W2 7GR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 7GR

W2 7GR, Westminster has recorded a total of 224 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.52 per 1,000 population. This W2 7GR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W2 postcode area, which has experienced 689 crimes and a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W2 7GR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 7GR, encompassing approximately 10410 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (45.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-26.42% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)

W2 7GR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

W2 7GR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4521.5245.16%
Anti-social behaviour394.32-26.42%
Theft from the person363.7544.00%
Other theft343.4636.00%
Public order153.2766.67%
Burglary141.4475.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.3466.67%
Vehicle crime100.96900.00%
Robbery50.96-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.4825.00%
Shoplifting40.480.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Drugs20.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5317.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.09675.00%
Theft from the person252.981150.00%
Other theft252.401150.00%
Public order92.40800.00%
Burglary80.860.00%
Robbery70.77600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.580.00%
Drugs40.380.00%
Shoplifting40.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.96100.00%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.19-85.71%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142.02-74.07%
Public order31.34-72.73%
Violence and sexual offences20.29-96.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Other theft10.10-98.46%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6527.38828.57%
Violence and sexual offences606.241900.00%
Theft from the person545.76350.00%
Anti-social behaviour475.190.00%
Burglary174.510.00%
Public order111.63450.00%
Bicycle theft91.060.00%
Vehicle crime80.860.00%
Robbery50.77400.00%
Drugs50.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122.50-66.67%
Other theft71.15-88.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.67-94.44%
Public order20.29-81.82%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.10-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6025.46-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences545.7631.71%
Anti-social behaviour405.1921.21%
Theft from the person363.84-7.69%
Burglary173.46-10.53%
Vehicle crime131.6330.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.259.09%
Robbery121.1520.00%
Public order111.15-35.29%
Drugs51.060.00%
Shoplifting20.48-33.33%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6925.17-26.60%
Violence and sexual offences416.63-16.33%
Theft from the person393.9430.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.75-35.29%
Burglary193.1718.75%
Public order171.83-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson111.6337.50%
Robbery101.06100.00%
Vehicle crime100.96100.00%
Drugs50.96-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.48300.00%
Shoplifting30.3850.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9427.764.44%
Anti-social behaviour519.034.08%
Violence and sexual offences494.9048.48%
Theft from the person304.7125.00%
Public order192.88-17.39%
Burglary161.83-5.88%
Drugs91.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.86-20.00%
Robbery50.7725.00%
Vehicle crime50.48-44.44%
Shoplifting20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.19-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9026.51-13.46%
Anti-social behaviour498.656.52%
Violence and sexual offences334.71-23.26%
Theft from the person243.1726.32%
Public order232.3143.75%
Burglary172.2121.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.63-16.67%
Vehicle crime90.96-25.00%
Bicycle theft70.8616.67%
Drugs60.67100.00%
Robbery40.58-71.43%
Shoplifting30.3850.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10428.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour469.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.420.00%
Theft from the person194.130.00%
Public order161.830.00%
Burglary141.540.00%
Robbery141.340.00%
Vehicle crime121.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.150.00%
Bicycle theft61.150.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202425
July 20242
May 202414
April 202454
March 202412
January 202436
December 202339
November 202330
October 202324
September 202319

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202431
July 20244
May 20242
April 202460
March 20243
January 202454
December 202341
November 202349
October 202333
September 202343

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202453
April 202447
January 202440
December 202333
November 202351
October 202349
September 202346

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20241
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
April 202411
March 20242
January 202411
December 202317
November 202319
October 202323
September 202316

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20249
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 551 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202425
July 20242
May 20241
April 202465
March 20247
January 202460
December 202369
November 202394
October 202390
September 2023104

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202417
January 202417
December 202319
November 202316
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 7GR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. A4206
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1