W1J 7PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 7PX

W1J 7PX, Westminster has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 179.03 per 1,000 population. This W1J 7PX 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 7PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 7PX, encompassing approximately 592 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)

W1J 7PX 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 7PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32179.0310.34%
Other theft1854.0580.00%
Anti-social behaviour1330.4062.50%
Violence and sexual offences1221.96-45.45%
Robbery820.27100.00%
Public order813.5114.29%
Vehicle crime713.51250.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.82200.00%
Burglary25.070.00%
Drugs23.38-60.00%
Shoplifting13.380.00%

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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29150.322800.00%
Violence and sexual offences2248.982100.00%
Other theft1037.16900.00%
Anti-social behaviour816.890.00%
Public order713.510.00%
Drugs511.820.00%
Robbery48.440.00%
Vehicle crime26.760.00%
Bicycle theft13.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%

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 theft15.07-75.00%
Theft from the person11.69-96.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.69-92.86%

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 person2597.96-46.81%
Violence and sexual offences1442.2227.27%
Public order1123.65175.00%
Other theft418.58-80.95%
Shoplifting36.76200.00%
Drugs15.07-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47192.544600.00%
Other theft2179.382000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1535.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences1125.330.00%
Vehicle crime618.580.00%
Drugs410.130.00%
Public order46.760.00%
Burglary36.760.00%
Shoplifting15.070.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Robbery11.690.00%

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 theft13.38-95.45%
Theft from the person11.69-96.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30165.52-55.88%
Other theft2250.67-51.11%
Violence and sexual offences1137.16-57.69%
Anti-social behaviour818.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime713.51-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson511.82-16.67%
Robbery58.44-37.50%
Drugs38.4450.00%
Public order35.07-72.73%
Bicycle theft15.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%
Burglary11.69-75.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68339.4861.90%
Other theft45114.8518.42%
Violence and sexual offences2676.0062.50%
Anti-social behaviour1643.9114.29%
Vehicle crime1127.02175.00%
Public order1118.5810.00%
Robbery818.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.510.00%
Burglary410.13300.00%
Drugs26.760.00%
Bicycle theft23.380.00%
Shoplifting13.380.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42228.0182.61%
Other theft3870.9480.95%
Violence and sexual offences1664.18-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour1427.02-26.32%
Public order1023.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson616.890.00%
Vehicle crime410.13-42.86%
Robbery46.76-42.86%
Burglary16.760.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23185.790.00%
Other theft2138.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour1935.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences1832.090.00%
Public order830.400.00%
Vehicle crime713.510.00%
Robbery711.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.820.00%
Drugs110.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 20241
May 202414
April 202411
January 202411
December 202326
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 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 202316
November 202314
October 202319

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 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20241
May 20244
April 202421
March 20241
January 202422
December 202345
November 202338
October 202321

A total of 298 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 20241
May 202425
April 202447
March 20241
January 202430
December 202368
November 202342
October 202323

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 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 20234
October 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
May 202411
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 7PX 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. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1