W1G 7HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7HL

W1G 7HL, Westminster has recorded a total of 234 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 123.47 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7HL 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 7HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7HL, encompassing approximately 1895 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (57) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)

W1G 7HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13

W1G 7HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57123.470.00%
Other theft3330.0865.00%
Anti-social behaviour3317.4113.79%
Violence and sexual offences3017.4142.86%
Shoplifting2315.83109.09%
Vehicle crime1912.1490.00%
Burglary1410.03-17.65%
Public order107.3942.86%
Robbery95.28-18.18%
Other crime24.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57100.781800.00%
Anti-social behaviour2930.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences2115.30950.00%
Other theft2011.080.00%
Burglary1710.550.00%
Robbery118.970.00%
Shoplifting115.800.00%
Vehicle crime105.800.00%
Public order75.280.00%
Bicycle theft43.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Drugs11.580.00%

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 person33.17-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.580.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

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 person43.69-94.94%
Public order22.11-84.62%
Robbery11.06-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79136.1368.09%
Anti-social behaviour3941.6830.00%
Other theft3320.586.45%
Shoplifting3117.4119.23%
Violence and sexual offences2216.36-21.43%
Vehicle crime1711.6170.00%
Public order138.9730.00%
Burglary126.86-20.00%
Robbery76.33-30.00%
Bicycle theft43.69-42.86%
Other crime12.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47117.14-2.08%
Other theft3124.80-66.30%
Anti-social behaviour3016.36-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences2815.8321.74%
Shoplifting2614.77100.00%
Burglary1513.72-16.67%
Public order107.91-47.37%
Robbery105.28-23.08%
Vehicle crime105.28-65.52%
Bicycle theft75.2875.00%
Drugs33.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-40.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft92162.52-5.15%
Theft from the person4848.5441.18%
Anti-social behaviour4225.33-19.23%
Vehicle crime2922.1631.82%
Violence and sexual offences2315.30-17.86%
Public order1912.1446.15%
Burglary1810.035.88%
Robbery139.50225.00%
Shoplifting136.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.8625.00%
Bicycle theft42.64-33.33%
Other crime12.110.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97153.5512.79%
Anti-social behaviour5251.1820.93%
Theft from the person3427.44-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences2817.9416.67%
Vehicle crime2214.770.00%
Burglary1711.6170.00%
Public order138.970.00%
Shoplifting136.86-18.75%
Bicycle theft66.86100.00%
Robbery43.17-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.11-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86142.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour4345.380.00%
Theft from the person3822.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences2420.050.00%
Vehicle crime2212.660.00%
Shoplifting1611.610.00%
Public order138.440.00%
Burglary106.860.00%
Robbery75.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.690.00%
Bicycle theft32.640.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 392 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202420
April 202433
January 202431
December 202392
November 202397
October 202386

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 202417
January 202410
December 202329
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202421
July 20242
April 202422
January 202428
December 202323
November 202328
October 202324

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
April 202412
January 202415
December 202318
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 367 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202457
July 20243
May 20244
April 202479
January 202447
December 202348
November 202334
October 202338

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
April 202439
January 202430
December 202342
November 202352
October 202343

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20242
April 202413
January 202410
December 202319
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
May 20241
April 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 202431
January 202426
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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 21. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hanson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2