W1H 7SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7SB

W1H 7SB, Westminster has recorded a total of 402 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 109.66 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7SB 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 7SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7SB, encompassing approximately 3665 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (107) incidents (5250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (66) incidents (6500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1H 7SB 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: 34

W1H 7SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person107109.665250.00%
Shoplifting6629.196500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4718.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences4512.824400.00%
Other theft3412.280.00%
Burglary259.270.00%
Public order246.821100.00%
Robbery226.550.00%
Vehicle crime176.000.00%
Drugs64.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.640.00%
Bicycle theft31.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

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 order21.910.00%
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 person42.73-98.40%
Public order31.09-72.73%
Other theft20.82-97.22%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 250 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person250147.582172.73%
Other theft7268.200.00%
Shoplifting6419.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences4317.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour3411.730.00%
Robbery209.271900.00%
Vehicle crime175.460.00%
Burglary124.640.00%
Drugs123.270.00%
Public order113.27266.67%
Bicycle theft23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%

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 person114.09-91.79%
Public order33.00-82.35%
Robbery10.82-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person134100.93-38.53%
Other theft7536.55-43.18%
Violence and sexual offences4020.46-42.03%
Anti-social behaviour2110.91-54.35%
Shoplifting185.73-70.49%
Public order174.9170.00%
Burglary164.64-27.27%
Vehicle crime164.36-23.81%
Robbery104.36-61.54%
Drugs92.7312.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.46-41.67%
Bicycle theft51.9166.67%
Other crime21.36100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 218 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person218172.1319.13%
Other theft13259.477.32%
Violence and sexual offences6936.0125.45%
Shoplifting6118.8210.91%
Anti-social behaviour4616.640.00%
Robbery2612.5552.94%
Burglary227.0937.50%
Vehicle crime216.00-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson125.7350.00%
Public order103.27-47.37%
Drugs82.73700.00%
Bicycle theft32.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person183153.0415.82%
Other theft12349.924.24%
Violence and sexual offences5533.5512.24%
Shoplifting5515.005.77%
Anti-social behaviour4615.000.00%
Vehicle crime2912.5511.54%
Public order197.9135.71%
Robbery175.180.00%
Burglary164.6414.29%
Criminal damage and arson84.3660.00%
Bicycle theft62.18100.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person158137.7697.50%
Other theft11843.1026.88%
Shoplifting5232.191.96%
Violence and sexual offences4914.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour4613.37-9.80%
Vehicle crime2612.5530.00%
Robbery177.090.00%
Burglary144.64-12.50%
Public order143.82-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson53.82-37.50%
Bicycle theft31.36-57.14%
Drugs30.82-70.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft93115.940.00%
Theft from the person8025.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour5121.820.00%
Shoplifting5113.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences4913.910.00%
Vehicle crime2013.370.00%
Public order195.460.00%
Robbery175.180.00%
Burglary164.640.00%
Drugs104.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.730.00%
Bicycle theft72.180.00%
Other crime41.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 368 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202466
July 20241
April 202464
January 202418
December 202361
November 202355
October 202352
September 202351

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 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202417
January 202416
December 202321
November 202329
October 202326
September 202320

A total of 1147 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 114.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024107
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024250
March 202411
January 2024134
December 2023218
November 2023183
October 2023158
September 202380

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202443
January 202440
December 202369
November 202355
October 202349
September 202349

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 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 202412
January 202416
December 202322
November 202316
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
April 202434
January 202421
December 202346
November 202346
October 202346
September 202351

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
August 202424
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
January 202417
December 202310
November 202319
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 130 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
April 202420
March 20241
January 202410
December 202326
November 202317
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 649 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
May 20242
April 202472
January 202475
December 2023132
November 2023123
October 2023118
September 202393

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 202312
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1H 7SB 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
    Total34
    Shoplifting15
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    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. George Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Wood'S Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Cumberland Gate
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. New Quebec Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dorset Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kendall Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Seymour Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Stourcliffe Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Granville Place
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. North Audley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. West Garden Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Connaught Place
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Clenston Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Seymour Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dunraven Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Hampden Gurney Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 29. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bryanston Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1