W2 1BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1BZ

W2 1BZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 242 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.07 per 1,000 population. This W2 1BZ 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 1BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1BZ, encompassing approximately 8940 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (29.55% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (44.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

W2 1BZ 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 1BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5727.0729.55%
Other theft426.3844.83%
Anti-social behaviour344.70-33.33%
Theft from the person343.809.68%
Public order153.8050.00%
Vehicle crime111.68450.00%
Robbery101.2325.00%
Burglary101.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1212.50%
Bicycle theft61.0150.00%
Shoplifting60.670.00%
Other crime40.670.00%
Drugs20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.22-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5123.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences445.701000.00%
Theft from the person314.92933.33%
Other theft293.471350.00%
Public order103.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.120.00%
Robbery80.89700.00%
Drugs60.890.00%
Shoplifting60.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%

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 offences41.4533.33%
Theft from the person30.45-72.73%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Other theft20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
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 person112.13-81.97%
Public order31.23-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.34-95.16%
Robbery10.34-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6731.651240.00%
Violence and sexual offences627.491966.67%
Theft from the person616.93335.71%
Anti-social behaviour426.820.00%
Burglary144.700.00%
Bicycle theft101.570.00%
Public order101.12900.00%
Robbery81.120.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
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 person142.68-62.16%
Other theft51.57-92.19%
Violence and sexual offences30.56-94.55%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
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 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6431.54-9.86%
Violence and sexual offences557.167.84%
Anti-social behaviour526.1552.94%
Theft from the person375.828.82%
Burglary144.14-26.32%
Robbery141.5755.56%
Public order131.57-27.78%
Vehicle crime101.45-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson101.1211.11%
Bicycle theft51.12-16.67%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Drugs30.34-40.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7130.53-21.98%
Violence and sexual offences517.942.00%
Anti-social behaviour345.70-46.88%
Theft from the person343.80-8.11%
Burglary193.8072.73%
Public order182.13-21.74%
Vehicle crime132.01116.67%
Robbery91.4580.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0150.00%
Bicycle theft61.01200.00%
Drugs50.67-68.75%
Shoplifting30.5650.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9135.12-3.19%
Anti-social behaviour6410.1818.52%
Violence and sexual offences507.1625.00%
Theft from the person375.5968.18%
Public order234.14-8.00%
Drugs162.5760.00%
Burglary111.79-31.25%
Vehicle crime61.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.67-57.14%
Robbery50.6725.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.22-71.43%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9432.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour5410.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences406.040.00%
Public order254.470.00%
Theft from the person222.800.00%
Burglary162.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.790.00%
Drugs101.570.00%
Bicycle theft71.120.00%
Shoplifting40.780.00%
Robbery40.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 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 202318
November 202323
October 202325

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 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 20236
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202444
July 20244
May 20243
April 202462
March 20243
January 202455
December 202351
November 202350
October 202340

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202451
April 202442
January 202452
December 202334
November 202364
October 202354

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 202414
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 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
November 20231

A total of 465 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202429
July 20242
April 202467
March 20245
January 202464
December 202371
November 202391
October 202394

A total of 284 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202431
July 20243
May 202411
April 202461
March 202414
January 202437
December 202334
November 202337
October 202322

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 202313
November 20236
October 20233

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202414
January 202414
December 202319
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1BZ 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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Blomfield Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Howley Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 25. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    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. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1