W1J 7NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 7NL

W1J 7NL, Westminster has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 227.72 per 1,000 population. This W1J 7NL 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 7NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 7NL, encompassing approximately 676 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)

W1J 7NL 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 7NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38227.725.56%
Violence and sexual offences2456.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour2435.4941.18%
Other theft2335.4953.33%
Robbery1034.010.00%
Vehicle crime1014.7942.86%
Criminal damage and arson714.79600.00%
Public order510.35-54.55%
Burglary47.39300.00%
Other crime35.91200.00%
Shoplifting34.44200.00%
Drugs34.44-25.00%

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 person36201.113500.00%
Violence and sexual offences3253.233100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1747.320.00%
Other theft1525.141400.00%
Public order1122.181000.00%
Robbery1016.270.00%
Vehicle crime714.790.00%
Drugs410.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.910.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.91-90.91%
Other theft11.48-75.00%
Theft from the person11.48-96.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.48-92.86%

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 person2585.77-67.53%
Violence and sexual offences1436.97-22.22%
Public order1120.70266.67%
Other theft416.27-85.19%
Shoplifting35.91-25.00%
Drugs14.44-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person77267.657600.00%
Other theft27113.862600.00%
Anti-social behaviour2539.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences1836.970.00%
Vehicle crime1126.620.00%
Robbery616.270.00%
Burglary48.870.00%
Shoplifting45.910.00%
Drugs45.910.00%
Public order35.910.00%
Other crime24.440.00%

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 theft12.96-97.73%
Theft from the person11.48-97.73%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44245.47-40.54%
Theft from the person4465.06-54.64%
Violence and sexual offences2665.06-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour1838.45-21.74%
Vehicle crime926.62-43.75%
Robbery713.31-53.33%
Public order610.35-53.85%
Drugs38.8750.00%
Burglary24.44-33.33%
Shoplifting22.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.960.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person97428.8344.78%
Other theft74143.4425.42%
Violence and sexual offences35109.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour2351.760.00%
Vehicle crime1634.01166.67%
Robbery1523.6666.67%
Public order1322.1830.00%
Criminal damage and arson619.220.00%
Shoplifting48.8733.33%
Burglary35.910.00%
Drugs24.440.00%
Bicycle theft12.960.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67326.8097.06%
Other theft5999.0751.28%
Violence and sexual offences3587.2429.63%
Anti-social behaviour2351.76-20.69%
Public order1034.01-16.67%
Robbery914.7928.57%
Vehicle crime613.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.87-14.29%
Burglary38.87200.00%
Shoplifting34.44-40.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39263.2125.81%
Theft from the person3457.6717.24%
Anti-social behaviour2950.2861.11%
Violence and sexual offences2742.88-6.90%
Public order1239.9333.33%
Vehicle crime1217.7420.00%
Robbery717.74-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson710.350.00%
Shoplifting510.35-16.67%
Drugs47.39100.00%
Bicycle theft15.910.00%
Burglary11.48-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31232.160.00%
Theft from the person2945.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences2942.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour1842.880.00%
Vehicle crime1026.620.00%
Robbery914.790.00%
Public order913.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.310.00%
Shoplifting610.350.00%
Burglary58.870.00%
Drugs27.390.00%
Bicycle theft12.960.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202432
July 20241
May 202414
April 202418
January 202426
December 202335
November 202335
October 202327
September 202329

A total of 318 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
July 20241
May 20244
April 202427
March 20241
January 202444
December 202374
November 202359
October 202339
September 202331

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20246
January 20247
December 202315
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 449 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202436
July 20241
May 202425
April 202477
March 20241
January 202444
December 202397
November 202367
October 202334
September 202329

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20241
May 202411
April 20243
January 20246
December 202313
November 202310
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202425
January 202418
December 202323
November 202323
October 202329
September 202318

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202411
January 20249
December 202316
November 20236
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 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 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 7NL 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. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 11. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Catherine Wheel Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Farm Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Chesterfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Dover Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Down Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Trebeck Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. White Horse Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Chesterfield Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Grantham Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Archibald Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1