W1U 2RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 2RJ

W1U 2RJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 697 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 466.35 per 1,000 population. This W1U 2RJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1U postcode area, which has experienced 422 crimes and a crime rate of 94.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1U 2RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 2RJ, encompassing approximately 1494 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 2RJ area, explore the W1U 2RJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (276) incidents (81.58% increase)
  • Other theft: (130) incidents (128.07% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (109) incidents (49.32% increase)

W1U 2RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 139
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1U 2RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 276 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person276466.3581.58%
Other theft130184.66128.07%
Shoplifting10986.9849.32%
Violence and sexual offences4872.9317.07%
Anti-social behaviour4132.12-14.58%
Vehicle crime2527.4331.58%
Robbery2216.730.00%
Public order1814.725.88%
Burglary1412.04-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.37-28.57%
Drugs43.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.68-66.67%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person152313.802940.00%
Shoplifting73101.700.00%
Other theft5748.841325.00%
Anti-social behaviour4838.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences4132.12925.00%
Robbery2227.43633.33%
Burglary2014.720.00%
Vehicle crime1913.380.00%
Public order1712.71466.67%
Criminal damage and arson711.370.00%
Bicycle theft64.680.00%
Drugs64.01200.00%
Other crime14.010.00%

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 person514.720.00%
Other theft43.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68100.00%
Public order32.680.00%
Robbery32.010.00%
Drugs22.010.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.34-77.78%

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 person4242.15-90.30%
Violence and sexual offences928.10-82.00%
Other theft46.02-97.06%
Public order42.68-88.57%
Robbery22.68-93.10%
Drugs11.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.67-99.24%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 433 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person433623.58716.98%
Other theft136289.711411.11%
Shoplifting13290.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour6088.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences5040.14614.29%
Public order3533.45775.00%
Vehicle crime3123.420.00%
Robbery2920.742800.00%
Burglary1719.400.00%
Bicycle theft511.370.00%
Drugs33.3550.00%
Other crime12.010.00%

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 person5352.86-83.01%
Other theft935.46-94.61%
Violence and sexual offences76.02-88.89%
Public order44.68-80.95%
Criminal damage and arson22.68-83.33%
Drugs21.34-71.43%
Robbery11.34-96.77%
Other crime10.67-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 312 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 167 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person312527.90-34.86%
Other theft167208.75-38.15%
Shoplifting74111.74-29.52%
Violence and sexual offences6349.51-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour5342.15-20.90%
Robbery3135.46-18.42%
Public order2120.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime2114.05-34.38%
Burglary1914.05-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson1212.7150.00%
Drugs78.03-12.50%
Bicycle theft64.680.00%
Other crime34.01200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 479 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person479766.763.46%
Other theft270320.49-3.91%
Shoplifting105180.6510.53%
Violence and sexual offences7270.252.86%
Anti-social behaviour6748.1711.67%
Robbery3844.8358.33%
Public order3525.42-7.89%
Vehicle crime3223.42-8.57%
Burglary2421.414.35%
Drugs816.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.350.00%
Bicycle theft65.3550.00%
Other crime14.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 463 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 281 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person463740.0052.30%
Other theft281309.7814.69%
Shoplifting95188.01-2.06%
Violence and sexual offences7063.56-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour6046.8415.38%
Public order3840.1435.71%
Vehicle crime3525.4212.90%
Robbery2423.42-11.11%
Burglary2316.069.52%
Criminal damage and arson815.3960.00%
Drugs45.35-60.00%
Bicycle theft42.6833.33%
Possession of weapons12.680.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 304 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 245 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person304601.500.00%
Other theft245203.400.00%
Shoplifting97163.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences7464.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour5249.510.00%
Vehicle crime3134.790.00%
Public order2820.740.00%
Robbery2718.730.00%
Burglary2118.070.00%
Drugs1014.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.690.00%
Bicycle theft33.350.00%
Other crime22.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
April 202417
January 202419
December 202324
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 1303 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 130.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 202457
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024136
March 20249
January 2024167
December 2023270
November 2023281
October 2023245

A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202435
March 20244
January 202421
December 202335
November 202338
October 202328

A total of 2519 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 251.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 479 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024276
August 2024152
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024433
March 202453
January 2024312
December 2023479
November 2023463
October 2023304

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202448
April 202460
January 202453
December 202367
November 202360
October 202352

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202441
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202450
March 20247
January 202463
December 202372
November 202370
October 202374

A total of 199 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 20243
May 20242
April 202429
March 20241
January 202431
December 202338
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 686 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202473
May 20241
April 2024132
January 202474
December 2023105
November 202395
October 202397

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
April 202431
January 202421
December 202332
November 202335
October 202331

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
March 20242
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 2RJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total139
    Shoplifting52
    Theft from the person47
    Other theft23
    Robbery4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 7. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 26. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Avery Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 30. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2