W1F 7LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 7LN

W1F 7LN, Westminster has recorded a total of 1409 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 916.55 per 1,000 population. This W1F 7LN 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 7LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 7LN, encompassing approximately 1537 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (542) incidents (77.70% increase)
  • Other theft: (293) incidents (102.07% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (169) incidents (128.38% increase)

W1F 7LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 206
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 7LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 542 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 293 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person542916.5577.70%
Other theft293352.57102.07%
Shoplifting169190.60128.38%
Violence and sexual offences102109.935.15%
Anti-social behaviour9866.35-8.41%
Robbery6363.7516.67%
Public order3840.98100.00%
Vehicle crime2624.72-7.14%
Burglary2516.9131.58%
Drugs2316.26-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson1414.9627.27%
Bicycle theft99.11125.00%
Other crime65.8550.00%
Possession of weapons13.90-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 305 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person305582.1910066.67%
Other theft145198.407150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10794.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences9769.604750.00%
Shoplifting7463.100.00%
Robbery5448.142600.00%
Vehicle crime2835.130.00%
Drugs2518.212400.00%
Burglary1916.260.00%
Public order1912.36850.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.360.00%
Bicycle theft47.160.00%
Other crime42.60300.00%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%

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 person38.460.00%
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 person2927.97-96.80%
Violence and sexual offences718.86-91.76%
Robbery24.55-96.67%
Other theft21.30-99.45%
Public order21.30-94.44%
Drugs11.30-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 907 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 363 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9071211.872491.43%
Other theft363590.005085.71%
Shoplifting163236.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour115106.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences8574.812025.00%
Robbery6055.295900.00%
Burglary4939.030.00%
Vehicle crime4831.870.00%
Public order3631.221100.00%
Drugs1923.42850.00%
Bicycle theft812.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.20500.00%
Other crime43.900.00%

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 person3534.483400.00%
Other theft722.77600.00%
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 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.30-99.80%
Theft from the person10.65-99.90%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 965 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 499 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9651397.26-14.22%
Other theft499627.73-28.82%
Shoplifting198324.6038.46%
Violence and sexual offences110128.80-20.86%
Robbery9271.55-8.91%
Anti-social behaviour9159.85-25.41%
Burglary5059.20117.39%
Vehicle crime5032.520.00%
Public order3932.522.63%
Drugs3325.37-10.81%
Criminal damage and arson1321.47-31.58%
Bicycle theft68.460.00%
Other crime23.90100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 701 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11251630.79-6.02%
Other theft701731.81-9.20%
Shoplifting143456.001.42%
Violence and sexual offences13993.0217.80%
Anti-social behaviour12290.4225.77%
Robbery10179.365.21%
Vehicle crime5065.706.38%
Public order3832.52-15.56%
Drugs3724.72-9.76%
Burglary2324.07-25.81%
Criminal damage and arson1914.9635.71%
Bicycle theft612.360.00%
Possession of weapons23.90-33.33%
Other crime11.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1197 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 772 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11971698.4470.51%
Other theft772778.6430.63%
Shoplifting141502.182.17%
Violence and sexual offences11891.72-15.11%
Anti-social behaviour9776.76-31.69%
Robbery9663.1029.73%
Vehicle crime4762.454.44%
Public order4530.57-11.76%
Drugs4129.277.89%
Burglary3126.6734.78%
Criminal damage and arson1420.170.00%
Bicycle theft69.11-14.29%
Possession of weapons33.9050.00%
Other crime31.9550.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 702 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 591 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7021280.170.00%
Other theft591456.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour142384.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences13992.370.00%
Shoplifting13890.420.00%
Robbery7489.770.00%
Public order5148.140.00%
Vehicle crime4533.180.00%
Drugs3829.270.00%
Burglary2324.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson1414.960.00%
Bicycle theft79.110.00%
Possession of weapons24.550.00%
Other crime21.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 772 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 2024107
April 2024115
January 202491
December 2023122
November 202397
October 2023142

A total of 5811 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 528.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1197 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024542
August 2024305
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024907
March 202435
February 20241
January 2024965
December 20231125
November 20231197
October 2023702

A total of 220 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
April 202449
January 202450
December 202323
November 202331
October 202323

A total of 3376 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 306.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 772 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024293
August 2024145
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024363
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024499
December 2023701
November 2023772
October 2023591

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 294 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
April 202448
January 202450
December 202350
November 202347
October 202345

A total of 220 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419
March 20242
January 202433
December 202337
November 202341
October 202338

A total of 804 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024102
August 202497
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202485
March 20244
January 2024110
December 2023139
November 2023118
October 2023139

A total of 273 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202436
March 20243
January 202439
December 202338
November 202345
October 202351

A total of 546 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202454
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202460
March 20241
January 202492
December 2023101
November 202396
October 202374

A total of 1026 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024169
August 202474
April 2024163
January 2024198
December 2023143
November 2023141
October 2023138

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 202319
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total206
    Theft from the person81
    Other theft39
    Violence and sexual offences30
    Shoplifting17
    Robbery13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order8
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total152
    Theft from the person64
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total39
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 28. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1