W1G 7AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7AG

W1G 7AG, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.59 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7AG 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 7AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7AG, encompassing approximately 1669 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 7AG 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 7AG 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 person33.59-25.00%
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 person44.19-94.37%
Public order22.40-85.71%
Robbery11.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71126.39102.86%
Anti-social behaviour3342.5322.22%
Other theft2419.77-20.00%
Shoplifting2414.384.35%
Violence and sexual offences1914.38-26.92%
Public order1411.3875.00%
Burglary108.3942.86%
Vehicle crime65.990.00%
Robbery53.5966.67%
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 person35105.432.94%
Other theft3020.97-53.12%
Anti-social behaviour2717.97-22.86%
Violence and sexual offences2616.1736.84%
Shoplifting2315.57109.09%
Public order813.78-46.67%
Burglary74.79-41.67%
Vehicle crime64.19-62.50%
Bicycle theft63.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.59200.00%
Robbery31.80-70.00%
Drugs21.800.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64132.38-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour3538.34-30.00%
Theft from the person3420.9721.43%
Violence and sexual offences1920.37-24.00%
Vehicle crime1611.3814.29%
Public order159.5866.67%
Burglary128.99-25.00%
Shoplifting117.1937.50%
Robbery106.59100.00%
Bicycle theft25.99-50.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66137.7717.86%
Anti-social behaviour5039.532.04%
Theft from the person2829.95-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences2516.77-13.79%
Burglary1614.9877.78%
Vehicle crime149.5816.67%
Public order98.39-30.77%
Shoplifting85.3933.33%
Robbery54.79-28.57%
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 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56133.5819.15%
Anti-social behaviour4933.5436.11%
Theft from the person3429.356.25%
Violence and sexual offences2920.3752.63%
Public order1317.37116.67%
Vehicle crime127.7971.43%
Burglary97.1950.00%
Robbery75.39-30.00%
Shoplifting64.19-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.59-57.14%
Bicycle theft13.59-88.89%
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 theft47123.402.17%
Anti-social behaviour3628.1520.00%
Theft from the person3221.5668.42%
Violence and sexual offences1919.17-20.83%
Shoplifting1511.387.14%
Criminal damage and arson148.99133.33%
Robbery108.3966.67%
Bicycle theft95.9980.00%
Vehicle crime75.39-22.22%
Public order64.190.00%
Burglary63.590.00%
Drugs53.5966.67%

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 theft46104.83-24.59%
Anti-social behaviour3027.55-3.23%
Violence and sexual offences2417.97-17.24%
Theft from the person1914.385.56%
Shoplifting1411.38-6.67%
Vehicle crime98.39-40.00%
Burglary65.39-33.33%
Robbery63.59-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.59-53.85%
Public order63.59-25.00%
Bicycle theft53.59-16.67%
Drugs33.000.00%
Other crime11.800.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61126.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour3136.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences2918.570.00%
Theft from the person1817.370.00%
Vehicle crime1510.780.00%
Shoplifting158.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.990.00%
Burglary97.790.00%
Public order85.390.00%
Robbery74.790.00%
Bicycle theft64.190.00%

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 278 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202471
January 202435
December 202334
November 202328
October 202334
September 202332
August 202319
July 202318

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202419
January 202426
December 202319
November 202325
October 202329
September 202319
August 202324
July 202329

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 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 20237

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202414
January 20248
December 202315
November 20239
October 202313
September 20236
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202316
October 20239
September 20236
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 394 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202424
January 202430
December 202364
November 202366
October 202356
September 202347
August 202346
July 202361

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202433
January 202427
December 202335
November 202350
October 202349
September 202336
August 202330
July 202331

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 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20246
December 202316
November 202314
October 202312
September 20237
August 20239
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 7AG 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