W2 1HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1HB

W2 1HB, Westminster has recorded a total of 224 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.70 per 1,000 population. This W2 1HB 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 1HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1HB, encompassing approximately 10821 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (37) incidents (48.00% increase)

W2 1HB 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 1HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.7045.45%
Anti-social behaviour404.44-28.57%
Other theft373.7048.00%
Theft from the person303.4242.86%
Public order142.7740.00%
Burglary131.29116.67%
Vehicle crime91.20800.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.8350.00%
Bicycle theft60.8350.00%
Shoplifting50.550.00%
Robbery50.46-28.57%
Drugs30.46-25.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5616.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.171000.00%
Other theft253.051150.00%
Theft from the person212.312000.00%
Public order101.94900.00%
Robbery70.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.650.00%
Burglary60.550.00%
Shoplifting50.550.00%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.6550.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.09-90.00%

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 person101.39-80.00%
Public order20.92-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.18-96.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6325.411160.00%
Violence and sexual offences605.821900.00%
Theft from the person505.54354.55%
Anti-social behaviour474.620.00%
Burglary144.340.00%
Public order101.29900.00%
Vehicle crime100.920.00%
Bicycle theft90.920.00%
Robbery50.830.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
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 person111.94-63.33%
Other theft51.02-91.38%
Violence and sexual offences30.46-94.44%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.09-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5823.93-10.77%
Violence and sexual offences545.3638.46%
Anti-social behaviour464.9943.75%
Theft from the person304.25-9.09%
Burglary142.77-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson121.290.00%
Vehicle crime121.110.00%
Robbery111.1137.50%
Public order81.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.740.00%
Drugs50.460.00%
Shoplifting20.46-33.33%
Other crime20.18100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6523.10-26.14%
Violence and sexual offences396.01-20.41%
Theft from the person333.6013.79%
Anti-social behaviour323.05-42.86%
Burglary192.9626.67%
Public order161.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.48100.00%
Vehicle crime121.1171.43%
Robbery81.11166.67%
Drugs50.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.46150.00%
Shoplifting30.4650.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8826.5210.00%
Anti-social behaviour568.1312.00%
Violence and sexual offences495.1748.48%
Theft from the person294.5345.00%
Public order202.68-13.04%
Burglary151.8515.38%
Drugs101.39150.00%
Vehicle crime70.92-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson60.65-33.33%
Robbery30.55-25.00%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.18-77.78%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8024.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour507.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.620.00%
Public order233.050.00%
Theft from the person202.130.00%
Burglary131.850.00%
Vehicle crime111.200.00%
Bicycle theft91.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.830.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202456
April 202447
January 202446
December 202332
November 202356
October 202350

A total of 235 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202421
July 20241
May 202410
April 202450
March 202411
January 202430
December 202333
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202433
July 20243
May 20242
April 202460
March 20243
January 202454
December 202339
November 202349
October 202333

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 423 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202425
July 20242
April 202463
March 20245
January 202458
December 202365
November 202388
October 202380

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 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20248
December 202316
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 202410
January 202412
December 202312
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
May 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 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 20233
October 20234

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202414
January 202414
December 202319
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20234

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1HB 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. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 15. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1