W1W 7LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 7LB

W1W 7LB, Westminster has recorded a total of 845 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 318.31 per 1,000 population. This W1W 7LB 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 7LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 7LB, encompassing approximately 2654 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (321) incidents (80.34% increase)
  • Other theft: (166) incidents (90.80% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (68.97% increase)

W1W 7LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 87
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1W 7LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 321 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 166 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person321318.3180.34%
Other theft166120.9290.80%
Shoplifting9862.5368.97%
Anti-social behaviour7636.9220.63%
Violence and sexual offences6328.63-4.55%
Robbery2623.73-13.33%
Burglary249.7933.33%
Public order239.0453.33%
Vehicle crime218.66-19.23%
Drugs97.9180.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.39133.33%
Other crime62.64200.00%
Bicycle theft52.2625.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person178209.075833.33%
Other theft8767.054250.00%
Violence and sexual offences6632.773200.00%
Anti-social behaviour6324.860.00%
Shoplifting5823.730.00%
Robbery3021.851400.00%
Vehicle crime2611.300.00%
Burglary189.790.00%
Public order156.78650.00%
Drugs55.65400.00%
Bicycle theft41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34.900.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.38-85.71%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2915.82-94.76%
Violence and sexual offences710.92-89.06%
Other theft22.64-99.01%
Public order20.75-92.86%
Drugs10.75-66.67%
Robbery10.38-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 553 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person553432.451480.00%
Other theft203208.322800.00%
Shoplifting10576.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour7639.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences6428.631500.00%
Vehicle crime4124.110.00%
Robbery3415.443300.00%
Public order2812.81833.33%
Burglary2710.550.00%
Bicycle theft810.170.00%
Other crime33.010.00%
Drugs31.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3519.97-92.93%
Other theft713.18-97.21%
Violence and sexual offences42.64-93.94%
Public order31.51-86.96%
Drugs21.13-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-91.67%
Robbery10.38-97.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 495 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 251 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person495424.92-18.18%
Other theft251186.47-30.28%
Shoplifting9994.5520.73%
Anti-social behaviour6837.29-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences6625.62-15.38%
Robbery4324.86-12.24%
Burglary3516.2075.00%
Vehicle crime2413.18-17.24%
Public order239.04-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson128.6633.33%
Drugs74.52-72.00%
Bicycle theft52.64150.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 605 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 360 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person605522.11-11.16%
Other theft360227.90-20.35%
Anti-social behaviour96135.6139.13%
Shoplifting8236.16-5.75%
Violence and sexual offences7830.892.63%
Robbery4929.3822.50%
Vehicle crime2918.46-12.12%
Public order2810.92-17.65%
Drugs2510.55-3.85%
Burglary209.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.53-35.71%
Bicycle theft23.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 681 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 452 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person681578.9963.70%
Other theft452256.5333.33%
Shoplifting87170.2710.13%
Violence and sexual offences7632.77-14.61%
Anti-social behaviour6928.63-34.91%
Robbery4025.9937.93%
Public order3415.0717.24%
Vehicle crime3312.8122.22%
Drugs2612.43116.67%
Burglary209.79-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson147.53100.00%
Possession of weapons25.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.75-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 416 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 339 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person416436.600.00%
Other theft339156.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour106127.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences8939.930.00%
Shoplifting7933.530.00%
Public order2929.760.00%
Robbery2910.920.00%
Vehicle crime2710.920.00%
Burglary2110.170.00%
Drugs127.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.520.00%
Bicycle theft32.640.00%
Other crime21.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1869 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 186.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 452 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024166
August 202487
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024203
March 20247
January 2024251
December 2023360
November 2023452
October 2023339

A total of 201 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
April 202441
January 202424
December 202329
November 202333
October 202327

A total of 165 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202418
April 202427
January 202435
December 202320
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 516 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202466
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202464
March 20244
January 202466
December 202378
November 202376
October 202389

A total of 3316 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 331.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 681 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024321
August 2024178
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024553
March 202435
January 2024495
December 2023605
November 2023681
October 2023416

A total of 554 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202463
April 202476
January 202468
December 202396
November 202369
October 2023106

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 202412
December 20239
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 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 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 202325
November 202326
October 202312

A total of 608 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202458
April 2024105
January 202499
December 202382
November 202387
October 202379

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
July 20242
May 20242
April 202428
March 20243
January 202423
December 202328
November 202334
October 202329

A total of 255 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 20242
May 20241
April 202434
March 20241
January 202443
December 202349
November 202340
October 202329

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1W 7LB 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. Nightclub
    Total87
    Theft from the person38
    Other theft15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total37
    Vehicle crime10
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total35
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person5
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Foubert'S Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1