W1G 7AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7AQ

W1G 7AQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 94.98 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 135 crimes and a crime rate of 67.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 7AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7AQ, encompassing approximately 1674 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (49) incidents (1533.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (950.00% increase)

W1G 7AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

W1G 7AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person4994.981533.33%
Anti-social behaviour2629.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences2115.53950.00%
Other theft1812.540.00%
Burglary1410.750.00%
Shoplifting78.360.00%
Vehicle crime64.180.00%
Robbery63.580.00%
Public order63.580.00%
Bicycle theft33.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Drugs11.190.00%

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 person33.58-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.790.00%
Drugs11.190.00%

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 person44.18-94.12%
Public order22.39-85.71%
Robbery11.19-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68125.4588.89%
Anti-social behaviour3340.6222.22%
Shoplifting2619.7113.04%
Other theft2415.53-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences1914.34-26.92%
Public order1411.3575.00%
Burglary108.3666.67%
Vehicle crime65.970.00%
Robbery53.5866.67%
Bicycle theft32.99-50.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36104.545.88%
Other theft3021.51-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour2717.92-22.86%
Violence and sexual offences2616.1336.84%
Shoplifting2315.5376.92%
Public order813.74-46.67%
Burglary64.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime63.58-62.50%
Bicycle theft63.58200.00%
Robbery33.58-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Drugs21.190.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63133.21-1.56%
Anti-social behaviour3537.63-30.00%
Theft from the person3420.9125.93%
Violence and sexual offences1920.31-24.00%
Vehicle crime1611.3514.29%
Public order159.5666.67%
Shoplifting138.968.33%
Burglary127.77-20.00%
Robbery107.17100.00%
Bicycle theft25.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Drugs21.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64137.3912.28%
Anti-social behaviour5038.232.04%
Theft from the person2729.87-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences2516.13-16.67%
Burglary1514.9366.67%
Vehicle crime148.9616.67%
Shoplifting128.3633.33%
Public order97.17-30.77%
Robbery55.38-28.57%
Bicycle theft42.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.390.00%

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 theft57135.6016.33%
Anti-social behaviour4934.0548.48%
Theft from the person3329.276.45%
Violence and sexual offences3019.7157.89%
Public order1317.92116.67%
Vehicle crime127.7771.43%
Burglary97.1750.00%
Shoplifting95.38-50.00%
Robbery75.38-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.18-60.00%
Bicycle theft13.58-88.89%
Other crime10.600.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49124.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour3329.270.00%
Theft from the person3119.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences1918.520.00%
Shoplifting1811.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson1510.750.00%
Robbery108.960.00%
Bicycle theft95.970.00%
Vehicle crime75.380.00%
Public order64.180.00%
Burglary63.580.00%
Drugs53.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20242
April 202419
January 202426
December 202319
November 202325
October 202330
September 202319

A total of 285 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 20243
May 20244
April 202468
January 202436
December 202334
November 202327
October 202333
September 202331

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202433
January 202427
December 202335
November 202350
October 202349
September 202333

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202426
January 202423
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 305 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202424
January 202430
December 202363
November 202364
October 202357
September 202349

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 202315
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20242
April 202414
January 20248
December 202315
November 20239
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total15
    Theft from the person8
    Burglary3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cross Keys Close
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. De Walden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Marylebone High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Oldbury Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Nottingham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Paddington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Garbutt Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 18. Regent'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Luxborough Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hanson Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beaumont Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Marylebone Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Marylebone Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Langham Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Portland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Weymouth Mews
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. New Cavendish Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1