W1F 7JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 7JA

W1F 7JA, Westminster has recorded a total of 1367 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 888.24 per 1,000 population. This W1F 7JA 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 7JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 7JA, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (510) incidents (75.26% increase)
  • Other theft: (270) incidents (83.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (173) incidents (118.99% increase)

W1F 7JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 202
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1F 7JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 510 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person510888.2475.26%
Other theft270331.3883.67%
Shoplifting173175.44118.99%
Violence and sexual offences109112.4110.10%
Anti-social behaviour9470.83-11.32%
Robbery6861.0815.25%
Vehicle crime4044.1817.65%
Public order3825.99111.11%
Burglary2124.6910.53%
Drugs1713.65-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson1411.057.69%
Bicycle theft79.10133.33%
Other crime54.5525.00%
Possession of weapons13.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 291 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person291586.099600.00%
Other theft147189.087250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10695.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences9968.884850.00%
Shoplifting7964.330.00%
Robbery5951.332850.00%
Vehicle crime3438.340.00%
Drugs2722.092600.00%
Burglary1917.540.00%
Public order1812.35800.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.700.00%
Other crime48.45300.00%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%
Bicycle theft31.950.00%

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 person38.450.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Robbery21.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30100.00%
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 offences10.65-85.71%

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 person2927.94-96.47%
Violence and sexual offences718.84-92.39%
Robbery24.55-96.43%
Other theft21.30-99.42%
Public order21.30-94.29%
Drugs11.30-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 822 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 347 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8221147.502248.57%
Other theft347534.114857.14%
Shoplifting160225.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour104103.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences9267.582200.00%
Vehicle crime7559.780.00%
Robbery5648.735500.00%
Burglary4636.390.00%
Public order3529.891066.67%
Drugs1422.74600.00%
Bicycle theft69.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.90500.00%
Other crime33.900.00%

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 person3534.440.00%
Other theft722.74600.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.550.00%
Public order32.600.00%
Drugs21.950.00%
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 theft10.65-99.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 847 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 465 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8471248.86-26.22%
Other theft465550.36-31.21%
Shoplifting152302.140.66%
Violence and sexual offences11098.77-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour8471.47-25.66%
Robbery8454.58-14.29%
Vehicle crime5654.585.66%
Burglary4436.39144.44%
Public order3528.59-5.41%
Drugs2622.74-25.71%
Criminal damage and arson1216.89-42.86%
Bicycle theft67.8050.00%
Other crime13.900.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1148 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 676 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11481622.48-2.79%
Other theft676745.94-9.14%
Shoplifting151439.257.86%
Violence and sexual offences14098.127.69%
Anti-social behaviour11390.9739.51%
Robbery9873.422.08%
Vehicle crime5363.68-11.67%
Public order3734.44-17.78%
Drugs3524.04-7.89%
Criminal damage and arson2122.7440.00%
Burglary1813.65-40.00%
Bicycle theft411.70-20.00%
Possession of weapons22.60-33.33%
Other crime11.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1181 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 744 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11811671.2279.21%
Other theft744767.3832.62%
Shoplifting140483.43-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences13090.97-4.41%
Robbery9684.4743.28%
Anti-social behaviour8162.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime6052.6317.65%
Public order4538.99-13.46%
Drugs3829.2440.74%
Burglary3024.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson1519.4915.38%
Bicycle theft59.75-28.57%
Other crime43.2533.33%
Possession of weapons32.60200.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 659 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 561 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6591217.670.00%
Other theft561428.200.00%
Shoplifting144364.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences13693.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour13588.370.00%
Robbery6787.720.00%
Public order5243.530.00%
Vehicle crime5133.790.00%
Drugs2733.140.00%
Burglary1817.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.700.00%
Bicycle theft78.450.00%
Other crime34.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3222 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 292.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 744 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024270
August 2024147
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024347
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024465
December 2023676
November 2023744
October 2023561

A total of 196 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
April 202446
January 202444
December 202318
November 202330
October 202318

A total of 5525 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 552.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1181 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024510
August 2024291
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024822
March 202435
January 2024847
December 20231148
November 20231181
October 2023659

A total of 717 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 2024106
April 2024104
January 202484
December 2023113
November 202381
October 2023135

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 369 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202434
April 202475
January 202456
December 202353
November 202360
October 202351

A total of 534 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202459
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202456
March 20241
January 202484
December 202398
November 202396
October 202367

A total of 999 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024173
August 202479
April 2024160
January 2024152
December 2023151
November 2023140
October 2023144

A total of 830 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202499
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202492
March 20244
January 2024110
December 2023140
November 2023130
October 2023136

A total of 267 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202418
July 20242
May 20242
April 202435
March 20243
January 202435
December 202337
November 202345
October 202352

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 20246
March 20241
January 202412
December 202321
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20234
October 20233

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202427
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
March 20242
January 202426
December 202335
November 202338
October 202327

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total202
    Theft from the person82
    Other theft37
    Violence and sexual offences28
    Shoplifting16
    Robbery14
    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
    Total45
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 29. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1