W1G 7BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7BW

W1G 7BW, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.28 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7BW 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 7BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7BW, encompassing approximately 1831 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 7BW area, explore the W1G 7BW Area information page.
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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 7BW 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 7BW 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 person33.28-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.640.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

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 person43.82-95.35%
Public order22.18-84.62%
Robbery11.09-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86147.9775.51%
Anti-social behaviour4046.9629.03%
Other theft3421.84-15.00%
Shoplifting3118.5629.17%
Violence and sexual offences2416.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime1613.10100.00%
Burglary138.74-23.53%
Public order137.1044.44%
Robbery97.100.00%
Bicycle theft34.91-57.14%
Other crime11.64-50.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49128.31-5.77%
Other theft4026.75-56.04%
Anti-social behaviour3121.84-31.11%
Violence and sexual offences3016.9336.36%
Shoplifting2416.3884.62%
Burglary1713.10-19.05%
Robbery99.28-25.00%
Public order94.91-43.75%
Vehicle crime84.91-66.67%
Bicycle theft74.37133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.82100.00%
Drugs33.2850.00%
Other crime21.64100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft91166.53-9.90%
Theft from the person5249.6957.58%
Anti-social behaviour4528.39-16.67%
Vehicle crime2424.5741.18%
Violence and sexual offences2213.10-31.25%
Burglary2112.0110.53%
Public order1611.4723.08%
Shoplifting138.740.00%
Robbery127.10200.00%
Bicycle theft36.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-25.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft101161.6220.24%
Anti-social behaviour5455.1520.00%
Theft from the person3329.48-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences3218.026.67%
Burglary1917.4746.15%
Vehicle crime1710.370.00%
Public order139.280.00%
Shoplifting137.10-18.75%
Bicycle theft57.10150.00%
Robbery42.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84151.242.44%
Anti-social behaviour4545.8632.35%
Theft from the person4224.572.44%
Violence and sexual offences3022.9325.00%
Vehicle crime1716.3870.00%
Shoplifting169.28-36.00%
Burglary138.74116.67%
Public order137.1062.50%
Robbery77.10-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.82-72.22%
Other crime22.730.00%
Bicycle theft21.09-86.67%
Drugs11.09-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82151.7922.39%
Theft from the person4144.7757.69%
Anti-social behaviour3422.39-5.56%
Shoplifting2518.5631.58%
Violence and sexual offences2413.65-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson1813.10125.00%
Bicycle theft159.83150.00%
Robbery118.1922.22%
Vehicle crime106.01-16.67%
Public order85.4633.33%
Burglary64.37-53.85%
Drugs33.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67126.13-9.46%
Anti-social behaviour3636.589.09%
Theft from the person2619.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences2514.20-26.47%
Shoplifting1913.65-9.52%
Burglary1310.378.33%
Vehicle crime127.10-33.33%
Robbery96.55-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.91-50.00%
Public order64.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft63.28-25.00%
Drugs33.280.00%
Other crime11.640.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74143.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences3440.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour3318.560.00%
Theft from the person2618.020.00%
Shoplifting2114.200.00%
Vehicle crime1811.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson169.830.00%
Burglary128.740.00%
Robbery106.550.00%
Public order95.460.00%
Bicycle theft84.910.00%
Other crime14.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 362 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202486
January 202449
December 202352
November 202333
October 202342
September 202341
August 202326
July 202326

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202424
January 202430
December 202322
November 202332
October 202330
September 202324
August 202325
July 202334

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20249
January 20249
December 202312
November 20234
October 20237
September 202311
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202413
January 20249
December 202316
November 202313
October 202313
September 20238
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 573 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202434
January 202440
December 202391
November 2023101
October 202384
September 202382
August 202367
July 202374

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 20248
December 202324
November 202317
October 202317
September 202310
August 202312
July 202318

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202417
December 202321
November 202319
October 202313
September 20236
August 202313
July 202312

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202440
January 202431
December 202345
November 202354
October 202345
September 202334
August 202336
July 202333

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202431
January 202424
December 202313
November 202313
October 202316
September 202325
August 202319
July 202321

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 202315
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 202318
August 20238
July 202316

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7BW 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