W1J 7NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 7NW

W1J 7NW, Westminster has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 146.33 per 1,000 population. This W1J 7NW 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 7NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 7NW, encompassing approximately 615 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)

W1J 7NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11
  • Down Street Mews with total crimes: 8

W1J 7NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22146.33-8.33%
Other theft1635.7760.00%
Anti-social behaviour1326.0162.50%
Violence and sexual offences1221.14-42.86%
Robbery719.5175.00%
Vehicle crime611.38200.00%
Public order69.76-14.29%
Drugs39.760.00%
Burglary24.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.25100.00%
Shoplifting13.250.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24130.072300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2139.022000.00%
Other theft1034.14900.00%
Anti-social behaviour816.260.00%
Public order713.010.00%
Robbery411.380.00%
Drugs36.500.00%
Vehicle crime24.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.250.00%

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 theft14.88-75.00%
Theft from the person11.63-96.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.63-92.86%

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 person2594.30-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences1440.6540.00%
Public order1122.76175.00%
Other theft417.88-78.95%
Shoplifting36.50200.00%
Drugs14.88-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45177.224400.00%
Other theft1973.161800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1530.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences1024.390.00%
Vehicle crime716.260.00%
Drugs411.380.00%
Public order46.500.00%
Burglary26.500.00%
Shoplifting13.250.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Robbery11.630.00%

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 theft13.25-95.24%
Theft from the person11.63-96.30%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person27149.58-53.45%
Other theft2143.90-48.78%
Violence and sexual offences1134.14-57.69%
Anti-social behaviour817.88-52.94%
Vehicle crime713.01-30.00%
Robbery511.38-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson38.13-50.00%
Drugs34.8850.00%
Public order34.88-70.00%
Bicycle theft14.880.00%
Possession of weapons11.630.00%
Burglary11.63-75.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58299.1561.11%
Other theft4194.3017.14%
Violence and sexual offences2666.6662.50%
Anti-social behaviour1742.2721.43%
Vehicle crime1027.64150.00%
Public order1016.26-9.09%
Robbery716.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.380.00%
Burglary49.76300.00%
Drugs26.500.00%
Bicycle theft13.250.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Other crime11.630.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36206.4889.47%
Other theft3558.5375.00%
Violence and sexual offences1656.90-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour1426.01-26.32%
Public order1122.7657.14%
Criminal damage and arson617.880.00%
Vehicle crime49.76-42.86%
Robbery46.50-20.00%
Burglary16.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20164.2117.65%
Anti-social behaviour1932.5290.00%
Theft from the person1930.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences1730.8941.67%
Public order727.6416.67%
Vehicle crime711.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.380.00%
Robbery59.7666.67%
Drugs18.130.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19131.690.00%
Other theft1730.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences1227.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour1019.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson616.260.00%
Public order69.760.00%
Burglary49.760.00%
Vehicle crime46.500.00%
Robbery36.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 20241
May 202414
April 202410
January 202411
December 202326
November 202316
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202415
January 20248
December 202317
November 202314
October 202319
September 202310

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 20241
May 20244
April 202419
March 20241
January 202421
December 202341
November 202335
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 277 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 20241
May 202425
April 202445
March 20241
January 202427
December 202358
November 202336
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
May 202411
April 20244
January 20243
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 9. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Headfort Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1