W1W 7LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 7LL

W1W 7LL, Westminster has recorded a total of 529 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 188.53 per 1,000 population. This W1W 7LL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1W postcode area, which has experienced 84 crimes and a crime rate of 23.85 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1W 7LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 7LL, encompassing approximately 2805 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (175) incidents (5733.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (80) incidents (3900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (3200.00% increase)

W1W 7LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 49
  • Argyll Street with total crimes: 49
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 45

W1W 7LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person175188.535733.33%
Other theft8062.373900.00%
Violence and sexual offences6628.513200.00%
Anti-social behaviour6223.520.00%
Shoplifting5522.100.00%
Robbery2719.601250.00%
Burglary189.620.00%
Vehicle crime166.420.00%
Public order165.70700.00%
Drugs55.70400.00%
Bicycle theft41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%

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 person34.630.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.36-85.71%

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 person2914.97-94.54%
Violence and sexual offences710.34-88.71%
Other theft22.49-98.95%
Public order20.71-92.86%
Drugs10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.36-96.97%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 531 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person531385.261417.14%
Other theft190189.242614.29%
Shoplifting10167.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour7436.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences6226.371450.00%
Robbery3322.103200.00%
Public order2811.76833.33%
Vehicle crime239.980.00%
Burglary238.200.00%
Bicycle theft88.200.00%
Other crime32.850.00%
Drugs31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%

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 person3518.89-92.71%
Other theft712.47-97.07%
Violence and sexual offences42.49-94.12%
Public order31.43-87.50%
Drugs21.07-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-91.67%
Robbery10.36-97.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 480 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 239 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person480389.18-18.64%
Other theft239171.07-28.87%
Shoplifting9885.1820.99%
Violence and sexual offences6834.93-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour6624.23-31.96%
Robbery4223.52-16.00%
Burglary3314.9750.00%
Public order2411.76-14.29%
Vehicle crime178.55-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson126.06100.00%
Drugs84.28-68.00%
Bicycle theft52.85150.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 590 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 336 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person590476.14-10.33%
Other theft336210.27-23.11%
Anti-social behaviour97119.7532.88%
Shoplifting8134.57-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences7428.87-3.90%
Robbery5026.3735.14%
Public order2817.82-17.65%
Drugs259.98-3.85%
Burglary228.9115.79%
Vehicle crime227.84-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson67.84-60.00%
Bicycle theft22.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 658 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 437 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person658531.7360.49%
Other theft437234.5031.63%
Shoplifting87155.7416.00%
Violence and sexual offences7731.01-11.49%
Anti-social behaviour7327.44-30.48%
Robbery3726.0227.59%
Public order3413.1921.43%
Drugs2612.12136.36%
Vehicle crime249.27-4.00%
Burglary198.55-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson156.77150.00%
Possession of weapons25.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 410 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 332 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person410403.7975.21%
Other theft332146.1219.42%
Anti-social behaviour105118.3281.03%
Violence and sexual offences8737.4220.83%
Shoplifting7531.0129.31%
Robbery2926.7326.09%
Public order2810.34100.00%
Vehicle crime259.9825.00%
Burglary218.91200.00%
Drugs117.48-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson63.92-64.71%
Bicycle theft22.14-84.62%
Other crime20.71-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 278 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 234 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft278291.5331.13%
Theft from the person23499.0837.65%
Violence and sexual offences7283.405.88%
Anti-social behaviour5825.66-10.77%
Shoplifting5820.67-30.95%
Robbery2320.67-37.84%
Vehicle crime208.2011.11%
Criminal damage and arson177.1388.89%
Drugs166.06-38.46%
Public order145.70-12.50%
Bicycle theft134.998.33%
Burglary74.63-56.25%
Other crime42.490.00%
Possession of weapons41.43300.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 212 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 170 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft212263.020.00%
Theft from the person17075.550.00%
Shoplifting8460.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences6829.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour6524.230.00%
Robbery3723.170.00%
Drugs2613.190.00%
Vehicle crime189.270.00%
Burglary166.420.00%
Public order165.700.00%
Bicycle theft125.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.280.00%
Other crime43.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202423
January 202417
December 202322
November 202324
October 202325
September 202320
August 202318

A total of 588 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202466
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202462
March 20244
January 202468
December 202374
November 202377
October 202387
September 202372
August 202368

A total of 600 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202462
April 202474
January 202466
December 202397
November 202373
October 2023105
September 202358
August 202365

A total of 2115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 192.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 437 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202480
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024190
March 20247
January 2024239
December 2023336
November 2023437
October 2023332
September 2023278
August 2023212

A total of 3315 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 301.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 658 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024175
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024531
March 202435
January 2024480
December 2023590
November 2023658
October 2023410
September 2023234
August 2023170

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202423
January 202433
December 202322
November 202319
October 202321
September 20237
August 202316

A total of 282 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20242
May 20241
April 202433
March 20241
January 202442
December 202350
November 202337
October 202329
September 202323
August 202337

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 202313
August 202312

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20248
December 202325
November 202326
October 202311
September 202316
August 202326

A total of 639 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202455
April 2024101
January 202498
December 202381
November 202387
October 202375
September 202358
August 202384

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20242
May 20242
April 202428
March 20243
January 202424
December 202328
November 202334
October 202328
September 202314
August 202316

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 202412
December 20236
November 202315
October 20236
September 202317
August 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total49
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Argyll Street
    Total49
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total45
    Theft from the person26
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hills Place
    Total44
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. John Prince'S Street
    Total40
    Theft from the person23
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total35
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Princes Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Little Marlborough Street
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Oxford Circus (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Pollen Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total9
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Great Marlborough Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Margaret Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
  • 17. Goodge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Newman Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Great Portland Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Foubert'S Place
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Foley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Bourlet Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Eastcastle Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Chandos Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Langham Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Cavendish Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Hospital
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Booth'S Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1