W1H 7RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7RS

W1H 7RS, Westminster has recorded a total of 464 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 109.83 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7RS 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 7RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7RS, encompassing approximately 4224 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (166) incidents (55.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (68) incidents (106.06% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (66) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1H 7RS 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 7RS 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 Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person166109.8355.14%
Other theft6839.29106.06%
Shoplifting6616.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences4415.62-2.22%
Anti-social behaviour3710.41-24.49%
Robbery298.7631.82%
Vehicle crime186.865.88%
Burglary144.26-46.15%
Public order103.31-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.37-20.00%
Drugs40.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.950.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10795.625250.00%
Shoplifting6625.336500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4915.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences4511.604400.00%
Other theft3310.650.00%
Burglary267.810.00%
Public order246.151100.00%
Robbery225.680.00%
Vehicle crime175.210.00%
Drugs64.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.420.00%
Bicycle theft31.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

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 order21.660.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%

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 person42.37-98.39%
Public order30.95-72.73%
Other theft20.71-97.26%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-97.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 249 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person249128.762163.64%
Other theft7358.940.00%
Shoplifting6417.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences4615.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour3410.890.00%
Robbery208.051900.00%
Vehicle crime174.730.00%
Burglary124.020.00%
Drugs122.840.00%
Public order112.84266.67%
Bicycle theft22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%

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 person113.55-91.73%
Public order32.60-82.35%
Robbery10.71-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13389.94-38.43%
Other theft7831.48-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences4518.46-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour2210.65-52.17%
Shoplifting185.21-70.49%
Burglary174.26-22.73%
Vehicle crime174.02-10.53%
Public order174.0254.55%
Robbery104.02-64.29%
Drugs92.3712.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.13-46.15%
Bicycle theft51.6666.67%
Other crime21.18100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person216149.1219.34%
Other theft13051.134.84%
Violence and sexual offences7030.7729.63%
Shoplifting6116.5710.91%
Anti-social behaviour4614.44-2.13%
Robbery2810.8964.71%
Burglary226.6337.50%
Vehicle crime195.21-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson134.5085.71%
Public order113.08-38.89%
Drugs82.60700.00%
Bicycle theft31.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person181131.8416.77%
Other theft12442.846.90%
Shoplifting5529.355.77%
Violence and sexual offences5413.0210.20%
Anti-social behaviour4712.78-6.00%
Vehicle crime2911.1238.10%
Public order186.8620.00%
Robbery174.266.25%
Burglary164.0214.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.7916.67%
Bicycle theft61.66100.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person155118.350.00%
Other theft11636.690.00%
Shoplifting5227.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour5012.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences4911.830.00%
Vehicle crime2111.600.00%
Robbery164.970.00%
Public order153.790.00%
Burglary143.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.310.00%
Bicycle theft31.420.00%
Drugs30.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1224 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 122.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 249 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024166
August 2024107
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024249
March 202411
January 2024133
December 2023216
November 2023181
October 2023155

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202417
January 202417
December 202319
November 202329
October 202321

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202445
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202446
January 202445
December 202370
November 202354
October 202349

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.40 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 202417
December 202311
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 383 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202466
July 20241
April 202464
January 202418
December 202361
November 202355
October 202352

A total of 624 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202433
May 20242
April 202473
January 202478
December 2023130
November 2023124
October 2023116

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202449
April 202434
January 202422
December 202346
November 202347
October 202350

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
April 202412
January 202417
December 202322
November 202316
October 202314

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 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 143 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
April 202420
March 20241
January 202410
December 202328
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 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

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 7RS 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. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Harrowby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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