W1J 6DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 6DP

W1J 6DP, Westminster has recorded a total of 318 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 603.32 per 1,000 population. This W1J 6DP 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 6DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 6DP, encompassing approximately 527 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (80) incidents (35.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (76.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (2.78% increase)

W1J 6DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 81
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15

W1J 6DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person80603.3235.59%
Other theft53151.7876.67%
Violence and sexual offences37100.552.78%
Anti-social behaviour3370.20-8.33%
Shoplifting3362.61106.25%
Vehicle crime3062.6150.00%
Robbery1956.9246.15%
Public order936.05-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson917.08200.00%
Burglary817.08100.00%
Drugs315.18-62.50%
Other crime35.69200.00%
Bicycle theft15.690.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59449.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour36111.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences3668.300.00%
Other theft3068.300.00%
Vehicle crime2056.920.00%
Shoplifting1637.940.00%
Robbery1330.360.00%
Public order1024.66900.00%
Drugs818.970.00%
Burglary415.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.590.00%
Bicycle theft15.690.00%
Other crime11.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.90-88.89%

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 person25106.24-81.06%
Violence and sexual offences1447.43-54.84%
Public order926.5680.00%
Other theft417.08-92.86%
Shoplifting37.59-93.33%
Drugs15.69-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person132724.7416.81%
Other theft56250.43-42.27%
Vehicle crime51106.2488.89%
Shoplifting4596.762.27%
Violence and sexual offences3185.38-24.39%
Anti-social behaviour3158.810.00%
Robbery1458.817.69%
Burglary826.56-33.33%
Public order515.18-16.67%
Drugs59.49150.00%
Bicycle theft29.490.00%
Other crime23.79100.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person113749.40-48.64%
Other theft97214.39-23.02%
Shoplifting44184.03-30.16%
Violence and sexual offences4183.48-12.77%
Anti-social behaviour3177.79-26.19%
Vehicle crime2758.81-6.90%
Robbery1351.23-45.83%
Burglary1224.66140.00%
Public order622.77-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson511.38-44.44%
Bicycle theft29.490.00%
Drugs23.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.790.00%
Other crime11.900.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2201113.6725.71%
Other theft126417.39-0.79%
Shoplifting63239.0580.00%
Violence and sexual offences47119.53-12.96%
Anti-social behaviour4289.1713.51%
Vehicle crime2979.68-9.38%
Robbery2455.0241.18%
Public order1645.5345.45%
Criminal damage and arson930.360.00%
Burglary517.08-64.29%
Drugs49.49300.00%
Bicycle theft27.590.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person175977.070.00%
Other theft127332.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences54240.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour37102.450.00%
Shoplifting3570.200.00%
Vehicle crime3266.400.00%
Robbery1760.710.00%
Burglary1432.250.00%
Public order1126.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson920.870.00%
Bicycle theft217.080.00%
Drugs13.790.00%
Other crime11.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 493 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 70.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202430
May 20244
April 202456
January 202497
December 2023126
November 2023127

A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202414
January 202413
December 202324
November 202317

A total of 804 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 114.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202459
May 202425
April 2024132
January 2024113
December 2023220
November 2023175

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
May 20249
April 20245
January 20246
December 202316
November 202311

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202436
May 202414
April 202431
January 202441
December 202347
November 202354

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202436
April 202431
January 202431
December 202342
November 202337

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202416
May 20243
April 202445
January 202444
December 202363
November 202335

A total of 189 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202420
April 202451
January 202427
December 202329
November 202332

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 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 20245
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 202412
December 20235
November 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
May 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total81
    Theft from the person22
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery5
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    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. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 6. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Brook'S Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. New Bond Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Bruton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 30. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1