W1D 7AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 7AD

W1D 7AD, Westminster has recorded a total of 1697 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2360.94 per 1,000 population. This W1D 7AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1D postcode area, which has experienced 913 crimes and a crime rate of 892.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1D 7AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 7AD, encompassing approximately 718 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1D 7AD area, explore the W1D 7AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (609) incidents (57.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (338) incidents (68.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (192) incidents (14.29% increase)

W1D 7AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 311
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 194
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 88

W1D 7AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 609 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 338 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6092360.9457.36%
Other theft338847.2768.16%
Violence and sexual offences192470.2414.29%
Anti-social behaviour104267.12-14.75%
Robbery103144.6933.77%
Shoplifting86143.30160.61%
Vehicle crime76119.65153.33%
Drugs66105.730.00%
Public order6191.8222.00%
Criminal damage and arson2584.874.17%
Burglary1834.7838.46%
Bicycle theft1325.0485.71%
Other crime518.0925.00%
Possession of weapons16.96-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 387 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 201 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3871651.407640.00%
Other theft201538.416600.00%
Violence and sexual offences168279.645500.00%
Anti-social behaviour122233.730.00%
Robbery77169.737600.00%
Drugs66107.136500.00%
Public order5091.821566.67%
Shoplifting3369.560.00%
Vehicle crime3045.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson2441.742300.00%
Burglary1333.390.00%
Bicycle theft718.090.00%
Possession of weapons59.740.00%
Other crime46.960.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person523.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.960.00%
Other theft34.170.00%
Public order34.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.170.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Robbery11.390.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2973.74-96.67%
Violence and sexual offences1540.35-91.23%
Other theft520.87-98.66%
Public order26.96-96.36%
Robbery22.78-97.22%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 871 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 374 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8712692.051607.84%
Other theft3741211.779250.00%
Violence and sexual offences171520.322750.00%
Anti-social behaviour130237.900.00%
Vehicle crime84180.860.00%
Shoplifting75116.860.00%
Robbery72104.340.00%
Public order55100.171275.00%
Drugs5276.525100.00%
Burglary3672.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson850.080.00%
Bicycle theft511.130.00%
Other crime16.960.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5191.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences670.950.00%
Other theft48.35100.00%
Public order45.560.00%
Drugs15.560.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.78-99.65%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 998 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 574 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9983219.33-23.87%
Other theft5741388.46-28.52%
Violence and sexual offences212798.57-24.82%
Robbery122294.94-19.21%
Anti-social behaviour101169.73-25.19%
Shoplifting67140.528.06%
Drugs6393.21-12.50%
Vehicle crime5887.65-27.50%
Public order4380.69-40.28%
Burglary3659.8263.64%
Criminal damage and arson2250.08-21.43%
Bicycle theft930.61-10.00%
Possession of weapons712.520.00%
Other crime29.74-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1311 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 803 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13114227.987.11%
Other theft8031823.920.88%
Violence and sexual offences2821117.1720.51%
Robbery151392.3313.53%
Anti-social behaviour135210.080.00%
Vehicle crime80187.823.90%
Public order72111.30-21.74%
Drugs72100.1744.00%
Shoplifting62100.17-13.89%
Criminal damage and arson2886.26-9.68%
Burglary2238.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft1030.61-23.08%
Possession of weapons713.9140.00%
Other crime49.74-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1224 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 796 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12244044.3459.79%
Other theft7961702.8821.34%
Violence and sexual offences2341107.432.63%
Anti-social behaviour135325.558.87%
Robbery133187.8277.33%
Public order92185.0419.48%
Vehicle crime77127.990.00%
Shoplifting72107.13-5.26%
Drugs50100.17-28.57%
Burglary3369.5657.14%
Criminal damage and arson3145.913.33%
Bicycle theft1343.13-13.33%
Other crime1218.0950.00%
Possession of weapons516.69-44.44%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 766 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 656 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7663105.250.00%
Other theft6561065.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences228912.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour124317.200.00%
Public order77172.510.00%
Vehicle crime77107.130.00%
Shoplifting76107.130.00%
Robbery75105.730.00%
Drugs70104.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson3097.390.00%
Burglary2141.740.00%
Bicycle theft1529.220.00%
Possession of weapons920.870.00%
Other crime812.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 737 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202477
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202472
January 2024122
December 2023151
November 2023133
October 202375

A total of 6251 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 625.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1311 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024609
August 2024387
July 20245
May 202429
April 2024871
March 202451
January 2024998
December 20231311
November 20231224
October 2023766

A total of 1511 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 151.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024192
August 2024168
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024171
March 20246
January 2024212
December 2023282
November 2023234
October 2023228

A total of 179 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202436
January 202436
December 202322
November 202333
October 202321

A total of 3756 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 341.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 803 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024338
August 2024201
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024374
March 20244
February 20242
January 2024574
December 2023803
November 2023796
October 2023656

A total of 471 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202433
April 202475
January 202467
December 202362
November 202372
October 202376

A total of 851 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 2024122
April 2024130
January 2024101
December 2023135
November 2023135
October 2023124

A total of 441 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202466
July 20241
April 202452
March 20241
January 202463
December 202372
November 202350
October 202370

A total of 459 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202450
July 20243
May 20242
April 202455
March 20244
January 202443
December 202372
November 202392
October 202377

A total of 482 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202430
April 202484
January 202458
December 202380
November 202377
October 202377

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202424
July 20241
April 20248
January 202422
December 202328
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 7AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total311
    Theft from the person107
    Other theft64
    Violence and sexual offences57
    Robbery26
    Drugs16
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order10
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total194
    Theft from the person82
    Other theft33
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs9
    Robbery8
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total88
    Vehicle crime49
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 10. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1