SEYMOUR STREET, W1H 7JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7JP

SEYMOUR STREET, W1H 7JP, Westminster has recorded a total of 456 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 149.41 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7JP 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 7JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7JP, encompassing approximately 3051 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (170) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (69) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (65) incidents (-1.52% decrease)

W1H 7JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 163
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 46
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 43

SEYMOUR STREET, W1H 7JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person170149.4161.90%
Other theft6955.70109.09%
Shoplifting6522.61-1.52%
Violence and sexual offences4521.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3414.74-15.00%
Robbery2411.1414.29%
Vehicle crime167.86-5.88%
Burglary125.24-50.00%
Public order93.93-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.95-20.00%
Drugs41.31-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.31200.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person105126.805150.00%
Shoplifting6634.406500.00%
Violence and sexual offences4521.634400.00%
Anti-social behaviour4014.740.00%
Other theft3313.110.00%
Burglary2410.810.00%
Public order247.861100.00%
Robbery217.860.00%
Vehicle crime176.880.00%
Drugs55.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

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 order22.290.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.330.00%

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 person43.28-98.48%
Public order31.31-78.57%
Other theft20.98-97.37%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-97.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 264 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person264183.822300.00%
Other theft7686.500.00%
Shoplifting6424.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour4120.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences4013.430.00%
Robbery2113.112000.00%
Vehicle crime146.880.00%
Public order144.59366.67%
Drugs124.590.00%
Burglary103.930.00%
Bicycle theft23.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

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 person114.91-92.62%
Public order33.60-80.00%
Robbery10.98-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person149125.49-37.92%
Other theft8248.82-42.25%
Violence and sexual offences4126.87-42.25%
Anti-social behaviour2313.43-42.50%
Shoplifting167.54-73.77%
Public order155.2450.00%
Burglary144.91-22.22%
Vehicle crime134.59-31.58%
Drugs104.2625.00%
Robbery83.28-70.37%
Criminal damage and arson72.62-46.15%
Bicycle theft32.29-25.00%
Other crime20.980.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 240 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person240214.6218.23%
Other theft14278.6412.70%
Violence and sexual offences7146.5333.96%
Shoplifting6123.268.93%
Anti-social behaviour4019.99-13.04%
Robbery2713.1135.00%
Vehicle crime198.85-34.48%
Burglary186.2312.50%
Criminal damage and arson135.9085.71%
Public order104.26-50.00%
Drugs83.28700.00%
Bicycle theft42.620.00%
Possession of weapons21.31100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person203191.3526.09%
Other theft12666.525.00%
Shoplifting5641.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences5318.3515.22%
Anti-social behaviour4617.379.52%
Vehicle crime2915.0745.00%
Public order209.5033.33%
Robbery206.555.26%
Burglary166.5514.29%
Criminal damage and arson75.2440.00%
Bicycle theft42.29300.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person161163.830.00%
Other theft12052.750.00%
Shoplifting5639.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences4618.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour4215.070.00%
Vehicle crime2013.760.00%
Robbery196.550.00%
Public order156.230.00%
Burglary144.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.640.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1309 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 130.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024170
August 2024105
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024264
March 202411
January 2024149
December 2023240
November 2023203
October 2023161

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
April 202414
January 202413
December 202319
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202445
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202440
January 202441
December 202371
November 202353
October 202346

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202424
July 20242
May 20243
April 202414
March 20243
January 202415
December 202310
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 385 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202466
July 20241
April 202464
January 202416
December 202361
November 202356
October 202356

A total of 650 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202433
May 20242
April 202476
January 202482
December 2023142
November 2023126
October 2023120

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202440
April 202441
January 202423
December 202340
November 202346
October 202342

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202424
April 202410
January 202414
December 202318
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 141 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
April 202421
March 20241
January 20248
December 202327
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 202412
January 202410
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231

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.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total163
    Theft from the person66
    Shoplifting50
    Other theft27
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total46
    Theft from the person16
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft7
    Robbery7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Marble Arch
    Total43
    Theft from the person17
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Dunraven Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 17. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 18. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Balderton Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 29. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 30. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1