W2 1FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1FT

W2 1FT, Westminster has recorded a total of 232 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.87 per 1,000 population. This W2 1FT 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 1FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1FT, encompassing approximately 10608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (23.68% increase)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

W2 1FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

W2 1FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.8723.68%
Other theft434.4379.17%
Anti-social behaviour424.05-22.22%
Theft from the person303.9630.43%
Public order132.8362.50%
Burglary131.2385.71%
Vehicle crime101.23900.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.9466.67%
Bicycle theft70.9440.00%
Shoplifting50.660.00%
Robbery50.47-28.57%
Other crime30.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Drugs20.19-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5417.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.091166.67%
Other theft243.581100.00%
Theft from the person232.262200.00%
Public order82.17300.00%
Robbery70.750.00%
Burglary70.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.660.00%
Bicycle theft50.570.00%
Drugs50.470.00%
Shoplifting50.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.7550.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Other theft20.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-90.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101.41-80.39%
Public order20.94-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.19-96.61%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6326.581160.00%
Violence and sexual offences595.941866.67%
Anti-social behaviour555.560.00%
Theft from the person515.18363.64%
Burglary144.810.00%
Public order101.32900.00%
Bicycle theft90.940.00%
Vehicle crime90.850.00%
Robbery50.850.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111.98-67.65%
Other theft51.04-92.42%
Violence and sexual offences30.47-94.74%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.09-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6625.74-5.71%
Violence and sexual offences576.2232.56%
Anti-social behaviour475.3742.42%
Theft from the person344.43-2.86%
Burglary163.21-20.00%
Robbery111.5137.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.040.00%
Vehicle crime100.94-16.67%
Public order90.94-43.75%
Bicycle theft50.850.00%
Drugs40.47-20.00%
Shoplifting20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.19100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7024.60-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences436.60-12.24%
Theft from the person354.0512.90%
Anti-social behaviour333.30-42.11%
Burglary203.1125.00%
Public order161.89-20.00%
Vehicle crime121.5171.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.1366.67%
Robbery80.9433.33%
Drugs50.75-54.55%
Bicycle theft50.47400.00%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9128.001.11%
Anti-social behaviour578.5811.76%
Violence and sexual offences495.3758.06%
Theft from the person314.6263.16%
Public order202.92-16.67%
Burglary161.896.67%
Drugs111.5183.33%
Vehicle crime71.04-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.66-50.00%
Robbery60.5750.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.19-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9025.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour518.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.810.00%
Public order242.920.00%
Theft from the person192.260.00%
Burglary151.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.410.00%
Vehicle crime91.130.00%
Bicycle theft70.850.00%
Drugs60.660.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202454
April 202455
January 202447
December 202333
November 202357
October 202351

A total of 245 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202423
July 20241
May 202410
April 202451
March 202411
January 202434
December 202335
November 202331
October 202319

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202438
July 20243
May 20242
April 202459
March 20243
January 202457
December 202343
November 202349
October 202331

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 454 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202424
July 20242
April 202463
March 20245
January 202466
December 202370
November 202391
October 202390

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 202316
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202414
January 202416
December 202320
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1FT 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. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. A4206
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Orsett Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 16. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Howley Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 19. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gloucester Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1