W1J 9HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 9HL

W1J 9HL, Westminster has recorded a total of 1179 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1J 9HL 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 9HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 9HL, 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: (413) incidents (58.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (231) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (141) incidents (6.02% increase)

W1J 9HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 243
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 59

W1J 9HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 413 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 231 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person413NA58.85%
Other theft231NA61.54%
Violence and sexual offences141NA6.02%
Shoplifting85NA157.58%
Robbery72NA38.46%
Anti-social behaviour68NA-24.44%
Vehicle crime57NA103.57%
Drugs39NA-18.75%
Public order34NA9.68%
Criminal damage and arson18NA-18.18%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 260 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person260NA8566.67%
Other theft143NA7050.00%
Violence and sexual offences133NA6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour90NA0.00%
Robbery52NA0.00%
Drugs48NA0.00%
Shoplifting33NA0.00%
Public order31NA1450.00%
Vehicle crime28NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson22NA0.00%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3NA-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Public order2NA100.00%

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-97.97%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-97.35%
Other theft1NA-99.56%
Public order1NA-96.97%
Robbery1NA-98.25%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 592 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 226 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person592NA2860.00%
Other theft226NA22500.00%
Violence and sexual offences113NA11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour94NA0.00%
Shoplifting78NA0.00%
Vehicle crime68NA0.00%
Robbery57NA0.00%
Public order33NA3200.00%
Burglary28NA0.00%
Drugs27NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

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-99.72%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 663 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 354 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person663NA-26.66%
Other theft354NA-30.18%
Violence and sexual offences156NA-23.53%
Robbery77NA-23.76%
Anti-social behaviour74NA-22.92%
Shoplifting68NA-2.86%
Vehicle crime47NA-26.56%
Drugs41NA-28.07%
Burglary32NA100.00%
Public order30NA-36.17%
Criminal damage and arson13NA-27.78%
Bicycle theft7NA-22.22%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 904 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 507 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person904NA12.02%
Other theft507NA-1.74%
Violence and sexual offences204NA30.77%
Robbery101NA2.02%
Anti-social behaviour96NA1.05%
Shoplifting70NA14.75%
Vehicle crime64NA4.92%
Drugs57NA96.55%
Public order47NA-21.67%
Criminal damage and arson18NA-18.18%
Burglary16NA-42.86%
Bicycle theft9NA28.57%
Possession of weapons5NA25.00%
Other crime2NA-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 807 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 516 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person807NA69.18%
Other theft516NA20.28%
Violence and sexual offences156NA-0.64%
Robbery99NA94.12%
Anti-social behaviour95NA-2.06%
Vehicle crime61NA22.00%
Shoplifting61NA-7.58%
Public order60NA5.26%
Drugs29NA-48.21%
Burglary28NA133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22NA-4.35%
Other crime10NA42.86%
Bicycle theft7NA-30.00%
Possession of weapons4NA-33.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 477 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 429 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person477NA0.00%
Other theft429NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences157NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour97NA0.00%
Shoplifting66NA0.00%
Public order57NA0.00%
Drugs56NA0.00%
Robbery51NA0.00%
Vehicle crime50NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson23NA0.00%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft10NA0.00%
Other crime7NA0.00%
Possession of weapons6NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 614 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202490
April 202494
January 202474
December 202396
November 202395
October 202397

A total of 297 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202448
April 202427
January 202441
December 202357
November 202329
October 202356

A total of 2411 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 219.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 516 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024231
August 2024143
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024226
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024354
December 2023507
November 2023516
October 2023429

A total of 375 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202428
April 202468
January 202447
December 202364
November 202361
October 202350

A total of 1066 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 106.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024141
August 2024133
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024113
March 20241
January 2024156
December 2023204
November 2023156
October 2023157

A total of 296 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202431
July 20242
May 20241
April 202433
March 20241
January 202430
December 202347
November 202360
October 202357

A total of 510 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202452
May 20241
April 202457
January 202477
December 2023101
November 202399
October 202351

A total of 4151 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 415.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 904 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024413
August 2024260
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024592
March 202420
January 2024663
December 2023904
November 2023807
October 2023477

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202428
January 202432
December 202316
November 202328
October 202312

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
April 20245
January 202413
December 202318
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 461 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202433
April 202478
January 202468
December 202370
November 202361
October 202366

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 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 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total243
    Theft from the person75
    Other theft53
    Violence and sexual offences43
    Robbery21
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs10
    Shoplifting10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime5
    Burglary3
    Other crime2
  • 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. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 4. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total54
    Vehicle crime32
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 22. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. 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
  • 24. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1