W2 1NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1NB

W2 1NB, Westminster has recorded a total of 296 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.86 per 1,000 population. This W2 1NB 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 1NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1NB, encompassing approximately 6454 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (17.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (17.02% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)

W2 1NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24

W2 1NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7945.8617.91%
Anti-social behaviour5512.2417.02%
Theft from the person308.5215.38%
Other theft264.6544.44%
Public order244.03166.67%
Shoplifting233.729.52%
Vehicle crime153.56114.29%
Criminal damage and arson122.329.09%
Robbery121.86140.00%
Bicycle theft91.86125.00%
Burglary51.390.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Drugs20.31-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6735.956600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4710.380.00%
Theft from the person267.28550.00%
Shoplifting214.030.00%
Other theft183.251700.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.790.00%
Public order91.70350.00%
Vehicle crime71.390.00%
Drugs71.080.00%
Burglary51.080.00%
Robbery50.77400.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Possession of weapons40.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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 person41.55-20.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

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 person51.24-86.49%
Public order10.77-94.12%
Robbery10.15-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-98.25%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5742.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour498.830.00%
Other theft407.591233.33%
Theft from the person376.20640.00%
Shoplifting255.730.00%
Burglary213.870.00%
Public order173.250.00%
Robbery92.630.00%
Vehicle crime91.390.00%
Bicycle theft91.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

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 person51.24-79.17%
Other theft30.77-93.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6543.8525.00%
Violence and sexual offences6110.07-12.86%
Other theft459.45-21.05%
Theft from the person246.97-7.69%
Burglary193.7246.15%
Vehicle crime172.9430.77%
Public order142.63-22.22%
Shoplifting112.17-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson81.70-42.86%
Drugs61.2420.00%
Robbery60.93-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.93-33.33%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7046.7911.11%
Other theft5710.85-19.72%
Anti-social behaviour528.83-28.77%
Theft from the person268.0618.18%
Public order184.03-14.29%
Shoplifting182.79-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.7916.67%
Burglary132.178.33%
Vehicle crime132.01160.00%
Robbery82.01-11.11%
Bicycle theft61.24500.00%
Drugs50.93-72.22%
Other crime20.77100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7351.59-29.13%
Other theft7111.31-1.39%
Violence and sexual offences6311.00-5.97%
Shoplifting259.7631.58%
Theft from the person223.8757.14%
Public order213.41-19.23%
Drugs183.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.79-7.69%
Burglary121.86-33.33%
Robbery91.86-10.00%
Vehicle crime51.39-54.55%
Other crime10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10357.640.00%
Other theft7215.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences6711.160.00%
Public order2610.380.00%
Shoplifting194.030.00%
Burglary182.940.00%
Theft from the person142.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.170.00%
Drugs122.010.00%
Vehicle crime111.860.00%
Robbery101.700.00%
Bicycle theft51.550.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 444 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202447
April 202449
January 202465
December 202352
November 202373
October 2023103

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
January 20248
December 202314
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 333 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
July 20241
April 202440
March 20243
January 202445
December 202357
November 202371
October 202372

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202467
July 20241
May 20241
April 202457
January 202461
December 202370
November 202363
October 202367

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 202417
January 202414
December 202318
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
April 202425
January 202411
December 202318
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
July 20244
May 20245
April 202437
March 20245
January 202424
December 202326
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20249
January 202417
December 202313
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202421
January 202419
December 202313
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1NB 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. Hospital
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Crompton Street
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Edgware Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 26. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Luton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 28. Penfold Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1