W1J 7SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 7SD

W1J 7SD, Westminster has recorded a total of 161 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 237.18 per 1,000 population. This W1J 7SD 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 7SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 7SD, encompassing approximately 678 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (177.78% increase)

W1J 7SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Grosvenor Crescent Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15

W1J 7SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40237.185.26%
Violence and sexual offences3258.9328.00%
Other theft2547.14177.78%
Anti-social behaviour2336.8376.92%
Robbery933.8828.57%
Public order913.26-18.18%
Vehicle crime813.26100.00%
Drugs711.7940.00%
Burglary310.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.420.00%
Shoplifting24.420.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38173.833700.00%
Violence and sexual offences2555.982400.00%
Anti-social behaviour1336.830.00%
Public order1119.150.00%
Other theft916.20800.00%
Robbery713.260.00%
Drugs510.310.00%
Vehicle crime47.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.890.00%
Other crime14.420.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%

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 theft14.420.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.95-60.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58216.555700.00%
Anti-social behaviour2585.440.00%
Other theft2536.832400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1136.830.00%
Vehicle crime1016.200.00%
Drugs514.730.00%
Public order57.370.00%
Burglary47.370.00%
Robbery25.890.00%
Shoplifting12.950.00%
Other crime11.470.00%

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 theft12.95-96.15%
Theft from the person11.47-97.06%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34182.67-56.96%
Other theft2650.09-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences1738.30-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour1625.04-30.43%
Vehicle crime1023.57-47.37%
Robbery514.73-54.55%
Public order47.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.89-50.00%
Drugs35.8950.00%
Possession of weapons24.420.00%
Bicycle theft12.95-50.00%
Burglary11.47-75.00%
Shoplifting11.47-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79365.3464.58%
Other theft52116.3820.93%
Violence and sexual offences3176.6082.35%
Anti-social behaviour2345.67-4.17%
Vehicle crime1933.88216.67%
Public order1227.99-14.29%
Robbery1117.6857.14%
Criminal damage and arson816.200.00%
Shoplifting411.79300.00%
Burglary45.89100.00%
Drugs25.890.00%
Bicycle theft22.95100.00%
Other crime12.950.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48251.9177.78%
Other theft4370.7186.96%
Anti-social behaviour2463.354.35%
Violence and sexual offences1735.36-22.73%
Public order1425.0427.27%
Criminal damage and arson820.6233.33%
Robbery711.790.00%
Vehicle crime610.31-33.33%
Burglary28.840.00%
Bicycle theft12.950.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person27190.0417.39%
Anti-social behaviour2339.7764.29%
Other theft2333.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences2233.880.00%
Public order1132.4110.00%
Vehicle crime916.2012.50%
Robbery713.26133.33%
Criminal damage and arson610.310.00%
Drugs18.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23166.470.00%
Theft from the person2333.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences2233.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour1432.410.00%
Public order1020.620.00%
Vehicle crime814.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.790.00%
Burglary48.840.00%
Robbery35.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
April 202425
January 202416
December 202323
November 202324
October 202323
September 202314

A total of 349 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202438
July 20241
April 202458
March 20241
January 202434
December 202379
November 202348
October 202327
September 202323

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
July 20241
April 202411
January 202417
December 202331
November 202317
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20249
July 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202426
December 202352
November 202343
October 202323
September 202323

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202410
January 202410
December 202319
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
May 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 202314
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Grosvenor Crescent Mews
    Total18
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 16. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Farm Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Chesterfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Down Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Trebeck Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. White Horse Street
    Total1
    Other theft1