W1U 4PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 4PJ

W1U 4PJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 239 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.20 per 1,000 population. This W1U 4PJ 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 4PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 4PJ, encompassing approximately 3781 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 4PJ area, explore the W1U 4PJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (57) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (50) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)

W1U 4PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 27
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22

W1U 4PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5763.200.00%
Other theft5015.0738.89%
Violence and sexual offences2313.2221.05%
Shoplifting226.0857.14%
Anti-social behaviour225.82-31.25%
Vehicle crime215.8223.53%
Public order135.5518.18%
Burglary123.44-25.00%
Robbery103.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.64-40.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5759.762750.00%
Other theft3615.071700.00%
Anti-social behaviour329.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences198.46850.00%
Vehicle crime175.020.00%
Burglary164.500.00%
Shoplifting144.231300.00%
Robbery123.701100.00%
Public order113.17450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.910.00%
Bicycle theft51.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.64-60.00%
Public order20.53-77.78%
Theft from the person20.53-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-66.67%
Robbery10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order97.93-25.00%
Theft from the person72.38-93.07%
Violence and sexual offences61.85-79.31%
Other theft51.59-89.58%
Robbery31.32-72.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10180.38741.67%
Other theft4826.711500.00%
Shoplifting3412.691033.33%
Violence and sexual offences298.99383.33%
Anti-social behaviour267.670.00%
Burglary196.870.00%
Vehicle crime185.020.00%
Public order124.76300.00%
Robbery113.170.00%
Drugs42.910.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127.40-77.36%
Violence and sexual offences63.17-80.65%
Other theft31.59-95.16%
Public order30.79-81.25%
Shoplifting30.79-90.62%
Other crime10.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6271.13-45.13%
Theft from the person5316.39-17.19%
Shoplifting3214.0139.13%
Violence and sexual offences318.46-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour258.20-26.47%
Public order166.61-15.79%
Vehicle crime124.23-50.00%
Robbery103.170.00%
Burglary92.64-47.06%
Bicycle theft72.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.85-40.00%
Drugs41.59300.00%
Other crime21.060.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11393.34-20.42%
Theft from the person6429.88-7.25%
Anti-social behaviour3416.92-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences328.99-30.43%
Vehicle crime248.46-4.00%
Shoplifting236.35-37.84%
Public order196.08-5.00%
Burglary175.02-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson104.50233.33%
Robbery102.640.00%
Bicycle theft42.64-33.33%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft142111.3240.59%
Theft from the person6937.5572.50%
Violence and sexual offences4618.2427.78%
Anti-social behaviour4012.16-13.04%
Shoplifting3710.5842.31%
Vehicle crime259.788.70%
Public order206.61-9.09%
Burglary185.295.88%
Robbery104.7611.11%
Bicycle theft62.640.00%
Drugs31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10188.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour4626.710.00%
Theft from the person4012.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences3610.580.00%
Shoplifting269.520.00%
Vehicle crime236.870.00%
Public order226.080.00%
Burglary175.820.00%
Robbery94.500.00%
Bicycle theft62.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.590.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Drugs20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 202419
January 20249
December 202317
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 562 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202436
July 20242
May 20245
April 202448
March 20243
January 202462
December 2023113
November 2023142
October 2023101

A total of 462 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202457
July 20242
May 20247
April 2024101
March 202412
January 202453
December 202364
November 202369
October 202340

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 20241
April 202434
March 20243
January 202432
December 202323
November 202337
October 202326

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20241
May 20243
April 202411
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202418
January 202412
December 202324
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 20242
May 20246
April 202429
March 20246
January 202431
December 202332
November 202346
October 202336

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202432
April 202426
January 202425
December 202334
November 202340
October 202346

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20242
May 20249
April 202412
March 20243
January 202416
December 202319
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 4PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total27
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Picton Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 13. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 14. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 20. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 26. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Bourne Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1