W1H 7TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1H 7TU

W1H 7TU, Westminster has recorded a total of 370 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.51 per 1,000 population. This W1H 7TU 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 7TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1H 7TU, encompassing approximately 5481 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (120) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-4.35% decrease)

W1H 7TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 54
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 43
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 41

W1H 7TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12067.5141.18%
Anti-social behaviour4821.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences448.76-4.35%
Other theft448.0351.72%
Shoplifting298.03-14.71%
Robbery285.2912.00%
Vehicle crime155.1136.36%
Public order122.74-52.00%
Burglary122.19-58.62%
Drugs72.1975.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2820.00%
Bicycle theft41.090.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8563.314150.00%
Anti-social behaviour4815.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences468.764500.00%
Shoplifting348.393300.00%
Burglary296.200.00%
Other theft295.290.00%
Public order255.291150.00%
Robbery254.560.00%
Vehicle crime114.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.010.00%
Drugs40.910.00%
Bicycle theft40.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 order21.28-33.33%
Theft from the person20.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

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 person41.82-97.81%
Public order30.73-62.50%
Other theft20.55-96.43%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-97.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person18373.711563.64%
Other theft5633.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences4510.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour408.210.00%
Shoplifting177.300.00%
Robbery153.101400.00%
Burglary142.740.00%
Vehicle crime122.550.00%
Drugs102.190.00%
Public order81.82166.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%

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 person112.74-91.06%
Public order32.01-82.35%
Robbery10.55-85.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12365.86-12.77%
Other theft6622.44-43.59%
Violence and sexual offences5212.04-5.45%
Anti-social behaviour289.49-47.17%
Burglary215.11-25.00%
Public order173.8388.89%
Shoplifting143.10-44.00%
Vehicle crime122.5520.00%
Drugs92.190.00%
Robbery71.64-66.67%
Bicycle theft61.28500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09-66.67%
Other crime10.910.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14188.8511.90%
Other theft11725.726.36%
Violence and sexual offences5521.3527.91%
Anti-social behaviour5310.03-11.67%
Burglary289.6733.33%
Shoplifting255.1125.00%
Robbery214.5616.67%
Criminal damage and arson153.8387.50%
Vehicle crime102.74-58.33%
Drugs91.82200.00%
Public order91.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-83.33%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12683.5616.67%
Other theft11022.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour6020.073.45%
Violence and sexual offences4310.95-14.00%
Vehicle crime247.85100.00%
Burglary214.3810.53%
Shoplifting203.830.00%
Public order183.65-5.26%
Robbery183.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.2860.00%
Bicycle theft61.460.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10873.530.00%
Other theft8819.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour5816.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences5010.580.00%
Shoplifting209.120.00%
Burglary193.650.00%
Public order193.470.00%
Robbery153.470.00%
Vehicle crime122.740.00%
Bicycle theft62.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.090.00%
Drugs30.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 903 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 90.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 202485
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024183
March 202411
January 2024123
December 2023141
November 2023126
October 2023108

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202412
January 202412
December 202310
November 202324
October 202312

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202425
July 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
January 202417
December 20239
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202434
July 20241
April 202417
January 202414
December 202325
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202446
July 20241
May 20241
April 202445
January 202452
December 202355
November 202343
October 202350

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202448
April 202440
January 202428
December 202353
November 202360
October 202358

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 512 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202429
May 20242
April 202456
January 202466
December 2023117
November 2023110
October 202388

A total of 130 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
April 202415
March 20241
January 20247
December 202321
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 202315
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202429
April 202414
January 202421
December 202328
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 7TU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total54
    Theft from the person16
    Robbery9
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Marble Arch
    Total43
    Theft from the person17
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total41
    Theft from the person21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 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. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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