RIDING HOUSE STREET, W1W 7EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 7EE

RIDING HOUSE STREET, W1W 7EE, Westminster has recorded a total of 711 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 225.47 per 1,000 population. This W1W 7EE 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 7EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 7EE, encompassing approximately 3153 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1W 7EE area, explore the W1W 7EE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (249) incidents (67.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (144) incidents (108.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (99) incidents (52.31% increase)

W1W 7EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 74

RIDING HOUSE STREET, W1W 7EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 249 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person249225.4767.11%
Other theft14478.96108.70%
Anti-social behaviour9945.6752.31%
Violence and sexual offences5631.39-24.32%
Shoplifting5617.7647.37%
Public order2717.7635.00%
Burglary238.5615.00%
Robbery237.29-17.86%
Vehicle crime97.29-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.85100.00%
Drugs62.540.00%
Bicycle theft51.9025.00%
Other crime41.59300.00%
Possession of weapons21.27100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person149155.393625.00%
Violence and sexual offences7447.252366.67%
Other theft6923.472200.00%
Anti-social behaviour6521.880.00%
Shoplifting3820.610.00%
Robbery2812.051300.00%
Public order208.88900.00%
Burglary206.340.00%
Vehicle crime116.340.00%
Drugs63.49500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Bicycle theft41.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 person45.070.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95200.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.32-87.50%

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 person3215.54-92.38%
Violence and sexual offences810.15-85.45%
Other theft32.54-98.18%
Public order30.95-89.66%
Robbery20.95-92.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 420 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 165 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person420277.481066.67%
Other theft165133.192257.14%
Anti-social behaviour8952.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences5528.221275.00%
Shoplifting4817.440.00%
Public order2915.22625.00%
Robbery259.202400.00%
Burglary247.930.00%
Vehicle crime97.610.00%
Bicycle theft62.850.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%

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 person3617.44-91.86%
Other theft711.42-97.06%
Public order42.22-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.27-94.44%
Drugs21.27-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-87.50%
Robbery10.32-97.30%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 442 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person442346.93-0.23%
Other theft238140.17-9.51%
Shoplifting11875.4790.32%
Anti-social behaviour8837.42-13.73%
Violence and sexual offences7227.91-11.11%
Robbery3722.83-2.63%
Burglary3611.7333.33%
Public order2411.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime167.61-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson85.07-11.11%
Drugs82.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft72.54133.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 443 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 263 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person443349.78-15.30%
Other theft263140.48-27.15%
Anti-social behaviour10283.4015.91%
Violence and sexual offences8132.3517.39%
Shoplifting6225.696.90%
Robbery3819.662.70%
Public order3212.050.00%
Burglary2710.1558.82%
Drugs248.56-4.00%
Vehicle crime187.61-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson95.71-52.63%
Bicycle theft32.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 523 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 361 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person523398.6243.29%
Other theft361165.8514.97%
Anti-social behaviour88114.48-22.12%
Violence and sexual offences6927.91-8.00%
Shoplifting5821.889.43%
Robbery3718.3976.19%
Public order3211.7314.29%
Drugs2510.15177.78%
Vehicle crime237.9353.33%
Criminal damage and arson197.29216.67%
Burglary176.03-41.38%
Bicycle theft35.39-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 365 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 314 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person365328.540.00%
Other theft314115.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11399.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences7535.830.00%
Shoplifting5323.780.00%
Burglary2916.810.00%
Public order289.200.00%
Robbery218.880.00%
Vehicle crime156.660.00%
Drugs94.760.00%
Bicycle theft72.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.220.00%
Other crime11.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 644 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202465
April 202489
January 202488
December 2023102
November 202388
October 2023113

A total of 1567 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 156.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 361 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 202469
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024165
March 20247
January 2024238
December 2023263
November 2023361
October 2023314

A total of 2663 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 266.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 523 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024249
August 2024149
July 20244
May 202432
April 2024420
March 202436
January 2024442
December 2023443
November 2023523
October 2023365

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202474
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202455
March 20244
January 202472
December 202381
November 202369
October 202375

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
April 202424
January 202436
December 202327
November 202317
October 202329

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20249
January 202416
December 202318
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 201 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
July 20242
May 20243
April 202429
March 20244
January 202424
December 202332
November 202332
October 202328

A total of 214 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202428
July 20242
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202437
December 202338
November 202337
October 202321

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20248
December 202324
November 202325
October 20239

A total of 433 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202438
April 202448
January 2024118
December 202362
November 202358
October 202353

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total74
    Theft from the person36
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 16. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 26. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 28. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Berners Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1