W1G 7EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7EF

W1G 7EF, Westminster has recorded a total of 258 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 135.52 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7EF 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 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 Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (73) incidents (35.19% increase)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 7EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

W1G 7EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73135.5235.19%
Other theft3438.3430.77%
Anti-social behaviour3317.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences3217.3328.00%
Shoplifting2716.81145.45%
Burglary1714.180.00%
Vehicle crime168.93100.00%
Public order108.4042.86%
Robbery95.25-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson34.73-25.00%
Other crime31.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 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 theft103163.890.00%
Theft from the person5154.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4326.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences3122.590.00%
Burglary1816.280.00%
Vehicle crime179.450.00%
Shoplifting178.930.00%
Public order148.930.00%
Robbery87.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.200.00%
Other crime22.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 468 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 66.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202426
April 202444
January 202445
December 2023102
November 2023114
October 2023103

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 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
July 20242
April 202426
January 202431
December 202320
November 202332
October 202331

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 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 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 436 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202454
July 20243
May 20244
April 202488
January 202456
December 202360
November 202347
October 202351

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 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
May 20241
April 202410
January 202410
December 202314
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

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 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total29
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1