W1F 7LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 7LQ

W1F 7LQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1282 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 842.96 per 1,000 population. This W1F 7LQ 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 7LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 7LQ, encompassing approximately 1520 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (472) incidents (72.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (253) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (149) incidents (132.81% increase)

W1F 7LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 211
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 7LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 472 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 253 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person472842.9672.89%
Other theft253310.3683.33%
Shoplifting149166.36132.81%
Anti-social behaviour10597.970.96%
Violence and sexual offences10369.0414.44%
Robbery6067.7311.11%
Public order3739.4576.19%
Burglary2724.3328.57%
Vehicle crime2617.75-3.70%
Drugs2117.10-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson1313.8118.18%
Bicycle theft88.55100.00%
Other crime75.2675.00%
Possession of weapons14.60-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 273 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person273551.019000.00%
Other theft138179.516800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10490.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences9068.384400.00%
Shoplifting6459.180.00%
Robbery5442.082600.00%
Vehicle crime2735.510.00%
Drugs2417.752300.00%
Burglary2115.780.00%
Public order2113.81950.00%
Criminal damage and arson1113.810.00%
Bicycle theft47.230.00%
Other crime42.63300.00%
Possession of weapons32.630.00%

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 person38.550.00%
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 person2928.27-96.53%
Violence and sexual offences719.07-91.14%
Robbery24.60-96.49%
Other theft21.32-99.37%
Public order21.32-94.29%
Drugs11.32-94.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 835 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 319 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8351127.012285.71%
Other theft319549.044457.14%
Shoplifting140209.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11592.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences7975.621875.00%
Robbery5751.955600.00%
Burglary4937.480.00%
Vehicle crime4932.220.00%
Public order3532.221066.67%
Drugs1823.01800.00%
Bicycle theft811.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.26500.00%
Other crime43.950.00%

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 person3534.853400.00%
Other theft723.01600.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.600.00%
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 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.32-99.78%
Theft from the person10.66-99.88%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 835 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 457 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8351276.93-18.38%
Other theft457549.04-29.48%
Shoplifting175300.4949.57%
Violence and sexual offences110115.07-19.12%
Robbery8872.33-9.28%
Anti-social behaviour8757.86-25.64%
Burglary4957.2188.46%
Vehicle crime4832.22-4.00%
Public order4031.565.26%
Drugs3226.30-13.51%
Criminal damage and arson1321.04-35.00%
Bicycle theft68.5520.00%
Other crime23.95100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1023 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 648 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10231523.50-10.34%
Other theft648672.66-8.35%
Violence and sexual offences136426.0825.93%
Anti-social behaviour11789.4225.81%
Shoplifting11776.93-13.33%
Robbery9776.937.78%
Vehicle crime5063.788.70%
Public order3832.88-9.52%
Drugs3724.99-9.76%
Burglary2624.33-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson2017.1042.86%
Bicycle theft513.150.00%
Possession of weapons23.290.00%
Other crime11.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 707 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11411616.2268.29%
Other theft707750.2528.08%
Shoplifting135464.883.85%
Violence and sexual offences10888.77-16.92%
Anti-social behaviour9371.01-35.42%
Robbery9061.1518.42%
Vehicle crime4659.184.55%
Public order4230.25-14.29%
Drugs4127.6213.89%
Burglary3126.9634.78%
Criminal damage and arson1420.380.00%
Bicycle theft59.21-16.67%
Other crime33.2950.00%
Possession of weapons21.970.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 678 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 552 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6781240.110.00%
Other theft552445.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour144362.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences13094.680.00%
Shoplifting13085.480.00%
Robbery7685.480.00%
Public order4949.970.00%
Vehicle crime4432.220.00%
Drugs3628.930.00%
Burglary2323.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson1415.120.00%
Bicycle theft69.210.00%
Possession of weapons23.950.00%
Other crime21.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 765 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 2024104
April 2024115
January 202487
December 2023117
November 202393
October 2023144

A total of 5325 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 484.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024472
August 2024273
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024835
March 202435
February 20241
January 2024835
December 20231023
November 20231141
October 2023678

A total of 226 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
April 202449
January 202449
December 202326
November 202331
October 202323

A total of 3086 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 280.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 707 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024253
August 2024138
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024319
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024457
December 2023648
November 2023707
October 2023552

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 290 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202427
April 202449
January 202448
December 202350
November 202346
October 202344

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 770 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202490
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202479
March 20244
January 2024110
December 2023136
November 2023108
October 2023130

A total of 213 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
March 20242
January 202432
December 202337
November 202341
October 202336

A total of 528 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202454
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202457
March 20241
January 202488
December 202397
November 202390
October 202376

A total of 910 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 202464
April 2024140
January 2024175
December 2023117
November 2023135
October 2023130

A total of 269 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202435
March 20243
January 202440
December 202338
November 202342
October 202349

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 202320
November 202314
October 202314

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 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total211
    Theft from the person83
    Other theft39
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Shoplifting18
    Robbery13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order9
    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. 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
  • 6. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total39
    Vehicle crime12
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    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. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 26. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    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