W1H 7RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7RW

W1H 7RW, Westminster has recorded a total of 471 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 114.41 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7RW 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 7RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7RW, encompassing approximately 4116 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (168) incidents (54.13% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (105.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (66) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1H 7RW 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 7RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person168114.4154.13%
Other theft7240.81105.71%
Shoplifting6617.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences4316.03-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour3910.44-18.75%
Robbery309.4736.36%
Vehicle crime187.29-5.26%
Burglary144.37-46.15%
Public order93.40-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.19-33.33%
Drugs40.97-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.9750.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10998.865350.00%
Shoplifting6626.486500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4816.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences4411.664300.00%
Other theft3510.690.00%
Burglary268.500.00%
Public order246.321100.00%
Robbery225.830.00%
Vehicle crime195.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.620.00%
Drugs51.460.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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 order21.700.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
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 person42.43-98.41%
Public order30.97-72.73%
Other theft20.73-97.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-97.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 251 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person251133.112181.82%
Other theft7560.970.00%
Shoplifting6418.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences4515.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour3510.930.00%
Robbery208.501900.00%
Vehicle crime184.860.00%
Burglary124.370.00%
Drugs122.910.00%
Public order112.91266.67%
Bicycle theft22.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 person113.64-91.73%
Public order32.67-83.33%
Robbery10.73-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13393.52-38.99%
Other theft8132.31-41.73%
Violence and sexual offences4419.67-37.14%
Anti-social behaviour2410.69-47.83%
Public order185.8363.64%
Vehicle crime184.37-10.00%
Shoplifting184.37-70.49%
Burglary174.37-15.00%
Robbery104.13-65.52%
Drugs92.4312.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.19-57.14%
Bicycle theft51.4666.67%
Other crime21.21100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 218 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person218155.9417.84%
Other theft13952.959.45%
Violence and sexual offences7033.7637.25%
Shoplifting6117.0010.91%
Anti-social behaviour4614.82-6.12%
Robbery2911.1770.59%
Vehicle crime207.04-35.48%
Burglary204.8625.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.86133.33%
Public order113.40-38.89%
Drugs82.67700.00%
Bicycle theft31.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person185137.0019.35%
Other theft12744.945.83%
Shoplifting5530.855.77%
Violence and sexual offences5113.3610.87%
Anti-social behaviour4912.39-3.92%
Vehicle crime3111.9040.91%
Public order187.5320.00%
Robbery174.376.25%
Burglary164.136.67%
Bicycle theft63.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.460.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
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 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person155122.420.00%
Other theft12037.650.00%
Shoplifting5229.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour5112.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences4612.390.00%
Vehicle crime2211.170.00%
Robbery165.340.00%
Burglary153.890.00%
Public order153.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.640.00%
Bicycle theft31.460.00%
Drugs30.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202422
April 202420
March 20241
January 202410
December 202329
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 1236 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 251 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024168
August 2024109
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024251
March 202411
January 2024133
December 2023218
November 2023185
October 2023155

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202418
January 202418
December 202320
November 202331
October 202322

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202444
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202445
January 202444
December 202370
November 202351
October 202346

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202448
April 202435
January 202424
December 202346
November 202349
October 202351

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 20249
August 202424
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
January 202418
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 651 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202435
May 20242
April 202475
January 202481
December 2023139
November 2023127
October 2023120

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.14 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 202320
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241
January 20246
December 202314
November 20236
October 20236

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 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
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 7RW 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. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 15. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 16. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Harrowby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 30. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3