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

Overview of Crime in W11 2BN

POWIS SQUARE, W11 2BN, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 245 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.33 per 1,000 population. This W11 2BN 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 2BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W11 2BN, encompassing approximately 10502 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W11 2BN area, explore the W11 2BN 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 (-27.78% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-57.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)

W11 2BN 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 2BN 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 behaviour5223.33-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences384.95-57.78%
Other theft343.6225.93%
Shoplifting343.24240.00%
Theft from the person253.24-61.54%
Vehicle crime192.3872.73%
Burglary121.81-20.00%
Public order71.14-63.16%
Drugs60.67-93.02%
Bicycle theft50.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.48-64.29%
Robbery50.48-54.55%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-92.86%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9041.89136.84%
Drugs868.571620.00%
Anti-social behaviour728.1946.94%
Theft from the person656.86182.61%
Other theft276.193.85%
Public order192.5790.00%
Burglary151.817.14%
Criminal damage and arson141.431300.00%
Possession of weapons141.331300.00%
Vehicle crime111.33-26.67%
Robbery111.051000.00%
Shoplifting101.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.950.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

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 behaviour4919.996.52%
Violence and sexual offences384.6735.71%
Other theft263.62-13.33%
Theft from the person232.48-32.35%
Shoplifting202.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime151.90-25.00%
Burglary141.43-6.67%
Public order101.33-23.08%
Bicycle theft50.95400.00%
Drugs50.48150.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%
Robbery10.10-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4622.2812.20%
Theft from the person344.38-8.11%
Other theft303.24-30.23%
Violence and sexual offences282.860.00%
Shoplifting282.67-30.00%
Vehicle crime202.67100.00%
Burglary151.90-21.05%
Public order131.4362.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.24-25.00%
Robbery50.57-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.480.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4323.61-12.24%
Anti-social behaviour414.0951.85%
Shoplifting403.90166.67%
Theft from the person373.81-48.61%
Violence and sexual offences283.52-20.00%
Burglary192.67171.43%
Vehicle crime101.81-9.09%
Robbery90.9512.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.86-38.46%
Public order80.76-46.67%
Bicycle theft30.76-50.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

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 person7225.0456.52%
Other theft496.866.52%
Violence and sexual offences354.67-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour273.33-46.00%
Public order152.5787.50%
Shoplifting151.4315.38%
Criminal damage and arson131.43-7.14%
Vehicle crime111.2422.22%
Robbery81.05100.00%
Burglary70.76-65.00%
Bicycle theft60.67-57.14%
Drugs50.5766.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5026.090.00%
Theft from the person464.760.00%
Other theft464.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.380.00%
Burglary204.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.900.00%
Bicycle theft141.330.00%
Shoplifting131.330.00%
Vehicle crime91.240.00%
Public order80.860.00%
Robbery40.760.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
April 202415
January 202420
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 48.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202472
April 202449
January 202446
December 202341
November 202327
October 202350

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
April 202410
January 202413
December 20238
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202490
April 202438
January 202428
December 202328
November 202335
October 202344

A total of 302 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.14 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 202423
January 202434
December 202337
November 202372
October 202346

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
April 202426
January 202430
December 202343
November 202349
October 202346

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
April 202414
January 202415
December 202319
November 20237
October 202320

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 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 20246
December 20238
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202486
April 20245
January 20242
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 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
October 20234

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202410
April 202420
January 202428
December 202340
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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
October 20231

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202414
April 20241
January 20244
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W11 2BN 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. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Lambton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Tavistock Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Alba Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 27. Rosehart Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Stephen'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Powis Gardens
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1