W2 1DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1DF

W2 1DF, Westminster has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.32 per 1,000 population. This W2 1DF 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 1DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1DF, encompassing approximately 6725 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)

W2 1DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Crompton Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

W2 1DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3726.3223.33%
Anti-social behaviour335.50-13.16%
Shoplifting194.915.56%
Other theft182.83100.00%
Theft from the person162.680.00%
Vehicle crime132.38333.33%
Robbery101.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4980.00%
Public order81.34100.00%
Bicycle theft61.190.00%
Burglary30.89-62.50%
Other crime30.450.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3821.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences305.651400.00%
Shoplifting184.460.00%
Theft from the person162.680.00%
Other theft92.380.00%
Burglary81.340.00%
Bicycle theft61.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Possession of weapons40.740.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Public order40.59300.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.450.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.45-90.00%
Other theft10.30-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.060.00%
Shoplifting214.310.00%
Other theft203.12566.67%
Theft from the person202.971900.00%
Vehicle crime82.970.00%
Robbery81.190.00%
Bicycle theft81.190.00%
Burglary71.190.00%
Public order71.04250.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.89-90.32%
Public order20.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.30-93.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4026.17100.00%
Other theft315.9555.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.61-29.73%
Shoplifting163.87-27.27%
Theft from the person152.38114.29%
Vehicle crime102.2311.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.4950.00%
Burglary81.34-11.11%
Bicycle theft71.19133.33%
Robbery71.0475.00%
Public order61.04100.00%
Drugs10.89-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.1148.00%
Shoplifting225.50-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour203.27-60.00%
Other theft202.97-13.04%
Burglary92.970.00%
Vehicle crime91.3428.57%
Theft from the person71.34-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-14.29%
Robbery40.89-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.5950.00%
Public order30.45-66.67%
Drugs20.45-77.78%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5027.3621.95%
Violence and sexual offences257.43-10.71%
Shoplifting243.7250.00%
Other theft233.57-30.30%
Theft from the person133.42160.00%
Public order91.93-18.18%
Burglary91.3412.50%
Drugs91.3480.00%
Vehicle crime71.34-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.04-22.22%
Robbery51.04-37.50%
Bicycle theft20.74-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4126.76-12.77%
Other theft336.10-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences284.91-15.15%
Shoplifting164.16-11.11%
Public order112.3883.33%
Vehicle crime111.6457.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.6428.57%
Burglary81.3414.29%
Robbery81.19100.00%
Theft from the person51.190.00%
Drugs50.74400.00%
Bicycle theft40.74-20.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4727.510.00%
Other theft426.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.250.00%
Shoplifting184.910.00%
Burglary72.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.040.00%
Vehicle crime71.040.00%
Public order61.040.00%
Bicycle theft50.890.00%
Theft from the person50.740.00%
Robbery40.740.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202438
April 202429
January 202440
December 202320
November 202350
October 202341
September 202347

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202430
July 20242
April 202434
January 202426
December 202337
November 202325
October 202328
September 202333

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
May 20241
April 202420
March 20243
January 202431
December 202320
November 202323
October 202333
September 202342

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202421
January 202416
December 202322
November 202324
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
May 20242
April 202420
March 20241
January 202415
December 20237
November 202313
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1DF 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. Crompton Street
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. A4206
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Warwick Avenue
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Blomfield Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Howley Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 18. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aberdeen Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hatton Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clarendon Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Clarendon Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cuthbert Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hall Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Adpar Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 30. St Mary'S Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2