W1J 7QB, Westminster has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 260.27 per 1,000 population. This W1J 7QB 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 (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this W1J 7QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 7QB, encompassing approximately 641 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 43 | 260.27 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 67.02 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 54.55 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 21 | 32.73 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 32.73 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 18.70 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 17.14 | 1000.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 17.14 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 7.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 1 | 1.56 | -88.89% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 25 | 87.28 | -72.83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 38.96 | -36.36% |
| Public order | 9 | 21.82 | 350.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 14.03 | -88.57% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 6.23 | -78.57% |
| Drugs | 1 | 4.68 | -80.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 92 | 355.34 | 67.27% |
| Other theft | 35 | 143.38 | -42.62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 54.55 | 17.39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 42.08 | -37.14% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 34.29 | 7.69% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 21.82 | 27.27% |
| Robbery | 9 | 21.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 14.03 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 7.79 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.79 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 3.12 | -71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 61 | 350.66 | -39.00% |
| Theft from the person | 55 | 95.07 | -59.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 85.72 | -5.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 54.55 | -14.81% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 35.85 | -40.91% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 20.26 | -42.11% |
| Robbery | 9 | 17.14 | -43.75% |
| Public order | 7 | 14.03 | -53.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 10.91 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.68 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.68 | -71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.12 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 100 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 136 | 601.58 | 41.67% |
| Other theft | 100 | 211.96 | 23.46% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 155.85 | -9.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 57.66 | 3.85% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 42.08 | 214.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 34.29 | 171.43% |
| Robbery | 16 | 29.61 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 15 | 24.94 | 36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 23.38 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 10.91 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 96 | 453.53 | 113.33% |
| Other theft | 81 | 149.62 | 52.83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 126.24 | 28.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 63.90 | -18.75% |
| Robbery | 12 | 40.52 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 11 | 18.70 | -31.25% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 17.14 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 10.91 | -56.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 10.91 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 10.91 | 50.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 53 | 350.66 | 20.45% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 82.60 | 18.42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 70.13 | 45.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 49.87 | -8.57% |
| Public order | 16 | 49.87 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 24.94 | 14.29% |
| Robbery | 9 | 24.94 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 14.03 | -58.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 10.91 | -12.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 10.91 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 6.23 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.12 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.56 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 44 | 327.29 | -15.38% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 68.57 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 59.22 | 29.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 54.55 | 37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 34.29 | 13.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 26.49 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 21.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 18.70 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 12.47 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 12.47 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 9.35 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.12 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.12 | -33.33% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 52 | 299.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 81.04 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 59.22 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 42.08 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 24.94 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 23.38 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 18.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 15.59 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 12.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 7.79 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 4.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
A total of 568 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 136 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 43 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 92 |
| January 2024 | 55 |
| December 2023 | 136 |
| November 2023 | 96 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
| September 2023 | 38 |
| August 2023 | 38 |
A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 35 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
A total of 451 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 61 |
| December 2023 | 100 |
| November 2023 | 81 |
| October 2023 | 53 |
| September 2023 | 44 |
| August 2023 | 52 |
A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 7QB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 42 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |