W1G 7JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7JQ

W1G 7JQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.45 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7JQ 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 7JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7JQ, encompassing approximately 1738 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 7JQ 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 7JQ 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 person33.45-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.730.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

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 person44.03-94.37%
Public order22.30-84.62%
Robbery11.15-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71130.0286.84%
Anti-social behaviour3440.8541.67%
Shoplifting2919.5620.83%
Other theft2816.68-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences2016.11-28.57%
Public order1311.5162.50%
Burglary107.4811.11%
Vehicle crime95.7528.57%
Robbery75.18133.33%
Bicycle theft34.03-57.14%
Other crime11.730.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%

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 person38106.430.00%
Other theft3121.86-56.34%
Violence and sexual offences2817.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour2416.11-33.33%
Shoplifting2413.8184.62%
Burglary913.81-35.71%
Public order85.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime74.60-65.00%
Bicycle theft74.03600.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.03-25.00%
Robbery31.73-72.73%
Drugs21.730.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft71141.534.41%
Theft from the person3840.8526.67%
Anti-social behaviour3621.86-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences2020.71-31.03%
Vehicle crime2011.5117.65%
Public order1611.5145.45%
Burglary149.20-6.67%
Shoplifting138.058.33%
Robbery117.4883.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.330.00%
Drugs22.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68142.689.68%
Anti-social behaviour5139.122.00%
Theft from the person3029.34-18.92%
Violence and sexual offences2917.26-6.45%
Vehicle crime1716.6830.77%
Burglary159.7866.67%
Shoplifting128.63-25.00%
Public order116.90-8.33%
Robbery66.33-14.29%
Bicycle theft43.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.30-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62141.5321.57%
Anti-social behaviour5035.6751.52%
Theft from the person3728.778.82%
Violence and sexual offences3121.2963.16%
Shoplifting1617.83-36.00%
Vehicle crime139.2044.44%
Public order127.4871.43%
Burglary96.90125.00%
Robbery75.18-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson54.03-72.22%
Bicycle theft22.88-81.82%
Other crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.58-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51130.59-1.92%
Theft from the person3429.3461.90%
Anti-social behaviour3319.5643.48%
Shoplifting2518.9931.58%
Violence and sexual offences1914.38-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson1810.93200.00%
Bicycle theft1110.36120.00%
Robbery116.33120.00%
Vehicle crime96.330.00%
Public order75.1840.00%
Drugs54.0366.67%
Burglary42.88-55.56%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52104.13-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences2429.92-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour2313.81-20.69%
Theft from the person2113.2316.67%
Shoplifting1912.080.00%
Burglary910.93-10.00%
Vehicle crime95.18-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson65.18-53.85%
Bicycle theft53.45-28.57%
Robbery52.88-44.44%
Public order52.88-37.50%
Drugs32.880.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60123.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour2934.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences2616.680.00%
Shoplifting1914.960.00%
Theft from the person1810.930.00%
Vehicle crime1610.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.200.00%
Burglary107.480.00%
Robbery95.750.00%
Public order85.180.00%
Bicycle theft74.600.00%

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 294 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202471
January 202438
December 202338
November 202330
October 202337
September 202334
August 202321
July 202318

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202420
January 202428
December 202320
November 202329
October 202331
September 202319
August 202324
July 202326

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 202316
November 202311
October 202312
September 20237
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202434
January 202424
December 202336
November 202351
October 202350
September 202333
August 202323
July 202329

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20247
December 202320
November 202317
October 202313
September 20239
August 20239
July 202316

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20249
December 202314
November 202315
October 20239
September 20234
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 423 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202428
January 202431
December 202371
November 202368
October 202362
September 202351
August 202352
July 202360

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 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 202311
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 202318
August 20236
July 202313

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 7JQ 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