GEORGE STREET, W1H 7HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7HE

GEORGE STREET, W1H 7HE, Westminster has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.35 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7HE 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 7HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7HE, encompassing approximately 5172 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 7HE Crime Hotspots

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

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

GEORGE STREET, W1H 7HE 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 order21.35-33.33%
Theft from the person20.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

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 person41.93-96.40%
Public order30.77-66.67%
Other theft20.58-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-97.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11159.93909.09%
Violence and sexual offences4521.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour438.700.00%
Other theft388.310.00%
Drugs147.350.00%
Burglary132.710.00%
Shoplifting112.510.00%
Robbery112.131000.00%
Public order92.13200.00%
Vehicle crime81.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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 person112.90-83.33%
Public order32.13-80.00%
Robbery10.58-85.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6653.16-28.26%
Violence and sexual offences5412.761.89%
Other theft4110.44-49.38%
Anti-social behaviour307.93-36.17%
Burglary235.80-14.81%
Public order154.4566.67%
Vehicle crime112.9022.22%
Shoplifting92.13-47.06%
Drugs91.740.00%
Robbery71.74-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-61.54%
Bicycle theft40.97100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9273.2719.48%
Other theft8117.7917.39%
Violence and sexual offences5315.6651.43%
Anti-social behaviour4710.25-21.67%
Burglary279.0942.11%
Robbery185.2212.50%
Shoplifting173.48112.50%
Criminal damage and arson133.2985.71%
Drugs92.51125.00%
Vehicle crime91.74-47.06%
Public order91.74-30.77%
Bicycle theft21.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7764.1832.76%
Other theft6914.8935.29%
Anti-social behaviour6013.345.26%
Violence and sexual offences3511.60-22.22%
Burglary196.7718.75%
Vehicle crime173.6741.67%
Robbery163.2923.08%
Public order133.09-27.78%
Shoplifting82.51-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.55-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.3550.00%
Drugs41.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5858.1934.88%
Anti-social behaviour5711.21-24.00%
Other theft5111.02-13.56%
Violence and sexual offences459.86-10.00%
Public order188.70-5.26%
Burglary163.48-20.00%
Shoplifting143.097.69%
Robbery132.71-7.14%
Vehicle crime122.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.320.00%
Drugs41.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Other crime10.77-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7562.8329.31%
Other theft5914.505.36%
Violence and sexual offences5011.4121.95%
Theft from the person439.6726.47%
Burglary208.31-41.18%
Public order193.87-13.64%
Robbery143.6716.67%
Shoplifting132.7162.50%
Vehicle crime92.51-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson81.74-11.11%
Drugs81.550.00%
Bicycle theft41.550.00%
Other crime30.770.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5858.7734.88%
Other theft5611.21-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences4110.83-2.38%
Theft from the person347.93-34.62%
Burglary346.5741.67%
Public order226.5715.79%
Vehicle crime164.2514.29%
Robbery123.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.320.00%
Shoplifting81.74-20.00%
Drugs81.55-11.11%
Bicycle theft41.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7661.470.00%
Theft from the person5214.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour4310.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences428.310.00%
Burglary248.120.00%
Public order194.640.00%
Robbery153.670.00%
Vehicle crime142.900.00%
Shoplifting102.710.00%
Drugs91.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.740.00%
Other crime31.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
January 202415
December 20239
November 202313
October 202318
September 202319
August 202322
July 202319

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 202317
November 20238
October 202314
September 202313
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 550 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024111
March 202411
January 202466
December 202392
November 202377
October 202358
September 202343
August 202334
July 202352

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202445
January 202454
December 202353
November 202335
October 202345
September 202350
August 202341
July 202342

A total of 473 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202438
January 202441
December 202381
November 202369
October 202351
September 202359
August 202356
July 202376

A total of 413 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202443
January 202430
December 202347
November 202360
October 202357
September 202375
August 202358
July 202343

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202423
December 202327
November 202319
October 202316
September 202320
August 202334
July 202324

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 202317
October 202312
September 20239
August 202316
July 202314

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20232

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
March 20241
January 20247
December 202318
November 202316
October 202313
September 202314
August 202312
July 202315

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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