W1F 7TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1F 7TS

W1F 7TS, Westminster has recorded a total of 1029 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1255.29 per 1,000 population. This W1F 7TS 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 7TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1F 7TS, encompassing approximately 819 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (381) incidents (74.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (203) incidents (78.07% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (134) incidents (83.56% increase)

W1F 7TS 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 7TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 381 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3811255.2974.77%
Other theft203464.7978.07%
Shoplifting134247.6483.56%
Violence and sexual offences75163.472.74%
Anti-social behaviour7191.49-8.97%
Robbery4086.6121.21%
Vehicle crime3748.8019.35%
Public order3145.1472.22%
Burglary2737.8242.11%
Criminal damage and arson1132.9410.00%
Drugs913.42-10.00%
Bicycle theft510.9825.00%
Other crime56.1025.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 218 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person218836.867166.67%
Other theft114265.945600.00%
Anti-social behaviour78139.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences7395.153550.00%
Shoplifting7389.050.00%
Robbery3389.051550.00%
Vehicle crime3140.260.00%
Burglary1937.820.00%
Public order1823.18800.00%
Drugs1021.96900.00%
Criminal damage and arson1012.200.00%
Bicycle theft412.200.00%
Other crime44.88300.00%
Possession of weapons14.880.00%

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 person315.860.00%
Other theft23.660.00%
Public order22.440.00%
Robbery22.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.44100.00%
Drugs12.440.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

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
Robbery12.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.22-85.71%

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 person2951.24-95.73%
Violence and sexual offences735.38-88.89%
Other theft28.54-99.24%
Public order22.44-93.33%
Drugs12.44-85.71%
Robbery11.22-97.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 679 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 262 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6791755.461840.00%
Other theft262828.323642.86%
Shoplifting144319.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour84175.670.00%
Vehicle crime70102.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences6385.391475.00%
Robbery4676.854500.00%
Burglary4156.120.00%
Public order3050.02900.00%
Drugs736.60250.00%
Bicycle theft58.540.00%
Other crime46.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.88300.00%

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 person3564.660.00%
Other theft742.70600.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.540.00%
Public order34.880.00%
Drugs23.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.440.00%
Robbery11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.22-99.70%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 664 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 334 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6641782.29-23.15%
Other theft334810.02-35.40%
Shoplifting127407.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences77154.93-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour7693.93-28.30%
Robbery5292.71-18.75%
Burglary3863.4458.33%
Vehicle crime3846.3622.58%
Public order2646.36-25.71%
Drugs1231.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson1014.64-37.50%
Bicycle theft612.2050.00%
Other crime17.320.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 864 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 517 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8642355.65-6.49%
Other theft5171054.01-7.51%
Shoplifting127630.70-1.55%
Violence and sexual offences110154.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour106134.1941.33%
Robbery64129.318.47%
Public order3578.07-5.41%
Vehicle crime3142.70-40.38%
Drugs3037.82-6.25%
Burglary2436.6014.29%
Criminal damage and arson1629.2845.45%
Bicycle theft419.52300.00%
Possession of weapons24.88100.00%
Other crime12.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 924 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 559 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9242428.8574.01%
Other theft5591127.2036.01%
Shoplifting129681.932.38%
Violence and sexual offences88157.37-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour75107.35-34.21%
Robbery5991.4940.48%
Vehicle crime5271.9730.00%
Public order3763.445.71%
Drugs3245.1488.24%
Burglary2139.0423.53%
Criminal damage and arson1125.6237.50%
Other crime213.420.00%
Bicycle theft12.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 531 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 411 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5311779.850.00%
Other theft411647.770.00%
Shoplifting126501.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour114153.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences112139.070.00%
Robbery42136.630.00%
Vehicle crime4051.240.00%
Public order3548.800.00%
Burglary1742.700.00%
Drugs1720.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson820.740.00%
Bicycle theft39.760.00%
Other crime23.660.00%
Possession of weapons12.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 604 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202478
April 202484
January 202476
December 2023106
November 202375
October 2023114

A total of 4328 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 432.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 924 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024381
August 2024218
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024679
March 202435
January 2024664
December 2023864
November 2023924
October 2023531

A total of 187 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
April 202441
January 202438
December 202324
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 2412 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 219.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 559 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024203
August 2024114
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024262
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024334
December 2023517
November 2023559
October 2023411

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 299 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202431
April 202470
January 202438
December 202331
November 202352
October 202340

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
December 202316
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 341 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202433
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202446
March 20241
January 202452
December 202364
November 202359
October 202342

A total of 860 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024134
August 202473
April 2024144
January 2024127
December 2023127
November 2023129
October 2023126

A total of 612 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202473
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202463
March 20244
January 202477
December 2023110
November 202388
October 2023112

A total of 219 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202418
July 20242
May 20242
April 202430
March 20243
January 202426
December 202335
November 202337
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 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202412
December 202330
November 202332
October 202317

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1F 7TS 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. Parking Area
    Total58
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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