W1F 7NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 7NN

W1F 7NN, Westminster has recorded a total of 1818 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1181.29 per 1,000 population. This W1F 7NN 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 7NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 7NN, 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: (717) incidents (69.91% increase)
  • Other theft: (364) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (190) incidents (156.76% increase)

W1F 7NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 328
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 151
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92

W1F 7NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 717 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 364 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7171181.2969.91%
Other theft364465.8973.33%
Shoplifting190236.52156.76%
Violence and sexual offences157123.469.03%
Anti-social behaviour111102.01-1.77%
Robbery9172.1215.19%
Public order5259.1367.74%
Vehicle crime4333.7934.38%
Drugs3827.94-15.56%
Burglary2024.69-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson2013.0025.00%
Bicycle theft813.0014.29%
Other crime65.200.00%
Possession of weapons13.90-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 210 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person422782.338340.00%
Other theft210274.205150.00%
Violence and sexual offences144136.454700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11393.570.00%
Robbery7973.423850.00%
Shoplifting7451.330.00%
Drugs4548.084400.00%
Vehicle crime3229.240.00%
Public order3120.79675.00%
Burglary2120.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1613.650.00%
Bicycle theft710.400.00%
Other crime64.55500.00%
Possession of weapons43.900.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person513.000.00%
Other theft43.250.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.60200.00%
Robbery21.95100.00%
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 offences10.65-90.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4138.99-96.49%
Violence and sexual offences1026.64-92.70%
Other theft36.50-99.32%
Public order31.95-94.23%
Robbery21.95-97.30%
Drugs11.30-96.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1168 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 442 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11681523.072062.96%
Other theft442758.935425.00%
Shoplifting162287.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences137105.262640.00%
Anti-social behaviour13189.020.00%
Robbery7485.127300.00%
Vehicle crime7348.080.00%
Burglary5247.430.00%
Public order5233.791200.00%
Drugs3033.791400.00%
Bicycle theft1019.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.50700.00%
Other crime45.200.00%
Possession of weapons12.600.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5448.735300.00%
Other theft835.09700.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.200.00%
Public order43.250.00%
Drugs22.600.00%
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 theft11.30-99.85%
Theft from the person10.65-99.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1267 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 670 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12671808.97-15.76%
Other theft670823.26-27.88%
Shoplifting202435.3541.26%
Violence and sexual offences180131.25-12.20%
Robbery132116.96-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour10585.77-23.36%
Vehicle crime5568.23-3.51%
Public order5135.74-3.77%
Burglary4933.14104.17%
Drugs4531.84-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson1429.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft99.1080.00%
Other crime35.85200.00%
Possession of weapons21.95-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1504 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 929 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15042139.05-7.05%
Other theft929977.26-6.35%
Violence and sexual offences205603.648.47%
Robbery148133.203.50%
Shoplifting14396.17-3.38%
Anti-social behaviour13792.9221.24%
Vehicle crime5789.02-13.64%
Drugs5537.041.85%
Public order5335.74-13.11%
Criminal damage and arson2834.4427.27%
Burglary2418.19-41.46%
Bicycle theft515.59-28.57%
Possession of weapons33.250.00%
Other crime11.95-90.91%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1618 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 992 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16182253.4166.29%
Other theft9921051.3326.21%
Violence and sexual offences189644.57-7.35%
Shoplifting148122.81-1.33%
Robbery14396.1734.91%
Anti-social behaviour11392.92-31.52%
Vehicle crime6673.4232.00%
Public order6142.88-10.29%
Drugs5439.645.88%
Burglary4135.0946.43%
Criminal damage and arson2226.6446.67%
Other crime1114.29175.00%
Bicycle theft77.15-30.00%
Possession of weapons34.55-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 973 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 786 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9731699.1651.79%
Other theft786632.2323.58%
Violence and sexual offences204510.7222.89%
Anti-social behaviour165132.5530.95%
Shoplifting150107.2141.51%
Robbery10697.47-19.70%
Public order6868.8858.14%
Drugs5144.182.00%
Vehicle crime5033.1438.89%
Burglary2832.4912.00%
Criminal damage and arson1518.19-40.00%
Bicycle theft109.75-58.33%
Possession of weapons56.500.00%
Other crime43.25-20.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 641 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 636 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6411312.540.00%
Other theft636416.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences166413.260.00%
Robbery132107.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour12685.770.00%
Shoplifting10681.870.00%
Drugs5068.880.00%
Public order4332.490.00%
Vehicle crime3627.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson2523.390.00%
Burglary2516.240.00%
Bicycle theft2416.240.00%
Other crime515.590.00%
Possession of weapons53.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5045 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 420.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 992 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024364
August 2024210
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024442
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024670
December 2023929
November 2023992
October 2023786
September 2023636

A total of 260 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
April 202452
January 202449
December 202324
November 202341
October 202328
September 202325

A total of 8411 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 700.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1618 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024717
August 2024422
July 20245
May 202441
April 20241168
March 202454
February 20241
January 20241267
December 20231504
November 20231618
October 2023973
September 2023641

A total of 1001 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 125.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 2024113
April 2024131
January 2024105
December 2023137
November 2023113
October 2023165
September 2023126

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 202324

A total of 412 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202432
April 202473
January 202455
December 202357
November 202366
October 202350
September 202336

A total of 372 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202445
July 20241
May 20241
April 202430
March 20242
January 202445
December 202355
November 202354
October 202351
September 202350

A total of 911 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202479
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202474
March 20241
January 2024132
December 2023148
November 2023143
October 2023106
September 2023132

A total of 1175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 146.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024190
August 202474
April 2024162
January 2024202
December 2023143
November 2023148
October 2023150
September 2023106

A total of 1401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 116.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 2024144
July 20243
June 20241
May 202410
April 2024137
March 20245
January 2024180
December 2023205
November 2023189
October 2023204
September 2023166

A total of 422 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202431
July 20244
May 20243
April 202452
March 20244
January 202451
December 202353
November 202361
October 202368
September 202343

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
April 20248
March 20241
January 202414
December 202328
November 202322
October 202315
September 202325

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 202311
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total328
    Theft from the person134
    Other theft60
    Violence and sexual offences50
    Robbery21
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order12
    Drugs7
    Burglary5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total151
    Theft from the person64
    Other theft32
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Drugs5
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    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. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total48
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person9
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 16. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1