W1K 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 2EF

W1K 2EF, Westminster has recorded a total of 237 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 131.21 per 1,000 population. This W1K 2EF 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 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 2EF, encompassing approximately 1806 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (83) incidents (43.10% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (94.44% increase)

W1K 2EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 41
  • Red Place with total crimes: 27
  • A4202 with total crimes: 18

W1K 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83131.2143.10%
Violence and sexual offences3745.9542.31%
Other theft3520.4894.44%
Anti-social behaviour2619.3844.44%
Vehicle crime1414.39180.00%
Robbery117.7510.00%
Drugs86.09100.00%
Shoplifting64.43-14.29%
Public order63.32-57.14%
Burglary53.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft32.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-33.33%
Other crime11.110.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5895.785700.00%
Violence and sexual offences2632.110.00%
Other theft1814.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.970.00%
Public order149.970.00%
Burglary107.750.00%
Robbery105.540.00%
Shoplifting75.540.00%
Vehicle crime53.880.00%
Drugs42.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.55-99.18%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122158.341.67%
Other theft4567.54-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour3324.9183.33%
Vehicle crime2318.2753.33%
Violence and sexual offences2112.7310.53%
Drugs1111.63175.00%
Robbery96.0950.00%
Shoplifting84.98-11.11%
Burglary64.43500.00%
Public order53.3225.00%
Bicycle theft32.7750.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person120143.94-25.47%
Other theft5066.44-34.21%
Violence and sexual offences1927.68-57.78%
Anti-social behaviour1810.52-28.00%
Vehicle crime159.97-57.14%
Shoplifting98.30-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson94.98125.00%
Robbery64.98-62.50%
Public order43.32-50.00%
Drugs42.21-42.86%
Bicycle theft22.21100.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person161222.5615.00%
Other theft7689.14-7.32%
Violence and sexual offences4542.0818.42%
Vehicle crime3524.9194.44%
Anti-social behaviour2519.38-13.79%
Shoplifting1913.8426.67%
Robbery1610.5233.33%
Public order88.86-55.56%
Drugs74.43133.33%
Burglary43.88-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.210.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person140208.7215.70%
Other theft8277.5120.59%
Violence and sexual offences3845.405.56%
Anti-social behaviour2921.0445.00%
Public order1816.0650.00%
Vehicle crime189.970.00%
Shoplifting159.9715.38%
Robbery128.300.00%
Burglary116.64175.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.09166.67%
Drugs34.430.00%
Other crime21.66100.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person121170.520.00%
Other theft6866.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences3637.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour2019.930.00%
Vehicle crime1811.070.00%
Shoplifting139.970.00%
Public order127.200.00%
Robbery126.640.00%
Burglary46.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Other crime11.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
April 202433
January 202418
December 202325
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 374 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202418
April 202445
January 202450
December 202376
November 202382
October 202368

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20248
January 20249
December 202319
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 806 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 100.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202458
June 20241
April 2024122
January 2024120
December 2023161
November 2023140
October 2023121

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202423
January 202415
December 202335
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202426
April 202421
January 202419
December 202345
November 202338
October 202336

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20249
January 20246
December 202316
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
April 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.17 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 20237
November 20233

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 2EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total41
    Theft from the person21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total17
    Drugs5
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Lumley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dunraven Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 15. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Binney Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Duke'S Yard
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Balderton Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Brook'S Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lees Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Grosvenor Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2