W1H 7DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7DD

W1H 7DD, Westminster has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.06 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7DD 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 7DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7DD, encompassing approximately 3391 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1H 7DD area, explore the W1H 7DD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

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

W1H 7DD Crime Hotspots

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

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

W1H 7DD 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 order22.060.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%

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 person42.95-98.51%
Public order31.18-78.57%
Other theft20.88-97.40%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 268 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person268170.142336.36%
Other theft7779.030.00%
Shoplifting6422.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences4318.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour4112.680.00%
Robbery2112.092000.00%
Vehicle crime186.190.00%
Public order145.31366.67%
Burglary134.130.00%
Drugs123.830.00%
Bicycle theft33.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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 person114.42-92.67%
Public order33.24-82.35%
Robbery10.88-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person150117.06-38.02%
Other theft8344.23-45.39%
Violence and sexual offences4124.47-42.25%
Anti-social behaviour2312.09-45.24%
Vehicle crime186.78-18.18%
Public order175.3154.55%
Burglary165.01-11.11%
Shoplifting164.72-73.77%
Robbery104.72-62.96%
Drugs102.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.95-46.15%
Bicycle theft42.060.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 152 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person242198.7418.63%
Other theft15271.3615.15%
Violence and sexual offences7144.8233.96%
Shoplifting6120.947.02%
Anti-social behaviour4217.99-8.70%
Robbery2712.3835.00%
Vehicle crime227.96-31.25%
Burglary186.495.88%
Criminal damage and arson135.3185.71%
Public order113.83-45.00%
Drugs83.24700.00%
Bicycle theft42.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person204176.3325.93%
Other theft13260.156.45%
Shoplifting5738.921.79%
Violence and sexual offences5316.811.92%
Anti-social behaviour4615.63-4.17%
Vehicle crime3213.5623.08%
Public order209.4433.33%
Robbery205.905.26%
Burglary175.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.0140.00%
Bicycle theft62.06200.00%
Other crime21.770.00%
Drugs10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person162155.9990.59%
Other theft12447.7720.39%
Shoplifting5636.569.80%
Violence and sexual offences5216.51-1.89%
Anti-social behaviour4815.332.13%
Vehicle crime2614.1518.18%
Robbery197.6711.76%
Burglary175.606.25%
Public order155.01-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson54.42-50.00%
Drugs31.47-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.88-71.43%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft103132.1021.18%
Theft from the person8530.3711.84%
Violence and sexual offences5325.0615.22%
Shoplifting5115.63-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour4715.0430.56%
Vehicle crime2213.8646.67%
Public order226.490.00%
Robbery176.49-15.00%
Burglary165.01-30.43%
Drugs114.72120.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.24100.00%
Bicycle theft72.95250.00%
Other crime42.060.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85115.59-23.42%
Theft from the person7625.06-28.97%
Shoplifting5722.41-10.94%
Violence and sexual offences4616.81-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour3613.56-23.40%
Burglary2310.6243.75%
Public order226.784.76%
Robbery206.4917.65%
Vehicle crime155.90-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson54.42-50.00%
Drugs51.470.00%
Bicycle theft21.47-60.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft111142.420.00%
Theft from the person10732.730.00%
Shoplifting6431.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences5418.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour4715.920.00%
Vehicle crime2313.860.00%
Public order216.780.00%
Robbery176.190.00%
Burglary165.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.720.00%
Bicycle theft52.950.00%
Drugs51.470.00%
Other crime31.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234
July 20233

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 202414
March 20243
January 202417
December 202311
November 202320
October 202315
September 202322
August 202322
July 202321

A total of 427 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202464
January 202416
December 202361
November 202357
October 202356
September 202351
August 202357
July 202364

A total of 1311 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024268
March 202411
January 2024150
December 2023242
November 2023204
October 2023162
September 202385
August 202376
July 2023107

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202443
January 202441
December 202371
November 202353
October 202352
September 202353
August 202346
July 202354

A total of 869 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202477
January 202483
December 2023152
November 2023132
October 2023124
September 2023103
August 202385
July 2023111

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202416
December 202318
November 202317
October 202317
September 202316
August 202323
July 202316

A total of 176 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202418
January 202418
December 202322
November 202332
October 202326
September 202322
August 202315
July 202323

A total of 152 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
March 20241
January 202410
December 202327
November 202320
October 202319
September 202317
August 202320
July 202317

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202410
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 202311
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202441
January 202423
December 202342
November 202346
October 202348
September 202347
August 202336
July 202347

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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