W1W 7BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 7BP

W1W 7BP, Westminster has recorded a total of 772 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 264.23 per 1,000 population. This W1W 7BP 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 7BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 7BP, encompassing approximately 2921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (274) incidents (62.13% increase)
  • Other theft: (158) incidents (107.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (98) incidents (42.03% increase)

W1W 7BP 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 7BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 274 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person274264.2362.13%
Other theft15893.78107.89%
Anti-social behaviour9854.0842.03%
Shoplifting6833.5478.95%
Violence and sexual offences6223.27-19.48%
Public order2921.22107.14%
Robbery269.93-10.34%
Burglary248.9020.00%
Vehicle crime108.21-9.09%
Drugs73.4216.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.40-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.7125.00%
Other crime41.710.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person169179.694125.00%
Violence and sexual offences7757.842466.67%
Other theft7626.352433.33%
Anti-social behaviour6926.010.00%
Shoplifting3823.620.00%
Robbery2913.011350.00%
Burglary209.930.00%
Public order146.85600.00%
Vehicle crime114.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.760.00%
Drugs62.05500.00%
Bicycle theft42.050.00%
Other crime41.37300.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%

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 person45.480.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.03200.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-87.50%

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 person3216.77-92.92%
Violence and sexual offences810.95-86.44%
Other theft32.74-98.37%
Public order31.03-90.00%
Robbery21.03-92.00%
Drugs10.68-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 452 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person452331.311155.56%
Other theft184154.702528.57%
Anti-social behaviour9562.980.00%
Shoplifting7132.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences5924.301375.00%
Public order3020.19650.00%
Burglary2610.270.00%
Robbery258.902400.00%
Vehicle crime108.560.00%
Bicycle theft83.420.00%
Drugs32.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Other crime21.030.00%

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 person3618.82-92.42%
Other theft712.32-97.23%
Public order42.40-86.21%
Violence and sexual offences41.37-94.87%
Drugs21.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-88.89%
Robbery10.34-97.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 475 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 253 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person475399.08-4.43%
Other theft253162.57-17.59%
Shoplifting12486.5993.75%
Anti-social behaviour8542.44-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences7829.09-8.24%
Robbery4326.700.00%
Burglary3814.7240.74%
Public order2913.01-9.38%
Vehicle crime169.93-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson95.480.00%
Drugs83.08-69.23%
Bicycle theft72.74133.33%
Other crime12.400.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 497 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 307 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person497416.87-13.72%
Other theft307170.10-25.67%
Anti-social behaviour105105.0719.32%
Violence and sexual offences8535.9416.44%
Shoplifting6429.0914.29%
Robbery4321.900.00%
Public order3214.72-5.88%
Burglary2710.9542.11%
Drugs269.244.00%
Vehicle crime198.90-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson96.50-52.63%
Bicycle theft33.08-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

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 person576470.2748.07%
Other theft413197.1421.83%
Anti-social behaviour88141.35-26.05%
Violence and sexual offences7330.12-9.88%
Shoplifting5624.99-3.45%
Robbery4319.1759.26%
Public order3414.7213.33%
Drugs2511.64212.50%
Vehicle crime228.5629.41%
Burglary197.53-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson196.50171.43%
Bicycle theft46.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 person389380.5962.76%
Other theft339133.1428.90%
Anti-social behaviour119116.0375.00%
Violence and sexual offences8140.7315.71%
Shoplifting5827.7228.89%
Burglary3019.8587.50%
Public order3010.2757.89%
Robbery2710.278.00%
Vehicle crime179.24-10.53%
Drugs85.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.74-63.16%
Bicycle theft62.40-68.42%
Other crime12.05-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 263 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 239 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft263282.710.00%
Theft from the person23990.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences7081.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour6823.960.00%
Shoplifting4523.270.00%
Robbery2515.400.00%
Public order198.560.00%
Bicycle theft196.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson196.500.00%
Vehicle crime196.500.00%
Burglary166.500.00%
Drugs165.480.00%
Other crime45.480.00%
Possession of weapons41.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2006 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 182.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 413 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 202476
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024184
March 20247
January 2024253
December 2023307
November 2023413
October 2023339
September 2023263

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 727 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.88 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 202485
December 2023105
November 202388
October 2023119
September 202368

A total of 3143 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 285.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 576 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024274
August 2024169
July 20244
May 202432
April 2024452
March 202436
January 2024475
December 2023497
November 2023576
October 2023389
September 2023239

A total of 226 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.55 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 202430
March 20244
January 202429
December 202332
November 202334
October 202330
September 202319

A total of 267 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202429
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202443
December 202343
November 202343
October 202327
September 202325

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 202426
January 202438
December 202327
November 202319
October 202330
September 202316

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 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 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 202319
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 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 202319

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20248
December 202326
November 202325
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 524 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202438
April 202471
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 7BP 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