W1H 7QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7QD

W1H 7QD, Westminster has recorded a total of 422 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 89.46 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7QD 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 7QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7QD, encompassing approximately 4716 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1H 7QD area, explore the W1H 7QD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (112) incidents (5500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (70) incidents (6900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (4900.00% increase)

W1H 7QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 99
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 41
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37

W1H 7QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11289.465500.00%
Shoplifting7023.746900.00%
Violence and sexual offences5014.844900.00%
Anti-social behaviour4910.600.00%
Other theft3310.390.00%
Burglary287.000.00%
Robbery275.940.00%
Public order245.721100.00%
Vehicle crime145.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.970.00%
Drugs51.060.00%
Bicycle theft31.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 order21.480.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

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 person42.12-98.39%
Public order30.85-75.00%
Other theft20.64-97.06%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-97.62%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person248114.062154.55%
Other theft6852.580.00%
Shoplifting6514.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences4213.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour388.900.00%
Robbery208.061900.00%
Vehicle crime174.240.00%
Drugs123.600.00%
Public order122.54300.00%
Burglary102.540.00%
Bicycle theft22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

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 person113.18-91.67%
Public order32.33-83.33%
Robbery10.64-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13280.56-38.60%
Other theft7027.98-45.74%
Violence and sexual offences4714.84-28.79%
Anti-social behaviour309.96-41.18%
Burglary186.36-21.74%
Public order183.8263.64%
Shoplifting183.82-70.49%
Vehicle crime153.82-6.25%
Robbery103.18-64.29%
Drugs92.1212.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.4866.67%
Other crime11.060.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 215 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person215133.1415.59%
Other theft12945.584.88%
Violence and sexual offences6627.3532.00%
Shoplifting6113.998.93%
Anti-social behaviour5112.93-1.92%
Robbery2810.8140.00%
Burglary235.9453.33%
Vehicle crime164.88-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson143.39100.00%
Public order112.97-42.11%
Drugs82.33166.67%
Bicycle theft31.70-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person186119.3620.78%
Other theft12339.4310.81%
Shoplifting5626.085.66%
Anti-social behaviour5211.87-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences5011.02-1.96%
Vehicle crime2610.6052.94%
Robbery205.5117.65%
Public order194.245.56%
Burglary154.037.14%
Criminal damage and arson73.1816.67%
Bicycle theft51.480.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person154107.0697.44%
Other theft11132.6529.07%
Anti-social behaviour5623.53-18.84%
Shoplifting5311.87-1.85%
Violence and sexual offences5111.240.00%
Public order1810.81-10.00%
Robbery173.820.00%
Vehicle crime173.60-5.56%
Burglary143.60-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft51.27-16.67%
Drugs31.06-72.73%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8692.860.00%
Theft from the person7818.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour6916.540.00%
Shoplifting5414.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences5111.450.00%
Public order2010.810.00%
Vehicle crime184.240.00%
Robbery173.820.00%
Burglary163.600.00%
Drugs113.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.330.00%
Bicycle theft61.910.00%
Other crime31.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 114.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 248 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024112
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024248
March 202411
January 2024132
December 2023215
November 2023186
October 2023154
September 202378

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202442
January 202447
December 202366
November 202350
October 202351
September 202351

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
April 202410
January 202418
December 202323
November 202315
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 345 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
April 202438
January 202430
December 202351
November 202352
October 202356
September 202369

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202417
January 202415
December 202316
November 202326
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
March 20243
January 202418
December 202311
November 202319
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 140 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
April 202420
March 20241
January 202410
December 202328
November 202320
October 202317
September 202317

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

A total of 622 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
May 20242
April 202468
January 202470
December 2023129
November 2023123
October 2023111
September 202386

A total of 378 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202470
July 20241
April 202465
January 202418
December 202361
November 202356
October 202353
September 202354

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 202314
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total99
    Shoplifting42
    Theft from the person32
    Other theft12
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
  • 2. Marble Arch
    Total41
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Robbery6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total37
    Shoplifting15
    Theft from the person8
    Burglary4
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Red Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Bryanston Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Brendon Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. George Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Wood'S Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Cumberland Gate
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. New Quebec Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dorset Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kendall Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Seymour Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Stourcliffe Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Granville Place
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Forset Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Blandford Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Manchester Square
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Portman Mews South
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Marble Arch (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Harrowby Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. West Garden Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Connaught Place
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Clenston Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Seymour Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dunraven Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Hampden Gurney Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 30. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1