W2 1PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1PJ

W2 1PJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 350 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.82 per 1,000 population. This W2 1PJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W2 postcode area, which has experienced 689 crimes and a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W2 1PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1PJ, encompassing approximately 7025 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (2.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (13.33% increase)

W2 1PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19

W2 1PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8049.822.56%
Anti-social behaviour6811.39-19.05%
Theft from the person519.6813.33%
Other theft407.2637.93%
Public order245.6933.33%
Vehicle crime183.42260.00%
Shoplifting162.5623.08%
Robbery142.2840.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.9930.00%
Burglary121.859.09%
Drugs81.71-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8445.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences7811.962500.00%
Theft from the person4511.10800.00%
Other theft296.41866.67%
Public order184.13500.00%
Shoplifting132.560.00%
Burglary111.850.00%
Robbery101.57900.00%
Drugs101.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.420.00%
Bicycle theft61.420.00%
Vehicle crime50.850.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In July 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 person52.28-64.29%
Other theft30.710.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person143.13-79.10%
Public order31.99-84.21%
Violence and sexual offences30.43-95.89%
Robbery10.43-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7352.382333.33%
Anti-social behaviour7310.390.00%
Theft from the person6710.39318.75%
Other theft619.54771.43%
Burglary288.680.00%
Public order193.991800.00%
Robbery142.700.00%
Shoplifting111.990.00%
Vehicle crime91.570.00%
Bicycle theft61.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person163.99-69.81%
Other theft72.28-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.00-96.30%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Public order10.14-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8153.0922.73%
Anti-social behaviour7311.5319.67%
Other theft7010.39-23.91%
Theft from the person539.963.92%
Burglary207.54-31.03%
Public order182.85-5.26%
Vehicle crime152.560.00%
Robbery142.14-12.50%
Drugs91.9912.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.28-68.00%
Shoplifting51.140.00%
Bicycle theft40.71-20.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9256.37-20.69%
Violence and sexual offences6613.108.20%
Anti-social behaviour619.39-32.97%
Theft from the person518.684.08%
Burglary297.2631.82%
Criminal damage and arson254.13108.33%
Public order193.56-24.00%
Robbery162.7023.08%
Vehicle crime152.2836.36%
Drugs82.14-63.64%
Shoplifting51.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.71400.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11661.6316.00%
Anti-social behaviour9116.51-14.95%
Violence and sexual offences6112.95-20.78%
Theft from the person498.6825.64%
Public order256.97-28.57%
Drugs223.56144.44%
Burglary223.134.76%
Robbery133.1330.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.85-29.41%
Vehicle crime111.71-21.43%
Shoplifting101.57-28.57%
Bicycle theft11.42-85.71%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10764.483.88%
Other theft10015.235.26%
Violence and sexual offences7714.238.45%
Theft from the person3910.9618.18%
Public order355.5545.83%
Burglary214.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson172.99-10.53%
Shoplifting142.4216.67%
Vehicle crime141.99-26.32%
Robbery101.99-66.67%
Drugs91.42-30.77%
Bicycle theft71.2875.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10363.340.00%
Other theft9514.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences7113.520.00%
Theft from the person3310.110.00%
Robbery304.700.00%
Public order244.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson193.420.00%
Vehicle crime192.700.00%
Burglary182.700.00%
Drugs132.560.00%
Shoplifting121.850.00%
Bicycle theft41.710.00%
Possession of weapons30.570.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 660 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202484
April 202473
January 202473
December 202361
November 202391
October 2023107
September 2023103

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
May 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 202325
November 202312
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 189 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202418
July 20243
May 20243
April 202419
March 20241
January 202418
December 202319
November 202325
October 202335
September 202324

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 423 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202445
July 20245
May 202414
April 202467
March 202416
January 202453
December 202351
November 202349
October 202339
September 202333

A total of 596 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202478
July 20243
May 20243
April 202473
March 20243
January 202481
December 202366
November 202361
October 202377
September 202371

A total of 613 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202429
July 20243
April 202461
March 20247
January 202470
December 202392
November 2023116
October 2023100
September 202395

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 202322
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 20249
January 202415
December 202315
November 202311
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
January 202414
December 202316
November 202313
October 202310
September 202330

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202428
January 202420
December 202329
November 202322
October 202321
September 202318

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 5. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edgware Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 25. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 26. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2