STAR STREET, W2 1QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1QB

STAR STREET, W2 1QB, Westminster has recorded a total of 335 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.35 per 1,000 population. This W2 1QB 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 1QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1QB, encompassing approximately 7554 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 1QB area, explore the W2 1QB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W2 1QB area, visit the W2 1QB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (4.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-28.24% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (49) incidents (13.95% increase)

W2 1QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19

STAR STREET, W2 1QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7444.354.23%
Anti-social behaviour619.80-28.24%
Theft from the person498.0713.95%
Other theft406.4929.03%
Public order245.3033.33%
Vehicle crime183.18200.00%
Shoplifting162.3823.08%
Criminal damage and arson132.1262.50%
Robbery131.7230.00%
Burglary131.7218.18%
Drugs81.720.00%
Bicycle theft41.06-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8541.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences7111.252266.67%
Theft from the person439.40760.00%
Other theft315.69933.33%
Public order184.10500.00%
Shoplifting132.380.00%
Burglary111.720.00%
Robbery101.46900.00%
Drugs81.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.060.00%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Bicycle theft50.790.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 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 person52.12-64.29%
Other theft30.660.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142.91-79.10%
Public order31.85-84.21%
Violence and sexual offences30.40-95.65%
Robbery10.40-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7648.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences6910.062200.00%
Theft from the person679.13318.75%
Other theft618.87771.43%
Burglary288.070.00%
Public order193.711800.00%
Robbery122.520.00%
Shoplifting111.590.00%
Vehicle crime81.460.00%
Bicycle theft61.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person163.71-69.23%
Other theft72.12-90.28%
Violence and sexual offences30.93-96.34%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Public order10.13-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8248.4530.16%
Other theft7210.85-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour669.536.45%
Theft from the person528.74-8.77%
Burglary216.88-27.59%
Public order192.780.00%
Vehicle crime122.52-14.29%
Robbery121.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.59-60.00%
Drugs81.320.00%
Shoplifting51.060.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9252.55-22.03%
Violence and sexual offences6312.18-3.08%
Anti-social behaviour628.34-29.55%
Theft from the person578.2114.00%
Burglary297.5538.10%
Criminal damage and arson253.8492.31%
Public order193.31-20.83%
Robbery152.5215.38%
Vehicle crime141.9916.67%
Drugs81.85-55.56%
Shoplifting51.06-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.66300.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11857.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour8815.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences6511.650.00%
Theft from the person508.600.00%
Public order246.620.00%
Burglary213.180.00%
Drugs182.780.00%
Robbery132.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.720.00%
Vehicle crime121.720.00%
Shoplifting91.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 20248
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312

A total of 438 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202485
April 202476
January 202466
December 202362
November 202388

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
May 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 202325
November 202313

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202418
July 20243
May 20243
April 202419
March 20241
January 202419
December 202319
November 202324

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 353 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202443
July 20245
May 202414
April 202467
March 202416
January 202452
December 202357
November 202350

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202471
July 20243
May 20243
April 202469
March 20243
January 202482
December 202363
November 202365

A total of 424 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202431
July 20243
April 202461
March 20247
January 202472
December 202392
November 2023118

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 202318

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202412
December 202315
November 202313

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202428
January 202421
December 202329
November 202321

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 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
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 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. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    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. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edgware Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Newcastle Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Marylebone Flyover
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1