W1D 7DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1D 7DT

W1D 7DT, Westminster has recorded a total of 1745 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2039.36 per 1,000 population. This W1D 7DT 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 7DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1D 7DT, encompassing approximately 855 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (618) incidents (58.87% increase)
  • Other theft: (348) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (197) incidents (13.22% increase)

W1D 7DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 311
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 183
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 79

W1D 7DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 618 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 348 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6182039.3658.87%
Other theft348722.2571.43%
Violence and sexual offences197406.7013.22%
Shoplifting122230.23177.27%
Robbery99142.5823.75%
Anti-social behaviour91115.70-21.55%
Vehicle crime81106.35102.50%
Drugs6994.66-6.76%
Public order6280.6434.78%
Criminal damage and arson2472.46-4.00%
Burglary2128.0540.00%
Bicycle theft824.5414.29%
Other crime49.35-42.86%
Possession of weapons14.67-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 389 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3891431.657680.00%
Other theft203454.626666.67%
Violence and sexual offences174237.245700.00%
Anti-social behaviour116203.350.00%
Robbery80135.577900.00%
Drugs7493.507300.00%
Public order4686.481433.33%
Shoplifting4453.760.00%
Vehicle crime4051.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson2546.752400.00%
Burglary1529.220.00%
Bicycle theft717.530.00%
Other crime78.180.00%
Possession of weapons58.180.00%

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 person519.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.840.00%
Other theft33.510.00%
Public order33.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.510.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Robbery11.17-50.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.340.00%

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 person2961.94-96.89%
Violence and sexual offences1533.89-91.07%
Other theft517.53-98.72%
Public order25.84-96.55%
Robbery22.34-97.26%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 931 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 390 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9312398.151725.49%
Other theft3901088.059650.00%
Violence and sexual offences168455.792700.00%
Anti-social behaviour113196.340.00%
Shoplifting107132.060.00%
Vehicle crime102125.050.00%
Robbery73119.210.00%
Public order5885.311350.00%
Drugs5067.784900.00%
Burglary3958.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson1045.580.00%
Bicycle theft811.690.00%
Other crime29.350.00%
Possession of weapons12.340.00%

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 person5177.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences659.600.00%
Other theft47.01100.00%
Public order44.670.00%
Drugs14.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.34-99.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1064 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 598 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10642835.24-24.96%
Other theft5981243.49-30.06%
Violence and sexual offences215698.88-24.83%
Robbery124251.27-19.48%
Anti-social behaviour93144.92-25.60%
Shoplifting84108.6920.00%
Vehicle crime6698.17-21.43%
Drugs6377.13-11.27%
Public order4373.63-40.28%
Burglary3950.2562.50%
Criminal damage and arson1945.58-42.42%
Bicycle theft1022.210.00%
Possession of weapons711.69-12.50%
Other crime18.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1418 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 855 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14183753.835.51%
Other theft8551657.20-0.58%
Violence and sexual offences286999.2322.75%
Robbery154334.254.76%
Anti-social behaviour125179.983.31%
Vehicle crime84146.09-2.33%
Public order7298.17-8.86%
Drugs7184.1544.90%
Shoplifting7082.98-18.60%
Criminal damage and arson3381.8113.79%
Burglary2438.57-31.43%
Bicycle theft1028.05-16.67%
Possession of weapons811.6960.00%
Other crime29.35-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1344 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 860 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13443620.6061.15%
Other theft8601570.7222.16%
Violence and sexual offences2331005.07-0.43%
Robbery147272.3068.97%
Anti-social behaviour121171.80-0.82%
Vehicle crime86141.414.88%
Shoplifting86100.51-8.51%
Public order79100.511.28%
Drugs4992.33-31.94%
Burglary3557.2784.21%
Criminal damage and arson2940.9011.54%
Bicycle theft1233.890.00%
Other crime1214.0250.00%
Possession of weapons514.02-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 834 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 704 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8342783.820.00%
Other theft704974.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences234822.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour122273.470.00%
Shoplifting94142.580.00%
Robbery87109.860.00%
Vehicle crime82101.680.00%
Public order7895.830.00%
Drugs7291.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson2684.150.00%
Burglary1930.390.00%
Bicycle theft1222.210.00%
Possession of weapons1014.020.00%
Other crime811.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202439
January 202439
December 202324
November 202335
October 202319

A total of 3972 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 361.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 860 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024348
August 2024203
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024390
March 20244
February 20242
January 2024598
December 2023855
November 2023860
October 2023704

A total of 607 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 202444
April 2024107
January 202484
December 202370
November 202386
October 202394

A total of 1531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024197
August 2024174
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024168
March 20246
January 2024215
December 2023286
November 2023233
October 2023234

A total of 781 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 2024116
April 2024113
January 202493
December 2023125
November 2023121
October 2023122

A total of 769 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202480
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202473
January 2024124
December 2023154
November 2023147
October 202387

A total of 450 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202474
July 20241
April 202450
March 20241
January 202463
December 202371
November 202349
October 202372

A total of 447 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202446
July 20243
May 20242
April 202458
March 20244
January 202443
December 202372
November 202379
October 202378

A total of 6683 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 668.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1418 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024618
August 2024389
July 20245
May 202429
April 2024931
March 202451
January 20241064
December 20231418
November 20231344
October 2023834

A total of 541 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202440
April 2024102
January 202466
December 202384
November 202386
October 202382

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 20241
April 202410
January 202419
December 202333
November 202329
October 202326

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 20244
August 20247
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1D 7DT 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
    Total183
    Theft from the person79
    Other theft27
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs9
    Robbery8
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total79
    Vehicle crime54
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 11. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2