W1G 7LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7LD

W1G 7LD, Westminster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.00 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7LD 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 7LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7LD, encompassing approximately 1498 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 7LD area, explore the W1G 7LD Area information page.
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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 7LD 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 7LD 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 person34.00-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.000.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

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 person44.67-92.98%
Public order22.67-84.62%
Robbery11.33-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57116.7890.00%
Anti-social behaviour2938.0438.10%
Other theft2319.35-20.69%
Shoplifting2115.3523.53%
Public order1314.0185.71%
Violence and sexual offences118.67-42.11%
Burglary87.3460.00%
Vehicle crime55.3466.67%
Robbery43.34300.00%
Bicycle theft22.67-50.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3093.42-11.76%
Other theft2920.02-46.30%
Anti-social behaviour2119.35-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences1914.0158.33%
Shoplifting1712.6854.55%
Public order711.34-36.36%
Burglary54.67-44.44%
Bicycle theft43.34300.00%
Vehicle crime32.67-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Robbery11.33-90.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54120.78-3.57%
Theft from the person3436.0325.93%
Anti-social behaviour2522.69-34.21%
Violence and sexual offences1216.68-40.00%
Shoplifting118.0183.33%
Public order117.34120.00%
Vehicle crime117.340.00%
Robbery107.3466.67%
Burglary96.6712.50%
Criminal damage and arson26.01-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.33-75.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56124.7930.23%
Anti-social behaviour3837.37-13.64%
Theft from the person2725.36-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences2018.0225.00%
Vehicle crime1113.3557.14%
Burglary87.340.00%
Shoplifting65.3450.00%
Robbery64.0020.00%
Public order54.00-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson53.3466.67%
Bicycle theft43.34300.00%
Possession of weapons12.670.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44116.1169.23%
Other theft4329.360.00%
Theft from the person3028.6920.00%
Violence and sexual offences1620.020.00%
Public order1110.6883.33%
Burglary87.3433.33%
Vehicle crime75.3475.00%
Robbery54.67-44.44%
Shoplifting43.34-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson32.67-62.50%
Bicycle theft12.00-83.33%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.67-83.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43110.7716.22%
Anti-social behaviour2628.6952.94%
Theft from the person2517.3531.58%
Violence and sexual offences1616.686.67%
Shoplifting1110.68-8.33%
Robbery97.3480.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.0160.00%
Bicycle theft65.34100.00%
Public order64.0020.00%
Burglary64.00100.00%
Drugs64.00100.00%
Vehicle crime44.00-33.33%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3786.75-27.45%
Theft from the person1924.6926.67%
Anti-social behaviour1712.68-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences1511.34-25.00%
Shoplifting1210.01-7.69%
Vehicle crime68.01-45.45%
Robbery54.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.34-16.67%
Public order53.34-28.57%
Bicycle theft33.340.00%
Burglary32.00-57.14%
Drugs32.000.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51106.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour2234.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences2014.680.00%
Theft from the person1513.350.00%
Shoplifting1310.010.00%
Vehicle crime118.670.00%
Burglary77.340.00%
Public order74.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.670.00%
Robbery54.000.00%
Bicycle theft33.340.00%

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 244 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202457
January 202430
December 202334
November 202327
October 202330
September 202325
August 202319
July 202315

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202411
January 202419
December 202312
November 202320
October 202316
September 202316
August 202315
July 202320

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202413
January 20247
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311
September 20236
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 336 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202423
January 202429
December 202354
November 202356
October 202343
September 202343
August 202337
July 202351

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202429
January 202421
December 202325
November 202338
October 202344
September 202326
August 202317
July 202322

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202417
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311
August 202312
July 202313

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237
September 20234
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238
August 20235
July 20236

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 7LD 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