W1J 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 8AB

W1J 8AB, Westminster has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 370.02 per 1,000 population. This W1J 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 8AB, encompassing approximately 591 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1J 8AB area, explore the W1J 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (64) incidents (36.17% increase)
  • Other theft: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

W1J 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 55
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15
  • Albany Courtyard with total crimes: 13

W1J 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person64370.0236.17%
Other theft36108.1363.64%
Violence and sexual offences2760.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour2545.628.70%
Vehicle crime1442.24-6.67%
Shoplifting1423.65180.00%
Robbery1323.6518.18%
Criminal damage and arson821.96300.00%
Public order713.52-22.22%
Burglary511.83400.00%
Drugs38.45-50.00%
Other crime35.07200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47304.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences3679.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour2360.820.00%
Other theft2238.860.00%
Vehicle crime1537.170.00%
Robbery1125.340.00%
Public order918.59800.00%
Drugs615.210.00%
Shoplifting510.140.00%
Bicycle theft28.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.380.00%
Other crime13.380.00%
Burglary11.690.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.69-88.89%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2594.62-74.23%
Violence and sexual offences1442.24-30.00%
Public order923.65200.00%
Other theft415.21-89.19%
Shoplifting36.76-88.89%
Drugs15.07-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person97422.3942.65%
Other theft37163.89-43.08%
Anti-social behaviour2762.5117.39%
Shoplifting2745.6228.57%
Violence and sexual offences2045.62-44.44%
Vehicle crime1933.7958.33%
Robbery932.100.00%
Burglary515.2166.67%
Drugs48.45-20.00%
Public order36.76-57.14%
Other crime25.07100.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68432.53-59.28%
Other theft65114.89-43.97%
Violence and sexual offences36109.82-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour2360.82-25.81%
Shoplifting2138.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime1235.48-36.84%
Robbery920.27-47.06%
Public order715.21-56.25%
Drugs511.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.45-57.14%
Burglary35.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft25.070.00%
Possession of weapons13.380.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person167768.7540.34%
Other theft116282.1618.37%
Violence and sexual offences46195.994.55%
Anti-social behaviour3177.7214.81%
Shoplifting2852.3864.71%
Vehicle crime1947.3146.15%
Robbery1732.1030.77%
Public order1628.7260.00%
Criminal damage and arson727.030.00%
Burglary411.83-42.86%
Bicycle theft26.76100.00%
Drugs23.380.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person119601.49101.69%
Other theft98201.0655.56%
Violence and sexual offences44165.5825.71%
Anti-social behaviour2774.34-12.90%
Shoplifting1745.6230.77%
Vehicle crime1328.72-23.53%
Robbery1321.9618.18%
Public order1021.96-33.33%
Burglary716.90250.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.83-12.50%
Bicycle theft111.830.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63439.290.00%
Theft from the person59106.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences3599.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour3159.130.00%
Vehicle crime1752.380.00%
Public order1528.720.00%
Shoplifting1325.340.00%
Robbery1121.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson818.590.00%
Drugs413.520.00%
Burglary26.760.00%
Bicycle theft13.380.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202419
January 202412
December 202319
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 441 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 55.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202422
May 20244
April 202437
January 202465
December 2023116
November 202398
October 202363

A total of 646 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 80.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202447
May 202425
April 202497
January 202468
December 2023167
November 2023119
October 202359

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202436
May 202414
April 202420
January 202436
December 202346
November 202344
October 202335

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20249
January 20249
December 202317
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
May 20249
April 20243
January 20247
December 202316
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
April 202427
January 202423
December 202331
November 202327
October 202331

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
May 20243
April 202427
January 202421
December 202328
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
May 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total55
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 4. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bruton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 20. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Masons Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 27. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2