W1F 7LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 7LP

W1F 7LP, Westminster has recorded a total of 1462 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 949.97 per 1,000 population. This W1F 7LP 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 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 7LP, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (546) incidents (76.13% increase)
  • Other theft: (292) incidents (84.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (172) incidents (145.71% increase)

W1F 7LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 245
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 7LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 546 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 292 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person546949.9776.13%
Other theft292354.7884.81%
Shoplifting172189.73145.71%
Violence and sexual offences115111.7615.00%
Anti-social behaviour10774.72-2.73%
Robbery6969.5311.29%
Public order4344.8386.96%
Vehicle crime3927.9421.88%
Drugs2525.34-16.67%
Burglary2216.2415.79%
Criminal damage and arson1614.2923.08%
Bicycle theft910.40125.00%
Other crime65.8550.00%
Possession of weapons13.90-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 310 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person310609.4910233.33%
Other theft158201.437800.00%
Anti-social behaviour110102.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10071.474900.00%
Shoplifting7064.980.00%
Robbery6245.483000.00%
Vehicle crime3240.290.00%
Drugs3020.792900.00%
Public order2319.491050.00%
Burglary1914.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson1312.350.00%
Bicycle theft48.450.00%
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 person38.450.00%
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 person2927.94-96.82%
Violence and sexual offences718.84-93.14%
Robbery24.55-96.77%
Other theft21.30-99.45%
Public order21.30-94.87%
Drugs11.30-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 912 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 365 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9121243.012505.71%
Other theft365592.595114.29%
Shoplifting153237.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11999.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10277.322450.00%
Vehicle crime7366.280.00%
Robbery6247.436100.00%
Burglary5140.290.00%
Public order3933.141200.00%
Drugs1925.34850.00%
Bicycle theft812.350.00%
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 person3534.443400.00%
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 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.30-99.81%
Theft from the person10.65-99.90%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 993 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 514 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9931445.74-13.95%
Other theft514645.22-29.97%
Shoplifting190333.9846.15%
Violence and sexual offences122123.46-19.74%
Anti-social behaviour9979.27-24.43%
Robbery9664.33-11.93%
Vehicle crime5562.380.00%
Burglary5135.74142.86%
Public order4633.1415.00%
Drugs3729.89-7.50%
Criminal damage and arson1324.04-40.91%
Bicycle theft78.4540.00%
Other crime24.55100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1154 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 734 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11541687.46-9.42%
Other theft734749.84-6.73%
Violence and sexual offences152476.9315.15%
Anti-social behaviour13198.7724.76%
Shoplifting13085.12-7.80%
Robbery10984.476.86%
Vehicle crime5570.83-14.06%
Public order4035.74-20.00%
Drugs4025.99-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson2225.9922.22%
Burglary2114.29-32.26%
Bicycle theft513.65-16.67%
Possession of weapons33.2550.00%
Other crime11.95-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1274 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 787 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12741793.3768.07%
Other theft787827.8127.76%
Shoplifting141511.370.71%
Violence and sexual offences13291.62-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour10585.77-32.26%
Robbery10268.2322.89%
Vehicle crime6466.2830.61%
Public order5041.59-9.09%
Drugs4432.4915.79%
Burglary3128.5919.23%
Criminal damage and arson1820.1420.00%
Bicycle theft611.70-14.29%
Other crime43.900.00%
Possession of weapons22.60-33.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 758 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 616 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7581362.570.00%
Other theft616492.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour155400.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences148100.710.00%
Shoplifting14096.170.00%
Robbery8390.970.00%
Public order5553.930.00%
Vehicle crime4935.740.00%
Drugs3831.840.00%
Burglary2624.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson1516.890.00%
Bicycle theft79.750.00%
Other crime44.550.00%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%

Crime by Type

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 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
August 2024110
April 2024119
January 202499
December 2023131
November 2023105
October 2023155

A total of 6015 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 546.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1274 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024546
August 2024310
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024912
March 202435
February 20241
January 2024993
December 20231154
November 20231274
October 2023758

A total of 221 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202451
January 202451
December 202321
November 202331
October 202326

A total of 3478 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 316.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 787 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024292
August 2024158
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024365
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024514
December 2023734
November 2023787
October 2023616

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 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

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 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202432
April 202473
January 202455
December 202355
November 202364
October 202349

A total of 237 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419
March 20242
January 202437
December 202340
November 202344
October 202338

A total of 885 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 2024100
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 2024102
March 20244
January 2024122
December 2023152
November 2023132
October 2023148

A total of 303 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202423
July 20242
May 20242
April 202439
March 20243
January 202446
December 202340
November 202350
October 202355

A total of 589 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202462
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202462
March 20241
January 202496
December 2023109
November 2023102
October 202383

A total of 996 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024172
August 202470
April 2024153
January 2024190
December 2023130
November 2023141
October 2023140

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 202322
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total245
    Theft from the person96
    Other theft43
    Violence and sexual offences40
    Shoplifting18
    Robbery15
    Public order11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. 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. 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. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. 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
  • 13. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 30. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1