W1G 7JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7JD

W1G 7JD, Westminster has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 108.97 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7JD 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 7JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7JD, encompassing approximately 1771 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (1.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)

W1G 7JD 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 7JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52108.971.96%
Anti-social behaviour2929.3616.00%
Violence and sexual offences2416.3720.00%
Other theft2213.5515.79%
Shoplifting2112.42133.33%
Vehicle crime1311.86116.67%
Public order107.3466.67%
Burglary95.65-43.75%
Robbery75.080.00%
Other crime23.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5193.161600.00%
Anti-social behaviour2528.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences2014.12900.00%
Other theft1911.290.00%
Burglary1610.730.00%
Shoplifting99.030.00%
Robbery75.080.00%
Vehicle crime63.950.00%
Public order63.390.00%
Bicycle theft33.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

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 person33.39-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.690.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

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 person43.95-94.20%
Public order22.26-84.62%
Robbery11.13-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69128.1772.50%
Anti-social behaviour3538.9652.17%
Other theft2919.76-6.45%
Shoplifting2916.3720.83%
Violence and sexual offences2016.37-33.33%
Public order1311.2962.50%
Burglary117.3437.50%
Vehicle crime96.2128.57%
Robbery75.0816.67%
Bicycle theft33.95-57.14%
Other crime11.69-50.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40107.288.11%
Other theft3122.59-59.21%
Violence and sexual offences3017.5050.00%
Shoplifting2416.9484.62%
Anti-social behaviour2313.55-39.47%
Burglary812.99-50.00%
Public order84.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime74.52-68.18%
Bicycle theft73.95600.00%
Robbery63.95-40.00%
Other crime23.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Drugs21.130.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76143.421.33%
Anti-social behaviour3842.91-28.30%
Theft from the person3721.4619.35%
Vehicle crime2220.8929.41%
Violence and sexual offences2012.42-33.33%
Burglary1611.29-5.88%
Public order169.0345.45%
Shoplifting139.038.33%
Robbery107.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.65-25.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.13-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75146.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour5342.350.00%
Theft from the person3129.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences3017.500.00%
Vehicle crime1716.940.00%
Burglary179.600.00%
Shoplifting129.600.00%
Public order116.780.00%
Robbery56.210.00%
Bicycle theft42.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Possession of weapons12.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202429
January 202431
December 202376
November 202375

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20249
January 20247
December 202322
November 202317

A total of 287 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202451
July 20243
May 20244
April 202469
January 202440
December 202337
November 202331

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
April 202435
January 202423
December 202338
November 202353

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 202316
November 202311

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 202411
January 20248
December 202316
November 202317

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 20242
April 202420
January 202430
December 202320
November 202330

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 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

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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