Tim Westwood, 68, has been charged with several sexual offences against seven women, including four counts of rape.
The charges relate to incidents between 1983 and 2016.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police Service, said of the news: “It takes courage to come forward and report allegations of this nature.
“The women who have done so have put their trust in us and we continue to provide them with all available support.
Tim Westwood was charged by Met Police on Thursday
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“Our investigation remains open and we’d encourage anyone who has been impacted by this case, or anyone with information, to come forward and speak with us.
“A dedicated team of investigators is available via email at [email protected]. Any reports will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by specialist officers.
“Support is also available by contacting the independent charity, Rape Crisis at 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.”
Mr Westwood will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, November 11.
Tim Westwood was best known for his work on BBC Radio 1
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The Met Police also shared details of the offences for which Mr Westwood has been charged.
The earliest of the offences is from 1983, where a 17-year-old girl was indecently assaulted in the Fulham area of London.
In 1986, a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in the Vauxhall area of London.
Between 1995 and 1996, a female between the age of 17-18 was raped in London, and it is also alleged that the same woman was sexually assaulted in central London within the same timeframe.
Tim Westwood performing on stage
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Between 2000 and 2001, a female between the age of 17-18 was raped and sexually assaulted in London.
Two offences occurred in 2010. One woman in her 20s was raped in London and another also in her 20s was sexually assaulted in Stroud.
The latest of the offences dates to 2016, when a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in the Finchley area of London.
Tim Westwood pictured in 2022
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Mr Westwood’s career began four decades ago on pirate radio before he moved to Kiss FM.
In 1987, he moved over to Capital FM before landing a role on BBC Radio 1 seven years later.
He remained at the BBC for the best part of two decades, presenting several shows on both Radio 1 and Radio 1 Xtra.
Following his departure, he rejoined Capital. His TV work includes MTV’s Pimp My Ride UK and a series of programmes on UKTV.