W1S 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1S 4QJ

W1S 4QJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 587 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6003.26 per 1,000 population. This W1S 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1S 4QJ, encompassing approximately 97 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (182) incidents (51.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (117) incidents (88.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (91) incidents (213.79% increase)

W1S 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 122
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 58
  • Glasshouse Street with total crimes: 56

W1S 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1826003.2651.67%
Other theft1171861.3288.71%
Shoplifting911196.56213.79%
Violence and sexual offences60930.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour38613.625.56%
Vehicle crime31388.6324.00%
Robbery29317.0438.10%
Criminal damage and arson13296.5885.71%
Public order10132.95-9.09%
Burglary8102.27-11.11%
Bicycle theft381.8250.00%
Other crime330.6850.00%
Drugs230.68-77.78%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1203886.275900.00%
Other theft621227.243000.00%
Violence and sexual offences45634.084400.00%
Anti-social behaviour36460.220.00%
Shoplifting29368.170.00%
Vehicle crime25296.580.00%
Robbery21255.680.00%
Public order11214.77266.67%
Drugs9112.500.00%
Burglary992.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson792.040.00%
Bicycle theft271.590.00%
Other crime220.450.00%
Possession of weapons220.450.00%

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 order381.82-70.00%
Other theft230.68-60.00%
Theft from the person220.45-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences120.45-94.12%

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 person37746.57-86.97%
Violence and sexual offences17378.40-58.54%
Public order10173.86-28.57%
Other theft5102.27-95.97%
Shoplifting351.14-96.47%
Drugs130.68-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 284 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2847046.421394.74%
Other theft1242904.4712300.00%
Shoplifting851268.150.00%
Vehicle crime52869.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41531.814000.00%
Anti-social behaviour39419.310.00%
Robbery26398.850.00%
Burglary17265.900.00%
Public order14173.861300.00%
Drugs3143.180.00%
Other crime230.680.00%
Bicycle theft120.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.230.00%

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 person19224.990.00%
Other theft1194.310.00%
Public order110.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences110.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110.23-99.47%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 314 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3148017.98-33.19%
Other theft1873211.28-35.29%
Shoplifting751912.45-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences56767.03-31.71%
Anti-social behaviour40572.71-32.20%
Robbery28409.08-24.32%
Vehicle crime26286.368.33%
Burglary20265.90185.71%
Public order16204.54-42.86%
Drugs10163.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson7102.27-58.82%
Other crime271.590.00%
Bicycle theft220.45-60.00%
Possession of weapons120.450.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 470 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 289 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47011321.3114.91%
Other theft2894806.7016.53%
Shoplifting842955.6123.53%
Violence and sexual offences82859.073.80%
Anti-social behaviour59838.6234.09%
Robbery37603.390.00%
Public order28378.4064.71%
Vehicle crime24286.36-44.19%
Criminal damage and arson17245.4554.55%
Burglary7173.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft571.5966.67%
Drugs551.1425.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 409 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 248 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40910042.93108.67%
Other theft2484182.8534.05%
Violence and sexual offences792536.3041.07%
Shoplifting68807.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour44695.44-22.81%
Vehicle crime43449.9930.30%
Robbery37439.7668.18%
Public order17378.40-22.73%
Burglary14173.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11143.1810.00%
Other crime5112.50150.00%
Drugs451.14-20.00%
Bicycle theft340.91-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1966852.100.00%
Other theft1852004.500.00%
Shoplifting681892.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour57695.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences56582.940.00%
Vehicle crime33572.710.00%
Robbery22337.490.00%
Public order22224.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10224.990.00%
Burglary7102.270.00%
Bicycle theft571.590.00%
Drugs551.140.00%
Other crime251.140.00%
Possession of weapons220.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 1221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 289 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 202462
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024124
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024187
December 2023289
November 2023248
October 2023185

A total of 2033 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 203.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 470 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024182
August 2024120
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024284
March 202419
January 2024314
December 2023470
November 2023409
October 2023196

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202445
July 20241
May 202417
April 202441
March 20241
January 202456
December 202382
November 202379
October 202356

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 202317
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 234 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202425
April 202452
January 202426
December 202324
November 202343
October 202333

A total of 200 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
April 202426
January 202428
December 202337
November 202337
October 202322

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20243
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
January 202416
December 202328
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202436
April 202439
January 202440
December 202359
November 202344
October 202357

A total of 503 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202429
May 20243
April 202485
January 202475
December 202384
November 202368
October 202368

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202417
January 202420
December 20237
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1S 4QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total122
    Theft from the person33
    Other theft22
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total58
    Theft from the person29
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Public order1
  • 3. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total48
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft6
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 11. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Coach And Horses Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1