W1U 3JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 3JZ

W1U 3JZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 500 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 182.45 per 1,000 population. This W1U 3JZ 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 3JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 3JZ, encompassing approximately 2740 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 3JZ area, explore the W1U 3JZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (177) incidents (71.84% increase)
  • Other theft: (91) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (78) incidents (30.00% increase)

W1U 3JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 171
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 28
  • Stratford Place with total crimes: 27

W1U 3JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person177182.4571.84%
Other theft9164.59116.67%
Shoplifting7833.2130.00%
Anti-social behaviour3828.46-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences3613.8720.00%
Vehicle crime2913.1426.09%
Robbery1710.58-10.53%
Public order146.20-12.50%
Burglary135.11-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson34.74-62.50%
Other crime21.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103138.305050.00%
Shoplifting6037.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour4621.890.00%
Other theft4216.792000.00%
Violence and sexual offences3015.331400.00%
Burglary2410.950.00%
Vehicle crime238.760.00%
Robbery198.391800.00%
Public order166.931500.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.840.00%
Drugs42.92300.00%
Bicycle theft31.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.280.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person137.66-95.64%
Other theft24.74-97.87%
Public order20.73-91.30%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-94.87%
Robbery10.73-95.00%
Shoplifting10.36-98.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 298 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person298245.211555.56%
Other theft94108.744600.00%
Shoplifting9234.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4233.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences3915.331200.00%
Vehicle crime3214.230.00%
Public order2311.682200.00%
Burglary228.390.00%
Robbery208.030.00%
Drugs57.300.00%
Bicycle theft41.820.00%
Other crime11.460.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person189.49-90.27%
Violence and sexual offences36.57-92.50%
Other theft21.09-98.15%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-90.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Public order10.36-93.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person185179.17-36.64%
Other theft10867.51-44.62%
Violence and sexual offences4039.41-27.27%
Shoplifting3714.60-51.95%
Anti-social behaviour3413.50-19.05%
Robbery2112.41-12.50%
Vehicle crime157.66-61.54%
Public order155.47-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson105.47-9.09%
Burglary93.65-59.09%
Bicycle theft83.2833.33%
Drugs62.9250.00%
Other crime32.1950.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 292 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 195 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person292287.916.57%
Other theft195106.558.33%
Shoplifting7771.1611.59%
Violence and sexual offences5528.1014.58%
Anti-social behaviour4220.07-8.70%
Vehicle crime3915.330.00%
Robbery2414.2360.00%
Burglary228.764.76%
Public order198.03-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson116.9383.33%
Bicycle theft64.01-14.29%
Drugs42.190.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 274 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person274266.7434.31%
Other theft18099.989.09%
Shoplifting6965.68-6.76%
Violence and sexual offences4825.1811.63%
Anti-social behaviour4617.524.55%
Vehicle crime3916.798.33%
Public order2314.239.52%
Burglary218.3931.25%
Robbery157.66-25.00%
Bicycle theft75.4740.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.5550.00%
Other crime22.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 165 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person204232.440.00%
Other theft16574.440.00%
Shoplifting7460.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour4427.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences4316.060.00%
Vehicle crime3615.690.00%
Public order2113.140.00%
Robbery207.660.00%
Burglary167.300.00%
Bicycle theft55.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Other crime21.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1566 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 156.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024177
August 2024103
July 20242
May 202413
April 2024298
March 202418
January 2024185
December 2023292
November 2023274
October 2023204

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
April 202422
January 20249
December 202322
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 881 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202442
July 20242
May 20242
April 202494
March 20242
January 2024108
December 2023195
November 2023180
October 2023165

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202446
April 202442
January 202434
December 202342
November 202346
October 202344

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202415
December 202319
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 138 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202420
January 202421
December 202324
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
April 202432
January 202415
December 202339
November 202339
October 202336

A total of 488 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202460
May 20241
April 202492
January 202437
December 202377
November 202369
October 202374

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202430
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202439
March 20243
January 202440
December 202355
November 202348
October 202343

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
March 20241
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 4 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
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 3JZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total171
    Theft from the person67
    Shoplifting52
    Other theft28
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 3. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 19. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 22. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 28. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1