BOURLET CLOSE, W1W 7BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 7BN

BOURLET CLOSE, W1W 7BN, Westminster has recorded a total of 770 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 268.19 per 1,000 population. This W1W 7BN 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 7BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 7BN, encompassing approximately 2871 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (273) incidents (60.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (157) incidents (103.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (98) incidents (42.03% increase)

W1W 7BN 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

BOURLET CLOSE, W1W 7BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 273 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person273268.1960.59%
Other theft15795.09103.90%
Anti-social behaviour9854.6842.03%
Shoplifting6834.1378.95%
Violence and sexual offences6223.68-19.48%
Public order2921.59107.14%
Robbery2610.10-10.34%
Burglary249.0620.00%
Vehicle crime108.36-9.09%
Drugs73.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.44-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.7425.00%
Other crime41.740.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person170183.904150.00%
Violence and sexual offences7759.212466.67%
Other theft7726.822466.67%
Anti-social behaviour6926.820.00%
Shoplifting3824.030.00%
Robbery2913.241350.00%
Burglary2010.100.00%
Public order146.97600.00%
Vehicle crime114.880.00%
Drugs73.83600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.440.00%
Bicycle theft42.090.00%
Other crime41.39300.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%

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 person45.570.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.04200.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-87.50%

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 person3217.07-92.92%
Violence and sexual offences811.15-86.44%
Other theft32.79-98.38%
Public order31.04-90.32%
Robbery21.04-92.00%
Drugs10.70-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 452 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person452338.201155.56%
Other theft185157.432542.86%
Anti-social behaviour9564.440.00%
Shoplifting7233.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences5925.081375.00%
Public order3120.55675.00%
Burglary2510.800.00%
Robbery258.712400.00%
Vehicle crime108.710.00%
Bicycle theft83.480.00%
Drugs42.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Other crime21.040.00%

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 person3619.16-92.47%
Other theft712.54-97.25%
Public order42.44-86.21%
Violence and sexual offences41.39-94.87%
Drugs21.39-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-88.89%
Robbery10.35-97.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 478 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 255 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person478406.47-4.21%
Other theft255166.49-17.74%
Shoplifting12488.8293.75%
Anti-social behaviour8243.19-21.90%
Violence and sexual offences7828.56-8.24%
Robbery4327.170.00%
Burglary3814.9835.71%
Public order2913.24-9.38%
Vehicle crime1610.10-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson95.570.00%
Bicycle theft73.13133.33%
Drugs72.44-73.08%
Other crime12.440.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 499 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 310 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person499426.32-13.37%
Other theft310173.80-24.94%
Anti-social behaviour105107.9719.32%
Violence and sexual offences8536.5716.44%
Shoplifting6429.6114.29%
Robbery4322.29-4.44%
Public order3214.98-5.88%
Burglary2811.1555.56%
Drugs269.754.00%
Vehicle crime199.06-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson96.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft33.13-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 576 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 413 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person576478.5748.07%
Other theft413200.6221.83%
Anti-social behaviour88143.85-26.05%
Violence and sexual offences7330.65-9.88%
Shoplifting5625.43-3.45%
Robbery4519.5060.71%
Public order3415.679.68%
Drugs2511.84212.50%
Vehicle crime228.7129.41%
Burglary187.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson186.27157.14%
Bicycle theft46.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 389 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 339 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person389388.0162.08%
Other theft339135.4927.92%
Anti-social behaviour119118.0775.00%
Violence and sexual offences8141.4515.71%
Shoplifting5828.2128.89%
Public order3120.2063.16%
Burglary3010.8076.47%
Robbery2810.4516.67%
Vehicle crime179.75-10.53%
Drugs85.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.79-63.16%
Bicycle theft62.44-70.00%
Other crime12.09-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 265 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 240 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft265289.090.00%
Theft from the person24092.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences7083.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour6824.380.00%
Shoplifting4523.680.00%
Robbery2415.670.00%
Bicycle theft208.360.00%
Public order196.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson196.620.00%
Vehicle crime196.620.00%
Burglary176.620.00%
Drugs165.920.00%
Other crime45.570.00%
Possession of weapons41.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2014 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 183.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 413 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 202477
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024185
March 20247
January 2024255
December 2023310
November 2023413
October 2023339
September 2023265

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202410
January 202416
December 202319
November 202322
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 724 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202469
April 202495
January 202482
December 2023105
November 202388
October 2023119
September 202368

A total of 3149 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 286.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 576 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024273
August 2024170
July 20244
May 202432
April 2024452
March 202436
January 2024478
December 2023499
November 2023576
October 2023389
September 2023240

A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.73 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
September 202319

A total of 269 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202429
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202443
December 202343
November 202345
October 202328
September 202324

A total of 200 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202425
January 202438
December 202328
November 202318
October 202330
September 202317

A total of 601 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.08 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 202373
October 202381
September 202370

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 202318
October 20237
September 202319

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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
September 20234

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 202320

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 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
September 202316

A total of 525 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.62 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
September 202345

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1W 7BN 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. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 29. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 30. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1