W1G 7EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7EF

W1G 7EF, Westminster has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 107.16 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7EF 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 7EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7EF, encompassing approximately 1903 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 7EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11

W1G 7EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54107.161700.00%
Anti-social behaviour3328.360.00%
Other theft2617.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences2513.661150.00%
Burglary1713.130.00%
Robbery138.930.00%
Shoplifting116.830.00%
Vehicle crime85.780.00%
Public order74.200.00%
Bicycle theft53.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.630.00%
Drugs12.100.00%

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 person33.15-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.580.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

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 person43.68-95.45%
Public order22.10-84.62%
Robbery11.05-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88153.9157.14%
Other theft4446.22-2.22%
Anti-social behaviour4123.1128.12%
Shoplifting3621.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences2618.91-16.13%
Vehicle crime1613.66100.00%
Burglary148.40-26.32%
Public order137.3530.00%
Robbery106.830.00%
Bicycle theft35.25-57.14%
Other crime11.58-50.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56135.52-6.67%
Other theft4529.42-55.88%
Anti-social behaviour3223.64-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences3116.8155.00%
Shoplifting2716.2868.75%
Burglary1914.18-26.92%
Robbery109.98-28.57%
Public order105.25-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson85.25166.67%
Vehicle crime84.20-65.22%
Bicycle theft74.20133.33%
Drugs33.680.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft102176.49-10.53%
Theft from the person6053.5827.66%
Anti-social behaviour4831.52-15.79%
Burglary2625.2144.44%
Vehicle crime2313.6627.78%
Violence and sexual offences2012.08-37.50%
Public order1710.5141.67%
Shoplifting168.936.67%
Robbery148.40250.00%
Bicycle theft37.35-25.00%
Drugs31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-40.00%
Other crime11.580.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft114171.7610.68%
Anti-social behaviour5759.8832.56%
Theft from the person4729.94-7.84%
Violence and sexual offences3224.693.23%
Vehicle crime1816.815.88%
Burglary189.450.00%
Shoplifting159.45-11.76%
Public order127.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.300.00%
Bicycle theft42.63100.00%
Robbery42.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft103163.899.57%
Theft from the person5154.102.00%
Anti-social behaviour4326.7943.33%
Violence and sexual offences3122.5929.17%
Burglary1816.28200.00%
Vehicle crime179.4570.00%
Shoplifting178.93-34.62%
Public order148.93100.00%
Robbery87.35-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.20-72.22%
Other crime22.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.05-81.82%
Drugs11.05-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft94152.850.00%
Theft from the person5049.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour3026.260.00%
Shoplifting2615.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences2413.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson1812.610.00%
Bicycle theft119.450.00%
Robbery115.780.00%
Vehicle crime105.780.00%
Public order75.250.00%
Burglary63.680.00%
Drugs33.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202416
January 20248
December 202323
November 202318
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 20242
April 202426
January 202431
December 202320
November 202332
October 202331
September 202324

A total of 413 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
July 20243
May 20244
April 202488
January 202456
December 202360
November 202347
October 202351
September 202350

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
April 202441
January 202432
December 202348
November 202357
October 202343
September 202330

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202414
January 202419
December 202326
November 202318
October 202318
September 20236

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
May 20241
April 202410
January 202410
December 202314
November 20234
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 528 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 75.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202444
January 202445
December 2023102
November 2023114
October 2023103
September 202394

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 202311

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20242
April 202413
January 202410
December 202317
November 202312
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 202318

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202436
January 202427
December 202316
November 202315
October 202317
September 202326

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total11
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. A5204
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cross Keys Close
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. De Walden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bourlet Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chandos Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Langham Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Cavendish Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Marylebone High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oldbury Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Nottingham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Foley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Little Portland Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Garbutt Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Regent'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hanson Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bywell Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Great Titchfield Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dean'S Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Beaumont Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1