
Violence and sexual offences1439.71-30.00%
Public order922.23200.00%
Other theft414.29-87.10%
Shoplifting36.35-62.50%
Drugs14.76-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66320.8265.00%
Anti-social behaviour32104.8239.13%
Other theft3150.82-24.39%
Vehicle crime2149.2331.25%
Violence and sexual offences2033.35-28.57%
Shoplifting831.7660.00%
Drugs712.71133.33%
Burglary511.12400.00%
Robbery57.94-44.44%
Public order37.94-25.00%
Bicycle theft24.76100.00%
Other crime23.18100.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41284.29-38.81%
Theft from the person4065.12-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences2863.53-34.88%
Anti-social behaviour2344.47-20.69%
Vehicle crime1636.53-40.74%
Robbery925.41-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson514.29-44.44%
Shoplifting57.94-54.55%
Public order47.94-71.43%
Drugs36.3550.00%
Possession of weapons24.760.00%
Bicycle theft13.180.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Burglary11.59-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96506.6445.45%
Other theft67152.4715.52%
Violence and sexual offences43106.41-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour2968.29-14.71%
Vehicle crime2746.06237.50%
Robbery1742.8841.67%
Public order1427.000.00%
Shoplifting1122.23120.00%
Criminal damage and arson917.4728.57%
Burglary314.29-40.00%
Drugs24.76100.00%
Bicycle theft13.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66408.1783.33%
Other theft58104.8245.00%
Violence and sexual offences4592.1245.16%
Anti-social behaviour3471.4713.33%
Public order1454.00-6.67%
Robbery1222.2350.00%
Vehicle crime819.06-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson712.710.00%
Burglary511.1266.67%
Shoplifting57.9466.67%
Bicycle theft27.940.00%
Drugs13.180.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft40304.940.00%
Theft from the person3663.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences3157.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour3049.230.00%
Vehicle crime1747.650.00%
Public order1527.000.00%
Robbery823.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.710.00%
Burglary311.120.00%
Shoplifting34.760.00%
Possession of weapons14.760.00%
Drugs11.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 410 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
June 20241
May 202425
April 202466
January 202440
December 202396
November 202366
October 202336

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20245
January 20249
December 202317
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202428
May 202414
April 202420
January 202428
December 202343
November 202345
October 202331

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202421
January 202416
December 202327
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202421
April 202432
January 202423
December 202329
November 202334
October 202330

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 283 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202411
May 20244
April 202431
January 202441
December 202367
November 202358
October 202340

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
May 20249
April 20243
January 20244
December 202314
November 202314
October 202315

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 5NY 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. 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. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bruton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 22. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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