POWIS SQUARE, W11 2AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W11 2AX

POWIS SQUARE, W11 2AX, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 249 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.83 per 1,000 population. This W11 2AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W11 postcode area, which has experienced 458 crimes and a crime rate of 15.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W11 2AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W11 2AX, encompassing approximately 10028 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W11 2AX area, explore the W11 2AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-29.73% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-59.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)

W11 2AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Colville Square with total crimes: 18
  • Dunworth Mews with total crimes: 15

POWIS SQUARE, W11 2AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5224.83-29.73%
Violence and sexual offences385.19-59.57%
Other theft353.7929.63%
Shoplifting343.49240.00%
Theft from the person253.39-61.54%
Vehicle crime192.4946.15%
Burglary141.89-6.67%
Drugs71.40-91.95%
Public order70.70-63.16%
Bicycle theft50.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.50-64.29%
Robbery50.50-54.55%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-93.75%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9444.97147.37%
Drugs879.371640.00%
Anti-social behaviour748.6851.02%
Theft from the person657.38170.83%
Other theft276.480.00%
Public order192.6972.73%
Possession of weapons161.891500.00%
Burglary151.607.14%
Criminal damage and arson141.501300.00%
Vehicle crime131.40-18.75%
Robbery111.301000.00%
Shoplifting101.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.000.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4921.344.26%
Violence and sexual offences384.8935.71%
Other theft273.79-10.00%
Theft from the person242.69-29.41%
Shoplifting202.39-28.57%
Vehicle crime161.99-27.27%
Burglary141.60-12.50%
Public order111.40-15.38%
Bicycle theft51.10400.00%
Drugs50.50150.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.10-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4723.8314.63%
Theft from the person344.69-10.53%
Other theft303.39-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences282.99-3.45%
Shoplifting282.79-31.71%
Vehicle crime222.79120.00%
Burglary162.19-15.79%
Public order131.6044.44%
Criminal damage and arson71.30-12.50%
Robbery50.70-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.500.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4225.03-14.29%
Shoplifting414.19156.25%
Anti-social behaviour414.0946.43%
Theft from the person384.09-47.22%
Violence and sexual offences293.79-17.14%
Burglary192.89171.43%
Vehicle crime101.89-16.67%
Public order91.00-40.00%
Robbery90.9012.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.90-38.46%
Bicycle theft30.80-50.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7226.530.00%
Other theft497.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.490.00%
Shoplifting162.790.00%
Public order151.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.500.00%
Vehicle crime121.300.00%
Robbery81.200.00%
Burglary70.800.00%
Bicycle theft60.700.00%
Drugs50.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202414
January 202416
December 202319
November 20237

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202487
April 20245
January 20242
November 20235

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202427
April 202427
January 202430
December 202342
November 202349

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202416
January 202422
December 202310
November 202312

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202474
April 202449
January 202447
December 202341
November 202328

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
April 202411
January 202413
December 20239
November 202315

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202494
April 202438
January 202428
December 202329
November 202335

A total of 258 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202465
April 202424
January 202434
December 202338
November 202372

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
April 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202410
April 202420
January 202428
December 202341
November 202316

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202416
April 20241
January 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W11 2AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Colville Square
    Total18
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Dunworth Mews
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Westbourne Park Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Colville Houses
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kensington Park Mews
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Codrington Mews
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Vernon Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. St Stephen'S Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Colville Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Denbigh Terrace
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tavistock Crescent
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Tavistock Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ledbury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Simon Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Pembridge Villas
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Powis Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mcgregor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Aldridge Road Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Powis Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Lonsdale Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Westbourne Grove
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Lambton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Tavistock Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Alba Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 28. Rosehart Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Stephen'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1