PARK SQUARE WEST, NW1 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 4LJ

PARK SQUARE WEST, NW1 4LJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.16 per 1,000 population. This NW1 4LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW1 postcode area, which has experienced 1410 crimes and a crime rate of 25.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW1 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 4LJ, encompassing approximately 1504 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 4LJ area, explore the NW1 4LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (-27.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)

NW1 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

PARK SQUARE WEST, NW1 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2963.16-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour1919.2811.76%
Violence and sexual offences1312.6362.50%
Other theft138.64-23.53%
Burglary68.6450.00%
Vehicle crime43.990.00%
Robbery42.66-42.86%
Shoplifting32.660.00%
Public order31.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.990.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4067.151233.33%
Anti-social behaviour1726.600.00%
Other theft1711.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.30300.00%
Robbery75.320.00%
Burglary44.650.00%
Public order32.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33.99-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.990.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44.65-92.31%
Public order22.66-80.00%
Robbery11.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5298.40160.00%
Anti-social behaviour2634.5762.50%
Other theft1817.29-28.00%
Shoplifting1111.9757.14%
Violence and sexual offences117.31-15.38%
Public order107.31100.00%
Burglary76.6540.00%
Vehicle crime54.65150.00%
Robbery33.32200.00%
Bicycle theft21.99100.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Drugs11.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2565.16-37.50%
Theft from the person2016.62-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour1613.30-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences1310.6462.50%
Shoplifting78.6416.67%
Public order54.65-16.67%
Burglary53.32-16.67%
Drugs23.32100.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-71.43%
Robbery11.33-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4086.43-11.11%
Theft from the person2626.6018.18%
Anti-social behaviour2117.29-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.96-55.56%
Vehicle crime75.32-22.22%
Public order64.6550.00%
Shoplifting63.99100.00%
Burglary63.99-14.29%
Robbery63.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.33-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45101.7332.35%
Anti-social behaviour3529.92-16.67%
Theft from the person2223.27-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences1814.6312.50%
Vehicle crime911.9728.57%
Burglary75.980.00%
Public order44.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.660.00%
Robbery32.660.00%
Shoplifting31.99200.00%
Bicycle theft21.99100.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4298.400.00%
Other theft3427.930.00%
Theft from the person2322.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences1615.290.00%
Public order810.640.00%
Vehicle crime75.320.00%
Burglary74.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.650.00%
Robbery32.660.00%
Shoplifting11.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 202411
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20242
April 202411
January 202413
December 20238
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 219 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202440
July 20243
May 20244
April 202452
January 202420
December 202326
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
April 202426
January 202416
December 202321
November 202335
October 202342

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20242
April 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 202418
January 202425
December 202340
November 202345
October 202334

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 4LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 4. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carburton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Luxborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. York Terrace West
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Little Albany Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Longford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Clarkes Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hallam Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Park Crescent Mews West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Triton Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Albany Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Great Portland Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Euston Road
    Total1
    Other theft1