W1U 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1U 8JL

W1U 8JL, Westminster has recorded a total of 360 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 115.93 per 1,000 population. This W1U 8JL 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 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1U 8JL, encompassing approximately 3105 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1U 8JL area, explore the W1U 8JL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (81) incidents (10.96% increase)
  • Other theft: (60) incidents (76.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-7.84% decrease)

W1U 8JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 47
  • Baker Street with total crimes: 27
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26

W1U 8JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81115.9310.96%
Other theft6026.0876.47%
Anti-social behaviour4719.32-7.84%
Violence and sexual offences4215.1410.53%
Shoplifting3913.5321.88%
Vehicle crime2112.5610.53%
Robbery196.7611.76%
Public order176.12-5.56%
Burglary155.47-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson94.8380.00%
Drugs42.900.00%
Bicycle theft31.29-40.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73105.623550.00%
Anti-social behaviour5123.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences3816.421800.00%
Other theft3412.241600.00%
Burglary3310.950.00%
Shoplifting3210.633100.00%
Vehicle crime1910.300.00%
Public order186.12800.00%
Robbery175.801600.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.470.00%
Bicycle theft51.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

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 theft23.22-60.00%
Public order20.64-77.78%
Theft from the person20.64-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-66.67%
Robbery10.64-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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 order99.66-35.71%
Theft from the person72.90-94.66%
Violence and sexual offences62.25-83.33%
Other theft51.93-92.75%
Robbery31.61-82.35%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person131125.91991.67%
Other theft6942.192200.00%
Anti-social behaviour5322.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences3617.07500.00%
Shoplifting2711.59800.00%
Vehicle crime188.690.00%
Robbery175.800.00%
Burglary165.470.00%
Public order145.15366.67%
Drugs84.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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 person129.02-80.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.86-88.46%
Other theft31.93-95.77%
Public order30.97-88.89%
Shoplifting30.97-90.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft71116.57-48.18%
Theft from the person6122.86-15.28%
Violence and sexual offences5219.64-11.86%
Anti-social behaviour4116.75-28.07%
Shoplifting3013.20-14.29%
Public order279.6650.00%
Burglary238.69-14.81%
Vehicle crime187.410.00%
Robbery135.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.19-40.00%
Bicycle theft92.90350.00%
Drugs72.9040.00%
Other crime12.250.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft137147.81-4.20%
Theft from the person7244.12-19.10%
Violence and sexual offences5923.193.51%
Anti-social behaviour5719.00-13.64%
Shoplifting3518.36-12.50%
Burglary2711.2728.57%
Vehicle crime188.69-30.77%
Public order185.80-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.8087.50%
Robbery134.830.00%
Drugs54.19-16.67%
Bicycle theft21.61-75.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft143162.9423.28%
Theft from the person8946.0550.85%
Anti-social behaviour6628.6610.00%
Violence and sexual offences5721.259.62%
Shoplifting4018.3637.93%
Vehicle crime2612.8862.50%
Public order258.37-10.71%
Burglary218.05-12.50%
Robbery136.76-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.19-11.11%
Bicycle theft82.580.00%
Drugs62.5850.00%
Possession of weapons31.930.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft116136.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour6037.350.00%
Theft from the person5919.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences5219.000.00%
Shoplifting2916.750.00%
Public order289.340.00%
Burglary249.020.00%
Robbery207.730.00%
Vehicle crime166.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.150.00%
Bicycle theft82.900.00%
Drugs42.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202451
April 202453
January 202441
December 202357
November 202366
October 202360

A total of 587 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202473
July 20242
May 20247
April 2024131
March 202412
January 202461
December 202372
November 202389
October 202359

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202433
April 202416
January 202423
December 202327
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
July 20242
May 20246
April 202436
March 20246
January 202452
December 202359
November 202357
October 202352

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
April 202418
January 202418
December 202318
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 20242
May 20249
April 202414
March 20243
January 202427
December 202318
November 202325
October 202328

A total of 236 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202432
July 20241
April 202427
March 20243
January 202430
December 202335
November 202340
October 202329

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20241
January 20249
December 202315
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 640 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202434
July 20242
May 20245
April 202469
March 20243
January 202471
December 2023137
November 2023143
October 2023116

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202417
January 202413
December 202313
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 20241
August 20242
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1U 8JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total47
    Theft from the person14
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft7
    Robbery7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Baker Street
    Total27
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 19. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harrowby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 26. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3