W2 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1AX

W2 1AX, Westminster has recorded a total of 313 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.89 per 1,000 population. This W2 1AX 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 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1AX, encompassing approximately 7654 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (10.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (8.51% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W2 1AX 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: 24

W2 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7540.8910.29%
Anti-social behaviour519.808.51%
Theft from the person416.660.00%
Other theft395.3656.00%
Public order265.09116.67%
Shoplifting233.404.55%
Vehicle crime143.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.8318.18%
Robbery131.7044.44%
Bicycle theft71.7075.00%
Burglary60.910.00%
Drugs20.78-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6834.101600.00%
Anti-social behaviour478.880.00%
Theft from the person416.14720.00%
Other theft255.36733.33%
Shoplifting223.270.00%
Public order122.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.570.00%
Robbery91.44800.00%
Vehicle crime71.180.00%
Burglary60.910.00%
Drugs50.780.00%
Possession of weapons40.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%

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 person52.22-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences40.6533.33%
Other theft30.520.00%
Public order30.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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 person153.00-76.92%
Public order31.96-82.35%
Violence and sexual offences30.39-95.52%
Robbery10.39-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6744.152133.33%
Theft from the person658.75306.25%
Other theft558.49587.50%
Anti-social behaviour537.180.00%
Shoplifting266.920.00%
Burglary223.400.00%
Public order172.871600.00%
Robbery122.220.00%
Vehicle crime91.570.00%
Bicycle theft91.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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 person163.79-60.98%
Other theft82.09-88.41%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-95.45%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Public order10.13-94.44%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6944.42-12.66%
Violence and sexual offences669.01-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour628.6219.23%
Theft from the person418.100.00%
Public order185.36-5.26%
Burglary172.35-10.53%
Vehicle crime152.220.00%
Robbery151.9636.36%
Shoplifting121.96-36.84%
Drugs81.5714.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.05-46.67%
Bicycle theft61.050.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7947.42-25.47%
Violence and sexual offences7810.3225.81%
Anti-social behaviour5210.19-36.59%
Theft from the person416.7917.14%
Burglary195.3618.75%
Public order192.48-29.63%
Shoplifting192.48-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.4815.38%
Vehicle crime151.96200.00%
Robbery111.9637.50%
Drugs71.44-63.16%
Bicycle theft60.91200.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10652.386.00%
Anti-social behaviour8213.85-7.87%
Violence and sexual offences6210.71-1.59%
Theft from the person358.1025.00%
Public order274.57-10.00%
Shoplifting253.5331.58%
Drugs193.2772.73%
Burglary162.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.09-7.14%
Robbery81.700.00%
Vehicle crime51.05-54.55%
Bicycle theft20.65-60.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10052.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour8913.0617.11%
Violence and sexual offences6311.631.61%
Public order308.2342.86%
Theft from the person283.9221.74%
Burglary203.6653.85%
Shoplifting192.6135.71%
Criminal damage and arson142.480.00%
Drugs111.8322.22%
Vehicle crime111.44-38.89%
Robbery81.44-57.89%
Bicycle theft51.050.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10049.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour7613.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences629.930.00%
Theft from the person238.100.00%
Public order213.000.00%
Robbery192.740.00%
Vehicle crime182.480.00%
Shoplifting142.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.830.00%
Burglary131.830.00%
Drugs91.700.00%
Bicycle theft51.180.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Other crime20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 351 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202441
July 20245
May 202415
April 202465
March 202416
January 202441
December 202341
November 202335
October 202328
September 202323

A total of 512 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202447
April 202453
January 202462
December 202352
November 202382
October 202389
September 202376

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
May 20241
January 20248
December 202315
November 202313
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 584 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202425
July 20243
April 202455
March 20248
January 202469
December 202379
November 2023106
October 2023100
September 2023100

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202415
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238
September 202319

A total of 551 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202468
July 20244
May 20243
April 202467
March 20243
January 202466
December 202378
November 202362
October 202363
September 202362

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202412
July 20243
May 20243
April 202417
March 20241
January 202418
December 202319
November 202327
October 202330
September 202321

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
April 202426
January 202412
December 202319
November 202325
October 202319
September 202314

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20249
January 202415
December 202315
November 20235
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202422
January 202417
December 202319
November 202316
October 202320
September 202313

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 20244
April 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 202319
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 1AX 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
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Edgware Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crompton Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Luton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 27. Penfold Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Howley Place
    Total4
    Other theft4