W1W 7NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 7NG

W1W 7NG, Westminster has recorded a total of 726 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 249.94 per 1,000 population. This W1W 7NG 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 7NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 7NG, encompassing approximately 2904 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (265) incidents (77.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (142) incidents (84.42% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (79) incidents (71.74% increase)

W1W 7NG 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 7NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 265 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person265249.9477.85%
Other theft14291.2384.42%
Shoplifting7948.8971.74%
Anti-social behaviour7627.2031.03%
Violence and sexual offences5726.16-9.52%
Robbery2419.62-4.00%
Burglary248.2633.33%
Public order228.2637.50%
Vehicle crime157.5715.38%
Drugs75.1675.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4125.00%
Other crime51.72150.00%
Bicycle theft51.7225.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person149164.914866.67%
Other theft7751.303750.00%
Violence and sexual offences6326.513050.00%
Anti-social behaviour5821.690.00%
Shoplifting4619.970.00%
Robbery2515.841150.00%
Burglary188.610.00%
Public order166.20700.00%
Vehicle crime135.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.480.00%
Bicycle theft41.380.00%
Drugs41.38300.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%

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 person34.480.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.34-85.71%

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 person2914.46-93.67%
Violence and sexual offences79.98-87.27%
Other theft22.41-98.84%
Public order20.69-92.59%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.34-96.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 458 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person458327.401208.57%
Other theft173157.682371.43%
Anti-social behaviour7659.560.00%
Shoplifting7526.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences5525.821275.00%
Robbery2918.932800.00%
Public order279.98800.00%
Vehicle crime229.300.00%
Burglary227.570.00%
Bicycle theft67.570.00%
Other crime32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Drugs21.030.00%

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 person3518.25-91.00%
Other theft712.05-96.76%
Violence and sexual offences42.41-93.75%
Public order31.38-86.96%
Drugs21.03-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-92.31%
Robbery10.34-97.14%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 389 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 216 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person389328.09-20.93%
Other theft216133.92-29.64%
Shoplifting8174.3628.57%
Anti-social behaviour6827.89-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences6423.41-8.57%
Robbery3522.03-16.67%
Burglary3412.0536.00%
Public order2311.71-17.86%
Vehicle crime167.92-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson135.51116.67%
Drugs84.48-68.00%
Bicycle theft62.75200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 492 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 307 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person492406.24-13.38%
Other theft307169.38-23.82%
Anti-social behaviour96105.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences7033.052.94%
Shoplifting6324.10-14.86%
Robbery4221.6923.53%
Public order2814.46-15.15%
Burglary259.6431.58%
Drugs258.61-7.41%
Vehicle crime218.61-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson67.23-62.50%
Bicycle theft22.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 568 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 403 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person568462.0156.04%
Other theft403195.5527.13%
Shoplifting74138.747.25%
Anti-social behaviour7225.48-31.43%
Violence and sexual offences6824.79-15.00%
Robbery3423.4136.00%
Public order3311.7126.92%
Drugs2711.36170.00%
Vehicle crime249.309.09%
Burglary198.26-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson166.54166.67%
Bicycle theft25.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 364 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 317 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person364362.520.00%
Other theft317125.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour105109.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences8036.150.00%
Shoplifting6927.540.00%
Public order2623.750.00%
Robbery258.950.00%
Burglary238.610.00%
Vehicle crime227.920.00%
Drugs107.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.440.00%
Bicycle theft42.070.00%
Other crime21.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1646 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 164.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 403 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024142
August 202477
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024173
March 20247
January 2024216
December 2023307
November 2023403
October 2023317

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202422
January 202416
December 202321
November 202324
October 202322

A total of 551 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202458
April 202476
January 202468
December 202396
November 202372
October 2023105

A total of 2752 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 275.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 568 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024265
August 2024149
July 20243
May 202429
April 2024458
March 202435
January 2024389
December 2023492
November 2023568
October 2023364

A total of 218 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 20242
May 20241
April 202429
March 20241
January 202435
December 202342
November 202334
October 202325

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 20242
May 20242
April 202427
March 20243
January 202423
December 202328
November 202333
October 202326

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 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202418
April 202422
January 202434
December 202325
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202463
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202455
March 20244
January 202464
December 202370
November 202368
October 202380

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 202413
December 20236
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20248
December 202325
November 202327
October 202310

A total of 487 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202446
April 202475
January 202481
December 202363
November 202374
October 202369

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1W 7NG 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. 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. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting5
    Public order4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. A5204
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Great Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    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. Percy Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Berners Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1