UPPER BERKELEY STREET, W1H 7QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7QF

UPPER BERKELEY STREET, W1H 7QF, Westminster has recorded a total of 471 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 97.39 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7QF 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 7QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7QF, encompassing approximately 4836 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (166) incidents (53.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (75) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (63) incidents (90.91% increase)

W1H 7QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 163
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 50
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 43

UPPER BERKELEY STREET, W1H 7QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16697.3953.70%
Shoplifting7534.327.14%
Other theft6315.5190.91%
Anti-social behaviour4213.03-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.68-10.87%
Robbery278.48-3.57%
Vehicle crime165.5814.29%
Burglary143.31-51.72%
Public order122.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.480.00%
Drugs51.0325.00%
Bicycle theft41.03100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10885.815300.00%
Shoplifting7022.336900.00%
Anti-social behaviour5014.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences4610.344500.00%
Other theft339.510.00%
Burglary296.820.00%
Robbery286.000.00%
Public order245.791100.00%
Vehicle crime144.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.890.00%
Drugs41.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
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 order21.450.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
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 person42.07-98.35%
Public order30.83-75.00%
Other theft20.62-97.06%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-97.56%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 243 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person243109.382109.09%
Other theft6850.240.00%
Shoplifting6514.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences4113.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour388.480.00%
Robbery207.861900.00%
Vehicle crime154.140.00%
Drugs123.100.00%
Public order122.48300.00%
Burglary102.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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 person113.10-91.67%
Public order32.27-83.33%
Robbery10.62-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13277.74-38.60%
Other theft6927.29-46.51%
Violence and sexual offences4714.27-28.79%
Anti-social behaviour309.72-40.00%
Burglary196.20-17.39%
Public order183.9363.64%
Shoplifting183.72-70.49%
Vehicle crime143.727.69%
Drugs92.8912.50%
Robbery81.86-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson61.65-53.85%
Bicycle theft51.2466.67%
Other crime11.030.00%

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 person215128.8216.22%
Other theft12944.465.74%
Violence and sexual offences6626.6740.43%
Shoplifting6113.658.93%
Anti-social behaviour5012.61-3.85%
Robbery2810.3440.00%
Burglary235.7953.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.7685.71%
Vehicle crime132.69-50.00%
Public order112.69-42.11%
Drugs82.27166.67%
Bicycle theft31.65-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person185115.3821.71%
Other theft12238.259.91%
Shoplifting5625.235.66%
Anti-social behaviour5211.58-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences4710.750.00%
Vehicle crime269.72100.00%
Robbery205.3817.65%
Public order194.145.56%
Burglary153.9315.38%
Criminal damage and arson73.1016.67%
Bicycle theft51.450.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person152102.140.00%
Other theft11131.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour5622.950.00%
Shoplifting5311.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences4710.960.00%
Public order189.720.00%
Robbery173.720.00%
Vehicle crime133.520.00%
Burglary132.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.690.00%
Bicycle theft51.240.00%
Drugs31.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1218 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 121.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 243 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024166
August 2024108
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024243
March 202411
January 2024132
December 2023215
November 2023185
October 2023152

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202415
January 202414
December 202313
November 202326
October 202313

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 399 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202470
July 20241
April 202465
January 202418
December 202361
November 202356
October 202353

A total of 597 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202433
May 20242
April 202468
January 202469
December 2023129
November 2023122
October 2023111

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202446
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202441
January 202447
December 202366
November 202347
October 202347

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202450
April 202438
January 202430
December 202350
November 202352
October 202356

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202429
April 202410
January 202419
December 202323
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 202313
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 149 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
April 202420
March 20241
January 20248
December 202328
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

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 7QF 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
    Total50
    Theft from the person17
    Shoplifting9
    Robbery8
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Dunraven Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    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. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 27. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Rodmarton Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Edwards Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1