W1F 7TP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 7TP

W1F 7TP, Westminster has recorded a total of 997 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1394.96 per 1,000 population. This W1F 7TP 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 7TP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 7TP, encompassing approximately 714 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1F 7TP area, explore the W1F 7TP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W1F 7TP area, visit the W1F 7TP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (375) incidents (74.42% increase)
  • Other theft: (200) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (132) incidents (80.82% increase)

W1F 7TP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 130
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1F 7TP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 375 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 200 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3751394.9674.42%
Other theft200524.6878.57%
Shoplifting132279.8380.82%
Violence and sexual offences74184.694.23%
Anti-social behaviour69103.54-5.48%
Robbery3996.5421.88%
Public order3054.5766.67%
Burglary2641.9736.84%
Vehicle crime2436.38-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson933.580.00%
Drugs912.59-10.00%
Bicycle theft512.5925.00%
Other crime57.0025.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 215 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person215933.247066.67%
Other theft112300.825500.00%
Anti-social behaviour73156.710.00%
Shoplifting73102.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences71102.143450.00%
Robbery3299.341500.00%
Vehicle crime2744.770.00%
Burglary1937.780.00%
Public order1826.58800.00%
Drugs1025.18900.00%
Criminal damage and arson913.990.00%
Bicycle theft412.590.00%
Other crime45.60300.00%

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 person318.190.00%
Other theft24.200.00%
Public order22.800.00%
Robbery22.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.80100.00%
Drugs12.800.00%
Other crime11.400.00%

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
Robbery12.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-85.71%

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 person2958.76-95.69%
Violence and sexual offences740.58-88.89%
Other theft29.79-99.21%
Public order22.80-93.33%
Drugs12.80-85.71%
Robbery11.40-97.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 673 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 254 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6731946.221822.86%
Other theft254941.633528.57%
Shoplifting144355.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour78201.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences63109.131475.00%
Robbery4688.154500.00%
Vehicle crime4364.360.00%
Burglary4060.160.00%
Public order3055.97900.00%
Drugs741.97250.00%
Bicycle theft59.790.00%
Other crime47.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.60300.00%

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 person3574.160.00%
Other theft748.97600.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.790.00%
Public order35.600.00%
Drugs24.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Robbery11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.40-99.70%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 658 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 332 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6582009.18-23.58%
Other theft332920.64-35.28%
Shoplifting126464.520.80%
Violence and sexual offences77176.29-28.70%
Anti-social behaviour72107.73-26.53%
Robbery51100.74-13.56%
Burglary3471.3641.67%
Vehicle crime3247.5723.08%
Public order2544.77-28.57%
Drugs1234.98-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson1016.79-28.57%
Bicycle theft613.99100.00%
Other crime18.390.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 861 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 513 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8612656.99-6.41%
Other theft5131204.67-6.90%
Shoplifting125717.77-1.57%
Violence and sexual offences108174.8922.73%
Anti-social behaviour98151.1142.03%
Robbery59137.121.72%
Public order3582.55-2.78%
Drugs3048.970.00%
Vehicle crime2641.97-27.78%
Burglary2436.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson1433.5840.00%
Bicycle theft319.59200.00%
Possession of weapons24.20100.00%
Other crime12.80-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 920 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 551 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9202724.1574.57%
Other theft5511287.2237.41%
Shoplifting127770.930.79%
Violence and sexual offences88177.69-20.72%
Anti-social behaviour69123.13-36.11%
Robbery5896.5438.10%
Vehicle crime3681.152.86%
Public order3650.372.86%
Drugs3050.3776.47%
Burglary1841.975.88%
Criminal damage and arson1025.1825.00%
Other crime213.990.00%
Bicycle theft12.80-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 527 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 401 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5272004.990.00%
Other theft401737.350.00%
Shoplifting126561.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences111176.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour108155.310.00%
Robbery42151.110.00%
Public order3558.760.00%
Vehicle crime3548.970.00%
Burglary1748.970.00%
Drugs1723.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson823.790.00%
Bicycle theft311.190.00%
Other crime24.200.00%
Possession of weapons12.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 567 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202473
April 202478
January 202472
December 202398
November 202369
October 2023108

A total of 4296 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 429.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 920 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024375
August 2024215
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024673
March 202435
January 2024658
December 2023861
November 2023920
October 2023527

A total of 178 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
April 202440
January 202434
December 202324
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 2375 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 215.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 551 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024200
August 2024112
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024254
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024332
December 2023513
November 2023551
October 2023401

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 223 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
April 202443
January 202432
December 202326
November 202336
October 202335

A total of 332 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202432
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202446
March 20241
January 202451
December 202359
November 202358
October 202342

A total of 853 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024132
August 202473
April 2024144
January 2024126
December 2023125
November 2023127
October 2023126

A total of 606 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202471
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202463
March 20244
January 202477
December 2023108
November 202388
October 2023111

A total of 216 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202418
July 20242
May 20242
April 202430
March 20243
January 202425
December 202335
November 202336
October 202335

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202412
December 202330
November 202330
October 202317

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total130
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft25
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery5
    Public order4
    Burglary3
    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. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total43
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime9
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Bloomfield Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Ganton Street
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1