W1J 9HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 9HA

W1J 9HA, Westminster has recorded a total of 1035 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1J 9HA 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 9HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 9HA, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (362) incidents (52.10% increase)
  • Other theft: (196) incidents (71.93% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (119) incidents (1.71% increase)

W1J 9HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 185
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 60

W1J 9HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 362 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 196 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person362NA52.10%
Other theft196NA71.93%
Violence and sexual offences119NA1.71%
Shoplifting86NA152.94%
Robbery63NA46.51%
Anti-social behaviour56NA-22.22%
Vehicle crime53NA89.29%
Public order32NA18.52%
Drugs29NA-27.50%
Criminal damage and arson18NA-5.26%
Burglary11NA-15.38%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Other crime4NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 238 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person238NA11800.00%
Violence and sexual offences117NA5750.00%
Other theft114NA5600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72NA0.00%
Robbery43NA0.00%
Drugs40NA0.00%
Shoplifting34NA0.00%
Vehicle crime28NA0.00%
Public order27NA800.00%
Criminal damage and arson19NA0.00%
Burglary13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3NA200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Theft from the person2NA-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12NA-97.78%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-96.97%
Other theft1NA-99.53%
Public order1NA-96.15%
Robbery1NA-98.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 541 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 212 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person541NA2605.00%
Other theft212NA21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences99NA9800.00%
Anti-social behaviour83NA0.00%
Shoplifting83NA0.00%
Vehicle crime70NA0.00%
Robbery54NA0.00%
Public order26NA2500.00%
Drugs19NA0.00%
Burglary18NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1NA-99.69%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 598 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 326 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person598NA-25.62%
Other theft326NA-28.98%
Violence and sexual offences114NA-35.96%
Robbery74NA-19.57%
Shoplifting71NA-7.79%
Anti-social behaviour60NA-30.23%
Vehicle crime48NA-25.00%
Drugs31NA-18.42%
Burglary28NA100.00%
Public order24NA-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-36.84%
Bicycle theft5NA-44.44%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 804 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 459 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person804NA12.45%
Other theft459NA-1.29%
Violence and sexual offences178NA21.92%
Robbery92NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour86NA21.13%
Shoplifting77NA11.59%
Vehicle crime64NA1.59%
Public order44NA7.32%
Drugs38NA123.53%
Criminal damage and arson19NA0.00%
Burglary14NA-46.15%
Bicycle theft9NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime2NA-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 715 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 465 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person715NA65.13%
Other theft465NA25.34%
Violence and sexual offences146NA10.61%
Robbery92NA84.00%
Anti-social behaviour71NA-14.46%
Shoplifting69NA-4.17%
Vehicle crime63NA18.87%
Public order41NA-12.77%
Burglary26NA136.36%
Criminal damage and arson19NA0.00%
Drugs17NA-56.41%
Other crime9NA125.00%
Bicycle theft6NA-40.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 433 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 371 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person433NA0.00%
Other theft371NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences132NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour83NA0.00%
Shoplifting72NA0.00%
Vehicle crime53NA0.00%
Robbery50NA0.00%
Public order47NA0.00%
Drugs39NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson19NA0.00%
Burglary11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft10NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 511 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202472
April 202483
January 202460
December 202386
November 202371
October 202383

A total of 213 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202440
April 202419
January 202431
December 202338
November 202317
October 202339

A total of 2148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 195.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 465 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024196
August 2024114
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024212
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024326
December 2023459
November 2023465
October 2023371

A total of 379 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202428
April 202470
January 202448
December 202364
November 202363
October 202353

A total of 911 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 2024117
July 20242
May 20243
April 202499
March 20241
January 2024114
December 2023178
November 2023146
October 2023132

A total of 246 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
July 20243
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202424
December 202344
November 202341
October 202347

A total of 469 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202443
May 20241
April 202454
January 202474
December 202392
November 202392
October 202350

A total of 3725 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 372.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 804 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024362
August 2024238
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024541
March 202420
January 2024598
December 2023804
November 2023715
October 2023433

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202418
January 202428
December 202314
November 202326
October 202311

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 20245
January 202412
December 202319
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 492 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202434
April 202483
January 202471
December 202377
November 202369
October 202372

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1J 9HA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total185
    Theft from the person62
    Other theft33
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Robbery18
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Burglary3
    Other crime3
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total107
    Theft from the person54
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total60
    Vehicle crime32
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 5. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 8. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 18. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 30. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1