W1H 7DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7DG

W1H 7DG, Westminster has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.72 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7DG 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 7DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7DG, encompassing approximately 4059 residents.

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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 7DG Crime Hotspots

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

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

W1H 7DG 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 order21.720.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

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 person42.46-98.39%
Public order30.99-72.73%
Other theft20.74-97.26%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-97.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person248133.502154.55%
Other theft7361.090.00%
Shoplifting6417.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences4515.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour3411.080.00%
Robbery208.371900.00%
Vehicle crime174.930.00%
Burglary124.190.00%
Drugs122.960.00%
Public order112.96266.67%
Bicycle theft22.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%

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 person113.69-91.73%
Public order32.71-82.35%
Robbery10.74-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13393.11-38.43%
Other theft7732.76-40.77%
Violence and sexual offences4418.97-36.23%
Anti-social behaviour2210.84-52.17%
Shoplifting185.42-70.49%
Burglary174.43-22.73%
Vehicle crime174.19-10.53%
Public order174.1954.55%
Robbery104.19-62.96%
Drugs92.4612.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.22-46.15%
Bicycle theft51.7266.67%
Other crime21.23100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person216154.6919.34%
Other theft13053.204.84%
Violence and sexual offences6932.0227.78%
Shoplifting6117.0010.91%
Anti-social behaviour4615.030.00%
Robbery2711.3358.82%
Burglary226.6537.50%
Vehicle crime195.42-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson134.6885.71%
Public order113.20-38.89%
Drugs82.71700.00%
Bicycle theft31.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person181136.7116.77%
Other theft12444.586.90%
Shoplifting5530.545.77%
Violence and sexual offences5413.5510.20%
Anti-social behaviour4613.30-4.17%
Vehicle crime2811.3333.33%
Public order186.9020.00%
Robbery174.436.25%
Burglary164.1914.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.9416.67%
Bicycle theft61.72100.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person155122.6798.72%
Other theft11638.1824.73%
Shoplifting5228.571.96%
Violence and sexual offences4912.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour4812.07-5.88%
Vehicle crime2111.8210.53%
Robbery165.17-5.88%
Public order153.94-21.05%
Burglary143.69-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson63.45-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.48-57.14%
Drugs30.74-70.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft93103.9516.25%
Theft from the person7822.9111.43%
Anti-social behaviour5119.2134.21%
Shoplifting5112.56-1.92%
Violence and sexual offences4912.566.52%
Public order1912.07-26.92%
Vehicle crime194.6846.15%
Burglary174.68-10.53%
Robbery174.19-10.53%
Drugs104.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.4614.29%
Bicycle theft71.97250.00%
Other crime31.72200.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8093.35-22.33%
Theft from the person7019.71-29.29%
Shoplifting5217.24-14.75%
Violence and sexual offences4612.81-13.21%
Anti-social behaviour3811.33-17.39%
Public order269.3623.81%
Burglary196.400.00%
Robbery194.6811.76%
Vehicle crime134.68-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson73.20-30.00%
Drugs51.720.00%
Bicycle theft21.23-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft103114.050.00%
Theft from the person9925.370.00%
Shoplifting6124.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences5315.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour4613.050.00%
Public order2111.330.00%
Vehicle crime215.170.00%
Burglary195.170.00%
Robbery174.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.190.00%
Bicycle theft52.460.00%
Drugs51.230.00%
Other crime31.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
January 202417
December 202311
November 202318
October 202315
September 202319
August 202326
July 202321

A total of 415 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202464
January 202418
December 202361
November 202355
October 202352
September 202351
August 202352
July 202361

A total of 1197 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 248 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024248
March 202411
January 2024133
December 2023216
November 2023181
October 2023155
September 202378
August 202370
July 202399

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202445
January 202444
December 202369
November 202354
October 202349
September 202349
August 202346
July 202353

A total of 798 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202473
January 202477
December 2023130
November 2023124
October 2023116
September 202393
August 202380
July 2023103

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202417
December 202322
November 202316
October 202314
September 202317
August 202319
July 202319

A total of 144 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
March 20241
January 202410
December 202327
November 202317
October 202316
September 202317
August 202319
July 202317

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 202310
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202417
January 202417
December 202319
November 202328
October 202321
September 202319
August 202313
July 202321

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 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202434
January 202422
December 202346
November 202346
October 202348
September 202351
August 202338
July 202346

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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