MORTIMER SQUARE, W11 4BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W11 4BY

MORTIMER SQUARE, W11 4BY, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 226 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.41 per 1,000 population. This W11 4BY 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 4BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W11 4BY, encompassing approximately 7683 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W11 4BY area, explore the W11 4BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (70) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)

W11 4BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 84
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

MORTIMER SQUARE, W11 4BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7029.4175.00%
Violence and sexual offences449.1112.82%
Anti-social behaviour345.739.68%
Other theft144.42-12.50%
Bicycle theft91.8280.00%
Drugs91.17350.00%
Robbery91.17125.00%
Vehicle crime71.1716.67%
Public order70.9140.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.91250.00%
Theft from the person70.91-41.67%
Burglary50.9125.00%
Other crime20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4022.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences395.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.080.00%
Other theft164.030.00%
Theft from the person122.081100.00%
Vehicle crime61.560.00%
Public order50.78400.00%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Robbery40.520.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.26-88.89%
Theft from the person10.13-93.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7127.4639.22%
Anti-social behaviour349.2447.83%
Violence and sexual offences294.42-27.50%
Other theft253.77-21.88%
Theft from the person153.25-48.28%
Public order91.950.00%
Vehicle crime81.17-57.89%
Drugs61.040.00%
Burglary50.7825.00%
Robbery40.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.52-50.00%
Other crime10.39-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5130.198.51%
Violence and sexual offences406.648.11%
Other theft325.210.00%
Theft from the person294.16-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour233.7727.78%
Vehicle crime192.99171.43%
Public order92.47-30.77%
Robbery81.1733.33%
Bicycle theft61.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.78-40.00%
Other crime50.780.00%
Burglary40.65-20.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4729.542.17%
Theft from the person396.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences375.08-13.95%
Other theft324.82-31.91%
Anti-social behaviour184.1612.50%
Public order132.34-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson101.690.00%
Bicycle theft81.30-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.04-30.00%
Robbery60.91-25.00%
Burglary50.78-16.67%
Drugs40.65-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4733.5823.68%
Shoplifting466.1215.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.9916.22%
Theft from the person395.60178.57%
Anti-social behaviour165.08-50.00%
Public order162.0823.08%
Criminal damage and arson102.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime101.30-37.50%
Bicycle theft101.30-28.57%
Robbery81.3014.29%
Burglary61.040.00%
Drugs50.78-44.44%
Other crime20.650.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4031.620.00%
Other theft385.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.820.00%
Vehicle crime164.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.080.00%
Bicycle theft141.950.00%
Theft from the person141.820.00%
Public order131.820.00%
Drugs91.690.00%
Robbery71.170.00%
Burglary60.910.00%
Other crime20.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202431
April 202434
January 202423
December 202318
November 202316
October 202332

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 202419
December 20237
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202439
April 202429
January 202440
December 202337
November 202343
October 202337

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
May 20241
April 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
April 202425
January 202432
December 202332
November 202347
October 202338

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 156 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
May 20241
April 202415
January 202429
December 202339
November 202339
October 202314

A total of 365 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202440
April 202471
January 202451
December 202347
November 202346
October 202340

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W11 4BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total84
    Shoplifting47
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Wood Lane
    Total22
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hunt Close
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Queensdale Crescent
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Anns Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bramley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Dulford Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
  • 9. Runcorn Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mary Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Sirdar Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Penzance Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Pottery Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hippodrome Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Verity Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. St James'S Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Ariel Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Penzance Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lockton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Latimer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Walmer Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Grenfell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Swanscombe Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Waynflete Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bard Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Evesham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Freston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Shalfleet Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1