W1J 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 8BJ

W1J 8BJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 264 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 449.72 per 1,000 population. This W1J 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 8BJ, encompassing approximately 587 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (68) incidents (51.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (37) incidents (76.19% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-7.89% decrease)

W1J 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 55
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15

W1J 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68449.7251.11%
Other theft37115.8476.19%
Violence and sexual offences3563.03-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour3159.6214.81%
Vehicle crime2852.8155.56%
Shoplifting2347.70130.00%
Robbery1339.188.33%
Criminal damage and arson922.15200.00%
Public order815.33-11.11%
Burglary613.63100.00%
Drugs310.22-50.00%
Other crime35.11200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45330.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences3876.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour2764.730.00%
Other theft2145.990.00%
Vehicle crime1835.770.00%
Robbery1230.660.00%
Shoplifting1020.440.00%
Public order917.03800.00%
Drugs615.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.220.00%
Burglary35.110.00%
Bicycle theft15.110.00%
Other crime11.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.70-88.89%

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 person2595.40-75.96%
Violence and sexual offences1442.59-41.67%
Public order923.85200.00%
Other theft415.33-90.48%
Shoplifting36.81-92.31%
Drugs15.11-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104529.7925.30%
Vehicle crime47177.16104.35%
Other theft4280.06-40.85%
Shoplifting3971.555.41%
Anti-social behaviour2566.44-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences2442.59-40.00%
Robbery1140.8810.00%
Burglary718.740.00%
Drugs611.92100.00%
Public order310.22-50.00%
Other crime25.11100.00%
Bicycle theft13.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83538.31-55.14%
Other theft71141.39-37.72%
Violence and sexual offences40120.95-16.67%
Shoplifting3768.14-27.45%
Anti-social behaviour2963.03-19.44%
Vehicle crime2349.40-8.00%
Robbery1039.18-44.44%
Burglary717.03133.33%
Public order611.92-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.22-57.14%
Drugs35.11-25.00%
Bicycle theft25.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.410.00%
Other crime11.700.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person185867.0843.41%
Other theft114315.1511.76%
Shoplifting51194.2096.15%
Violence and sexual offences4886.88-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour3681.775.88%
Vehicle crime2561.33-24.24%
Robbery1842.5938.46%
Public order1530.6636.36%
Criminal damage and arson725.55-12.50%
Drugs411.92300.00%
Burglary36.81-57.14%
Bicycle theft35.11200.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person129708.66111.48%
Other theft102219.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences51173.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour3486.883.03%
Vehicle crime3357.9243.48%
Shoplifting2656.2223.81%
Robbery1344.2962.50%
Public order1122.15-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson818.7460.00%
Burglary713.63133.33%
Bicycle theft111.920.00%
Drugs11.70-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68471.870.00%
Theft from the person61115.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences34103.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour3357.920.00%
Vehicle crime2356.220.00%
Shoplifting2139.180.00%
Public order1535.770.00%
Robbery825.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.630.00%
Drugs48.520.00%
Burglary36.810.00%
Bicycle theft15.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202438
May 202414
April 202424
January 202440
December 202348
November 202351
October 202334

A total of 700 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 87.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202445
May 202425
April 2024104
January 202483
December 2023185
November 2023129
October 202361

A total of 459 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 57.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202421
May 20244
April 202442
January 202471
December 2023114
November 2023102
October 202368

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202411
January 202410
December 202318
November 202313
October 20238

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20241
May 20249
April 20243
January 20246
December 202315
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
April 202425
January 202429
December 202336
November 202334
October 202333

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
May 20243
April 202439
January 202437
December 202351
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 197 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
April 202447
January 202423
December 202325
November 202333
October 202323

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

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 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
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 8BJ 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. Parking Area
    Total29
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 5. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. New Bond Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Bruton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 24. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Masons Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Clifford Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1