W1W 7PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 7PT

W1W 7PT, Westminster has recorded a total of 638 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 198.07 per 1,000 population. This W1W 7PT 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 7PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 7PT, encompassing approximately 3221 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (226) incidents (71.21% increase)
  • Other theft: (135) incidents (136.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (45.28% increase)

W1W 7PT 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
  • Market Place with total crimes: 51

W1W 7PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 226 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person226198.0771.21%
Other theft13570.16136.84%
Anti-social behaviour7741.9145.28%
Shoplifting5323.9160.61%
Violence and sexual offences4816.45-26.15%
Robbery2314.909.52%
Public order227.1483.33%
Burglary186.83-10.00%
Vehicle crime155.5936.36%
Drugs64.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.860.00%
Bicycle theft51.5525.00%
Other crime31.55200.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person132129.773200.00%
Violence and sexual offences6540.982066.67%
Other theft5720.181800.00%
Anti-social behaviour5317.700.00%
Shoplifting3316.450.00%
Robbery2110.25950.00%
Burglary206.520.00%
Public order126.21500.00%
Vehicle crime113.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.420.00%
Bicycle theft41.550.00%
Drugs41.24300.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

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 person44.970.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93200.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-87.50%

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 person3215.21-91.90%
Violence and sexual offences89.93-82.61%
Other theft32.48-98.17%
Public order30.93-88.00%
Robbery20.93-90.91%
Drugs10.620.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 395 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 164 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person395252.40997.22%
Other theft164122.632242.86%
Anti-social behaviour7150.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences4622.041050.00%
Shoplifting4414.280.00%
Public order2513.66525.00%
Robbery227.762100.00%
Burglary216.830.00%
Vehicle crime156.520.00%
Bicycle theft64.660.00%
Other crime21.860.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 person3617.08-89.77%
Other theft711.18-96.50%
Public order42.17-82.61%
Violence and sexual offences41.24-93.65%
Drugs21.24-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-88.89%
Robbery10.31-96.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 352 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 200 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person352265.44-9.74%
Other theft200109.28-18.03%
Anti-social behaviour6562.09-20.73%
Violence and sexual offences6320.18-4.55%
Shoplifting5019.56-1.96%
Burglary3415.5221.43%
Robbery3110.56-8.82%
Public order239.62-14.81%
Vehicle crime147.14-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.3512.50%
Bicycle theft72.79133.33%
Drugs72.17-72.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 390 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 244 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person390303.94-18.07%
Other theft244121.08-28.02%
Anti-social behaviour8275.7512.33%
Violence and sexual offences6625.464.76%
Shoplifting5120.498.51%
Robbery3415.8313.33%
Burglary2810.5655.56%
Public order278.69-15.62%
Drugs258.380.00%
Vehicle crime207.76-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson86.21-52.94%
Bicycle theft32.4850.00%
Possession of weapons10.93-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 476 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 339 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person476356.100.00%
Other theft339147.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour73105.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences6322.660.00%
Shoplifting4719.560.00%
Public order3214.590.00%
Robbery309.930.00%
Drugs259.310.00%
Vehicle crime227.760.00%
Burglary186.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.590.00%
Bicycle theft25.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 128.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 339 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024135
August 202457
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024164
March 20247
January 2024200
December 2023244
November 2023339

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202415
January 202414
December 202320
November 202322

A total of 421 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202453
April 202471
January 202465
December 202382
November 202373

A total of 2043 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 227.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 476 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024226
August 2024132
July 20244
May 202432
April 2024395
March 202436
January 2024352
December 2023390
November 2023476

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
July 20242
May 20243
April 202425
March 20244
January 202423
December 202327
November 202332

A total of 166 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202422
March 20241
January 202431
December 202334
November 202330

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
April 202421
January 202434
December 202328
November 202318

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202465
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202446
March 20244
January 202463
December 202366
November 202363

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 202317

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20232

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20247
December 202325
November 202325

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 278 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202433
April 202444
January 202450
December 202351
November 202347

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1W 7PT 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. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total50
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting5
    Public order4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 23. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 25. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Percy Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Berners Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 30. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1