PICCADILLY, W1J 7NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 7NP

PICCADILLY, W1J 7NP, Westminster has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 194.26 per 1,000 population. This W1J 7NP 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 7NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 7NP, encompassing approximately 561 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

W1J 7NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Crescent Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11

PICCADILLY, W1J 7NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33194.2613.79%
Other theft1858.8180.00%
Anti-social behaviour1432.0875.00%
Violence and sexual offences1224.95-47.83%
Robbery821.39100.00%
Public order814.260.00%
Vehicle crime714.26250.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.48300.00%
Burglary27.130.00%
Drugs23.56-60.00%
Shoplifting13.560.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29162.182800.00%
Violence and sexual offences2351.682200.00%
Other theft1040.99900.00%
Anti-social behaviour817.820.00%
Public order814.260.00%
Drugs514.260.00%
Robbery48.910.00%
Vehicle crime27.130.00%
Bicycle theft13.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%

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 theft15.350.00%
Theft from the person11.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48208.514700.00%
Other theft2185.542000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1637.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences1228.510.00%
Vehicle crime621.390.00%
Drugs410.690.00%
Public order47.130.00%
Burglary37.130.00%
Shoplifting15.350.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Robbery11.780.00%

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 theft13.56-95.65%
Theft from the person11.78-96.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30176.44-56.52%
Other theft2353.47-48.89%
Violence and sexual offences1140.99-57.69%
Anti-social behaviour819.60-52.94%
Vehicle crime714.26-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson512.48-16.67%
Robbery58.91-44.44%
Drugs38.9150.00%
Public order35.35-72.73%
Bicycle theft15.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%
Burglary11.78-75.00%
Shoplifting11.780.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69363.5660.47%
Other theft45122.9712.50%
Violence and sexual offences2680.2044.44%
Anti-social behaviour1746.3421.43%
Vehicle crime1130.30120.00%
Public order1119.6010.00%
Robbery919.60125.00%
Criminal damage and arson616.040.00%
Burglary410.69300.00%
Drugs27.130.00%
Bicycle theft23.560.00%
Shoplifting13.560.00%
Other crime11.780.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43251.2979.17%
Other theft4076.6390.48%
Violence and sexual offences1871.29-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour1432.08-33.33%
Public order1024.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson617.820.00%
Vehicle crime510.69-28.57%
Robbery48.91-42.86%
Burglary17.130.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24203.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour2142.770.00%
Other theft2137.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences1937.430.00%
Public order833.860.00%
Vehicle crime714.260.00%
Robbery712.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.480.00%
Drugs110.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202423
July 20241
April 202412
January 202411
December 202326
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202416
January 20248
December 202317
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202423
December 202345
November 202340
October 202321

A total of 278 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
July 20241
April 202448
March 20241
January 202430
December 202369
November 202343
October 202324

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
May 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 7NP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grosvenor Crescent Mews
    Total18
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    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. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 10. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Headfort Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Chesterfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Down Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Trebeck Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. White Horse Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Chesterfield Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Grantham Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Deanery Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Hill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Chester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Montrose Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Grosvenor Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1