W1J 9LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1J 9LN

W1J 9LN, Westminster has recorded a total of 802 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1J 9LN 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 9LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1J 9LN, 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: (274) incidents (57.47% increase)
  • Other theft: (147) incidents (79.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (9.41% increase)

W1J 9LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 161
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 92
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 58

W1J 9LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 274 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person274NA57.47%
Other theft147NA79.27%
Violence and sexual offences93NA9.41%
Shoplifting72NA132.26%
Vehicle crime52NA85.71%
Robbery46NA21.05%
Anti-social behaviour40NA-23.08%
Public order24NA26.32%
Drugs17NA-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Burglary11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA25.00%
Other crime4NA300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person174NA8600.00%
Violence and sexual offences85NA8400.00%
Other theft82NA4000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52NA0.00%
Robbery38NA0.00%
Shoplifting31NA0.00%
Vehicle crime28NA0.00%
Drugs21NA0.00%
Public order19NA533.33%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Burglary11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3NA-70.00%
Other theft2NA-60.00%
Theft from the person2NA-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-94.12%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37NA-90.59%
Violence and sexual offences17NA-76.71%
Public order10NA-47.37%
Other theft5NA-96.93%
Shoplifting3NA-95.95%
Drugs1NA-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 393 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person393NA1968.42%
Other theft163NA16200.00%
Shoplifting74NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences73NA7200.00%
Vehicle crime70NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour62NA0.00%
Robbery39NA0.00%
Public order19NA1800.00%
Burglary16NA0.00%
Drugs7NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19NA0.00%
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-99.60%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 451 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 250 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person451NA-27.72%
Other theft250NA-32.43%
Violence and sexual offences82NA-39.71%
Shoplifting63NA-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour56NA-28.21%
Robbery55NA-24.66%
Vehicle crime44NA-20.00%
Burglary28NA211.11%
Drugs22NA-15.38%
Public order21NA-47.50%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-26.67%
Bicycle theft4NA-50.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 624 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 370 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person624NA13.45%
Other theft370NA-1.60%
Violence and sexual offences136NA13.33%
Anti-social behaviour78NA52.94%
Robbery73NA-2.67%
Shoplifting69NA13.11%
Vehicle crime55NA-11.29%
Public order40NA29.03%
Drugs26NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15NA-11.76%
Burglary9NA-55.00%
Bicycle theft8NA33.33%
Other crime2NA-75.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 550 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 376 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person550NA72.96%
Other theft376NA29.21%
Violence and sexual offences120NA21.21%
Robbery75NA127.27%
Vehicle crime62NA24.00%
Shoplifting61NA-3.17%
Anti-social behaviour51NA-23.88%
Public order31NA-22.50%
Burglary20NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Drugs13NA-35.00%
Other crime8NA100.00%
Bicycle theft6NA-40.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 318 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 291 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person318NA0.00%
Other theft291NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences99NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour67NA0.00%
Shoplifting63NA0.00%
Vehicle crime50NA0.00%
Public order40NA0.00%
Robbery33NA0.00%
Drugs20NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Bicycle theft10NA0.00%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 406 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202452
April 202462
January 202456
December 202378
November 202351
October 202367

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
May 20241
April 20247
January 202422
December 202326
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 1688 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 153.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 376 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 202482
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024163
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024250
December 2023370
November 2023376
October 2023291

A total of 361 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202428
April 202470
January 202444
December 202355
November 202362
October 202350

A total of 707 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202485
July 20241
May 202417
April 202473
March 20241
January 202482
December 2023136
November 2023120
October 202399

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 20243
May 202410
April 202419
March 20241
January 202421
December 202340
November 202331
October 202340

A total of 359 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202438
April 202439
January 202455
December 202373
November 202375
October 202333

A total of 2842 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 284.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 624 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024274
August 2024174
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024393
March 202419
January 2024451
December 2023624
November 2023550
October 2023318

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202416
January 202428
December 20239
November 202320
October 202310

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
April 20241
January 202411
December 202315
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 436 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202431
May 20243
April 202474
January 202463
December 202369
November 202361
October 202363

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total161
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft29
    Violence and sexual offences27
    Robbery16
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime4
    Drugs3
    Burglary3
    Other crime3
    Public order2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total92
    Theft from the person49
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total58
    Vehicle crime32
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 7. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 13. 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
  • 14. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. 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
  • 20. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 22. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Winnett Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1