W1J 7LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 7LA

W1J 7LA, Westminster has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 225.34 per 1,000 population. This W1J 7LA 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 7LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 7LA, encompassing approximately 678 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)

W1J 7LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15

W1J 7LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33225.3432.00%
Theft from the person3048.60-14.29%
Other theft2744.18107.69%
Anti-social behaviour2239.7769.23%
Drugs1032.40233.33%
Robbery914.7328.57%
Vehicle crime813.26100.00%
Public order711.78-41.67%
Burglary310.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.420.00%
Shoplifting22.950.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35175.273400.00%
Violence and sexual offences2551.552400.00%
Anti-social behaviour1336.820.00%
Other theft1319.151200.00%
Public order1219.150.00%
Robbery717.670.00%
Vehicle crime410.310.00%
Burglary45.890.00%
Drugs35.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.420.00%
Other crime12.950.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.420.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.470.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.95-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58231.235700.00%
Anti-social behaviour2485.420.00%
Other theft2435.352300.00%
Drugs1235.350.00%
Vehicle crime1117.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences1116.200.00%
Robbery516.200.00%
Public order47.360.00%
Shoplifting35.890.00%
Burglary34.420.00%
Other crime14.420.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.95-96.77%
Theft from the person11.47-97.22%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36203.25-61.70%
Other theft3153.02-48.33%
Violence and sexual offences2245.66-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour1632.40-30.43%
Vehicle crime1023.57-50.00%
Robbery514.73-58.33%
Public order47.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.89-33.33%
Drugs45.89-20.00%
Possession of weapons25.890.00%
Shoplifting22.95-71.43%
Bicycle theft12.950.00%
Burglary11.47-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person94419.7567.86%
Other theft60138.4530.43%
Violence and sexual offences4088.3773.91%
Anti-social behaviour2358.91-11.54%
Vehicle crime2033.87233.33%
Robbery1229.4620.00%
Public order1217.670.00%
Shoplifting717.67250.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.310.00%
Drugs58.84400.00%
Burglary37.360.00%
Other crime24.420.00%
Bicycle theft12.950.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56282.78107.41%
Other theft4682.4876.92%
Anti-social behaviour2667.758.33%
Violence and sexual offences2338.29-14.81%
Public order1233.879.09%
Robbery1017.6725.00%
Vehicle crime614.73-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.840.00%
Burglary38.840.00%
Shoplifting24.420.00%
Bicycle theft12.950.00%
Drugs11.470.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person27206.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences2739.770.00%
Other theft2639.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour2438.290.00%
Public order1135.350.00%
Vehicle crime1016.200.00%
Robbery814.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.780.00%
Drugs18.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
April 202424
January 202416
December 202323
November 202326
October 202324

A total of 339 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202435
July 20241
June 20241
April 202458
March 20241
January 202436
December 202394
November 202356
October 202327

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202425
July 20241
April 202411
January 202422
December 202340
November 202323
October 202327

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 229 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
July 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202431
December 202360
November 202346
October 202326

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20245
January 20245
December 202312
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202411
January 202410
December 202320
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202412
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
May 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 202312
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 7LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total17
    Drugs5
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 16. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Blackburne'S Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Reeves Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Farm Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Chesterfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Down Street
    Total1
    Other theft1