W1F 7QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 7QL

W1F 7QL, Westminster has recorded a total of 1492 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 969.46 per 1,000 population. This W1F 7QL 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 7QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 7QL, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (571) incidents (73.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (288) incidents (66.47% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (168) incidents (140.00% increase)

W1F 7QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 293
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1F 7QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 571 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 288 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person571969.4673.56%
Other theft288371.0266.47%
Shoplifting168187.13140.00%
Violence and sexual offences133109.163.10%
Anti-social behaviour9686.42-15.79%
Robbery8262.3818.84%
Public order4153.2857.69%
Vehicle crime4026.6425.00%
Drugs2625.99-23.53%
Burglary1916.8911.76%
Criminal damage and arson1612.3514.29%
Bicycle theft610.4020.00%
Other crime53.9025.00%
Possession of weapons13.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 329 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person329662.126480.00%
Other theft173213.784225.00%
Violence and sexual offences129112.414200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11483.820.00%
Shoplifting7074.070.00%
Robbery6945.483350.00%
Drugs3444.833300.00%
Vehicle crime3222.090.00%
Public order2620.79550.00%
Burglary1716.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson1411.050.00%
Bicycle theft59.100.00%
Other crime43.25300.00%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%

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 person4138.99-95.60%
Violence and sexual offences1026.64-91.45%
Other theft36.50-99.19%
Public order31.95-93.18%
Robbery21.95-96.55%
Drugs11.30-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 931 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 369 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9311258.611624.07%
Other theft369604.944512.50%
Shoplifting144239.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11793.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences11776.022240.00%
Vehicle crime7576.020.00%
Robbery5848.735700.00%
Burglary4737.690.00%
Public order4430.541000.00%
Drugs1928.59850.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.35600.00%
Bicycle theft64.550.00%
Other crime33.900.00%

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 person5448.730.00%
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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.65-99.81%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 967 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 539 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9671416.50-24.10%
Other theft539628.33-30.18%
Violence and sexual offences141350.23-17.54%
Shoplifting13891.623.76%
Robbery10589.67-14.63%
Anti-social behaviour9668.23-24.41%
Vehicle crime5562.381.85%
Burglary4535.74164.71%
Public order3829.24-17.39%
Drugs3524.69-27.08%
Criminal damage and arson1322.74-48.00%
Bicycle theft68.4550.00%
Other crime13.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1274 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 772 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12741818.06-2.82%
Other theft772827.81-3.50%
Violence and sexual offences171501.6210.32%
Shoplifting133111.113.10%
Anti-social behaviour12786.4229.59%
Robbery12382.526.96%
Vehicle crime5479.92-12.90%
Drugs4835.090.00%
Public order4631.19-9.80%
Criminal damage and arson2529.898.70%
Burglary1716.24-46.88%
Bicycle theft411.05-20.00%
Possession of weapons32.600.00%
Other crime11.95-90.91%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1311 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 800 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13111847.3072.05%
Other theft800851.8525.20%
Violence and sexual offences155519.82-8.28%
Shoplifting129100.71-7.19%
Robbery11583.8241.98%
Anti-social behaviour9874.72-35.53%
Vehicle crime6263.6821.57%
Public order5140.29-10.53%
Drugs4833.1423.08%
Burglary3231.1939.13%
Criminal damage and arson2320.7976.92%
Other crime1114.94266.67%
Bicycle theft57.15-37.50%
Possession of weapons33.2550.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 762 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 639 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7621389.210.00%
Other theft639495.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences169415.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour152109.810.00%
Shoplifting13998.770.00%
Robbery8190.320.00%
Public order5752.630.00%
Vehicle crime5137.040.00%
Drugs3933.140.00%
Burglary2325.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson1314.940.00%
Bicycle theft88.450.00%
Other crime35.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3596 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 326.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 800 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024288
August 2024173
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024369
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024539
December 2023772
November 2023800
October 2023639

A total of 200 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
April 202447
January 202445
December 202317
November 202332
October 202323

A total of 6245 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 624.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1311 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024571
August 2024329
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024931
March 202454
January 2024967
December 20231274
November 20231311
October 2023762

A total of 639 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202469
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202458
March 20241
January 2024105
December 2023123
November 2023115
October 202381

A total of 921 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024168
August 202470
April 2024144
January 2024138
December 2023133
November 2023129
October 2023139

A total of 1034 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 2024129
July 20243
June 20241
May 202410
April 2024117
March 20245
January 2024141
December 2023171
November 2023155
October 2023169

A total of 314 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202426
July 20244
May 20243
April 202444
March 20244
January 202438
December 202346
November 202351
October 202357

A total of 800 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 2024114
April 2024117
January 202496
December 2023127
November 202398
October 2023152

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 20247
March 20241
January 202413
December 202325
November 202323
October 202313

A total of 369 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202432
April 202475
January 202455
December 202354
November 202362
October 202351

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 253 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419
March 20242
January 202435
December 202348
November 202348
October 202339

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total293
    Theft from the person125
    Other theft53
    Violence and sexual offences43
    Robbery19
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order9
    Burglary5
    Drugs5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Parking Area
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total45
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    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. 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. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1