W1F 7HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 7HL

W1F 7HL, Westminster has recorded a total of 1265 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 832.56 per 1,000 population. This W1F 7HL 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 7HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 7HL, encompassing approximately 1519 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (453) incidents (71.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (251) incidents (81.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (166) incidents (121.33% increase)

W1F 7HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 184
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1F 7HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 453 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 251 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person453832.5671.59%
Other theft251298.1481.88%
Shoplifting166165.20121.33%
Anti-social behaviour99109.25-4.81%
Violence and sexual offences9565.167.95%
Robbery5962.5215.69%
Vehicle crime4238.8331.25%
Public order3327.6473.68%
Burglary2221.7215.79%
Drugs1814.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.858.33%
Bicycle theft88.56100.00%
Other crime55.2725.00%
Possession of weapons13.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 264 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person264550.228700.00%
Other theft138173.756800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10490.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences8868.454300.00%
Shoplifting7557.920.00%
Robbery5149.362450.00%
Vehicle crime3233.570.00%
Drugs2421.062300.00%
Burglary1915.800.00%
Public order1912.50850.00%
Criminal damage and arson1212.500.00%
Bicycle theft47.900.00%
Other crime42.63300.00%
Possession of weapons22.630.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38.560.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Robbery21.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32100.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

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
Robbery11.32-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-85.71%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2928.30-96.18%
Violence and sexual offences719.09-91.03%
Robbery24.61-96.30%
Other theft21.32-99.38%
Public order21.32-93.75%
Drugs11.32-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 759 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 323 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7591087.932068.57%
Other theft323499.544514.29%
Shoplifting151212.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10499.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences7868.451850.00%
Vehicle crime7851.340.00%
Robbery5451.345300.00%
Burglary4535.540.00%
Public order3229.62966.67%
Drugs1421.06600.00%
Bicycle theft69.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.95500.00%
Other crime33.950.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3534.880.00%
Other theft723.04600.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.610.00%
Public order32.630.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.66-99.76%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 769 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 416 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7691155.06-23.94%
Other theft416506.12-34.07%
Shoplifting138273.792.22%
Violence and sexual offences10090.83-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour8465.82-28.81%
Robbery7455.28-21.28%
Vehicle crime5448.701.89%
Burglary4435.54120.00%
Public order3328.96-15.38%
Drugs2521.72-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson1216.45-36.84%
Bicycle theft57.9025.00%
Other crime13.290.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1011 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 631 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10111508.48-4.08%
Other theft631665.39-7.88%
Shoplifting135415.290.75%
Violence and sexual offences13288.8521.10%
Anti-social behaviour11886.8840.48%
Robbery9477.666.82%
Vehicle crime5361.87-7.02%
Public order3934.88-4.88%
Drugs3325.67-15.38%
Burglary2021.72-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson1913.1618.75%
Bicycle theft412.50-20.00%
Possession of weapons22.63-33.33%
Other crime11.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1054 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 685 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10541542.7175.67%
Other theft685693.6932.24%
Shoplifting134450.83-1.47%
Violence and sexual offences10988.19-14.17%
Robbery8871.7444.26%
Anti-social behaviour8457.92-36.84%
Vehicle crime5755.2811.76%
Public order4137.51-12.77%
Drugs3926.9844.44%
Burglary2725.6735.00%
Criminal damage and arson1617.7733.33%
Bicycle theft510.53-16.67%
Possession of weapons33.29200.00%
Other crime21.97100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 600 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 518 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6001145.180.00%
Other theft518394.890.00%
Shoplifting136340.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour13389.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences12787.530.00%
Robbery6183.590.00%
Vehicle crime5140.150.00%
Public order4733.570.00%
Drugs2730.930.00%
Burglary2017.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson1213.160.00%
Bicycle theft67.900.00%
Possession of weapons13.950.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 726 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 2024104
April 2024104
January 202484
December 2023118
November 202384
October 2023133

A total of 4977 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 497.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1054 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024453
August 2024264
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024759
March 202435
January 2024769
December 20231011
November 20231054
October 2023600

A total of 197 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202445
January 202444
December 202320
November 202327
October 202320

A total of 2974 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 270.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 685 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024251
August 2024138
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024323
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024416
December 2023631
November 2023685
October 2023518

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 367 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202432
April 202478
January 202454
December 202353
November 202357
October 202351

A total of 184 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
March 20242
January 202425
December 202333
November 202339
October 202327

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202432
March 20243
January 202433
December 202339
November 202341
October 202347

A total of 487 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202451
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202454
March 20241
January 202474
December 202394
November 202388
October 202361

A total of 935 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024166
August 202475
April 2024151
January 2024138
December 2023135
November 2023134
October 2023136

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 20246
March 20241
January 202412
December 202319
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 743 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202488
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202478
March 20244
January 2024100
December 2023132
November 2023109
October 2023127

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total184
    Theft from the person74
    Other theft33
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Robbery13
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order7
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total62
    Vehicle crime25
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total57
    Shoplifting15
    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. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total46
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1