W1H 7HX, Westminster has recorded a total of 395 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 118.65 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7HX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 206 crimes and a crime rate of 33.38 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this W1H 7HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7HX, encompassing approximately 3329 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 110 | 118.65 | 5400.00% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 33.04 | 6500.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 19.82 | 4400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 13.52 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 33 | 12.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 24 | 9.91 | 1100.00% |
| Burglary | 23 | 7.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 21 | 6.91 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 6.31 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 5.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.60 | 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 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.30 | 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 | 3.00 | -98.50% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.20 | -78.57% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.90 | -97.40% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.60 | -97.67% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 266 | 171.81 | 2318.18% |
| Other theft | 77 | 79.90 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 23.13 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 19.22 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 12.92 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 21 | 12.32 | 2000.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 6.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 5.11 | 366.67% |
| Drugs | 12 | 4.21 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.60 | 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 | 4.51 | -92.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 3.30 | -81.25% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.90 | -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 82 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 150 | 117.74 | -38.02% |
| Other theft | 82 | 45.06 | -45.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 24.63 | -42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 12.01 | -45.24% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 6.91 | -22.73% |
| Burglary | 16 | 5.11 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 16 | 4.81 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 4.81 | -73.77% |
| Robbery | 10 | 4.81 | -62.96% |
| Drugs | 10 | 3.00 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.00 | -46.15% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.10 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 150 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 242 | 200.95 | 19.21% |
| Other theft | 150 | 72.69 | 13.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 45.06 | 32.08% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 21.03 | 8.93% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 18.32 | -8.70% |
| Robbery | 27 | 12.62 | 35.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 8.11 | -31.25% |
| Burglary | 18 | 6.61 | 5.88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 5.41 | 85.71% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.90 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 3.00 | 700.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.40 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.20 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 132 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 203 | 179.02 | 25.31% |
| Other theft | 132 | 60.97 | 6.45% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 39.65 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 16.82 | 6.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 15.92 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 13.82 | 23.08% |
| Public order | 20 | 9.61 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 20 | 6.01 | 5.26% |
| Burglary | 17 | 6.01 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.11 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.10 | 500.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.80 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.60 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 162 | 157.39 | 90.59% |
| Other theft | 124 | 48.66 | 21.57% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 37.25 | 9.80% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 16.82 | -3.85% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 15.02 | -2.13% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 13.82 | 18.18% |
| Robbery | 19 | 7.81 | 18.75% |
| Burglary | 17 | 5.71 | 13.33% |
| Public order | 15 | 5.11 | -31.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.51 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.50 | -72.73% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.90 | -80.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 102 | 132.76 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 85 | 30.64 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 25.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 15.62 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 15.32 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 14.12 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 22 | 6.61 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 16 | 6.61 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 15 | 4.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 4.51 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 3.00 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
A total of 371 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 66 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 64 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 61 |
| November 2023 | 56 |
| October 2023 | 56 |
| September 2023 | 51 |
A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 41 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 42 |
| November 2023 | 46 |
| October 2023 | 46 |
| September 2023 | 47 |
A total of 1235 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 266 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 110 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 266 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 150 |
| December 2023 | 242 |
| November 2023 | 203 |
| October 2023 | 162 |
| September 2023 | 85 |
A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 45 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 40 |
| December 2023 | 70 |
| November 2023 | 53 |
| October 2023 | 50 |
| September 2023 | 52 |
A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 24 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 total of 702 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 150 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 77 |
| January 2024 | 82 |
| December 2023 | 150 |
| November 2023 | 132 |
| October 2023 | 124 |
| September 2023 | 102 |
A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 7HX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 99 |
| Shoplifting | 42 |
| Theft from the person | 32 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Total | 41 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |