W1G 7DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7DB

W1G 7DB, Westminster has recorded a total of 231 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 124.15 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7DB 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 7DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7DB, encompassing approximately 1860 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (63) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)

W1G 7DB 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 7DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63124.1516.67%
Anti-social behaviour3333.8610.00%
Other theft2917.7438.10%
Violence and sexual offences2715.5928.57%
Shoplifting2214.51100.00%
Vehicle crime1711.82142.86%
Burglary149.14-17.65%
Public order107.5242.86%
Robbery85.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.300.00%
Other crime31.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54101.041700.00%
Anti-social behaviour3029.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences2116.12950.00%
Other theft2111.290.00%
Burglary1711.290.00%
Robbery129.140.00%
Shoplifting116.450.00%
Vehicle crime75.910.00%
Public order73.760.00%
Bicycle theft43.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Drugs11.610.00%

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 person33.22-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.610.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

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 person43.76-95.18%
Public order22.15-84.62%
Robbery11.07-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83145.1066.00%
Anti-social behaviour4044.6129.03%
Other theft3521.500.00%
Shoplifting3118.8129.17%
Violence and sexual offences2416.66-20.00%
Vehicle crime1612.90100.00%
Burglary138.60-23.53%
Public order136.9944.44%
Robbery106.9911.11%
Bicycle theft35.37-57.14%
Other crime11.61-50.00%
Drugs10.54-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50124.682.04%
Other theft3526.87-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour3118.81-31.11%
Violence and sexual offences3016.6636.36%
Shoplifting2416.1284.62%
Burglary1712.90-26.09%
Robbery99.14-30.77%
Public order94.84-43.75%
Vehicle crime84.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.30133.33%
Bicycle theft73.76133.33%
Drugs33.7650.00%
Other crime21.61100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90163.38-9.09%
Theft from the person4948.3744.12%
Anti-social behaviour4526.33-16.67%
Vehicle crime2424.1841.18%
Burglary2312.9021.05%
Violence and sexual offences2212.36-31.25%
Public order1611.8223.08%
Robbery138.60225.00%
Shoplifting136.990.00%
Bicycle theft36.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99158.0017.86%
Anti-social behaviour5453.2120.00%
Theft from the person3429.02-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences3218.276.67%
Burglary1917.2035.71%
Vehicle crime1710.210.00%
Public order139.14-7.14%
Shoplifting136.99-18.75%
Bicycle theft46.99100.00%
Robbery42.15-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.15-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%

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 theft84148.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour4545.140.00%
Theft from the person4024.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences3021.500.00%
Vehicle crime1716.120.00%
Shoplifting169.140.00%
Burglary148.600.00%
Public order147.520.00%
Robbery77.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.760.00%
Other crime22.690.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 393 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
April 202435
January 202435
December 202390
November 202399
October 202384

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 202416
January 20248
December 202324
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
April 202440
January 202431
December 202345
November 202354
October 202345

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 20242
April 202424
January 202430
December 202322
November 202332
October 202330

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
April 202413
January 202417
December 202323
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 380 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202454
July 20243
May 20244
April 202483
January 202450
December 202349
November 202334
October 202340

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20242
April 202413
January 20249
December 202316
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
May 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 202313
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
April 202431
January 202424
December 202313
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7DB 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. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 16. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1