HERMITAGE STREET, W2 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1AR

HERMITAGE STREET, W2 1AR, Westminster has recorded a total of 302 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.24 per 1,000 population. This W2 1AR 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 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1AR, encompassing approximately 8109 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (18.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-10.20% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (10.53% increase)

W2 1AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

HERMITAGE STREET, W2 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7237.2418.03%
Anti-social behaviour448.88-10.20%
Theft from the person425.4310.53%
Other theft395.1850.00%
Public order244.81100.00%
Shoplifting232.964.55%
Vehicle crime142.84100.00%
Robbery121.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.4837.50%
Bicycle theft71.3675.00%
Burglary60.86-25.00%
Other crime40.740.00%
Drugs20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6131.321425.00%
Anti-social behaviour497.520.00%
Theft from the person386.04660.00%
Other theft264.69766.67%
Shoplifting223.210.00%
Public order122.71300.00%
Robbery101.48900.00%
Burglary81.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.990.00%
Vehicle crime70.990.00%
Drugs50.860.00%
Possession of weapons40.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52.10-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences40.6233.33%
Other theft30.490.00%
Public order30.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person152.84-77.27%
Public order31.85-81.25%
Violence and sexual offences30.37-95.31%
Robbery10.37-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6641.19312.50%
Violence and sexual offences648.142033.33%
Other theft567.89600.00%
Anti-social behaviour536.910.00%
Shoplifting256.540.00%
Burglary223.080.00%
Public order162.711500.00%
Robbery121.970.00%
Bicycle theft91.480.00%
Vehicle crime81.110.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person163.58-61.90%
Other theft81.97-88.06%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-95.38%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Public order10.12-94.44%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6740.32-14.10%
Violence and sexual offences658.26-8.45%
Anti-social behaviour598.0243.90%
Theft from the person427.2810.53%
Public order185.18-5.26%
Burglary152.22-11.76%
Robbery141.8527.27%
Vehicle crime131.730.00%
Shoplifting121.60-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson81.48-42.86%
Bicycle theft60.990.00%
Drugs50.74-28.57%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7841.43-25.71%
Violence and sexual offences719.6212.70%
Anti-social behaviour418.75-46.75%
Theft from the person385.0611.76%
Public order194.69-29.63%
Shoplifting192.34-24.00%
Burglary172.346.25%
Criminal damage and arson142.107.69%
Vehicle crime131.73225.00%
Robbery111.6037.50%
Drugs71.36-61.11%
Bicycle theft60.86200.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10548.465.00%
Anti-social behaviour7712.9514.93%
Violence and sexual offences639.496.78%
Theft from the person347.7721.43%
Public order274.190.00%
Shoplifting253.3331.58%
Drugs183.08100.00%
Burglary162.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.97-7.14%
Robbery81.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-71.43%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10045.62-2.91%
Anti-social behaviour6712.3313.56%
Violence and sexual offences598.26-3.28%
Theft from the person287.2816.67%
Public order273.4528.57%
Burglary203.3353.85%
Shoplifting192.4735.71%
Criminal damage and arson142.347.69%
Vehicle crime101.73-28.57%
Drugs91.2312.50%
Robbery81.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft70.9916.67%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10344.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences6112.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour597.520.00%
Theft from the person247.280.00%
Public order212.960.00%
Robbery162.590.00%
Vehicle crime141.970.00%
Shoplifting141.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.730.00%
Burglary131.600.00%
Drugs81.600.00%
Bicycle theft60.990.00%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%
Other crime20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 348 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
July 20245
May 202415
April 202466
March 202416
January 202442
December 202338
November 202334
October 202328
September 202324

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
April 202425
January 202412
December 202319
November 202325
October 202319
September 202314

A total of 526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202461
July 20244
May 20243
April 202464
March 20243
January 202465
December 202371
November 202363
October 202359
September 202361

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
July 20243
May 20243
April 202416
March 20241
January 202418
December 202319
November 202327
October 202327
September 202321

A total of 449 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202449
April 202453
January 202459
December 202341
November 202377
October 202367
September 202359

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

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20248
January 202413
December 202313
November 20234
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 202422
January 202415
December 202317
November 202316
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237
September 20236

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 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202426
July 20243
April 202456
March 20248
January 202467
December 202378
November 2023105
October 2023100
September 2023103

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 202318
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202414
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
May 20241
January 20248
December 202314
November 202313
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1AR 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. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. A4206
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crompton Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Edgware Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Penfold Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Howley Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 30. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1