W1T 4JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1T 4JN

W1T 4JN, Westminster has recorded a total of 422 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 159.22 per 1,000 population. This W1T 4JN 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 4JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1T 4JN, encompassing approximately 2650 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1T 4JN area, explore the W1T 4JN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (115) incidents (36.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (90) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (37.50% increase)

W1T 4JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 30
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

W1T 4JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115159.2236.90%
Other theft9043.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour7733.9637.50%
Violence and sexual offences4129.05-8.89%
Shoplifting2715.47145.45%
Burglary2210.1937.50%
Public order148.30-26.32%
Robbery135.28-23.53%
Vehicle crime74.90133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.6475.00%
Bicycle theft32.640.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84110.171580.00%
Anti-social behaviour5631.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences4521.131400.00%
Other theft3016.981400.00%
Public order1911.32850.00%
Robbery177.170.00%
Burglary166.410.00%
Shoplifting116.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Drugs31.130.00%
Bicycle theft31.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54.53-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8950.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Public order20.75-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person107.92-93.20%
Public order43.77-71.43%
Robbery31.51-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-95.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-98.94%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person147170.542840.00%
Other theft9455.463033.33%
Anti-social behaviour8035.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences4030.181233.33%
Shoplifting2615.090.00%
Burglary229.810.00%
Robbery158.300.00%
Public order145.66366.67%
Bicycle theft65.280.00%
Vehicle crime52.260.00%
Other crime21.890.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55.28-97.30%
Other theft31.89-97.76%
Public order31.13-84.21%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-93.18%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person185237.7049.19%
Other theft13469.80-16.25%
Shoplifting8450.56211.11%
Anti-social behaviour7531.69-1.32%
Violence and sexual offences4428.30-27.87%
Burglary3316.606.45%
Robbery2512.4525.00%
Public order199.43-32.14%
Vehicle crime127.1720.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.530.00%
Bicycle theft63.4020.00%
Drugs42.260.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft160209.40-24.88%
Theft from the person12460.37-10.14%
Anti-social behaviour7646.78-7.32%
Violence and sexual offences6128.6727.08%
Burglary3123.0282.35%
Public order2811.7027.27%
Shoplifting2710.5622.73%
Robbery2010.19-4.76%
Vehicle crime107.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.77-47.06%
Bicycle theft53.40150.00%
Drugs41.89100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft213227.130.95%
Theft from the person13880.36-5.48%
Anti-social behaviour8252.07-13.68%
Violence and sexual offences4830.94-9.43%
Shoplifting2218.11-21.43%
Public order228.3046.67%
Robbery218.3050.00%
Burglary177.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.41183.33%
Vehicle crime156.4187.50%
Possession of weapons35.660.00%
Bicycle theft21.13-71.43%
Drugs20.750.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211233.920.00%
Theft from the person14679.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour9555.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences5335.840.00%
Burglary3420.000.00%
Shoplifting2812.830.00%
Public order1510.560.00%
Robbery145.660.00%
Vehicle crime85.280.00%
Bicycle theft73.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.640.00%
Drugs22.260.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 541 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202456
April 202480
January 202475
December 202376
November 202382
October 202395

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 938 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 93.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202430
July 20242
May 20241
April 202494
March 20243
January 2024134
December 2023160
November 2023213
October 2023211

A total of 128 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
May 20243
April 202415
January 202425
December 202320
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202411
April 202426
January 202484
December 202327
November 202322
October 202328

A total of 959 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 95.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 202484
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024147
March 20245
January 2024185
December 2023124
November 2023138
October 2023146

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202445
July 20243
May 20242
April 202440
March 20243
January 202444
December 202361
November 202348
October 202353

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 20242
May 20244
April 202414
March 20243
January 202419
December 202328
November 202322
October 202315

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20249
December 20239
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 175 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
April 202422
January 202433
December 202331
November 202317
October 202334

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1T 4JN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitfield Place
    Total54
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 11. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 26. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Berners Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 29. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 30. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1