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

Overview of Crime in W1H 7HE

GEORGE STREET, W1H 7HE, Westminster has recorded a total of 298 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.61 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7HE 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 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 Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (80) incidents (31.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-10.87% decrease)

W1H 7HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 59
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 43
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19

GEORGE STREET, W1H 7HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8057.6131.15%
Anti-social behaviour4215.47-19.23%
Violence and sexual offences418.12-10.87%
Other theft337.9383.33%
Robbery246.384.35%
Shoplifting244.64-11.11%
Burglary144.64-44.00%
Drugs112.7183.33%
Public order112.13-35.29%
Vehicle crime112.1357.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.13150.00%
Bicycle theft20.97-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6156.262950.00%
Anti-social behaviour5211.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences4610.054500.00%
Shoplifting278.892600.00%
Burglary255.220.00%
Robbery234.830.00%
Other theft184.450.00%
Public order173.48750.00%
Vehicle crime73.290.00%
Drugs61.350.00%
Bicycle theft41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 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 person5858.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour5711.210.00%
Other theft5111.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences459.860.00%
Public order188.700.00%
Burglary163.480.00%
Shoplifting143.090.00%
Robbery132.710.00%
Vehicle crime122.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.320.00%
Drugs41.550.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 562 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202461
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024111
March 202411
January 202466
December 202392
November 202377
October 202358

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202446
July 20241
May 20241
April 202445
January 202454
December 202353
November 202335
October 202345

A total of 333 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202418
May 20242
April 202438
January 202441
December 202381
November 202369
October 202351

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202414
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 113 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
April 202411
March 20241
January 20247
December 202318
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202452
April 202443
January 202430
December 202347
November 202360
October 202357

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
January 202415
December 20239
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
July 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 202317
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202425
April 202413
January 202423
December 202327
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

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.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total59
    Theft from the person18
    Robbery10
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Marble Arch
    Total43
    Theft from the person17
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 23. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 24. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 29. Connaught Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Wythburn Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2