W1W 7TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1W 7TS

W1W 7TS, Westminster has recorded a total of 613 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 188.26 per 1,000 population. This W1W 7TS 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 7TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1W 7TS, encompassing approximately 3256 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (211) incidents (70.16% increase)
  • Other theft: (124) incidents (143.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (88) incidents (46.67% increase)

W1W 7TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 74
  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54

W1W 7TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person211188.2670.16%
Other theft12464.80143.14%
Anti-social behaviour8838.0846.67%
Violence and sexual offences5427.03-6.90%
Shoplifting4316.5865.38%
Burglary2413.2141.18%
Public order217.3716.67%
Robbery176.45-19.05%
Vehicle crime105.2211.11%
Criminal damage and arson83.07166.67%
Other crime42.460.00%
Drugs41.2333.33%
Bicycle theft31.23-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person124121.314033.33%
Anti-social behaviour6038.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences5818.435700.00%
Other theft5117.815000.00%
Shoplifting2615.660.00%
Robbery217.980.00%
Public order186.450.00%
Burglary175.530.00%
Vehicle crime95.220.00%
Bicycle theft42.760.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

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 person32.15-98.97%
Other theft10.92-99.26%
Public order10.31-95.83%
Robbery10.31-96.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-98.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 290 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person290211.9028900.00%
Other theft13589.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour8141.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences5024.880.00%
Shoplifting4115.360.00%
Robbery2512.590.00%
Burglary257.680.00%
Public order247.682300.00%
Vehicle crime87.370.00%
Bicycle theft72.460.00%
Other crime22.150.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
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 order10.61-92.31%
Theft from the person10.31-99.64%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 168 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person277246.3020.43%
Other theft16885.07-15.58%
Shoplifting10451.59141.86%
Anti-social behaviour7631.94-10.59%
Violence and sexual offences6023.34-14.29%
Burglary3518.4325.00%
Robbery3210.7533.33%
Vehicle crime179.83-10.53%
Public order135.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.9914.29%
Bicycle theft72.46133.33%
Drugs52.15-16.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 230 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 199 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person230227.57-16.97%
Other theft19970.63-29.68%
Anti-social behaviour8561.116.25%
Violence and sexual offences7026.1037.25%
Shoplifting4321.5030.30%
Burglary2813.2147.37%
Public order268.6023.81%
Robbery247.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime197.37-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson75.84-63.16%
Drugs62.1550.00%
Bicycle theft31.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.92-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 283 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 277 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft283261.3510.98%
Theft from the person27786.9120.43%
Anti-social behaviour8085.07-13.98%
Violence and sexual offences5124.57-3.77%
Robbery3615.66111.76%
Shoplifting3311.063.12%
Vehicle crime2210.1369.23%
Public order216.7623.53%
Criminal damage and arson196.45216.67%
Burglary195.84-45.71%
Drugs45.840.00%
Bicycle theft31.23-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 255 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 230 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft255234.020.00%
Theft from the person23078.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour9370.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences5328.560.00%
Burglary3516.280.00%
Shoplifting3210.750.00%
Public order179.830.00%
Robbery175.220.00%
Vehicle crime135.220.00%
Bicycle theft73.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.150.00%
Drugs41.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 563 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202460
April 202481
January 202476
December 202385
November 202380
October 202393

A total of 1217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 135.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 283 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202451
July 20241
May 20241
April 2024135
January 2024168
December 2023199
November 2023283
October 2023255

A total of 399 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202458
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202450
January 202460
December 202370
November 202351
October 202353

A total of 1646 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 164.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024211
August 2024124
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024290
March 20241
January 2024277
December 2023230
November 2023277
October 2023230

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
May 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202413
December 202326
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 322 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202426
April 202441
January 2024104
December 202343
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 183 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202425
January 202435
December 202328
November 202319
October 202335

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20248
January 202417
December 202319
November 202322
October 202313

A total of 173 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
May 20241
April 202425
January 202432
December 202324
November 202336
October 202317

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

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 7TS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Whitfield Place
    Total54
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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
    Total34
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 15. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 25. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 27. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    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