W2 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1DU

W2 1DU, Westminster has recorded a total of 355 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.10 per 1,000 population. This W2 1DU 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 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1DU, encompassing approximately 5370 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (1.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (-5.81% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)

W2 1DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Hospital with total crimes: 34
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19

W2 1DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8766.101.16%
Violence and sexual offences8116.20-5.81%
Theft from the person4315.084.88%
Other theft308.0115.38%
Public order225.5957.14%
Robbery194.1090.00%
Vehicle crime173.54240.00%
Shoplifting163.1723.08%
Criminal damage and arson142.9816.67%
Drugs102.610.00%
Burglary71.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.30-16.67%
Other crime20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8660.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences8616.018500.00%
Theft from the person4116.01925.00%
Other theft267.632500.00%
Public order144.84600.00%
Burglary142.610.00%
Shoplifting132.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.420.00%
Robbery102.23900.00%
Drugs101.860.00%
Bicycle theft61.860.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.86-20.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.49-89.36%
Public order10.93-95.45%
Robbery10.19-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-98.61%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8665.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences7216.010.00%
Other theft5713.411800.00%
Theft from the person4710.61840.00%
Burglary268.750.00%
Public order224.840.00%
Robbery114.100.00%
Shoplifting102.050.00%
Vehicle crime91.860.00%
Bicycle theft71.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.490.00%
Other theft30.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-98.77%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9069.0821.62%
Violence and sexual offences8116.7615.71%
Other theft5315.08-25.35%
Theft from the person379.878.82%
Burglary266.898.33%
Public order234.8421.05%
Vehicle crime174.2870.00%
Drugs123.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.23-50.00%
Robbery92.23-35.71%
Bicycle theft41.68-33.33%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7466.66-36.21%
Other theft7113.78-22.83%
Violence and sexual offences7013.22-4.11%
Theft from the person3413.03-17.07%
Criminal damage and arson246.3360.00%
Burglary244.479.09%
Public order194.47-24.00%
Robbery143.54-6.67%
Vehicle crime102.61-16.67%
Bicycle theft61.8650.00%
Drugs61.12-75.00%
Shoplifting41.12-42.86%
Other crime20.74100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11683.41-10.08%
Other theft9221.6019.48%
Violence and sexual offences7317.13-10.98%
Theft from the person4113.5928.12%
Public order257.63-21.88%
Drugs244.6571.43%
Burglary224.47-15.38%
Robbery154.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.790.00%
Vehicle crime122.79-7.69%
Shoplifting72.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12985.279.32%
Violence and sexual offences8224.0210.81%
Other theft7715.27-2.53%
Public order3214.3410.34%
Theft from the person325.9633.33%
Burglary265.964.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.84-6.25%
Shoplifting142.7927.27%
Drugs142.610.00%
Vehicle crime132.61-23.53%
Robbery122.42-47.83%
Bicycle theft82.23100.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.37-33.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11881.360.00%
Other theft7921.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences7414.710.00%
Public order2913.780.00%
Burglary255.400.00%
Theft from the person244.650.00%
Robbery234.470.00%
Vehicle crime174.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.170.00%
Drugs142.980.00%
Shoplifting112.610.00%
Bicycle theft42.050.00%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 786 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202486
April 202486
January 202490
December 202374
November 2023116
October 2023129
September 2023118

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 20242
January 202412
December 202324
November 202315
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 189 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 202422
January 202423
December 202319
November 202325
October 202332
September 202329

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 313 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202441
July 20244
May 20245
April 202447
March 20245
January 202437
December 202334
November 202341
October 202332
September 202324

A total of 622 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202486
July 20241
May 20241
April 202472
February 20241
January 202481
December 202370
November 202373
October 202382
September 202374

A total of 489 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
July 20241
April 202457
March 20243
January 202453
December 202371
November 202392
October 202377
September 202379

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20242
January 202412
December 20236
November 202324
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 20249
January 202417
December 202310
November 202312
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 115 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 202314
November 202315
October 202312
September 202323

A total of 170 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 202426
January 202426
December 202324
November 202322
October 202326
September 202325

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Edgware Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    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. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 24. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 27. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2