W1G 7LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7LH

W1G 7LH, Westminster has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 94.28 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7LH 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 7LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7LH, encompassing approximately 1389 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)

W1G 7LH Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 6

W1G 7LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4094.28-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour2528.798.70%
Violence and sexual offences1617.9945.45%
Other theft1311.51-23.53%
Shoplifting129.36200.00%
Public order78.64133.33%
Burglary65.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime54.320.00%
Robbery53.60-28.57%
Other crime13.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4689.961433.33%
Anti-social behaviour2333.110.00%
Other theft1716.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences1112.23450.00%
Burglary107.920.00%
Robbery77.200.00%
Shoplifting45.040.00%
Public order32.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

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 person34.32-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.160.00%
Drugs11.440.00%

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 person45.04-92.98%
Public order22.88-83.33%
Robbery11.44-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57127.3890.00%
Anti-social behaviour3141.0234.78%
Other theft2322.31-20.69%
Shoplifting2116.5523.53%
Public order1215.1171.43%
Violence and sexual offences118.64-26.67%
Burglary87.9260.00%
Vehicle crime55.7666.67%
Robbery43.60300.00%
Bicycle theft22.88-33.33%
Other crime21.440.00%
Drugs11.44-50.00%

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 person3098.60-9.09%
Other theft2921.59-44.23%
Anti-social behaviour2320.87-8.00%
Shoplifting1716.5554.55%
Violence and sexual offences1512.2325.00%
Public order710.80-36.36%
Burglary55.04-44.44%
Bicycle theft33.60200.00%
Vehicle crime32.16-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Drugs21.44100.00%
Robbery11.44-88.89%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52126.66-7.14%
Theft from the person3337.4222.22%
Anti-social behaviour2523.75-32.43%
Violence and sexual offences1217.99-42.86%
Shoplifting118.6483.33%
Public order117.92120.00%
Vehicle crime107.92-9.09%
Burglary97.2012.50%
Robbery96.48125.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.44-75.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56133.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour3740.30-17.78%
Theft from the person2726.633.85%
Violence and sexual offences2119.4323.53%
Vehicle crime1115.1137.50%
Burglary87.920.00%
Shoplifting65.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.32100.00%
Public order54.32-54.55%
Bicycle theft43.60300.00%
Robbery42.88-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.880.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45123.780.00%
Other theft4232.390.00%
Theft from the person2630.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences1718.710.00%
Public order1112.230.00%
Vehicle crime87.920.00%
Burglary85.760.00%
Robbery55.760.00%
Shoplifting43.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.880.00%
Bicycle theft12.160.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
April 202431
January 202423
December 202325
November 202337
October 202345

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20242
April 202412
January 20247
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202421
January 202417
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 232 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 202423
January 202429
December 202352
November 202356
October 202342

A total of 266 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202446
July 20243
May 20244
April 202457
January 202430
December 202333
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20242
April 202411
January 202415
December 202312
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total18
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 7. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Paddington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Ashland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Carburton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Little Albany Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Longford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Clarkes Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1