SHEPHERD STREET, W1J 7HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 7HN

SHEPHERD STREET, W1J 7HN, Westminster has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 248.14 per 1,000 population. This W1J 7HN 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 7HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 7HN, encompassing approximately 660 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1J 7HN area, explore the W1J 7HN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)

W1J 7HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 55
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15
  • Fitzmaurice Place with total crimes: 11

SHEPHERD STREET, W1J 7HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40248.1411.11%
Violence and sexual offences2560.52-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour2537.8338.89%
Other theft2437.8360.00%
Robbery1136.3110.00%
Vehicle crime1116.6437.50%
Criminal damage and arson716.64600.00%
Public order610.59-40.00%
Shoplifting59.08400.00%
Burglary47.57100.00%
Other crime36.05200.00%
Drugs34.54-25.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36210.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences3254.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour1848.420.00%
Other theft1527.230.00%
Robbery1022.700.00%
Public order1015.13900.00%
Vehicle crime815.130.00%
Drugs412.100.00%
Burglary26.050.00%
Bicycle theft13.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.51-88.89%

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 person2584.73-68.35%
Violence and sexual offences1437.83-33.33%
Public order921.18350.00%
Other theft413.62-85.71%
Shoplifting36.05-62.50%
Drugs14.54-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79295.0475.56%
Other theft28119.53-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour2642.3636.84%
Violence and sexual offences2139.34-27.59%
Vehicle crime1131.7722.22%
Robbery816.6414.29%
Shoplifting812.10300.00%
Drugs512.1066.67%
Burglary47.5733.33%
Other crime26.05100.00%
Public order23.03-66.67%
Bicycle theft13.030.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46263.27-42.50%
Theft from the person4569.60-48.86%
Violence and sexual offences2968.09-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour1943.88-20.83%
Vehicle crime928.75-50.00%
Robbery713.62-53.33%
Public order610.59-53.85%
Burglary39.080.00%
Drugs34.5450.00%
Shoplifting24.54-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson23.03-66.67%
Bicycle theft13.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Other crime11.510.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88444.8329.41%
Other theft80133.1523.08%
Violence and sexual offences34121.04-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour2451.444.35%
Vehicle crime1836.31200.00%
Robbery1527.2350.00%
Public order1322.7018.18%
Shoplifting919.6780.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.62-14.29%
Burglary39.080.00%
Bicycle theft24.540.00%
Drugs23.030.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68355.5683.78%
Other theft65102.8941.30%
Violence and sexual offences3798.3532.14%
Anti-social behaviour2355.98-25.81%
Public order1134.80-15.38%
Robbery1016.6442.86%
Criminal damage and arson715.130.00%
Vehicle crime610.59-50.00%
Shoplifting59.080.00%
Burglary37.57200.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46290.500.00%
Theft from the person3769.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour3155.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences2846.900.00%
Public order1342.360.00%
Vehicle crime1219.670.00%
Robbery718.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.590.00%
Shoplifting510.590.00%
Drugs47.570.00%
Bicycle theft16.050.00%
Burglary11.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202432
May 202414
April 202421
January 202429
December 202334
November 202337
October 202328

A total of 308 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
May 20244
April 202428
January 202446
December 202380
November 202365
October 202346

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20248
January 20247
December 202315
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 418 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202436
May 202425
April 202479
January 202445
December 202388
November 202368
October 202337

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20241
May 20249
April 20242
January 20246
December 202313
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202426
January 202419
December 202324
November 202323
October 202331

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202411
January 20249
December 202318
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
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 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20243
April 20248
January 20242
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 7HN 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. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 13. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Catherine Wheel Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Farm Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Chesterfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Dover Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Down Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Trebeck Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. White Horse Street
    Total1
    Other theft1