W1G 7AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7AR

W1G 7AR, Westminster has recorded a total of 352 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 180.51 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7AR 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 7AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7AR, encompassing approximately 1950 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 7AR area, explore the W1G 7AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W1G 7AR area, visit the W1G 7AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (117) incidents (60.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (59.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-16.28% decrease)

W1G 7AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Hospital with total crimes: 18

W1G 7AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person117180.5160.27%
Other theft5960.0059.46%
Anti-social behaviour3630.26-16.28%
Violence and sexual offences3618.4633.33%
Shoplifting3318.46175.00%
Burglary1816.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime179.2341.67%
Robbery148.72-6.67%
Public order127.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.15-25.00%
Other crime31.540.00%
Drugs21.54100.00%
Bicycle theft11.03-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73132.317200.00%
Anti-social behaviour4337.440.00%
Other theft3722.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences2718.972600.00%
Burglary2113.850.00%
Robbery1510.770.00%
Vehicle crime127.690.00%
Shoplifting126.150.00%
Bicycle theft76.150.00%
Public order63.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.080.00%
Drugs12.050.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.03-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person159207.1889.29%
Other theft5881.54-4.92%
Anti-social behaviour5229.7440.54%
Shoplifting4026.6729.03%
Violence and sexual offences2920.51-29.27%
Vehicle crime1914.8735.71%
Burglary179.74-29.17%
Public order148.7240.00%
Robbery117.18-15.38%
Bicycle theft45.64-42.86%
Other crime12.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84172.31-13.40%
Other theft6143.08-54.81%
Violence and sexual offences4131.2851.85%
Anti-social behaviour3721.03-26.00%
Shoplifting3118.9772.22%
Burglary2415.90-11.11%
Vehicle crime1412.31-50.00%
Robbery137.18-18.75%
Public order106.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.1360.00%
Bicycle theft74.1040.00%
Drugs43.590.00%
Other crime22.05100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft135222.05-9.40%
Theft from the person9769.237.78%
Anti-social behaviour5049.74-20.63%
Vehicle crime2825.6427.27%
Violence and sexual offences2714.36-18.18%
Burglary2713.8535.00%
Public order2013.8553.85%
Shoplifting1810.260.00%
Robbery169.23128.57%
Bicycle theft58.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.56-28.57%
Drugs42.56300.00%
Other crime12.050.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149220.0014.62%
Theft from the person9076.4116.88%
Anti-social behaviour6346.1528.57%
Violence and sexual offences3332.31-5.71%
Vehicle crime2216.92-4.35%
Burglary2011.280.00%
Shoplifting1810.265.88%
Public order139.23-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson76.6740.00%
Robbery73.59-30.00%
Bicycle theft53.5966.67%
Drugs12.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft130198.460.00%
Theft from the person7766.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour4939.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences3525.130.00%
Vehicle crime2317.950.00%
Burglary2011.790.00%
Shoplifting1710.260.00%
Public order148.720.00%
Robbery107.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.130.00%
Bicycle theft32.560.00%
Drugs21.540.00%
Other crime21.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 629 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202437
April 202458
January 202461
December 2023135
November 2023149
October 2023130

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202419
January 202414
December 202328
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202443
April 202452
January 202437
December 202350
November 202363
October 202349

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
April 202417
January 202424
December 202327
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
July 20241
June 20241
April 202429
January 202441
December 202327
November 202333
October 202335

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 698 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 202473
July 20241
April 2024159
January 202484
December 202397
November 202390
October 202377

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
May 20242
April 202414
January 202410
December 202320
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202411
January 202413
December 202316
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202412
April 202440
January 202431
December 202318
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total29
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 22. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 25. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1