W1G 7AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7AN

W1G 7AN, Westminster has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 107.97 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 218 crimes and a crime rate of 108.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 7AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7AN, encompassing approximately 1694 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 7AN area, explore the W1G 7AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (6.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 7AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13

W1G 7AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52107.976.12%
Anti-social behaviour2730.683.85%
Violence and sexual offences2315.930.00%
Other theft2013.575.26%
Shoplifting2011.80185.71%
Burglary1011.80-37.50%
Vehicle crime105.9066.67%
Public order85.9033.33%
Robbery84.7214.29%
Other crime24.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4997.351533.33%
Anti-social behaviour2628.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences2315.341050.00%
Other theft1913.570.00%
Burglary1611.210.00%
Robbery79.440.00%
Shoplifting74.130.00%
Vehicle crime64.130.00%
Public order63.540.00%
Bicycle theft33.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

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 person33.54-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.770.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

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 person44.13-94.67%
Public order22.36-84.62%
Robbery11.18-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75128.04127.27%
Anti-social behaviour3144.2524.00%
Other theft2718.29-12.90%
Shoplifting2415.934.35%
Violence and sexual offences1914.16-32.14%
Public order1311.2162.50%
Burglary107.67-16.67%
Vehicle crime75.9016.67%
Robbery64.13100.00%
Bicycle theft33.54-50.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Drugs10.59-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33106.79-10.81%
Other theft3119.47-54.41%
Violence and sexual offences2818.2955.56%
Anti-social behaviour2516.52-28.57%
Shoplifting2314.75109.09%
Burglary1213.57-14.29%
Public order87.08-42.86%
Vehicle crime64.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft63.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.54200.00%
Drugs31.7750.00%
Robbery31.77-70.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68136.30-11.69%
Theft from the person3740.1242.31%
Anti-social behaviour3521.83-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences1820.65-28.00%
Vehicle crime1810.6220.00%
Burglary1410.62-12.50%
Public order148.2655.56%
Shoplifting118.2637.50%
Robbery106.49100.00%
Bicycle theft35.90-25.00%
Drugs21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77141.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour5045.430.00%
Theft from the person2629.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences2515.340.00%
Burglary1614.750.00%
Vehicle crime159.440.00%
Public order98.850.00%
Shoplifting85.310.00%
Robbery54.720.00%
Bicycle theft42.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.360.00%
Possession of weapons12.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
April 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 202316

A total of 279 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202449
July 20243
May 20244
April 202475
January 202433
December 202337
November 202326

A total of 242 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
April 202427
January 202431
December 202368
November 202377

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 202318
November 202315

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
April 202431
January 202425
December 202335
November 202350

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 20242
April 202419
January 202428
December 202318
November 202325

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
May 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202424
January 202423
December 202311
November 20238

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 11. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Richardson'S Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Hanson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1