W1W 7TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 7TR

W1W 7TR, Westminster has recorded a total of 705 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 216.99 per 1,000 population. This W1W 7TR 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 7TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 7TR, encompassing approximately 3249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (263) incidents (91.97% increase)
  • Other theft: (138) incidents (146.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (96) incidents (50.00% increase)

W1W 7TR 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

W1W 7TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 263 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person263216.9991.97%
Other theft13880.95146.43%
Anti-social behaviour9642.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences5629.55-15.15%
Shoplifting5317.2465.62%
Burglary2416.3120.00%
Public order227.3915.79%
Robbery216.77-8.70%
Vehicle crime106.4611.11%
Criminal damage and arson83.08100.00%
Other crime42.460.00%
Bicycle theft41.230.00%
Drugs41.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.23100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person137135.124466.67%
Violence and sexual offences6642.176500.00%
Anti-social behaviour6420.310.00%
Other theft5619.705500.00%
Shoplifting3217.240.00%
Robbery239.850.00%
Burglary207.080.00%
Public order196.160.00%
Vehicle crime95.850.00%
Drugs42.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Bicycle theft41.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.540.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32.15-99.21%
Other theft10.92-99.35%
Public order10.31-96.00%
Robbery10.31-96.30%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-98.08%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 379 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person379251.4637800.00%
Other theft155116.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour8647.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences5226.470.00%
Shoplifting4916.000.00%
Robbery2715.080.00%
Public order258.312400.00%
Burglary257.690.00%
Vehicle crime87.690.00%
Bicycle theft72.460.00%
Other crime22.150.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.62-94.12%
Theft from the person10.31-99.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 345 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 194 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person345286.5519.38%
Other theft194106.19-9.35%
Shoplifting11359.71101.79%
Anti-social behaviour8734.78-6.45%
Violence and sexual offences6326.78-14.86%
Robbery3619.3938.46%
Burglary3511.0820.69%
Public order1710.77-39.29%
Vehicle crime175.23-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson95.2312.50%
Bicycle theft82.77166.67%
Drugs72.46-36.36%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 289 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 214 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person289261.92-15.99%
Other theft21488.95-29.84%
Anti-social behaviour9365.876.90%
Violence and sexual offences7428.6237.04%
Shoplifting5622.785.66%
Burglary2917.2452.63%
Public order288.9321.74%
Robbery268.62-31.58%
Vehicle crime198.00-17.39%
Drugs115.8583.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.39-60.00%
Bicycle theft32.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.92-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 344 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 305 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person344301.0119.86%
Other theft305105.888.16%
Anti-social behaviour8793.87-17.92%
Violence and sexual offences5426.78-5.26%
Shoplifting5316.6215.22%
Robbery3816.31123.53%
Public order2311.7015.00%
Vehicle crime237.0876.92%
Criminal damage and arson207.08233.33%
Burglary196.16-45.71%
Drugs65.8520.00%
Bicycle theft31.85-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 287 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 282 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person287271.470.00%
Other theft28288.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10686.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences5732.630.00%
Shoplifting4617.540.00%
Burglary3514.160.00%
Public order2010.770.00%
Robbery176.160.00%
Vehicle crime135.230.00%
Bicycle theft74.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.150.00%
Drugs51.850.00%
Other crime11.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 619 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202464
April 202486
January 202487
December 202393
November 202387
October 2023106

A total of 1346 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 149.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 305 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024138
August 202456
July 20241
May 20241
April 2024155
January 2024194
December 2023214
November 2023305
October 2023282

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202466
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202452
January 202463
December 202374
November 202354
October 202357

A total of 2051 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 205.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 379 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024263
August 2024137
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024379
March 20241
January 2024345
December 2023289
November 2023344
October 2023287

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 202320
October 20236

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202417
December 202328
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 402 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202432
April 202449
January 2024113
December 202356
November 202353
October 202346

A total of 187 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202425
January 202435
December 202329
November 202319
October 202335

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20248
January 202417
December 202319
November 202323
October 202313

A total of 189 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
May 20241
April 202427
January 202436
December 202326
November 202338
October 202317

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1W 7TR 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. Whitfield Place
    Total54
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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
    Total34
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 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