W1J 7NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 7NR

W1J 7NR, Westminster has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 208.74 per 1,000 population. This W1J 7NR 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 7NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 7NR, encompassing approximately 536 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1J 7NR area, explore the W1J 7NR 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 (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)

W1J 7NR 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

W1J 7NR 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33208.7410.00%
Other theft1761.5070.00%
Anti-social behaviour1631.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1329.82-51.85%
Public order924.2312.50%
Robbery816.77100.00%
Vehicle crime714.91133.33%
Criminal damage and arson413.05300.00%
Burglary27.450.00%
Drugs23.73-60.00%
Shoplifting13.730.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30184.512900.00%
Violence and sexual offences2755.912600.00%
Other theft1050.32900.00%
Anti-social behaviour818.640.00%
Public order814.910.00%
Drugs514.910.00%
Robbery49.320.00%
Vehicle crime37.450.00%
Bicycle theft35.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.590.00%

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 theft15.590.00%
Theft from the person11.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.73-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50229.244900.00%
Other theft2193.192000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1639.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences1529.820.00%
Vehicle crime727.960.00%
Drugs413.050.00%
Public order47.450.00%
Burglary37.450.00%
Shoplifting15.590.00%
Other crime11.860.00%
Robbery11.860.00%

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 theft13.73-95.83%
Theft from the person11.86-96.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31191.96-55.07%
Other theft2457.78-47.83%
Violence and sexual offences1144.73-60.71%
Vehicle crime920.50-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour816.77-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson514.91-16.67%
Robbery59.32-44.44%
Drugs39.320.00%
Public order35.59-72.73%
Bicycle theft15.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Burglary11.86-75.00%
Shoplifting11.860.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69393.2560.47%
Other theft46128.6015.00%
Violence and sexual offences2885.7355.56%
Anti-social behaviour1752.1821.43%
Vehicle crime1431.68100.00%
Public order1126.0910.00%
Robbery920.50125.00%
Criminal damage and arson616.770.00%
Burglary411.18300.00%
Drugs37.450.00%
Bicycle theft25.590.00%
Shoplifting13.730.00%
Other crime11.860.00%

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 person43266.5172.00%
Other theft4080.1481.82%
Violence and sexual offences1874.55-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour1433.55-33.33%
Public order1026.0925.00%
Vehicle crime718.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.050.00%
Robbery411.18-42.86%
Burglary17.450.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25218.060.00%
Other theft2246.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour2141.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences2039.140.00%
Public order837.270.00%
Vehicle crime714.910.00%
Robbery713.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.050.00%
Drugs111.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202427
July 20241
April 202415
January 202411
December 202328
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
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 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202424
December 202346
November 202340
October 202322

A total of 283 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
July 20241
April 202450
March 20241
January 202431
December 202369
November 202343
October 202325

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 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20233
October 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
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 7NR 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. Wilton Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Old Barrack Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Chesterfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Down Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Trebeck Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. White Horse Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Chesterfield Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Grantham Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Deanery Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Chester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Montrose Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Grosvenor Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1