W1K 7PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 7PR

W1K 7PR, Westminster has recorded a total of 432 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 276.35 per 1,000 population. This W1K 7PR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1K postcode area, which has experienced 273 crimes and a crime rate of 130.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1K 7PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 7PR, encompassing approximately 1563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (156) incidents (51.46% increase)
  • Other theft: (68) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (66) incidents (6.45% increase)

W1K 7PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 163
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 62
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 43

W1K 7PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person156276.3551.46%
Other theft6899.79112.50%
Shoplifting6643.506.45%
Violence and sexual offences4342.222.38%
Anti-social behaviour3227.5128.00%
Robbery2520.4713.64%
Drugs1215.99140.00%
Vehicle crime117.68175.00%
Public order77.04-69.57%
Burglary64.48-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson33.84-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.92100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103218.145050.00%
Shoplifting6265.896100.00%
Violence and sexual offences4239.664100.00%
Other theft3226.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour2520.470.00%
Public order2315.991050.00%
Robbery2214.710.00%
Burglary1714.070.00%
Drugs510.870.00%
Vehicle crime43.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.560.00%
Possession of weapons12.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

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 order24.480.00%
Theft from the person21.28100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.280.00%
Theft from the person10.64-75.00%

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 person46.40-98.26%
Public order32.56-75.00%
Other theft21.92-97.37%
Violence and sexual offences11.28-96.77%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 230 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person230324.331990.91%
Other theft76147.130.00%
Shoplifting6348.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour4040.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences3125.590.00%
Robbery1619.831500.00%
Drugs1510.240.00%
Vehicle crime159.600.00%
Public order129.60300.00%
Burglary67.680.00%
Bicycle theft13.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

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 person119.60-92.57%
Public order37.04-57.14%
Robbery11.92-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person148208.54-45.19%
Other theft5894.68-54.33%
Violence and sexual offences2637.10-56.67%
Anti-social behaviour2516.63-10.71%
Shoplifting1815.99-73.91%
Criminal damage and arson911.5180.00%
Vehicle crime95.76-59.09%
Robbery85.76-69.23%
Drugs85.12-33.33%
Public order75.12-12.50%
Burglary64.48-14.29%
Bicycle theft23.840.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 270 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person270407.4917.90%
Other theft127172.728.55%
Shoplifting6981.2425.45%
Violence and sexual offences6044.1446.34%
Anti-social behaviour2838.383.70%
Robbery2617.9113.04%
Vehicle crime2216.6310.00%
Drugs1214.07500.00%
Public order87.68-63.64%
Burglary75.12-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.48-28.57%
Bicycle theft23.200.00%
Other crime11.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person229356.3126.52%
Other theft117146.499.35%
Shoplifting5574.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences4135.1817.14%
Anti-social behaviour2726.233.85%
Robbery2317.2743.75%
Public order2214.71144.44%
Vehicle crime2014.0725.00%
Burglary1012.7911.11%
Criminal damage and arson76.4075.00%
Other crime24.48100.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person181293.620.00%
Other theft107115.790.00%
Shoplifting5568.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences3535.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour2622.390.00%
Robbery1616.630.00%
Vehicle crime1610.240.00%
Burglary910.240.00%
Public order95.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.760.00%
Other crime12.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1335 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 121.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024156
August 2024103
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 2024230
March 202411
January 2024148
December 2023270
November 2023229
October 2023181

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202442
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202431
January 202426
December 202360
November 202341
October 202335

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
April 202440
January 202425
December 202328
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 587 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202432
May 20242
April 202476
January 202458
December 2023127
November 2023117
October 2023107

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202423
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
March 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 202322
October 20239

A total of 137 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
April 202416
March 20241
January 20248
December 202326
November 202323
October 202316

A total of 389 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202462
July 20241
April 202463
January 202418
December 202369
November 202355
October 202355

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202415
January 20249
December 202322
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202415
January 20248
December 202312
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1K 7PR 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
    Total62
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft12
    Shoplifting9
    Robbery8
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 15. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Binney Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Duke'S Yard
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Balderton Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 23. Lees Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Grosvenor Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Blackburne'S Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Reeves Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Seymour Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. New Quebec Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1