W1K 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 2AY

W1K 2AY, Westminster has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 118.69 per 1,000 population. This W1K 2AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1K postcode area, which has experienced 273 crimes and a crime rate of 130.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1K 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 2AY, encompassing approximately 1482 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1K 2AY area, explore the W1K 2AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (49) incidents (11.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)

W1K 2AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Red Place with total crimes: 27
  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17

W1K 2AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49118.6911.36%
Violence and sexual offences3633.0480.00%
Other theft2824.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1818.8812.50%
Vehicle crime1412.14180.00%
Robbery89.440.00%
Drugs85.39100.00%
Public order65.39-40.00%
Burglary44.05-60.00%
Bicycle theft32.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.02-66.67%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4491.714300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2029.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour1613.490.00%
Other theft1410.790.00%
Burglary109.440.00%
Public order106.740.00%
Robbery86.740.00%
Vehicle crime55.390.00%
Drugs43.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.700.00%
Shoplifting22.020.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.67-98.85%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person87147.6942.62%
Other theft3858.6722.58%
Anti-social behaviour2525.6366.67%
Vehicle crime2016.8633.33%
Violence and sexual offences1913.4946.15%
Drugs1112.81175.00%
Robbery57.4266.67%
Burglary43.37300.00%
Public order42.70100.00%
Bicycle theft32.70200.00%
Shoplifting32.02200.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61107.22-39.60%
Other theft3141.14-43.64%
Anti-social behaviour1520.91-31.82%
Vehicle crime1510.12-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences1310.12-65.79%
Criminal damage and arson98.77125.00%
Drugs46.07-20.00%
Robbery32.70-75.00%
Possession of weapons22.020.00%
Public order21.35-75.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-85.71%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101196.2429.49%
Other theft5568.113.77%
Violence and sexual offences3837.0911.76%
Vehicle crime3525.63133.33%
Anti-social behaviour2223.60-24.14%
Robbery1214.8433.33%
Public order88.09-46.67%
Shoplifting75.3940.00%
Drugs54.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.37-33.33%
Burglary22.70-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person78173.3150.00%
Other theft5352.6039.47%
Violence and sexual offences3435.7421.43%
Anti-social behaviour2922.9345.00%
Vehicle crime1519.56-6.25%
Public order1510.1266.67%
Robbery910.120.00%
Burglary86.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.39200.00%
Shoplifting54.05-28.57%
Other crime23.37100.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52124.760.00%
Other theft3835.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences2825.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour2018.880.00%
Vehicle crime1613.490.00%
Robbery910.790.00%
Public order96.070.00%
Shoplifting76.070.00%
Burglary34.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Other crime11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 473 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 59.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202444
June 20241
April 202487
January 202461
December 2023101
November 202378
October 202352

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202420
January 202415
December 202335
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202420
April 202419
January 202413
December 202338
November 202334
October 202328

A total of 257 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202414
April 202438
January 202431
December 202355
November 202353
October 202338

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20245
January 20243
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202425
January 202415
December 202322
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1K 2AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total17
    Drugs5
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dunraven Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 13. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Binney Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Duke'S Yard
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Balderton Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lees Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Grosvenor Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Blackburne'S Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Reeves Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1