W1W 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 7BJ

W1W 7BJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 785 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 279.04 per 1,000 population. This W1W 7BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1W postcode area, which has experienced 130 crimes and a crime rate of 36.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1W 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 7BJ, encompassing approximately 2813 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (277) incidents (61.99% increase)
  • Other theft: (159) incidents (106.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (98) incidents (36.11% increase)

W1W 7BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 109
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1W 7BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person277279.0461.99%
Other theft15998.47106.49%
Anti-social behaviour9856.5236.11%
Shoplifting6834.8478.95%
Violence and sexual offences6224.17-19.48%
Public order2922.04107.14%
Robbery2810.31-6.67%
Burglary249.9520.00%
Vehicle crime178.530.00%
Drugs76.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.49-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.7825.00%
Other crime41.780.00%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person171191.954175.00%
Violence and sexual offences7760.792466.67%
Other theft7727.372466.67%
Anti-social behaviour7227.370.00%
Shoplifting3825.590.00%
Robbery3013.511400.00%
Burglary2010.660.00%
Vehicle crime177.110.00%
Public order146.04600.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.980.00%
Drugs72.49600.00%
Bicycle theft42.490.00%
Other crime41.42300.00%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45.690.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07200.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.71-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-87.50%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3217.42-93.07%
Violence and sexual offences811.38-86.44%
Other theft32.84-98.38%
Public order31.07-90.32%
Robbery21.07-92.00%
Drugs10.71-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 462 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person462354.761183.33%
Other theft185164.232542.86%
Anti-social behaviour9665.760.00%
Shoplifting7234.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences5925.591375.00%
Public order3120.97675.00%
Burglary2711.020.00%
Robbery259.602400.00%
Vehicle crime248.890.00%
Bicycle theft88.530.00%
Drugs42.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3619.55-92.56%
Other theft712.80-97.25%
Public order42.49-86.21%
Violence and sexual offences41.42-94.87%
Drugs21.42-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-88.89%
Robbery10.36-97.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 484 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 255 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person484420.17-4.54%
Other theft255172.05-18.53%
Shoplifting12490.6593.75%
Anti-social behaviour8244.08-22.64%
Violence and sexual offences7829.15-8.24%
Robbery4427.730.00%
Burglary3915.6439.29%
Public order2913.86-9.38%
Vehicle crime2310.31-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson98.18-18.18%
Bicycle theft73.2075.00%
Drugs72.49-73.08%
Other crime12.490.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 507 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 313 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person507442.56-12.89%
Other theft313180.22-24.76%
Anti-social behaviour106111.2619.10%
Violence and sexual offences8537.6814.86%
Shoplifting6430.2214.29%
Robbery4422.75-2.22%
Public order3215.64-5.88%
Burglary2811.3847.37%
Drugs269.954.00%
Vehicle crime249.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.53-38.89%
Bicycle theft43.910.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 582 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 416 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person582495.5348.85%
Other theft416206.8821.28%
Anti-social behaviour89147.88-26.45%
Violence and sexual offences7431.64-8.64%
Shoplifting5626.30-3.45%
Robbery4519.9160.71%
Public order3416.009.68%
Vehicle crime3012.0950.00%
Drugs2510.66212.50%
Burglary198.89-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson186.75125.00%
Bicycle theft46.40-42.86%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 391 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 343 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person391400.620.00%
Other theft343138.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour121121.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences8143.010.00%
Shoplifting5828.790.00%
Public order3120.620.00%
Burglary3011.020.00%
Robbery2810.660.00%
Vehicle crime209.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.110.00%
Drugs82.840.00%
Bicycle theft72.840.00%
Other crime12.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1761 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 176.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 416 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024159
August 202477
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024185
March 20247
January 2024255
December 2023313
November 2023416
October 2023343

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
April 202424
January 202423
December 202324
November 202330
October 202320

A total of 664 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 94.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202472
April 202496
January 202482
December 2023106
November 202389
October 2023121

A total of 2946 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 294.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 582 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024277
August 2024171
July 20244
May 202432
April 2024462
March 202436
January 2024484
December 2023507
November 2023582
October 2023391

A total of 209 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202414
July 20242
May 20243
April 202431
March 20244
January 202429
December 202332
November 202334
October 202331

A total of 250 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202430
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202444
December 202344
November 202345
October 202328

A total of 187 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202427
January 202439
December 202328
November 202319
October 202330

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202477
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202459
March 20244
January 202478
December 202385
November 202374
October 202381

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
March 20241
January 20249
December 202311
November 202318
October 20238

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20247
December 202326
November 202325
October 20238

A total of 480 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202438
April 202472
January 2024124
December 202364
November 202356
October 202358

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1W 7BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total109
    Theft from the person45
    Other theft21
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order4
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total48
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total44
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. B506
    Total19
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total15
    Vehicle crime8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 17. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 30. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1