W2 1AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1AD

W2 1AD, Westminster has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.85 per 1,000 population. This W2 1AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W2 postcode area, which has experienced 689 crimes and a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W2 1AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1AD, encompassing approximately 7269 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 1AD area, explore the W2 1AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)

W2 1AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Crompton Street with total crimes: 12

W2 1AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5829.8538.10%
Anti-social behaviour367.98-10.00%
Other theft244.95118.18%
Shoplifting213.3023.53%
Theft from the person192.890.00%
Vehicle crime122.61300.00%
Public order101.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.38100.00%
Robbery91.3880.00%
Bicycle theft71.2440.00%
Burglary40.96-33.33%
Other crime30.550.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.842000.00%
Anti-social behaviour405.780.00%
Theft from the person195.500.00%
Shoplifting172.610.00%
Other theft112.340.00%
Public order61.51500.00%
Burglary60.830.00%
Bicycle theft50.830.00%
Robbery50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Possession of weapons40.690.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.410.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.55-88.46%
Other theft10.41-95.83%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4324.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.920.00%
Theft from the person263.852500.00%
Other theft243.58500.00%
Shoplifting193.300.00%
Burglary132.610.00%
Bicycle theft91.790.00%
Vehicle crime71.240.00%
Public order60.96200.00%
Robbery40.830.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft40.96-90.00%
Public order20.55-80.00%
Theft from the person10.28-95.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4329.16-15.69%
Anti-social behaviour425.9255.56%
Other theft405.7825.00%
Theft from the person215.5050.00%
Burglary142.8916.67%
Vehicle crime101.9342.86%
Public order101.38-37.50%
Shoplifting91.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.240.00%
Robbery81.2460.00%
Bicycle theft61.1050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5126.9627.50%
Other theft327.02-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour274.40-47.06%
Public order163.710.00%
Shoplifting152.20-25.00%
Theft from the person142.060.00%
Burglary121.93-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson91.6528.57%
Vehicle crime71.2416.67%
Robbery50.960.00%
Bicycle theft40.69100.00%
Drugs30.55-76.92%
Other crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5132.1915.91%
Other theft467.02-14.81%
Violence and sexual offences406.330.00%
Shoplifting205.5033.33%
Public order162.75-5.88%
Theft from the person142.20180.00%
Burglary131.9318.18%
Drugs131.7962.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.96-25.00%
Robbery50.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.69-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5431.50-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour447.43-2.22%
Violence and sexual offences406.05-14.89%
Public order175.5070.00%
Shoplifting152.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.0675.00%
Burglary111.9310.00%
Vehicle crime81.5133.33%
Drugs81.10300.00%
Bicycle theft61.1020.00%
Theft from the person50.83-28.57%
Robbery50.69-28.57%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5830.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences477.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour456.470.00%
Burglary106.190.00%
Shoplifting101.380.00%
Public order101.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.380.00%
Theft from the person71.100.00%
Robbery70.960.00%
Vehicle crime60.960.00%
Bicycle theft50.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202440
April 202428
January 202442
December 202327
November 202351
October 202344
September 202345

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202442
July 20242
April 202443
January 202443
December 202351
November 202340
October 202340
September 202347

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 202413
January 202414
December 202312
November 202313
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 202410
December 202316
November 202316
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 294 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
May 20241
April 202424
March 20244
January 202440
December 202332
November 202346
October 202354
September 202358

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202419
January 20249
December 202315
November 202320
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
December 20233
November 202313
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
May 20243
April 202426
March 20241
January 202421
December 202314
November 202314
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A5
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. Crompton Street
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. A4206
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Blomfield Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Howley Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 21. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hatton Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clarendon Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Cuthbert Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hall Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Adpar Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1