W1S 1YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 1YJ

W1S 1YJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11311.02 per 1,000 population. This W1S 1YJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1S postcode area, which has experienced 152 crimes and a crime rate of 1535.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1S 1YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 1YJ, encompassing approximately 98 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1S 1YJ area, explore the W1S 1YJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (412) incidents (79.91% increase)
  • Other theft: (221) incidents (87.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (159) incidents (93.90% increase)

W1S 1YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 130
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1S 1YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 412 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41211311.0279.91%
Other theft2214190.7787.29%
Shoplifting1592247.9693.90%
Anti-social behaviour891617.313.49%
Violence and sexual offences79905.2912.86%
Robbery43803.5726.47%
Vehicle crime35437.3912.90%
Public order30356.0142.86%
Burglary16305.156.67%
Drugs10162.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson8101.72-27.27%
Bicycle theft681.37200.00%
Other crime461.03100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2297242.314480.00%
Other theft1182329.342850.00%
Anti-social behaviour861200.270.00%
Shoplifting82874.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences70834.091650.00%
Robbery34712.021033.33%
Vehicle crime31345.840.00%
Public order21315.33600.00%
Burglary15213.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11152.580.00%
Drugs10111.89400.00%
Other crime2101.72100.00%
Bicycle theft220.340.00%
Possession of weapons120.340.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5223.780.00%
Other theft450.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences440.69300.00%
Public order340.690.00%
Robbery330.520.00%
Drugs230.520.00%
Other crime120.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110.17-88.89%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42640.82-94.43%
Violence and sexual offences9427.21-86.96%
Other theft491.55-98.60%
Public order440.69-88.24%
Robbery240.69-95.45%
Drugs120.34-83.33%
Shoplifting110.17-99.36%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 754 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 286 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75415888.321322.64%
Other theft2867669.523077.78%
Shoplifting1572909.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour901596.970.00%
Vehicle crime79915.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences69803.57885.71%
Robbery44701.854300.00%
Public order34447.56750.00%
Burglary30345.840.00%
Bicycle theft6305.150.00%
Drugs661.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson461.03100.00%
Other crime340.69200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53803.570.00%
Other theft9539.10800.00%
Violence and sexual offences791.550.00%
Public order471.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.690.00%
Drugs220.340.00%
Robbery120.340.00%
Other crime110.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110.17-99.72%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 750 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 362 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75016641.03-21.79%
Other theft3627628.83-34.54%
Shoplifting1513682.18-3.21%
Violence and sexual offences911535.94-20.87%
Anti-social behaviour84925.63-25.66%
Robbery64854.433.23%
Vehicle crime38650.990.00%
Burglary37386.5394.74%
Public order31376.36-26.19%
Drugs13315.33-58.06%
Criminal damage and arson10132.23-37.50%
Bicycle theft4101.720.00%
Other crime140.690.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 959 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 553 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person95921482.80-3.91%
Other theft5539754.74-5.47%
Shoplifting1565624.9911.43%
Violence and sexual offences1151586.8012.75%
Anti-social behaviour1131169.7537.80%
Robbery621149.416.90%
Public order42630.650.00%
Vehicle crime38427.21-32.14%
Drugs31386.533.33%
Burglary19315.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson16193.2645.45%
Bicycle theft4162.7533.33%
Possession of weapons340.69200.00%
Other crime130.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 998 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 585 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person99821655.7279.17%
Other theft58510151.4436.68%
Shoplifting1405950.49-2.10%
Violence and sexual offences1021424.05-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour821037.52-11.83%
Robbery58834.0938.10%
Vehicle crime56589.9633.33%
Public order42569.62-6.67%
Drugs30427.2150.00%
Burglary19305.1518.75%
Criminal damage and arson11193.26120.00%
Bicycle theft3111.89-25.00%
Other crime230.520.00%
Possession of weapons120.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 557 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 428 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55715420.420.00%
Other theft4285665.680.00%
Shoplifting1434353.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences1171454.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour931190.100.00%
Public order45945.980.00%
Robbery42457.730.00%
Vehicle crime42427.210.00%
Drugs20427.210.00%
Burglary16203.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson5162.750.00%
Bicycle theft450.860.00%
Possession of weapons240.690.00%
Other crime220.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2571 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 233.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 585 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024221
August 2024118
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024286
March 20249
February 20241
January 2024362
December 2023553
November 2023585
October 2023428

A total of 637 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202486
April 202490
January 202484
December 2023113
November 202382
October 202393

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 256 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202421
July 20243
May 20244
April 202434
March 20244
January 202431
December 202342
November 202342
October 202345

A total of 353 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202434
July 20243
May 20242
April 202444
March 20241
January 202464
December 202362
November 202358
October 202342

A total of 989 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024159
August 202482
May 20241
April 2024157
January 2024151
December 2023156
November 2023140
October 2023143

A total of 4759 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 475.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 998 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024412
August 2024229
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024754
March 202453
January 2024750
December 2023959
November 2023998
October 2023557

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20244
March 20242
January 202410
December 202316
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 319 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202431
April 202479
January 202438
December 202338
November 202356
October 202342

A total of 664 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202470
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202469
March 20247
January 202491
December 2023115
November 2023102
October 2023117

A total of 152 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202430
January 202437
December 202319
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 202413
December 202331
November 202330
October 202320

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 1YJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total130
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft25
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery5
    Public order4
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total49
    Vehicle crime18
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total46
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total40
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 13. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1