W1J 7SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 7SX

W1J 7SX, Westminster has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 207.72 per 1,000 population. This W1J 7SX 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 7SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 7SX, encompassing approximately 678 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)

W1J 7SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15
  • Fitzmaurice Place with total crimes: 11

W1J 7SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32207.7239.13%
Theft from the person2847.14-9.68%
Other theft2441.25166.67%
Anti-social behaviour2235.3669.23%
Vehicle crime832.41100.00%
Robbery711.790.00%
Drugs710.31133.33%
Public order610.31-45.45%
Burglary38.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.420.00%
Shoplifting22.950.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31156.163000.00%
Violence and sexual offences2345.672200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1333.880.00%
Public order1119.150.00%
Other theft916.21800.00%
Robbery713.260.00%
Vehicle crime410.310.00%
Drugs35.890.00%
Burglary24.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.950.00%
Other crime12.950.00%

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 order22.95-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53209.195200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2478.080.00%
Other theft2235.362100.00%
Vehicle crime1132.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences1016.210.00%
Drugs614.730.00%
Public order48.840.00%
Robbery45.890.00%
Shoplifting35.890.00%
Burglary34.420.00%
Other crime14.420.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%

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 theft12.95-96.43%
Theft from the person11.47-96.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31184.15-53.73%
Other theft2845.67-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences2041.25-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour1629.46-30.43%
Vehicle crime923.57-55.00%
Robbery513.26-50.00%
Public order47.37-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson35.89-50.00%
Drugs34.4250.00%
Possession of weapons24.420.00%
Shoplifting22.95-71.43%
Bicycle theft12.950.00%
Burglary11.47-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67332.9452.27%
Other theft4898.7014.29%
Violence and sexual offences2770.7168.75%
Anti-social behaviour2339.78-4.17%
Vehicle crime2033.88233.33%
Public order1129.46-8.33%
Robbery1016.2111.11%
Shoplifting714.73250.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.310.00%
Burglary38.840.00%
Drugs24.420.00%
Bicycle theft12.950.00%
Other crime11.470.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44243.08109.52%
Other theft4264.8290.91%
Anti-social behaviour2461.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences1635.36-20.00%
Public order1223.579.09%
Robbery917.6880.00%
Vehicle crime613.26-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.840.00%
Burglary38.840.00%
Shoplifting24.420.00%
Bicycle theft12.950.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24176.780.00%
Other theft2235.360.00%
Theft from the person2132.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences2030.940.00%
Public order1129.460.00%
Vehicle crime1016.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.730.00%
Robbery58.840.00%
Drugs17.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
April 202424
January 202416
December 202323
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 277 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202431
July 20241
April 202453
March 20241
January 202431
December 202367
November 202344
October 202321

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202423
July 20241
April 202410
January 202420
December 202327
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20249
July 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202428
December 202348
November 202342
October 202322

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202411
January 20249
December 202320
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
May 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 7SX postcode area is presented below.

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