W1G 7AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7AF

W1G 7AF, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.60 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.50 per 1,000 population (June 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 7AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7AF, encompassing approximately 1664 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 7AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Portland Street (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4
  • Regent'S Park (Lu Station) with total crimes: 2

W1G 7AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33.60-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.800.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44.21-94.44%
Public order22.40-85.71%
Robbery11.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72128.56105.71%
Anti-social behaviour3443.2525.93%
Other theft2420.43-20.00%
Shoplifting2414.424.35%
Violence and sexual offences1914.42-29.63%
Public order1411.4175.00%
Burglary108.410.00%
Vehicle crime76.0116.67%
Robbery54.2166.67%
Bicycle theft33.00-50.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35108.140.00%
Other theft3021.03-53.12%
Anti-social behaviour2718.02-22.86%
Violence and sexual offences2716.2242.11%
Shoplifting2316.22109.09%
Burglary1013.82-16.67%
Public order86.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime64.81-66.67%
Bicycle theft63.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.60200.00%
Robbery31.80-70.00%
Drugs21.800.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64135.17-4.48%
Theft from the person3538.4520.69%
Anti-social behaviour3521.03-33.96%
Violence and sexual offences1921.03-26.92%
Vehicle crime1811.4120.00%
Public order1610.8177.78%
Burglary129.61-25.00%
Shoplifting117.2137.50%
Robbery106.61100.00%
Bicycle theft26.01-50.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67142.3817.54%
Anti-social behaviour5340.258.16%
Theft from the person2931.84-17.14%
Violence and sexual offences2617.42-13.33%
Burglary1615.6277.78%
Vehicle crime159.6115.38%
Public order99.01-30.77%
Shoplifting85.4133.33%
Robbery54.81-28.57%
Bicycle theft43.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.400.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57136.3721.28%
Anti-social behaviour4934.2436.11%
Theft from the person3529.442.94%
Violence and sexual offences3021.0350.00%
Vehicle crime1318.0244.44%
Public order137.8185.71%
Burglary97.8150.00%
Robbery75.41-30.00%
Shoplifting64.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.60-57.14%
Bicycle theft13.60-88.89%
Other crime10.600.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47127.362.17%
Anti-social behaviour3628.2420.00%
Theft from the person3421.6370.00%
Violence and sexual offences2020.43-16.67%
Shoplifting1512.027.14%
Criminal damage and arson149.01133.33%
Robbery108.4166.67%
Vehicle crime96.010.00%
Bicycle theft95.4180.00%
Public order75.4116.67%
Burglary64.21-14.29%
Drugs53.6066.67%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46106.33-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour3027.63-3.23%
Violence and sexual offences2418.02-20.00%
Theft from the person2014.4211.11%
Shoplifting1412.02-6.67%
Vehicle crime98.41-43.75%
Burglary75.41-30.00%
Robbery64.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.60-53.85%
Public order63.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft53.60-16.67%
Drugs33.000.00%
Other crime11.800.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62130.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour3137.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences3018.620.00%
Theft from the person1818.020.00%
Vehicle crime1610.810.00%
Shoplifting159.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.010.00%
Burglary107.810.00%
Robbery96.010.00%
Public order85.410.00%
Bicycle theft64.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 285 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202472
January 202435
December 202335
November 202329
October 202335
September 202334
August 202320
July 202318

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202419
January 202427
December 202319
November 202326
October 202330
September 202320
August 202324
July 202330

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202414
January 20248
December 202316
November 20239
October 202313
September 20237
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202434
January 202427
December 202335
November 202353
October 202349
September 202336
August 202330
July 202331

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20246
December 202318
November 202315
October 202313
September 20239
August 20239
July 202316

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 202316
October 20239
September 20236
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 397 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202424
January 202430
December 202364
November 202367
October 202357
September 202347
August 202346
July 202362

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20239
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202424
January 202423
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236
September 202315
August 202314
July 202315

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 202314
August 20236
July 202313

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Great Portland Street (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Regent'S Park (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1