W1H 7AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7AW

W1H 7AW, Westminster has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.13 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 7 crimes and a crime rate of 1.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 7AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7AW, encompassing approximately 3287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1H 7AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marble Arch (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7

W1H 7AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.13-33.33%
Theft from the person20.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.04-97.66%
Public order31.22-57.14%
Other theft20.91-95.92%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-96.97%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person171109.501454.55%
Other theft4952.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour3514.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences3310.650.00%
Robbery1510.041400.00%
Shoplifting144.560.00%
Drugs134.260.00%
Vehicle crime123.950.00%
Burglary73.650.00%
Public order72.13133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person114.56-91.20%
Public order33.35-72.73%
Robbery10.91-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12593.99-14.38%
Other theft5438.02-44.33%
Violence and sexual offences3616.42-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour2010.95-44.44%
Burglary146.08-17.65%
Shoplifting124.26-47.83%
Vehicle crime113.65-31.25%
Public order113.3537.50%
Robbery83.35-55.56%
Drugs82.43-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.43-37.50%
Bicycle theft31.5250.00%
Other crime20.910.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person146131.4030.36%
Other theft9744.4122.78%
Violence and sexual offences5029.508.70%
Anti-social behaviour3615.21-23.40%
Shoplifting2310.9553.33%
Robbery187.0028.57%
Burglary175.4721.43%
Vehicle crime165.17-23.81%
Drugs94.87800.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.74-11.11%
Public order82.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.43-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112115.894.67%
Other theft7934.0711.27%
Anti-social behaviour4724.0320.51%
Violence and sexual offences4614.309.52%
Vehicle crime2113.9961.54%
Public order166.3933.33%
Shoplifting154.87-6.25%
Robbery144.567.69%
Burglary144.2627.27%
Criminal damage and arson94.26125.00%
Bicycle theft52.74150.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person107100.6878.33%
Other theft7132.5510.94%
Violence and sexual offences4221.60-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour3912.77-20.41%
Shoplifting1611.86-11.11%
Robbery134.870.00%
Vehicle crime133.95-23.53%
Public order123.95-25.00%
Burglary113.65-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.35-42.86%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Drugs10.61-87.50%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6496.1212.28%
Theft from the person6019.4711.11%
Anti-social behaviour4918.2532.43%
Violence and sexual offences4414.9022.22%
Shoplifting1813.3838.46%
Vehicle crime175.4788.89%
Public order165.17-20.00%
Burglary144.87-12.50%
Robbery134.26-23.53%
Drugs83.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.4316.67%
Other crime42.130.00%
Bicycle theft21.22100.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5783.04-25.00%
Theft from the person5417.34-23.94%
Anti-social behaviour3716.42-7.50%
Violence and sexual offences3611.25-18.18%
Public order2010.9533.33%
Robbery176.0830.77%
Burglary165.170.00%
Shoplifting134.87-18.75%
Vehicle crime93.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.74-14.29%
Drugs61.820.00%
Bicycle theft11.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7699.460.00%
Theft from the person7123.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences4421.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4013.380.00%
Vehicle crime1812.170.00%
Shoplifting165.470.00%
Burglary164.870.00%
Public order154.870.00%
Robbery134.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.950.00%
Drugs62.130.00%
Other crime31.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20234
July 20233

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 202316
October 202312
September 202316
August 202320
July 202315

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202414
January 202412
December 202323
November 202315
October 202316
September 202318
August 202313
July 202316

A total of 863 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024171
March 202411
January 2024125
December 2023146
November 2023112
October 2023107
September 202360
August 202354
July 202371

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202433
January 202436
December 202350
November 202346
October 202342
September 202344
August 202336
July 202344

A total of 549 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202449
January 202454
December 202397
November 202379
October 202371
September 202364
August 202357
July 202376

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
March 20241
January 20248
December 202318
November 202314
October 202313
September 202313
August 202317
July 202313

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202435
January 202420
December 202336
November 202347
October 202339
September 202349
August 202337
July 202340

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 20248
December 20239
November 20231
October 20231
September 20238
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202311
September 202314
August 202316
July 202316

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202411
December 202316
November 202321
October 202313
September 202317
August 20239
July 202318

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234
September 20237
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 7AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marble Arch (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1