W1J 7HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 7HR

W1J 7HR, Westminster has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 259.16 per 1,000 population. This W1J 7HR 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 7HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 7HR, encompassing approximately 663 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)

W1J 7HR 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

W1J 7HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41259.1613.89%
Other theft2761.7880.00%
Anti-social behaviour2640.6836.84%
Violence and sexual offences2539.18-24.24%
Vehicle crime1237.6750.00%
Robbery1118.0810.00%
Public order716.57-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.55600.00%
Shoplifting610.55500.00%
Burglary49.04100.00%
Other crime36.03200.00%
Drugs34.52-25.00%

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 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36212.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences3354.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour1949.720.00%
Other theft1528.630.00%
Robbery1022.600.00%
Public order1015.07900.00%
Vehicle crime815.070.00%
Drugs412.050.00%
Burglary26.030.00%
Bicycle theft13.010.00%
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 person2584.38-69.88%
Violence and sexual offences1437.67-33.33%
Public order921.09350.00%
Other theft413.56-87.10%
Shoplifting36.03-62.50%
Drugs14.52-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83308.8984.44%
Other theft31125.06-34.04%
Anti-social behaviour2846.7140.00%
Violence and sexual offences2142.19-27.59%
Vehicle crime1131.6422.22%
Robbery916.5728.57%
Shoplifting813.56300.00%
Drugs512.0566.67%
Burglary47.5333.33%
Other crime26.03100.00%
Public order23.01-66.67%
Bicycle theft13.010.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47265.19-40.51%
Theft from the person4570.82-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences2967.80-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour2043.70-16.67%
Vehicle crime930.14-57.14%
Robbery713.56-56.25%
Public order610.55-57.14%
Burglary39.040.00%
Drugs34.5250.00%
Shoplifting24.52-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.01-66.67%
Bicycle theft13.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Other crime11.510.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90455.0534.33%
Other theft79135.6121.54%
Violence and sexual offences35119.04-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour2452.74-7.69%
Vehicle crime2136.16250.00%
Robbery1631.6433.33%
Public order1424.1127.27%
Shoplifting1021.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson615.07-14.29%
Burglary39.040.00%
Bicycle theft24.52100.00%
Drugs23.010.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67364.640.00%
Other theft65100.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences3897.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour2657.260.00%
Robbery1239.180.00%
Public order1118.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson716.570.00%
Vehicle crime610.550.00%
Shoplifting69.040.00%
Burglary39.040.00%
Bicycle theft14.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
May 20244
April 202431
January 202447
December 202379
November 202365

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20249
January 20247
December 202316
November 202312

A total of 387 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 55.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
May 202425
April 202483
January 202445
December 202390
November 202367

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
May 20249
April 20242
January 20246
December 202314
November 202311

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
April 202428
January 202420
December 202324
November 202326

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202411
January 20249
December 202321
November 20236

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202433
May 202414
April 202421
January 202429
December 202335
November 202338

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.60 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20243
April 20248
January 20242
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
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 7HR 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. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 15. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Farm Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Chesterfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Dover Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Down Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Trebeck Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1