W1K 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 2SG

W1K 2SG, Westminster has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 107.14 per 1,000 population. This W1K 2SG 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 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 2SG, encompassing approximately 1614 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1K 2SG area, explore the W1K 2SG 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: (35) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (133.33% increase)

W1K 2SG 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 2SG 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 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49107.1411.36%
Violence and sexual offences3530.3575.00%
Other theft2821.68133.33%
Anti-social behaviour1717.346.25%
Vehicle crime1310.53160.00%
Robbery88.050.00%
Drugs84.95166.67%
Public order64.95-40.00%
Burglary43.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.86-66.67%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%

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 person4482.374300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2027.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1612.390.00%
Other theft129.910.00%
Burglary107.430.00%
Public order106.190.00%
Robbery86.190.00%
Vehicle crime54.950.00%
Drugs33.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Shoplifting21.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.62-98.85%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person87133.1642.62%
Other theft3653.8816.13%
Anti-social behaviour2522.3078.57%
Vehicle crime2015.4833.33%
Violence and sexual offences1712.3930.77%
Drugs1110.53175.00%
Robbery56.8166.67%
Burglary43.10300.00%
Public order42.48100.00%
Bicycle theft32.48200.00%
Shoplifting31.86200.00%

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 person6197.85-38.38%
Other theft3137.78-41.51%
Vehicle crime1519.20-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour149.29-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences138.67-64.86%
Criminal damage and arson98.05125.00%
Drugs45.57-20.00%
Robbery32.48-72.73%
Possession of weapons21.860.00%
Public order21.24-75.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-85.71%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person99175.2730.26%
Other theft5361.316.00%
Violence and sexual offences3732.8212.12%
Vehicle crime3522.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour2021.68-25.93%
Robbery1112.3922.22%
Public order86.81-46.67%
Shoplifting74.9540.00%
Drugs54.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.10-20.00%
Burglary22.48-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person76152.9746.15%
Other theft5047.0735.14%
Violence and sexual offences3330.9732.00%
Anti-social behaviour2720.4442.11%
Public order1516.7266.67%
Vehicle crime149.29-12.50%
Robbery98.670.00%
Burglary85.57166.67%
Shoplifting54.95-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.10150.00%
Other crime23.10100.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52111.4879.31%
Other theft3732.2012.12%
Violence and sexual offences2522.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour1915.4811.76%
Vehicle crime1611.77-30.43%
Robbery99.91125.00%
Public order95.5750.00%
Shoplifting75.57133.33%
Burglary34.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-71.43%
Other crime11.240.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3397.850.00%
Theft from the person2920.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences2517.960.00%
Vehicle crime2315.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour1714.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.530.00%
Public order64.340.00%
Drugs43.720.00%
Burglary42.480.00%
Robbery42.480.00%
Shoplifting32.480.00%
Bicycle theft21.860.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 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
September 20234

A total of 498 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 55.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202444
June 20241
April 202487
January 202461
December 202399
November 202376
October 202352
September 202329

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202420
January 202415
December 202335
November 202314
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202420
April 202417
January 202413
December 202337
November 202333
October 202325
September 202325

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
April 202436
January 202431
December 202353
November 202350
October 202337
September 202333

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202425
January 202414
December 202320
November 202327
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 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
September 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20235
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 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
September 20236

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 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
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 2SG 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. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Blackburne'S Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Reeves Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Green Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1