W1J 8NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 8NR

W1J 8NR, Westminster has recorded a total of 257 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 551.13 per 1,000 population. This W1J 8NR 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 8NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 8NR, encompassing approximately 466 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (67) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1J 8NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 58
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Glasshouse Street with total crimes: 17

W1J 8NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67551.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences36143.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour3577.200.00%
Other theft3475.060.00%
Vehicle crime2072.910.00%
Shoplifting1942.890.00%
Robbery1440.750.00%
Public order1030.02900.00%
Drugs821.440.00%
Burglary617.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.870.00%
Bicycle theft210.720.00%
Other crime14.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.14-88.89%

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 person25120.09-84.66%
Violence and sexual offences1453.61-54.84%
Public order930.0250.00%
Other theft419.30-94.52%
Shoplifting38.58-95.08%
Drugs16.43-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person163960.73-18.91%
Other theft73349.55-40.65%
Shoplifting61156.5519.61%
Vehicle crime51130.8196.15%
Anti-social behaviour32109.37-3.03%
Violence and sexual offences3168.62-26.19%
Robbery1466.48-22.22%
Burglary930.02-30.77%
Public order619.30-25.00%
Drugs412.87100.00%
Bicycle theft28.580.00%
Other crime24.290.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2011128.00-28.21%
Other theft123431.04-21.15%
Shoplifting51263.77-27.14%
Violence and sexual offences42109.37-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour3390.07-17.50%
Vehicle crime2670.77-3.70%
Robbery1855.76-28.00%
Burglary1338.60160.00%
Public order827.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson417.16-60.00%
Bicycle theft28.580.00%
Other crime24.290.00%
Drugs24.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.290.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 280 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2801458.2529.63%
Other theft156600.46-3.11%
Shoplifting70334.5475.00%
Violence and sexual offences46150.11-13.21%
Anti-social behaviour4098.6511.11%
Vehicle crime2785.78-20.59%
Robbery2557.9025.00%
Public order1653.6160.00%
Criminal damage and arson1034.310.00%
Burglary521.44-64.29%
Drugs310.72200.00%
Bicycle theft26.430.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2161282.40107.69%
Other theft161463.2137.61%
Violence and sexual offences53345.2629.27%
Shoplifting40113.66-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour3685.78-2.70%
Vehicle crime3477.2030.77%
Robbery2072.9133.33%
Burglary1442.89180.00%
Criminal damage and arson1030.02100.00%
Public order1021.44-47.37%
Bicycle theft221.440.00%
Drugs14.29-83.33%
Other crime12.140.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117900.6920.62%
Theft from the person104250.9170.49%
Shoplifting42223.03-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences4190.07-8.89%
Anti-social behaviour3787.925.71%
Vehicle crime2679.3530.00%
Public order1955.76137.50%
Robbery1540.75-25.00%
Drugs632.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.87-28.57%
Burglary510.72-44.44%
Bicycle theft210.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons14.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97778.45-7.62%
Theft from the person61208.020.00%
Shoplifting48130.81-21.31%
Violence and sexual offences45102.9428.57%
Anti-social behaviour3596.5025.00%
Robbery2075.06-4.76%
Vehicle crime2042.89-16.67%
Burglary942.89-18.18%
Public order819.30-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.1675.00%
Bicycle theft615.01500.00%
Drugs312.87-25.00%
Other crime26.43100.00%
Possession of weapons24.29100.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105787.030.00%
Theft from the person61225.170.00%
Shoplifting61130.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences35130.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour2875.060.00%
Vehicle crime2460.050.00%
Robbery2151.470.00%
Burglary1145.030.00%
Public order1023.590.00%
Drugs421.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.580.00%
Bicycle theft18.580.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Possession of weapons12.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20231

A total of 147 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202414
January 202418
December 202325
November 202320
October 202315
September 202320
August 202321

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
April 202432
January 202433
December 202340
November 202336
October 202337
September 202335
August 202328

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 1178 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 130.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
May 202425
April 2024163
January 2024201
December 2023280
November 2023216
October 2023104
September 202361
August 202361

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
May 202414
April 202431
January 202442
December 202346
November 202353
October 202341
September 202345
August 202335

A total of 870 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 96.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
May 20244
April 202473
January 2024123
December 2023156
November 2023161
October 2023117
September 202397
August 2023105

A total of 228 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202451
January 202426
December 202327
November 202334
October 202326
September 202320
August 202324

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235
September 20237
August 20234

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
May 20249
April 20246
January 20248
December 202316
November 202310
October 202319
September 20238
August 202310

A total of 395 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
May 20243
April 202461
January 202451
December 202370
November 202340
October 202342
September 202348
August 202361

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 202314
October 20235
September 20239
August 202311

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

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.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total58
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total24
    Theft from the person9
    Vehicle crime4
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Glasshouse Street
    Total17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Vigo Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Bond Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Burlington Place
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Albany Courtyard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. New Bond Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Bolton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Ryder Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sackville Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Avery Row
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. St George Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bruton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ashburton Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Davies Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Bruton Place
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Yarmouth Place
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ryder Yard
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Clifford Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brook'S Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Albemarle Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Shepherd Market
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 28. Mount Street Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Park Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2