W2 1AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1AE

W2 1AE, Westminster has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.35 per 1,000 population. This W2 1AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W2 postcode area, which has experienced 737 crimes and a crime rate of 16.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W2 1AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1AE, encompassing approximately 10608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (1166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (1100.00% increase)

W2 1AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Eastbourne Mews with total crimes: 12
  • London Street with total crimes: 10

W2 1AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5417.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.091166.67%
Other theft243.581100.00%
Theft from the person232.262200.00%
Public order82.17300.00%
Robbery70.750.00%
Burglary70.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.660.00%
Bicycle theft50.570.00%
Drugs50.470.00%
Shoplifting50.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.7550.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Other theft20.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-90.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101.41-80.39%
Public order20.94-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.19-96.61%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6326.581160.00%
Violence and sexual offences595.941866.67%
Anti-social behaviour555.560.00%
Theft from the person515.18363.64%
Burglary144.810.00%
Public order101.32900.00%
Bicycle theft90.940.00%
Vehicle crime90.850.00%
Robbery50.850.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111.98-67.65%
Other theft51.04-92.42%
Violence and sexual offences30.47-94.74%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.09-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6625.74-5.71%
Violence and sexual offences576.2232.56%
Anti-social behaviour475.3742.42%
Theft from the person344.43-2.86%
Burglary163.21-20.00%
Robbery111.5137.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.040.00%
Vehicle crime100.94-16.67%
Public order90.94-43.75%
Bicycle theft50.850.00%
Drugs40.47-20.00%
Shoplifting20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.19100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7024.60-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences436.60-12.24%
Theft from the person354.0512.90%
Anti-social behaviour333.30-42.11%
Burglary203.1125.00%
Public order161.89-20.00%
Vehicle crime121.5171.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.1366.67%
Robbery80.9433.33%
Drugs50.75-54.55%
Bicycle theft50.47400.00%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9128.001.11%
Anti-social behaviour578.5811.76%
Violence and sexual offences495.3758.06%
Theft from the person314.6263.16%
Public order202.92-16.67%
Burglary161.896.67%
Drugs111.5183.33%
Vehicle crime71.04-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.66-50.00%
Robbery60.5750.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.19-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9025.64-13.46%
Anti-social behaviour518.48-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences314.81-32.61%
Public order242.9241.18%
Theft from the person192.26-5.00%
Burglary151.797.14%
Criminal damage and arson121.41-7.69%
Vehicle crime91.13-10.00%
Bicycle theft70.8516.67%
Drugs60.6650.00%
Robbery40.57-73.33%
Shoplifting30.3850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10429.035.05%
Anti-social behaviour549.80-32.50%
Violence and sexual offences465.09-16.36%
Theft from the person204.34-35.48%
Public order171.8913.33%
Robbery151.6036.36%
Burglary141.41-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.3285.71%
Vehicle crime101.2366.67%
Bicycle theft60.94100.00%
Drugs40.57-33.33%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Other crime20.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9932.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour809.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences557.540.00%
Theft from the person315.180.00%
Burglary202.920.00%
Public order151.890.00%
Robbery111.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.040.00%
Drugs60.660.00%
Vehicle crime60.570.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 614 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 20242
April 202463
March 20245
January 202466
December 202370
November 202391
October 202390
September 2023104
August 202399

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
July 20243
May 20242
April 202459
March 20243
January 202457
December 202343
November 202349
October 202331
September 202346
August 202355

A total of 266 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20241
May 202410
April 202451
March 202411
January 202434
December 202335
November 202331
October 202319
September 202320
August 202331

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 202315
August 202311

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
April 202455
January 202447
December 202333
November 202357
October 202351
September 202354
August 202380

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312
September 202313
August 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202414
January 202416
December 202320
November 202316
October 202315
September 202314
August 202320

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 202316
November 202320
October 202324
September 202317
August 202315

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310
August 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232
August 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Eastbourne Mews
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. London Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A4206
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Paddington (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gloucester Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Talbot Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Dudley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kingdom Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Craven Hill Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Conduit Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Norfolk Place
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Praed Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Orsett Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Norfolk Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Praed Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 20. A40
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. North Wharf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Westway
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Craven Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Chilworth Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Paddington
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 29. London Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1