W1H 7NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7NX

W1H 7NX, Westminster has recorded a total of 450 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 121.36 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7NX 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 7NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7NX, encompassing approximately 3707 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (164) incidents (57.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (67) incidents (109.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (65) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1H 7NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 163
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 47
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 43

W1H 7NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person164121.3657.69%
Other theft6744.23109.38%
Shoplifting6518.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences4217.53-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour3511.33-16.67%
Robbery279.4428.57%
Vehicle crime167.28-5.88%
Burglary124.32-50.00%
Public order103.24-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.700.00%
Drugs41.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.0850.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104104.105100.00%
Shoplifting6528.056400.00%
Violence and sexual offences4417.534300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4211.870.00%
Other theft3211.330.00%
Burglary248.630.00%
Public order246.471100.00%
Robbery216.470.00%
Vehicle crime175.660.00%
Drugs64.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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 order21.890.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

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 person42.70-98.36%
Public order31.08-72.73%
Other theft20.81-97.22%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-97.56%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 244 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person244141.862118.18%
Other theft7265.800.00%
Shoplifting6419.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences4117.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour3411.060.00%
Robbery209.171900.00%
Vehicle crime145.390.00%
Drugs123.780.00%
Public order113.24266.67%
Burglary92.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

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 person114.05-91.79%
Public order32.97-81.25%
Robbery10.81-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13498.44-38.53%
Other theft7536.14-42.75%
Violence and sexual offences4020.23-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour2110.79-48.78%
Shoplifting185.66-70.49%
Burglary164.85-23.81%
Public order164.3260.00%
Vehicle crime154.32-21.05%
Drugs94.0512.50%
Robbery82.43-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson72.16-41.67%
Bicycle theft41.8933.33%
Other crime21.080.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 218 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person218167.2119.78%
Other theft13158.797.38%
Violence and sexual offences6835.3323.64%
Shoplifting6118.3412.96%
Anti-social behaviour4116.450.00%
Robbery2611.0652.94%
Burglary217.0131.25%
Vehicle crime195.66-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson125.1250.00%
Public order103.24-47.37%
Drugs82.70700.00%
Bicycle theft32.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person182149.1416.67%
Other theft12249.084.27%
Violence and sexual offences5532.9017.02%
Shoplifting5414.833.85%
Anti-social behaviour4114.56-2.38%
Vehicle crime2911.0631.82%
Public order197.8246.15%
Robbery175.126.25%
Burglary164.5814.29%
Criminal damage and arson84.3260.00%
Bicycle theft62.16200.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Drugs10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person156131.88100.00%
Other theft11742.0728.57%
Shoplifting5231.551.96%
Violence and sexual offences4714.02-4.08%
Anti-social behaviour4212.68-6.67%
Vehicle crime2211.3310.00%
Robbery165.936.67%
Burglary144.32-12.50%
Public order133.78-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson53.51-37.50%
Drugs31.35-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.81-60.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft91110.840.00%
Theft from the person7824.540.00%
Shoplifting5121.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences4913.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour4513.210.00%
Vehicle crime2012.140.00%
Public order195.390.00%
Burglary165.120.00%
Robbery154.320.00%
Drugs104.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.700.00%
Bicycle theft52.160.00%
Other crime41.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1297 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024164
August 2024104
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024244
March 202411
January 2024134
December 2023218
November 2023182
October 2023156
September 202378

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 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 202415
December 202319
November 202329
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202444
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202441
January 202440
December 202368
November 202355
October 202347
September 202349

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202424
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
January 202416
December 202310
November 202319
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 431 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202465
July 20241
April 202464
January 202418
December 202361
November 202354
October 202352
September 202351

A total of 709 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202432
May 20242
April 202472
January 202475
December 2023131
November 2023122
October 2023117
September 202391

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202442
April 202434
January 202421
December 202341
November 202341
October 202342
September 202345

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202424
April 20249
January 202416
December 202321
November 202316
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 202312
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 151 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
April 202420
March 20241
January 20248
December 202326
November 202317
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7NX 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
    Total47
    Theft from the person16
    Shoplifting9
    Robbery8
    Other theft7
    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. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Dunraven Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 14. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 15. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Harrowby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Balderton Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 29. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1