PRAED STREET, W2 1AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1AL

PRAED STREET, W2 1AL, Westminster has recorded a total of 360 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.19 per 1,000 population. This W2 1AL 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 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1AL, encompassing approximately 6642 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (-1.16% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (-12.64% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (6.38% increase)

W2 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Hospital with total crimes: 34
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19

PRAED STREET, W2 1AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8554.19-1.16%
Anti-social behaviour7612.80-12.64%
Theft from the person5011.446.38%
Other theft407.5333.33%
Public order246.0250.00%
Vehicle crime173.61240.00%
Shoplifting162.5614.29%
Robbery162.4145.45%
Criminal damage and arson132.410.00%
Drugs81.96-11.11%
Burglary81.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.20-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8751.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences8613.102766.67%
Theft from the person4712.95840.00%
Other theft307.08900.00%
Public order164.52433.33%
Shoplifting142.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.110.00%
Burglary121.960.00%
Robbery111.811000.00%
Drugs91.660.00%
Bicycle theft51.350.00%
Vehicle crime50.750.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52.41-64.29%
Other theft30.750.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person143.31-77.42%
Public order32.11-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences30.45-96.05%
Robbery10.45-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8456.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences7612.652433.33%
Theft from the person6211.44287.50%
Other theft579.33714.29%
Burglary278.580.00%
Public order214.062000.00%
Robbery143.160.00%
Shoplifting112.110.00%
Vehicle crime101.660.00%
Bicycle theft71.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person164.22-69.23%
Other theft72.41-90.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-96.51%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Public order10.15-95.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8660.5238.71%
Violence and sexual offences8612.9513.16%
Other theft7112.95-16.47%
Theft from the person5210.6910.64%
Burglary237.830.00%
Public order203.465.26%
Vehicle crime163.0160.00%
Drugs142.4175.00%
Robbery142.11-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.11-67.86%
Shoplifting51.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.75-40.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8558.41-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences7612.8011.76%
Anti-social behaviour6211.44-43.64%
Theft from the person479.33-2.08%
Criminal damage and arson287.08115.38%
Burglary234.220.00%
Public order193.46-32.14%
Robbery162.866.67%
Vehicle crime102.41-16.67%
Drugs81.51-65.22%
Shoplifting51.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.75150.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11069.7020.88%
Anti-social behaviour11016.56-5.17%
Violence and sexual offences6816.56-12.82%
Theft from the person4810.2429.73%
Public order287.23-17.65%
Drugs234.2276.92%
Burglary233.46-11.54%
Robbery153.4636.36%
Criminal damage and arson132.26-27.78%
Vehicle crime121.96-7.69%
Shoplifting101.81-28.57%
Bicycle theft21.51-71.43%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11669.555.45%
Other theft9117.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences7813.709.86%
Theft from the person3711.7415.62%
Public order345.5725.93%
Burglary265.1230.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.91-14.29%
Shoplifting142.7116.67%
Vehicle crime132.11-23.53%
Drugs131.960.00%
Robbery111.96-62.07%
Bicycle theft71.6675.00%
Other crime31.05200.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11067.890.00%
Other theft9116.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences7113.700.00%
Theft from the person3210.690.00%
Robbery294.820.00%
Public order274.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.060.00%
Burglary203.160.00%
Vehicle crime173.010.00%
Drugs132.560.00%
Shoplifting121.960.00%
Bicycle theft41.810.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 731 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202487
April 202484
January 202486
December 202362
November 2023110
October 2023116
September 2023110

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
May 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 202328
November 202313
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 196 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 20243
May 20243
April 202421
March 20241
January 202420
December 202319
November 202328
October 202334
September 202327

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 410 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202447
July 20245
May 202414
April 202462
March 202416
January 202452
December 202347
November 202348
October 202337
September 202332

A total of 635 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202486
July 20243
May 20243
April 202476
March 20243
January 202486
December 202376
November 202368
October 202378
September 202371

A total of 585 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202430
July 20243
April 202457
March 20247
January 202471
December 202385
November 2023110
October 202391
September 202391

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20242
January 202414
December 20238
November 202323
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 202410
January 202416
December 202310
November 202312
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 128 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
January 202414
December 202316
November 202315
October 202311
September 202329

A total of 162 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 202427
January 202423
December 202323
November 202323
October 202326
September 202320

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 5. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edgware Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 25. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 27. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2