W1S 2JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 2JL

W1S 2JL, Westminster has recorded a total of 1010 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10202.02 per 1,000 population. This W1S 2JL 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 2JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 2JL, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1S 2JL area, explore the W1S 2JL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (354) incidents (72.68% increase)
  • Other theft: (203) incidents (95.19% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (154) incidents (123.19% increase)

W1S 2JL 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 2JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 354 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35410202.0272.68%
Other theft2033575.7695.19%
Shoplifting1542050.51123.19%
Violence and sexual offences761555.5616.92%
Anti-social behaviour62767.68-7.46%
Robbery44626.2633.33%
Vehicle crime44444.4412.82%
Public order26444.4430.00%
Criminal damage and arson14262.6327.27%
Burglary13141.418.33%
Drugs9131.31-30.77%
Bicycle theft690.91200.00%
Other crime560.6166.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2056515.154000.00%
Other theft1042070.712500.00%
Shoplifting691050.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour67696.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences65676.772066.67%
Vehicle crime39656.570.00%
Robbery33393.941550.00%
Public order20333.33400.00%
Drugs13202.021200.00%
Burglary12131.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11121.210.00%
Other crime3111.11200.00%
Bicycle theft230.300.00%
Possession of weapons220.200.00%

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 person5202.020.00%
Other theft450.510.00%
Public order440.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences340.40200.00%
Robbery230.300.00%
Drugs120.200.00%
Other crime110.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110.10-90.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41595.96-93.70%
Violence and sexual offences10414.14-84.85%
Other theft3101.01-98.79%
Public order330.30-88.89%
Drugs130.30-80.00%
Robbery110.10-97.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 651 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 248 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person65114050.511105.56%
Other theft2486575.763000.00%
Shoplifting1582505.050.00%
Vehicle crime841595.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour69848.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences66696.971220.00%
Robbery40666.673900.00%
Burglary33404.040.00%
Public order27333.33575.00%
Drugs5272.73150.00%
Other crime450.510.00%
Bicycle theft440.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.40100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54757.580.00%
Other theft8545.45700.00%
Violence and sexual offences580.810.00%
Public order450.510.00%
Drugs240.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.200.00%
Robbery110.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110.10-99.72%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 667 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 357 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66715313.13-27.18%
Other theft3576737.37-33.64%
Shoplifting1393606.06-3.47%
Violence and sexual offences921404.04-22.03%
Anti-social behaviour76929.29-24.75%
Vehicle crime54767.68-1.82%
Robbery49545.45-22.22%
Public order31494.95-13.89%
Burglary29313.13123.08%
Criminal damage and arson9292.93-52.63%
Drugs790.91-70.83%
Bicycle theft470.710.00%
Other crime240.40100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 916 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 538 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91620535.351.10%
Other theft5389252.531.51%
Shoplifting1445434.343.60%
Violence and sexual offences1181454.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011191.9248.53%
Robbery631020.2028.57%
Vehicle crime55636.3612.24%
Public order36555.56-2.70%
Drugs24363.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson19242.4258.33%
Burglary13191.92-43.48%
Bicycle theft4131.3133.33%
Possession of weapons140.400.00%
Other crime110.10-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 906 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 530 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90619898.9988.36%
Other theft5309151.5238.38%
Shoplifting1395353.546.92%
Violence and sexual offences1181404.044.42%
Anti-social behaviour681191.92-18.07%
Robbery49686.8728.95%
Vehicle crime49494.95-7.55%
Public order37494.95-5.13%
Drugs30373.7487.50%
Burglary23303.0364.29%
Criminal damage and arson12232.3220.00%
Other crime5121.21150.00%
Bicycle theft350.51-25.00%
Possession of weapons130.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 481 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 383 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48113818.180.00%
Other theft3834858.590.00%
Shoplifting1303868.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences1131313.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour831141.410.00%
Vehicle crime53838.380.00%
Public order39535.350.00%
Robbery38393.940.00%
Drugs16383.840.00%
Burglary14161.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10141.410.00%
Bicycle theft4101.010.00%
Other crime240.400.00%
Possession of weapons220.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 20244
May 20243
April 202427
March 20244
January 202431
December 202336
November 202337
October 202339

A total of 4280 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 428.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 916 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024354
August 2024205
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024651
March 202454
January 2024667
December 2023916
November 2023906
October 2023481

A total of 526 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202467
April 202469
January 202476
December 2023101
November 202368
October 202383

A total of 2379 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 216.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 538 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024203
August 2024104
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024248
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024357
December 2023538
November 2023530
October 2023383

A total of 933 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024154
August 202469
April 2024158
January 2024139
December 2023144
November 2023139
October 2023130

A total of 320 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202433
July 20242
May 20241
April 202440
March 20241
January 202449
December 202363
November 202349
October 202338

A total of 378 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202439
April 202484
January 202454
December 202355
November 202349
October 202353

A total of 667 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202465
July 20243
June 20241
May 202410
April 202466
March 20245
January 202492
December 2023118
November 2023118
October 2023113

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20242
March 20241
January 20249
December 202319
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202433
January 202429
December 202313
November 202323
October 202314

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20247
December 202324
November 202330
October 202316

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 2JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total130
    Theft from the person35
    Other theft25
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery8
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Other crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total37
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person5
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 18. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 19. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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