W1K 2QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 2QX

W1K 2QX, Westminster has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 138.18 per 1,000 population. This W1K 2QX 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 2QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 2QX, encompassing approximately 1121 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)

W1K 2QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Fitzmaurice Place with total crimes: 11

W1K 2QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36138.182.86%
Violence and sexual offences3332.0957.14%
Other theft2629.42160.00%
Anti-social behaviour2023.1817.65%
Vehicle crime1117.8383.33%
Drugs99.8150.00%
Robbery88.020.00%
Public order77.13-36.36%
Burglary26.24-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35108.763400.00%
Violence and sexual offences2131.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1718.720.00%
Public order1115.160.00%
Other theft109.810.00%
Robbery88.910.00%
Drugs67.130.00%
Vehicle crime65.350.00%
Burglary55.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.460.00%
Other crime11.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.89-98.11%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53154.2376.67%
Other theft3247.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour2228.5329.41%
Vehicle crime1919.6146.15%
Violence and sexual offences1816.94-21.74%
Drugs1116.05450.00%
Robbery59.810.00%
Burglary44.46300.00%
Public order33.570.00%
Shoplifting32.670.00%
Bicycle theft22.67100.00%
Other crime11.780.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30118.57-59.46%
Other theft2426.74-44.19%
Violence and sexual offences2321.40-41.03%
Anti-social behaviour1720.50-34.62%
Vehicle crime1315.16-61.76%
Criminal damage and arson811.5960.00%
Robbery57.13-58.33%
Shoplifting34.46-50.00%
Public order32.67-66.67%
Drugs22.67-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.780.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74227.3351.02%
Other theft4365.974.88%
Violence and sexual offences3938.3321.88%
Vehicle crime3434.77161.54%
Anti-social behaviour2630.31-10.34%
Robbery1223.1850.00%
Public order910.70-40.00%
Shoplifting68.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.35-16.67%
Drugs54.46150.00%
Burglary14.46-85.71%
Other crime10.89-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49185.4344.12%
Other theft4143.6824.24%
Violence and sexual offences3236.556.67%
Anti-social behaviour2928.5361.11%
Public order1525.8536.36%
Vehicle crime1313.37-23.53%
Robbery811.590.00%
Burglary77.1375.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.24100.00%
Other crime25.35100.00%
Bicycle theft21.780.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Shoplifting21.780.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34141.750.00%
Other theft3330.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences3029.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour1826.740.00%
Vehicle crime1716.050.00%
Public order1115.160.00%
Robbery89.810.00%
Burglary47.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.570.00%
Other crime12.670.00%

Crime by Type

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 20245
December 202312
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 312 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
June 20241
April 202453
January 202430
December 202374
November 202349
October 202334

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202419
January 202413
December 202334
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202422
January 202417
December 202326
November 202329
October 202318

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202410
April 202432
January 202424
December 202343
November 202341
October 202333

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
April 202418
January 202423
December 202339
November 202332
October 202330

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202411
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 202315
October 202311

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
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 2QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total17
    Drugs5
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. North Audley Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 11. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Duke'S Yard
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 18. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lees Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Grosvenor Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Grosvenor Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bourdon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 24. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1