W1H 7RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7RG

W1H 7RG, Westminster has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.92 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7RG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1H postcode area, which has experienced 7 crimes and a crime rate of 1.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1H 7RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7RG, encompassing approximately 3643 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1H 7RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marble Arch (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7

W1H 7RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 order21.920.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
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 person42.74-98.52%
Public order31.10-78.57%
Other theft20.82-97.40%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-97.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 271 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person271160.022363.64%
Other theft7774.380.00%
Shoplifting6421.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences4517.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour4112.350.00%
Robbery2111.252000.00%
Vehicle crime185.760.00%
Burglary144.940.00%
Public order143.84366.67%
Drugs123.840.00%
Bicycle theft33.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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 person114.12-92.67%
Public order33.02-83.33%
Robbery10.82-90.91%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person150110.61-38.02%
Other theft8341.17-45.75%
Violence and sexual offences4222.78-40.85%
Anti-social behaviour2311.53-51.06%
Public order186.3163.64%
Vehicle crime184.94-18.18%
Shoplifting184.94-70.49%
Burglary164.94-20.00%
Robbery114.39-59.26%
Drugs103.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.74-46.15%
Bicycle theft51.9225.00%
Other crime21.37100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person242187.1917.48%
Other theft15366.4213.33%
Violence and sexual offences7141.9933.96%
Shoplifting6119.497.02%
Anti-social behaviour4716.74-7.84%
Robbery2712.9035.00%
Vehicle crime227.41-31.25%
Burglary206.0417.65%
Criminal damage and arson135.4985.71%
Public order113.57-45.00%
Drugs83.02700.00%
Bicycle theft42.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person206166.8825.61%
Other theft13556.548.00%
Shoplifting5737.051.79%
Violence and sexual offences5315.641.92%
Anti-social behaviour5114.552.00%
Vehicle crime3214.0018.52%
Public order208.7825.00%
Robbery205.490.00%
Burglary175.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.6740.00%
Bicycle theft61.92100.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person164147.6788.51%
Other theft12545.0119.05%
Shoplifting5634.319.80%
Violence and sexual offences5215.37-1.89%
Anti-social behaviour5014.27-5.66%
Vehicle crime2713.7222.73%
Robbery207.4117.65%
Burglary175.490.00%
Public order164.67-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.37-57.14%
Drugs30.82-72.73%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105125.9820.69%
Theft from the person8728.8214.47%
Anti-social behaviour5323.8832.50%
Violence and sexual offences5314.5510.42%
Shoplifting5114.55-10.53%
Vehicle crime2214.0046.67%
Public order226.04-15.38%
Burglary176.04-29.17%
Robbery174.67-15.00%
Drugs114.67120.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.0242.86%
Bicycle theft72.74250.00%
Other crime41.92300.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87111.98-23.68%
Theft from the person7623.88-29.63%
Shoplifting5720.86-10.94%
Violence and sexual offences4815.64-12.73%
Anti-social behaviour4013.17-18.37%
Public order2610.9818.18%
Burglary247.1441.18%
Robbery206.5911.11%
Vehicle crime155.49-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson74.12-30.00%
Drugs51.920.00%
Bicycle theft21.37-60.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft114135.310.00%
Theft from the person10831.290.00%
Shoplifting6429.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences5517.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour4915.100.00%
Vehicle crime2313.450.00%
Public order226.310.00%
Robbery186.040.00%
Burglary174.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.670.00%
Bicycle theft52.740.00%
Drugs51.370.00%
Other crime31.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 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
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 202414
March 20243
January 202418
December 202311
November 202320
October 202316
September 202322
August 202326
July 202322

A total of 429 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202464
January 202418
December 202361
November 202357
October 202356
September 202351
August 202357
July 202364

A total of 1321 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 271 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024271
March 202411
January 2024150
December 2023242
November 2023206
October 2023164
September 202387
August 202376
July 2023108

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202445
January 202442
December 202371
November 202353
October 202352
September 202353
August 202348
July 202355

A total of 881 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202477
January 202483
December 2023153
November 2023135
October 2023125
September 2023105
August 202387
July 2023114

A total of 142 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 202416
December 202320
November 202317
October 202317
September 202317
August 202324
July 202317

A total of 177 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202418
January 202418
December 202322
November 202332
October 202327
September 202322
August 202315
July 202323

A total of 155 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
March 20241
January 202411
December 202327
November 202320
October 202320
September 202317
August 202320
July 202318

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202410
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 202311
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 354 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202441
January 202423
December 202347
November 202351
October 202350
September 202353
August 202340
July 202349

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Marble Arch (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1