W1G 7JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7JA

W1G 7JA, Westminster has recorded a total of 202 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 112.71 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7JA 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 7JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7JA, encompassing approximately 1792 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (53) incidents (-1.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)

W1G 7JA 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 7JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53112.71-1.85%
Anti-social behaviour3229.5728.00%
Violence and sexual offences2717.8628.57%
Other theft2415.0726.32%
Shoplifting2113.39133.33%
Vehicle crime1311.72116.67%
Public order107.2542.86%
Burglary95.58-43.75%
Robbery75.02-12.50%
Other crime23.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5495.421700.00%
Anti-social behaviour2530.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences2113.95950.00%
Other theft1911.720.00%
Burglary1610.600.00%
Shoplifting98.930.00%
Robbery85.020.00%
Public order74.460.00%
Vehicle crime63.910.00%
Bicycle theft33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

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 person33.35-25.00%
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 theft68138.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour4437.940.00%
Theft from the person3724.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences3020.650.00%
Shoplifting1616.740.00%
Vehicle crime148.930.00%
Public order127.810.00%
Burglary116.700.00%
Robbery76.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.910.00%
Bicycle theft22.790.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
April 202429
January 202430
December 202376
November 202378
October 202368

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20249
January 20246
December 202323
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 20242
April 202421
January 202431
December 202324
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 330 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202454
July 20243
May 20244
April 202469
January 202440
December 202339
November 202331
October 202337

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
April 202438
January 202427
December 202343
November 202353
October 202344

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 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 20249
December 202317
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 202411
January 202410
December 202317
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 202429
January 202424
December 202313
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 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 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7JA 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 12. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hanson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1