W1F 7EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 7EL

W1F 7EL, Westminster has recorded a total of 1623 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1054.58 per 1,000 population. This W1F 7EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1F postcode area, which has experienced 253 crimes and a crime rate of 164.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1F 7EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 7EL, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1F 7EL area, explore the W1F 7EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (634) incidents (67.72% increase)
  • Other theft: (321) incidents (65.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (167) incidents (138.57% increase)

W1F 7EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 323
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1F 7EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 634 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 321 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6341054.5867.72%
Other theft321411.9665.46%
Shoplifting167208.58138.57%
Violence and sexual offences147108.517.30%
Anti-social behaviour9595.52-16.67%
Robbery9061.7316.88%
Public order4758.4867.86%
Vehicle crime4130.5432.26%
Drugs3426.64-19.05%
Burglary1822.095.88%
Criminal damage and arson1711.7030.77%
Bicycle theft611.05-14.29%
Other crime53.900.00%
Possession of weapons13.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 378 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 194 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person378725.807460.00%
Other theft194245.614750.00%
Violence and sexual offences137126.064466.67%
Anti-social behaviour11489.020.00%
Robbery7774.073750.00%
Shoplifting7050.030.00%
Drugs4245.484100.00%
Vehicle crime3127.290.00%
Public order2820.14600.00%
Burglary1718.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.050.00%
Bicycle theft78.450.00%
Other crime54.55400.00%
Possession of weapons43.250.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person513.000.00%
Other theft43.250.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.60200.00%
Robbery21.95100.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-90.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4138.99-96.01%
Violence and sexual offences1026.64-92.06%
Other theft36.50-99.25%
Public order31.95-93.62%
Robbery21.95-97.01%
Drugs11.30-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1028 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 400 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10281371.021803.70%
Other theft400667.974900.00%
Shoplifting150259.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences12697.472420.00%
Anti-social behaviour12481.870.00%
Vehicle crime7580.570.00%
Robbery6748.736600.00%
Burglary4843.530.00%
Public order4731.191075.00%
Drugs2630.541200.00%
Criminal damage and arson816.89700.00%
Bicycle theft85.200.00%
Other crime35.200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5448.730.00%
Other theft835.09700.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.200.00%
Public order43.250.00%
Drugs22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.65-99.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1074 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 592 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10741548.41-21.95%
Other theft592697.86-30.52%
Violence and sexual offences158384.67-18.56%
Shoplifting142102.667.58%
Robbery11892.27-11.94%
Anti-social behaviour9676.67-26.72%
Vehicle crime5462.38-3.57%
Burglary4635.09130.00%
Public order4129.89-18.00%
Drugs3826.64-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson1324.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft78.4575.00%
Other crime24.55100.00%
Possession of weapons21.30-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1376 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 852 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13761969.46-3.37%
Other theft852894.09-2.18%
Violence and sexual offences194553.6114.79%
Robbery134126.063.88%
Shoplifting13287.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour13185.7723.58%
Vehicle crime5685.12-8.20%
Drugs5236.391.96%
Public order5033.79-12.28%
Criminal damage and arson2632.4918.18%
Burglary2016.89-44.44%
Bicycle theft413.00-33.33%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%
Other crime11.95-90.91%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1424 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 871 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14242000.0067.53%
Other theft871925.2823.72%
Violence and sexual offences169565.95-11.98%
Shoplifting132109.81-10.20%
Robbery12985.7740.22%
Anti-social behaviour10683.82-33.75%
Vehicle crime6168.8822.00%
Public order5739.64-1.72%
Drugs5137.0418.60%
Burglary3633.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson2223.3969.23%
Other crime1114.29266.67%
Bicycle theft67.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons33.900.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 850 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 704 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8501525.670.00%
Other theft704552.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences192457.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour160124.760.00%
Shoplifting147103.960.00%
Robbery9295.520.00%
Public order5859.780.00%
Vehicle crime5037.690.00%
Drugs4332.490.00%
Burglary2427.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson1315.590.00%
Bicycle theft98.450.00%
Other crime35.850.00%
Possession of weapons31.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3950 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 359.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 871 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024321
August 2024194
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024400
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024592
December 2023852
November 2023871
October 2023704

A total of 209 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202448
January 202446
December 202320
November 202336
October 202324

A total of 6864 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 686.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1424 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024634
August 2024378
July 20245
May 202441
April 20241028
March 202454
January 20241074
December 20231376
November 20231424
October 2023850

A total of 713 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202477
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202467
March 20241
January 2024118
December 2023134
November 2023129
October 202392

A total of 940 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024167
August 202470
April 2024150
January 2024142
December 2023132
November 2023132
October 2023147

A total of 1142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 2024137
July 20243
June 20241
May 202410
April 2024126
March 20245
January 2024158
December 2023194
November 2023169
October 2023192

A total of 339 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202428
July 20244
May 20243
April 202447
March 20244
January 202441
December 202350
November 202357
October 202358

A total of 826 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 2024114
April 2024124
January 202496
December 2023131
November 2023106
October 2023160

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 20248
March 20241
January 202413
December 202326
November 202322
October 202313

A total of 368 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202431
April 202475
January 202454
December 202356
November 202361
October 202350

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 290 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202442
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20242
January 202438
December 202352
November 202351
October 202343

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1F 7EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total323
    Theft from the person132
    Other theft60
    Violence and sexual offences49
    Robbery21
    Shoplifting20
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order11
    Drugs7
    Burglary5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total53
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft10
    Public order6
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total45
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total34
    Theft from the person20
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 16. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1