W2 1BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1BD

W2 1BD, Westminster has recorded a total of 245 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.79 per 1,000 population. This W2 1BD 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 1BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1BD, encompassing approximately 9498 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Other theft: (41) incidents (51.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-22.45% decrease)

W2 1BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

W2 1BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5625.7921.74%
Other theft415.9051.85%
Anti-social behaviour384.32-22.45%
Theft from the person344.0025.93%
Public order153.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.5883.33%
Burglary111.16120.00%
Vehicle crime101.16400.00%
Robbery91.0528.57%
Bicycle theft60.9550.00%
Shoplifting60.6320.00%
Other crime40.630.00%
Drugs20.42-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4920.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.161050.00%
Theft from the person274.84800.00%
Other theft272.841250.00%
Public order102.84400.00%
Robbery71.05600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Drugs50.630.00%
Burglary50.530.00%
Shoplifting50.530.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.3733.33%
Theft from the person30.42-72.73%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Other theft20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112.00-81.03%
Public order31.16-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.32-95.08%
Robbery10.32-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6630.851220.00%
Violence and sexual offences616.951933.33%
Theft from the person586.42314.29%
Anti-social behaviour506.110.00%
Burglary175.260.00%
Bicycle theft101.790.00%
Public order101.05900.00%
Robbery81.050.00%
Vehicle crime70.840.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142.53-62.16%
Other theft51.47-92.19%
Violence and sexual offences30.53-94.44%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Public order10.11-92.31%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6428.64-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences546.7410.20%
Anti-social behaviour465.6939.39%
Theft from the person374.840.00%
Burglary133.90-27.78%
Public order131.37-31.58%
Robbery131.3730.00%
Vehicle crime101.37-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.05-18.18%
Bicycle theft50.950.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Drugs30.32-40.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7228.85-24.21%
Violence and sexual offences497.582.08%
Theft from the person375.162.78%
Anti-social behaviour333.90-46.77%
Public order193.47-9.52%
Burglary182.0038.46%
Criminal damage and arson111.9083.33%
Vehicle crime111.16175.00%
Robbery101.16150.00%
Bicycle theft51.05400.00%
Drugs50.53-66.67%
Shoplifting30.5350.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9532.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour6210.0019.23%
Violence and sexual offences486.5311.63%
Theft from the person365.0571.43%
Public order213.79-16.00%
Drugs152.2187.50%
Burglary131.58-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.37-53.85%
Vehicle crime40.63-20.00%
Robbery40.42-20.00%
Shoplifting20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9530.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour5210.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.470.00%
Public order254.530.00%
Theft from the person212.630.00%
Burglary142.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.470.00%
Drugs81.370.00%
Bicycle theft70.840.00%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Robbery50.530.00%
Shoplifting40.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
July 20243
May 202411
April 202458
March 202414
January 202437
December 202337
November 202336
October 202321

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202446
July 20244
May 20243
April 202461
March 20243
January 202454
December 202349
November 202348
October 202343

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202449
April 202450
January 202446
December 202333
November 202362
October 202352

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 20231

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243
April 202410
March 20241
January 202413
December 202319
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 467 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202427
July 20242
April 202466
March 20245
January 202464
December 202372
November 202395
October 202395

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
May 20241
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202417
January 202413
December 202318
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 21. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Howley Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 24. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3