W1G 7HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7HT

W1G 7HT, Westminster has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 123.65 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7HT 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 7HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7HT, encompassing approximately 1835 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (62) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)

W1G 7HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13

W1G 7HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62123.656.90%
Anti-social behaviour3533.7720.69%
Other theft2819.0740.00%
Violence and sexual offences2815.2527.27%
Shoplifting2115.25133.33%
Vehicle crime1611.44128.57%
Burglary138.72-18.75%
Public order107.0842.86%
Robbery85.45-20.00%
Other crime24.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58100.781833.33%
Anti-social behaviour2931.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences2215.801000.00%
Other theft2011.980.00%
Burglary1610.890.00%
Robbery108.720.00%
Shoplifting95.450.00%
Vehicle crime74.900.00%
Public order73.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.810.00%
Bicycle theft31.630.00%
Drugs11.630.00%

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 person33.27-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.630.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

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 person43.81-95.12%
Public order22.18-85.71%
Robbery11.09-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82142.7270.83%
Anti-social behaviour4044.6737.93%
Other theft3221.79-8.57%
Shoplifting3117.4329.17%
Violence and sexual offences2316.89-25.81%
Vehicle crime1612.53100.00%
Public order148.7240.00%
Burglary117.63-15.38%
Robbery85.990.00%
Bicycle theft34.36-57.14%
Other crime11.63-50.00%
Drugs10.54-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48120.392.13%
Other theft3526.15-59.30%
Violence and sexual offences3119.0724.00%
Anti-social behaviour2916.89-36.96%
Shoplifting2415.8084.62%
Burglary1313.07-38.10%
Public order107.08-41.18%
Robbery85.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime84.36-68.00%
Bicycle theft74.36133.33%
Drugs33.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-25.00%
Other crime21.63100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86164.51-9.47%
Theft from the person4746.8534.29%
Anti-social behaviour4625.60-20.69%
Violence and sexual offences2525.06-21.88%
Vehicle crime2513.6238.89%
Burglary2113.6223.53%
Public order1711.4430.77%
Shoplifting139.260.00%
Robbery127.08140.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.540.00%
Bicycle theft32.18-25.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95160.7017.28%
Anti-social behaviour5851.7520.83%
Theft from the person3531.59-7.89%
Violence and sexual offences3219.073.23%
Vehicle crime1817.435.88%
Burglary179.8154.55%
Public order139.260.00%
Shoplifting137.08-18.75%
Robbery57.08-28.57%
Bicycle theft42.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft81148.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour4844.120.00%
Theft from the person3826.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences3120.700.00%
Vehicle crime1716.890.00%
Shoplifting169.260.00%
Public order138.720.00%
Burglary117.080.00%
Robbery75.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.810.00%
Other crime22.720.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 377 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202420
April 202432
January 202435
December 202386
November 202395
October 202381

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202416
January 20248
December 202325
November 202318
October 202317

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 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
April 202440
January 202429
December 202346
November 202358
October 202348

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 20242
April 202423
January 202431
December 202325
November 202332
October 202331

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 202411
January 202413
December 202321
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 377 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202458
July 20243
May 20244
April 202482
January 202448
December 202347
November 202335
October 202338

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.75 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 202414
January 202410
December 202317
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
May 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 202431
January 202424
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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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 7HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 14. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 16. A5204
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Little Titchfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Hanson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2