W1G 7JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7JW

W1G 7JW, Westminster has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 101.59 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7JW 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 7JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7JW, encompassing approximately 1673 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 7JW area, explore the W1G 7JW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W1G 7JW area, visit the W1G 7JW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)

W1G 7JW 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 7JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46101.59-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour2827.4916.67%
Shoplifting2116.73133.33%
Violence and sexual offences2112.5523.53%
Other theft1812.55-5.26%
Vehicle crime1010.7666.67%
Public order85.9860.00%
Robbery84.7814.29%
Burglary64.78-53.85%
Possession of weapons13.590.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5293.821633.33%
Anti-social behaviour2431.070.00%
Other theft1914.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences1711.35750.00%
Burglary1310.160.00%
Shoplifting97.770.00%
Robbery75.380.00%
Vehicle crime64.180.00%
Public order53.590.00%
Bicycle theft22.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

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 person33.59-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.790.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

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 person44.18-94.03%
Public order22.39-84.62%
Robbery11.20-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67125.4986.11%
Anti-social behaviour3240.0433.33%
Shoplifting2919.1220.83%
Other theft2617.33-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences1415.54-39.13%
Public order138.3762.50%
Burglary107.7766.67%
Vehicle crime85.9860.00%
Robbery64.78100.00%
Bicycle theft33.59-50.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36102.190.00%
Other theft3021.51-55.22%
Anti-social behaviour2417.93-31.43%
Shoplifting2414.3484.62%
Violence and sexual offences2314.3427.78%
Public order813.74-42.86%
Bicycle theft64.78500.00%
Burglary63.59-45.45%
Vehicle crime53.59-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson32.99-25.00%
Robbery31.79-72.73%
Drugs21.790.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67136.854.69%
Theft from the person3640.0428.57%
Anti-social behaviour3521.51-25.53%
Violence and sexual offences1820.92-28.00%
Vehicle crime1710.7621.43%
Public order1410.1655.56%
Shoplifting138.378.33%
Burglary117.77-26.67%
Robbery116.5783.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.570.00%
Drugs22.390.00%
Bicycle theft11.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64136.856.67%
Anti-social behaviour4738.25-4.08%
Theft from the person2828.09-15.15%
Violence and sexual offences2516.7313.64%
Burglary1514.9466.67%
Vehicle crime148.9616.67%
Shoplifting128.37-25.00%
Public order97.17-25.00%
Robbery65.380.00%
Bicycle theft43.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.390.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60135.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour4935.860.00%
Theft from the person3329.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences2219.720.00%
Shoplifting1613.150.00%
Vehicle crime129.560.00%
Public order127.170.00%
Burglary97.170.00%
Robbery65.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.590.00%
Bicycle theft12.390.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202426
January 202430
December 202367
November 202364
October 202360

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 202317
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
April 202432
January 202424
December 202335
November 202347
October 202349

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239
October 202312

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 305 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202452
July 20243
May 20244
April 202467
January 202436
December 202336
November 202328
October 202333

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
April 202410
January 20246
December 202311
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 20242
April 202414
January 202423
December 202318
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

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 7JW 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Carburton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1