W1H 7DS, Westminster has recorded a total of 345 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.81 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7DS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 32.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this W1H 7DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7DS, encompassing approximately 4611 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 123 | 74.81 | 46.43% |
| Other theft | 38 | 26.67 | 58.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 8.24 | -22.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 8.24 | -11.63% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 8.24 | -15.15% |
| Robbery | 26 | 6.07 | 23.81% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 5.64 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 12 | 3.25 | -55.56% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.60 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.39 | 16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.52 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.87 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 84 | 70.48 | 4100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 18.22 | 4800.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 10.63 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 9.32 | 3200.00% |
| Burglary | 27 | 7.16 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 24 | 5.85 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 22 | 5.20 | 1000.00% |
| Robbery | 21 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 4.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 2 | 1.52 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.43 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.17 | -97.81% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.87 | -57.14% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.65 | -96.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.43 | -97.50% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 183 | 84.14 | 1563.64% |
| Other theft | 50 | 39.68 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 10.84 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 8.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 17 | 8.24 | 1600.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.69 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 13 | 3.69 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.52 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 11 | 3.25 | -91.20% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.39 | -81.25% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.65 | -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 65 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 125 | 75.68 | -17.22% |
| Other theft | 65 | 27.11 | -39.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 14.10 | -9.80% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 9.98 | -43.18% |
| Burglary | 16 | 5.42 | -23.81% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.47 | 77.78% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 3.47 | -44.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.95 | -63.64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.73 | -53.85% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.30 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 107 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 151 | 101.70 | 23.77% |
| Other theft | 107 | 32.74 | 15.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 23.20 | 10.87% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 11.06 | -4.35% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 9.54 | 38.89% |
| Robbery | 22 | 5.42 | 29.41% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.77 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 4.55 | 62.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.82 | -38.10% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.82 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.95 | -47.06% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.95 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.43 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 93 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 122 | 89.34 | 7.96% |
| Other theft | 93 | 26.46 | 24.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 20.17 | -11.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 9.98 | -11.54% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 9.98 | 90.91% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 4.55 | -10.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.90 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 17 | 3.69 | 21.43% |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.69 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.04 | 60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.73 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 113 | 81.75 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 75 | 24.50 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 16.26 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 11.28 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 11.28 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 14 | 3.69 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
A total of 918 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 183 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 123 |
| August 2024 | 84 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 183 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 125 |
| December 2023 | 151 |
| November 2023 | 122 |
| October 2023 | 113 |
A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 22 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
A total of 454 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 107 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 50 |
| January 2024 | 65 |
| December 2023 | 107 |
| November 2023 | 93 |
| October 2023 | 75 |
A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 49 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| January 2024 | 46 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 46 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 43 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 44 |
| November 2023 | 46 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
A total of 126 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 26 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 7DS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 60 |
| Theft from the person | 19 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 43 |
| Theft from the person | 17 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 41 |
| Theft from the person | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 27 |
| Theft from the person | 17 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |