W1F 7PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 7PB

W1F 7PB, Westminster has recorded a total of 1311 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 874.24 per 1,000 population. This W1F 7PB 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 7PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 7PB, encompassing approximately 1499 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (490) incidents (76.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (265) incidents (87.94% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (176) incidents (114.63% increase)

W1F 7PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 192
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1F 7PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 490 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 265 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person490874.2476.90%
Other theft265326.7687.94%
Shoplifting176176.71114.63%
Violence and sexual offences105117.3714.13%
Anti-social behaviour7770.02-16.30%
Robbery6451.3516.36%
Vehicle crime4042.6811.11%
Public order3926.67105.26%
Drugs1626.01-38.46%
Burglary1510.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.000.00%
Bicycle theft58.6766.67%
Other crime53.3325.00%
Possession of weapons13.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person277572.169133.33%
Other theft141184.726950.00%
Anti-social behaviour9294.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences9261.354500.00%
Shoplifting8261.350.00%
Robbery5554.682650.00%
Vehicle crime3636.680.00%
Drugs2624.012500.00%
Public order1917.34850.00%
Burglary1512.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.000.00%
Other crime48.67300.00%
Possession of weapons32.670.00%
Bicycle theft32.000.00%

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 person38.670.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Robbery21.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33100.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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
Robbery11.33-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-85.71%

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 person2928.67-96.49%
Violence and sexual offences719.34-91.95%
Robbery24.67-96.43%
Other theft21.33-99.42%
Public order21.33-94.12%
Drugs11.33-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 827 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 342 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8271159.652262.86%
Other theft342551.484785.71%
Shoplifting165228.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences87110.032075.00%
Anti-social behaviour8558.020.00%
Vehicle crime7556.680.00%
Robbery5650.015500.00%
Burglary4237.340.00%
Public order3428.011033.33%
Drugs1022.67400.00%
Bicycle theft66.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.00500.00%
Other crime44.000.00%

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 person3535.340.00%
Other theft723.34600.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.670.00%
Public order32.670.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.67-99.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 864 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 450 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8641273.01-25.13%
Other theft450576.16-33.33%
Shoplifting161300.081.90%
Violence and sexual offences108107.36-23.40%
Robbery7972.02-12.22%
Anti-social behaviour7352.68-29.81%
Vehicle crime5748.687.55%
Burglary4138.01156.25%
Public order3627.34-7.69%
Drugs2224.01-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson1214.67-36.84%
Bicycle theft58.0025.00%
Other crime13.330.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1154 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 675 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11541660.45-1.37%
Other theft675769.54-5.59%
Shoplifting158450.129.72%
Violence and sexual offences141105.3613.71%
Anti-social behaviour10494.0342.47%
Robbery9069.35-1.10%
Vehicle crime5360.02-13.11%
Public order3935.34-15.22%
Drugs3426.01-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson1922.6758.33%
Burglary1612.67-44.83%
Bicycle theft410.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.67-33.33%
Other crime11.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1170 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 715 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11701677.7977.27%
Other theft715780.2134.40%
Shoplifting144476.80-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences12496.03-5.34%
Robbery9182.6937.88%
Anti-social behaviour7360.68-26.26%
Vehicle crime6148.6815.09%
Public order4640.68-6.12%
Drugs3830.6852.00%
Burglary2925.3461.11%
Criminal damage and arson1219.349.09%
Bicycle theft68.00-14.29%
Other crime44.00100.00%
Possession of weapons32.6750.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 660 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 532 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6601203.660.00%
Other theft532440.120.00%
Shoplifting150354.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences131100.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour9987.360.00%
Robbery6666.020.00%
Vehicle crime5344.010.00%
Public order4935.340.00%
Drugs2532.680.00%
Burglary1816.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.000.00%
Bicycle theft77.340.00%
Other crime24.670.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 284.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 715 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024265
August 2024141
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024342
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024450
December 2023675
November 2023715
October 2023532

A total of 507 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202455
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202456
March 20241
January 202479
December 202390
November 202391
October 202366

A total of 1036 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024176
August 202482
April 2024165
January 2024161
December 2023158
November 2023144
October 2023150

A total of 5509 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 550.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1170 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024490
August 2024277
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024827
March 202435
January 2024864
December 20231154
November 20231170
October 2023660

A total of 375 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202436
April 202475
January 202457
December 202353
November 202361
October 202353

A total of 802 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202492
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202487
March 20244
January 2024108
December 2023141
November 2023124
October 2023131

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 202439
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202434
March 20243
January 202436
December 202339
November 202346
October 202349

A total of 603 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202492
April 202485
January 202473
December 2023104
November 202373
October 202399

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 20246
March 20241
January 202412
December 202319
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202442
January 202441
December 202316
November 202329
October 202318

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 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 175 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20242
January 202422
December 202334
November 202338
October 202325

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 7PB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total192
    Theft from the person79
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Shoplifting16
    Robbery14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total43
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total24
    Theft from the person13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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