W1T 1JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 1JU

W1T 1JU, Westminster has recorded a total of 1440 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1264.34 per 1,000 population. This W1T 1JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1T postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 81.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1T 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 1JU, encompassing approximately 1138 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (553) incidents (74.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (286) incidents (115.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (136) incidents (14.29% increase)

W1T 1JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 215
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 160
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1T 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 553 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 286 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5531264.3474.45%
Other theft286485.54115.04%
Anti-social behaviour136251.1114.29%
Violence and sexual offences125119.411.63%
Shoplifting96109.75123.26%
Robbery7184.294.41%
Public order5062.3478.57%
Drugs4143.9010.81%
Vehicle crime2636.0052.94%
Burglary2122.8323.53%
Criminal damage and arson1618.4414.29%
Bicycle theft914.05200.00%
Other crime77.9040.00%
Possession of weapons36.1550.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 317 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person317813.047825.00%
Other theft133278.333225.00%
Violence and sexual offences123116.782975.00%
Anti-social behaviour119108.000.00%
Robbery68104.480.00%
Shoplifting4359.700.00%
Drugs3737.750.00%
Public order2832.491300.00%
Burglary1724.580.00%
Vehicle crime1714.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson1414.930.00%
Other crime512.290.00%
Bicycle theft34.390.00%
Possession of weapons22.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft412.290.00%
Theft from the person43.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.510.00%
Public order23.510.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery21.76-33.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2556.19-97.23%
Violence and sexual offences1621.95-88.49%
Public order1314.05-75.47%
Other theft511.41-98.56%
Robbery34.39-94.92%
Criminal damage and arson12.63-87.50%
Drugs10.88-97.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 904 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 347 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9041653.292816.13%
Other theft347793.726840.00%
Violence and sexual offences139304.67969.23%
Anti-social behaviour135122.040.00%
Shoplifting85118.530.00%
Robbery5974.635800.00%
Public order5351.80488.89%
Drugs4546.532150.00%
Burglary4439.510.00%
Vehicle crime4438.630.00%
Bicycle theft1638.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.050.00%
Other crime37.0250.00%
Possession of weapons12.630.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3155.313000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1327.220.00%
Public order911.410.00%
Other theft57.900.00%
Drugs24.390.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Robbery11.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.88-99.89%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 903 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 497 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9031832.41-9.25%
Other theft497792.84-19.19%
Violence and sexual offences159436.373.92%
Shoplifting131139.6061.73%
Anti-social behaviour119115.020.00%
Robbery98104.48-7.55%
Public order4786.0511.90%
Drugs4641.2717.95%
Vehicle crime3940.39-9.30%
Burglary2534.244.17%
Criminal damage and arson1121.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft89.6660.00%
Other crime37.020.00%
Possession of weapons12.63-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 995 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 615 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9951972.89-9.05%
Other theft615873.62-13.50%
Violence and sexual offences153539.982.00%
Anti-social behaviour119134.34-1.65%
Robbery106104.48-11.67%
Shoplifting8193.07-10.00%
Vehicle crime4371.1219.44%
Public order4237.75-8.70%
Drugs3936.8814.71%
Burglary2434.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson2221.07-12.00%
Bicycle theft519.32-64.29%
Possession of weapons34.390.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1094 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 711 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10942181.8648.44%
Other theft711960.5423.01%
Violence and sexual offences150624.274.90%
Anti-social behaviour121131.70-26.67%
Robbery120106.2431.87%
Shoplifting90105.36-1.10%
Public order4679.02-25.81%
Burglary3640.3912.50%
Vehicle crime3631.6124.14%
Drugs3431.61-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson2529.8566.67%
Bicycle theft1421.9540.00%
Other crime512.290.00%
Possession of weapons34.39-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 737 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 578 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7371761.290.00%
Other theft578647.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour165507.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences143144.870.00%
Robbery91125.560.00%
Shoplifting9179.900.00%
Public order6279.900.00%
Drugs4454.440.00%
Burglary3238.630.00%
Vehicle crime2928.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1525.460.00%
Bicycle theft1013.170.00%
Other crime58.780.00%
Possession of weapons44.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 914 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024136
August 2024119
April 2024135
January 2024119
December 2023119
November 2023121
October 2023165

A total of 619 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202468
June 20242
May 20243
April 202459
March 20241
January 202498
December 2023106
November 2023120
October 202391

A total of 3181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 318.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 711 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024286
August 2024133
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024347
March 20245
January 2024497
December 2023615
November 2023711
October 2023578

A total of 352 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202428
July 20242
May 202413
April 202453
March 20249
January 202447
December 202342
November 202346
October 202362

A total of 5564 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 505.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1094 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024553
August 2024317
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024904
March 202431
February 20241
January 2024903
December 2023995
November 20231094
October 2023737

A total of 199 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202444
January 202425
December 202324
November 202336
October 202332

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202416
January 20248
December 20235
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 1025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024123
July 20244
May 202416
April 2024139
March 202413
January 2024159
December 2023153
November 2023150
October 2023143

A total of 234 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
April 202444
January 202439
December 202343
November 202336
October 202329

A total of 289 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202437
May 20241
April 202445
March 20242
January 202446
December 202339
November 202334
October 202344

A total of 617 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202443
April 202485
January 2024131
December 202381
November 202390
October 202391

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
May 20241
April 20248
January 202411
December 202322
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 1JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total215
    Theft from the person94
    Violence and sexual offences37
    Other theft33
    Robbery14
    Public order10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total160
    Theft from the person69
    Other theft33
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total57
    Other theft14
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total57
    Theft from the person25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total55
    Other theft13
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
  • 8. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 24. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1