W1G 7JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7JG

W1G 7JG, Westminster has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 110.48 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7JG 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 7JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7JG, encompassing approximately 1746 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 7JG area, explore the W1G 7JG 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 (-3.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)

W1G 7JG 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 7JG 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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53110.48-3.64%
Anti-social behaviour2930.3416.00%
Violence and sexual offences2516.6025.00%
Other theft2114.315.00%
Shoplifting2112.02133.33%
Vehicle crime1212.02100.00%
Public order106.8766.67%
Burglary95.72-43.75%
Robbery75.150.00%
Other crime24.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.57-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5597.311733.33%
Anti-social behaviour2531.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences2014.31900.00%
Other theft2011.450.00%
Burglary1611.450.00%
Shoplifting99.160.00%
Robbery75.150.00%
Vehicle crime64.010.00%
Public order63.430.00%
Bicycle theft33.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

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 person33.43-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.720.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

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 person44.01-94.44%
Public order22.29-84.62%
Robbery11.14-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72131.0989.47%
Anti-social behaviour3541.2145.83%
Other theft2920.03-6.45%
Shoplifting2916.6020.83%
Violence and sexual offences2016.60-28.57%
Public order1311.4562.50%
Burglary107.4411.11%
Vehicle crime95.7228.57%
Robbery75.1540.00%
Bicycle theft34.01-57.14%
Other crime11.720.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38107.040.00%
Other theft3121.75-56.94%
Violence and sexual offences2817.7540.00%
Anti-social behaviour2416.03-36.84%
Shoplifting2413.7484.62%
Burglary913.74-35.71%
Public order85.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime74.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft74.01600.00%
Robbery54.01-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson32.86-25.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft72143.115.88%
Theft from the person3841.2126.67%
Anti-social behaviour3821.75-28.30%
Vehicle crime2121.7523.53%
Violence and sexual offences2012.02-33.33%
Public order1611.4533.33%
Burglary149.16-6.67%
Shoplifting138.018.33%
Robbery117.4483.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.300.00%
Drugs22.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.14-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68144.257.94%
Anti-social behaviour5338.936.00%
Theft from the person3030.34-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences3017.17-3.23%
Vehicle crime1717.1721.43%
Burglary159.7366.67%
Public order128.590.00%
Shoplifting126.87-25.00%
Robbery66.87-14.29%
Bicycle theft43.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.290.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63143.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour5036.060.00%
Theft from the person3928.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences3122.320.00%
Shoplifting1617.750.00%
Vehicle crime149.160.00%
Public order128.010.00%
Burglary96.870.00%
Robbery75.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.010.00%
Drugs22.860.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
April 202429
January 202431
December 202372
November 202368
October 202363

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20249
January 20247
December 202321
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 332 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202455
July 20243
May 20244
April 202472
January 202438
December 202338
November 202330
October 202339

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.29 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 202424
December 202338
November 202353
October 202350

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 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 202312
October 202312

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 202410
January 20249
December 202314
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
July 20242
April 202420
January 202428
December 202320
November 202330
October 202331

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 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 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
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 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7JG 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 Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 30. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1