W1J 6AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 6AS

W1J 6AS, Westminster has recorded a total of 454 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1039.44 per 1,000 population. This W1J 6AS 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 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 6AS, encompassing approximately 436 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1J 6AS area, explore the W1J 6AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (120) incidents (46.34% increase)
  • Other theft: (81) incidents (118.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (71) incidents (173.08% increase)

W1J 6AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 122
  • Glasshouse Street with total crimes: 56
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 48

W1J 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1201039.4446.34%
Other theft81274.74118.92%
Shoplifting71185.45173.08%
Violence and sexual offences50162.5635.14%
Anti-social behaviour41114.48-6.82%
Vehicle crime3093.8736.36%
Robbery2668.6985.71%
Criminal damage and arson1059.53100.00%
Public order922.90-10.00%
Burglary920.6150.00%
Other crime320.61200.00%
Bicycle theft26.870.00%
Drugs24.58-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82675.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour44187.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences37100.740.00%
Other theft3784.710.00%
Shoplifting2684.710.00%
Vehicle crime2259.530.00%
Robbery1450.370.00%
Public order1032.05900.00%
Drugs822.900.00%
Burglary618.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.740.00%
Bicycle theft211.450.00%
Possession of weapons14.580.00%
Other crime12.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.29-88.89%

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 person25128.21-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences1457.24-57.58%
Public order932.0550.00%
Other theft420.61-95.56%
Shoplifting39.16-95.52%
Drugs16.87-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2001206.58-17.01%
Other theft90457.90-39.19%
Shoplifting67206.0624.07%
Vehicle crime55153.40103.70%
Anti-social behaviour36125.922.86%
Violence and sexual offences3382.42-31.25%
Robbery2175.55-8.70%
Burglary1148.08-31.25%
Public order625.18-40.00%
Drugs413.74100.00%
Bicycle theft29.160.00%
Other crime24.580.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 241 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2411403.48-33.43%
Other theft148551.77-27.09%
Shoplifting54338.85-27.03%
Violence and sexual offences48123.63-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour35109.90-22.22%
Vehicle crime2780.13-10.00%
Robbery2361.82-23.33%
Burglary1652.66128.57%
Public order1036.63-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson422.90-63.64%
Bicycle theft29.16-33.33%
Other crime24.580.00%
Drugs24.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.580.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 362 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3621930.0617.15%
Other theft203828.817.41%
Shoplifting74464.7737.04%
Violence and sexual offences54169.42-8.47%
Anti-social behaviour45123.6318.42%
Vehicle crime30103.03-11.76%
Robbery3068.693.45%
Public order2168.6990.91%
Criminal damage and arson1148.0810.00%
Burglary725.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft316.0350.00%
Drugs36.87200.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 309 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 189 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3091719.43113.10%
Other theft189707.4630.34%
Violence and sexual offences59432.7215.69%
Shoplifting54135.085.88%
Anti-social behaviour38123.63-9.52%
Vehicle crime3487.0017.24%
Robbery2977.8493.33%
Burglary1466.40180.00%
Public order1132.05-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson1025.1866.67%
Bicycle theft222.900.00%
Drugs14.58-83.33%
Other crime12.290.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1451185.970.00%
Theft from the person145331.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences51331.980.00%
Shoplifting51116.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour42116.770.00%
Vehicle crime2996.160.00%
Public order2066.400.00%
Robbery1545.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson634.340.00%
Drugs613.740.00%
Burglary513.740.00%
Bicycle theft211.450.00%
Possession of weapons14.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 227 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202422
April 202455
January 202427
December 202330
November 202334
October 202329

A total of 897 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 112.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202437
May 20244
April 202490
January 2024148
December 2023203
November 2023189
October 2023145

A total of 158 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
April 202421
January 202423
December 202330
November 202329
October 202315

A total of 1484 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 185.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 362 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 202482
May 202425
April 2024200
January 2024241
December 2023362
November 2023309
October 2023145

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
May 20249
April 20246
January 202410
December 202321
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202437
May 202414
April 202433
January 202448
December 202354
November 202359
October 202351

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202444
April 202436
January 202435
December 202345
November 202338
October 202342

A total of 400 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202426
May 20243
April 202467
January 202454
December 202374
November 202354
October 202351

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202411
January 202416
December 20237
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 6AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total122
    Theft from the person33
    Other theft22
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total48
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft6
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 8. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Brook'S Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. New Bond Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Bruton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3