W1J 8NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 8NZ

W1J 8NZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 389 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 834.21 per 1,000 population. This W1J 8NZ 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 8NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 8NZ, encompassing approximately 466 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (100) incidents (49.25% increase)
  • Other theft: (71) incidents (108.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (210.53% increase)

W1J 8NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 87
  • Glasshouse Street with total crimes: 56
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 48

W1J 8NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person100834.2149.25%
Other theft71214.45108.82%
Shoplifting59152.26210.53%
Violence and sexual offences39126.528.33%
Anti-social behaviour3583.640.00%
Vehicle crime2975.0645.00%
Robbery2262.1957.14%
Criminal damage and arson1047.18100.00%
Burglary921.4450.00%
Public order819.30-20.00%
Other crime317.16200.00%
Bicycle theft26.430.00%
Drugs24.29-75.00%

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 theft117900.690.00%
Theft from the person104250.910.00%
Shoplifting42223.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences4190.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour3787.920.00%
Vehicle crime2679.350.00%
Public order1955.760.00%
Robbery1540.750.00%
Drugs632.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.870.00%
Burglary510.720.00%
Bicycle theft210.720.00%
Possession of weapons14.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202420
April 202451
January 202426
December 202327
November 202334
October 202326

A total of 739 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 92.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202434
May 20244
April 202473
January 2024123
December 2023156
November 2023161
October 2023117

A total of 128 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202414
January 202418
December 202325
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 1156 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 144.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202467
May 202425
April 2024163
January 2024201
December 2023280
November 2023216
October 2023104

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202436
May 202414
April 202431
January 202442
December 202346
November 202353
October 202341

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 345 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202419
May 20243
April 202461
January 202451
December 202370
November 202340
October 202342

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242
November 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 8NZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total87
    Theft from the person22
    Other theft16
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Burglary2
  • 2. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total48
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft6
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 7. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Brook'S Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. New Bond Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Bruton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 29. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1