W1G 7HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7HP

W1G 7HP, Westminster has recorded a total of 242 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 129.27 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7HP 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 7HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7HP, encompassing approximately 1872 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (64) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)

W1G 7HP 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 7HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person64129.276.67%
Anti-social behaviour3434.1917.24%
Other theft3318.1657.14%
Violence and sexual offences3017.6336.36%
Shoplifting2316.03109.09%
Vehicle crime1712.2970.00%
Burglary169.08-5.88%
Public order108.5542.86%
Robbery95.34-25.00%
Other crime24.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person60105.771900.00%
Anti-social behaviour2932.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences2215.491000.00%
Other theft2111.750.00%
Burglary1711.220.00%
Robbery129.080.00%
Shoplifting116.410.00%
Vehicle crime105.880.00%
Public order75.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.740.00%
Bicycle theft42.140.00%
Drugs12.140.00%

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 person33.21-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.600.00%
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 person43.74-95.18%
Public order22.14-85.71%
Robbery11.07-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83143.6969.39%
Anti-social behaviour4144.3436.67%
Other theft3321.90-5.71%
Shoplifting3117.6319.23%
Violence and sexual offences2316.56-17.86%
Vehicle crime1912.2990.00%
Public order1410.1540.00%
Burglary117.48-26.67%
Robbery85.88-20.00%
Bicycle theft44.27-42.86%
Other crime12.14-50.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49121.790.00%
Other theft3526.17-62.37%
Anti-social behaviour3018.70-34.78%
Violence and sexual offences2816.0312.00%
Shoplifting2614.96100.00%
Burglary1513.89-16.67%
Public order108.01-50.00%
Robbery105.34-23.08%
Vehicle crime105.34-65.52%
Bicycle theft75.34250.00%
Drugs33.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-40.00%
Other crime21.60100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft93168.80-5.10%
Theft from the person4949.6828.95%
Anti-social behaviour4626.17-19.30%
Vehicle crime2924.5738.10%
Violence and sexual offences2515.49-21.88%
Public order2013.3542.86%
Burglary1810.685.88%
Robbery139.62160.00%
Shoplifting136.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.9425.00%
Bicycle theft22.67-66.67%
Drugs21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98163.4611.36%
Anti-social behaviour5752.3518.75%
Theft from the person3830.45-7.32%
Violence and sexual offences3220.3018.52%
Vehicle crime2117.090.00%
Burglary1711.2270.00%
Public order149.087.69%
Shoplifting137.48-18.75%
Bicycle theft66.94100.00%
Robbery53.21-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.67-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.140.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88150.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour4847.010.00%
Theft from the person4125.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences2721.900.00%
Vehicle crime2114.420.00%
Shoplifting1611.220.00%
Public order138.550.00%
Burglary106.940.00%
Robbery75.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.740.00%
Bicycle theft32.670.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 401 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 57.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
April 202433
January 202435
December 202393
November 202398
October 202388

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202419
January 202410
December 202329
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202422
July 20242
April 202423
January 202428
December 202325
November 202332
October 202327

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
April 202411
January 202415
December 202318
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 391 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202460
July 20243
May 20244
April 202483
January 202449
December 202349
November 202338
October 202341

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
April 202441
January 202430
December 202346
November 202357
October 202348

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20242
April 202414
January 202410
December 202320
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
May 20241
April 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 20235
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 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 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 20232
November 20236
October 20233

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 7HP 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1