W1G 7ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7ER

W1G 7ER, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7ER 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 7ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7ER, encompassing approximately 1561 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 7ER area, explore the W1G 7ER 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 7ER 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 7ER 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 person33.84-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.920.00%
Drugs11.280.00%

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 person44.48-93.44%
Public order22.56-84.62%
Robbery11.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61119.0879.41%
Anti-social behaviour3139.0534.78%
Shoplifting2419.859.09%
Other theft2315.37-23.33%
Public order1314.7362.50%
Violence and sexual offences128.32-42.86%
Burglary87.6860.00%
Vehicle crime55.1266.67%
Robbery43.20100.00%
Bicycle theft32.56-25.00%
Other crime11.920.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34100.510.00%
Other theft3021.77-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour2319.21-23.33%
Shoplifting2214.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2114.0875.00%
Public order813.44-33.33%
Burglary55.12-54.55%
Bicycle theft43.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5650.00%
Vehicle crime31.92-78.57%
Robbery21.92-81.82%
Drugs21.28100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58126.121.75%
Theft from the person3437.1325.93%
Anti-social behaviour3021.77-23.08%
Vehicle crime1419.2127.27%
Public order128.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.68-47.83%
Burglary117.680.00%
Shoplifting117.0437.50%
Robbery117.0483.33%
Criminal damage and arson27.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.28-75.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57126.1221.28%
Anti-social behaviour3936.49-15.22%
Theft from the person2724.97-12.90%
Violence and sexual offences2317.299.52%
Vehicle crime1114.7337.50%
Burglary117.0437.50%
Shoplifting87.0433.33%
Public order65.12-45.45%
Robbery63.840.00%
Bicycle theft43.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.560.00%
Possession of weapons12.560.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47122.286.82%
Anti-social behaviour4630.0953.33%
Theft from the person3129.4514.81%
Violence and sexual offences2119.8523.53%
Public order1113.4483.33%
Vehicle crime87.04100.00%
Burglary85.1233.33%
Robbery65.12-33.33%
Shoplifting63.84-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.84-60.00%
Bicycle theft12.56-85.71%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.64-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44114.6012.82%
Anti-social behaviour3028.1730.43%
Theft from the person2719.2142.11%
Violence and sexual offences1717.29-10.53%
Shoplifting1410.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.96100.00%
Robbery96.4080.00%
Bicycle theft75.76133.33%
Public order64.480.00%
Burglary63.84100.00%
Drugs53.8466.67%
Vehicle crime43.20-33.33%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3992.83-29.09%
Anti-social behaviour2324.97-8.00%
Theft from the person1914.7318.75%
Violence and sexual offences1912.16-5.00%
Shoplifting1412.160.00%
Vehicle crime68.96-45.45%
Public order63.84-14.29%
Robbery53.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.20-16.67%
Bicycle theft33.20-25.00%
Burglary31.92-62.50%
Drugs31.920.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55110.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour2535.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences2016.010.00%
Theft from the person1612.800.00%
Shoplifting1410.240.00%
Vehicle crime118.960.00%
Burglary87.040.00%
Public order75.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.480.00%
Robbery63.840.00%
Bicycle theft43.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 256 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202461
January 202434
December 202334
November 202327
October 202331
September 202327
August 202319
July 202316

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202412
January 202421
December 202312
November 202323
October 202321
September 202317
August 202319
July 202320

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 202312
November 20236
October 202311
September 20236
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 353 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202423
January 202430
December 202358
November 202357
October 202347
September 202344
August 202339
July 202355

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238
September 20236
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202431
January 202423
December 202330
November 202339
October 202346
September 202330
August 202323
July 202325

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20237
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202424
January 202422
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236
September 202314
August 202314
July 202314

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 202314
November 202311
October 20238
September 20234
August 20236
July 202311

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 202310
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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