W1G 7JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7JA

W1G 7JA, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.35 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7JA 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 7JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7JA, encompassing approximately 1792 residents.

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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 7JA 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 7JA 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 person33.35-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.670.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

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 person43.91-94.20%
Public order22.23-85.71%
Robbery11.12-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69129.4572.50%
Anti-social behaviour3838.5040.74%
Other theft2921.20-3.33%
Shoplifting2916.1820.83%
Violence and sexual offences2116.18-32.26%
Public order1411.7255.56%
Burglary117.8110.00%
Vehicle crime96.1450.00%
Robbery75.0216.67%
Bicycle theft33.91-57.14%
Other crime11.67-50.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40109.372.56%
Violence and sexual offences3122.3229.17%
Other theft3017.30-60.53%
Anti-social behaviour2716.74-37.21%
Shoplifting2415.0784.62%
Burglary1013.39-41.18%
Public order95.58-47.06%
Bicycle theft75.02600.00%
Robbery63.91-45.45%
Vehicle crime63.35-73.91%
Other crime23.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Drugs21.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76150.10-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour4342.41-18.87%
Theft from the person3923.9925.81%
Violence and sexual offences2421.76-22.58%
Vehicle crime2313.3935.29%
Burglary1712.830.00%
Public order179.4930.77%
Shoplifting139.498.33%
Robbery117.25120.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.14-25.00%
Drugs21.670.00%
Bicycle theft11.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78147.8714.71%
Anti-social behaviour5343.5220.45%
Theft from the person3129.57-16.22%
Violence and sexual offences3117.303.33%
Vehicle crime1717.3021.43%
Burglary179.4954.55%
Public order139.498.33%
Shoplifting127.25-25.00%
Robbery56.70-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.79-20.00%
Bicycle theft32.2350.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68138.3813.33%
Anti-social behaviour4437.9429.41%
Theft from the person3724.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences3020.6566.67%
Shoplifting1616.74-36.00%
Vehicle crime148.9355.56%
Public order127.8150.00%
Burglary116.70120.00%
Robbery76.14-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.91-72.22%
Bicycle theft22.79-77.78%
Drugs11.12-80.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60133.3613.21%
Theft from the person3733.48117.65%
Anti-social behaviour3420.650.00%
Shoplifting2518.9731.58%
Violence and sexual offences1813.95-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson1810.04157.14%
Robbery1110.04120.00%
Vehicle crime96.14-18.18%
Bicycle theft95.0280.00%
Public order85.0260.00%
Burglary54.46-58.33%
Drugs52.7966.67%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53108.81-15.87%
Anti-social behaviour3429.57-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences2318.97-23.33%
Shoplifting1912.830.00%
Theft from the person1710.60-19.05%
Burglary129.4920.00%
Vehicle crime116.70-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson76.14-56.25%
Bicycle theft53.91-28.57%
Robbery52.79-54.55%
Public order52.79-37.50%
Drugs32.790.00%
Other crime11.670.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63133.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour3535.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences3019.530.00%
Theft from the person2116.740.00%
Vehicle crime1911.720.00%
Shoplifting1910.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1610.600.00%
Robbery118.930.00%
Burglary106.140.00%
Public order85.580.00%
Bicycle theft74.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 298 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202469
January 202440
December 202339
November 202331
October 202337
September 202337
August 202317
July 202321

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202421
January 202431
December 202324
November 202331
October 202330
September 202318
August 202323
July 202330

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237
September 202311
August 20235
July 202311

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202414
January 20249
December 202317
November 202313
October 202312
September 20238
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202438
January 202427
December 202343
November 202353
October 202344
September 202334
August 202334
July 202335

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20246
December 202323
November 202317
October 202314
September 20239
August 202311
July 202319

A total of 457 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202429
January 202430
December 202376
November 202378
October 202368
September 202360
August 202353
July 202363

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 202410
December 202317
November 202317
October 202311
September 20235
August 202312
July 202310

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202429
January 202424
December 202313
November 202312
October 202316
September 202325
August 202319
July 202319

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 202318
August 20237
July 202316

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 7JA 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