W1K 1JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 1JB

W1K 1JB, Westminster has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 162.85 per 1,000 population. This W1K 1JB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1K postcode area, which has experienced 273 crimes and a crime rate of 130.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1K 1JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 1JB, encompassing approximately 927 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1K 1JB area, explore the W1K 1JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)

W1K 1JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Fitzmaurice Place with total crimes: 11

W1K 1JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35162.8566.67%
Theft from the person3237.75-13.51%
Other theft2434.51118.18%
Anti-social behaviour1925.8858.33%
Vehicle crime1020.49100.00%
Drugs1010.78233.33%
Robbery810.780.00%
Public order78.63-41.67%
Burglary37.55-40.00%
Bicycle theft13.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37126.183600.00%
Violence and sexual offences2139.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour1222.650.00%
Public order1212.940.00%
Other theft1112.940.00%
Robbery811.860.00%
Burglary58.630.00%
Vehicle crime55.390.00%
Drugs35.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.240.00%
Other crime12.160.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.08-98.18%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55180.1071.88%
Anti-social behaviour2559.3247.06%
Other theft2526.96-7.41%
Vehicle crime1826.9638.46%
Violence and sexual offences1719.41-34.62%
Drugs1118.33266.67%
Robbery511.86-16.67%
Shoplifting35.390.00%
Burglary33.24200.00%
Bicycle theft23.24100.00%
Public order22.16-50.00%
Other crime12.160.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32152.06-63.64%
Other theft2734.51-52.63%
Violence and sexual offences2629.12-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour1728.04-32.00%
Vehicle crime1318.33-55.17%
Criminal damage and arson614.020.00%
Robbery66.47-60.00%
Public order46.47-63.64%
Shoplifting34.31-57.14%
Drugs33.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons23.240.00%
Bicycle theft12.160.00%
Burglary11.08-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88314.9160.00%
Other theft5794.9018.75%
Violence and sexual offences4461.4741.94%
Vehicle crime2947.45222.22%
Anti-social behaviour2531.28-7.41%
Robbery1526.9650.00%
Public order1116.18-26.67%
Shoplifting711.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.55-14.29%
Drugs56.47150.00%
Burglary35.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.240.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55230.7983.33%
Other theft4859.3260.00%
Violence and sexual offences3151.773.33%
Anti-social behaviour2733.4328.57%
Public order1529.1225.00%
Robbery1016.1825.00%
Vehicle crime910.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.7116.67%
Burglary67.55200.00%
Drugs26.47100.00%
Shoplifting22.160.00%
Other crime12.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30167.160.00%
Theft from the person3032.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences3032.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour2132.350.00%
Vehicle crime1522.650.00%
Public order1216.180.00%
Robbery812.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.630.00%
Burglary26.470.00%
Drugs12.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 202425
January 202417
December 202325
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 330 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202437
June 20241
April 202455
January 202432
December 202388
November 202355
October 202330

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202418
January 202413
December 202329
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20245
January 20246
December 202315
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202421
April 202417
January 202426
December 202344
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 222 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
April 202425
January 202427
December 202357
November 202348
October 202330

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202411
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 20242
January 20244
December 202311
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1K 1JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total17
    Drugs5
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 17. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lees Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Grosvenor Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Blackburne'S Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Reeves Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1