NORFOLK PLACE, W2 1QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1QL

NORFOLK PLACE, W2 1QL, Westminster has recorded a total of 269 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.23 per 1,000 population. This W2 1QL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W2 postcode area, which has experienced 737 crimes and a crime rate of 16.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W2 1QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1QL, encompassing approximately 8897 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (2033.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (700.00% increase)

W2 1QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 15

NORFOLK PLACE, W2 1QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6430.232033.33%
Anti-social behaviour567.190.00%
Theft from the person406.29700.00%
Other theft334.501000.00%
Public order163.71433.33%
Robbery121.801100.00%
Shoplifting121.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.350.00%
Drugs71.240.00%
Burglary70.790.00%
Bicycle theft50.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

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 person51.80-66.67%
Other theft30.560.00%
Public order30.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person152.59-78.26%
Public order31.69-82.35%
Violence and sexual offences30.34-95.38%
Robbery10.34-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7139.90787.50%
Theft from the person697.98331.25%
Violence and sexual offences657.762066.67%
Anti-social behaviour637.310.00%
Burglary257.080.00%
Public order172.811600.00%
Robbery141.910.00%
Shoplifting111.570.00%
Vehicle crime71.240.00%
Bicycle theft60.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person163.26-68.63%
Other theft81.80-87.69%
Violence and sexual offences30.90-95.31%
Other crime10.34-66.67%
Public order10.11-94.44%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6535.07-26.97%
Violence and sexual offences647.318.47%
Theft from the person517.19-7.27%
Anti-social behaviour425.73-22.22%
Public order184.720.00%
Burglary172.02-29.17%
Vehicle crime131.91-7.14%
Robbery121.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.35-44.44%
Drugs81.1214.29%
Shoplifting50.900.00%
Bicycle theft30.56-40.00%
Other crime30.3450.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8940.91-18.35%
Violence and sexual offences5910.00-6.35%
Theft from the person556.6319.57%
Anti-social behaviour546.18-11.48%
Burglary246.0784.62%
Criminal damage and arson182.7050.00%
Public order182.02-25.00%
Vehicle crime142.02133.33%
Robbery141.57100.00%
Drugs71.57-56.25%
Shoplifting50.79-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.56400.00%
Other crime20.560.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10941.025.83%
Violence and sexual offences6312.253.28%
Anti-social behaviour617.08-1.61%
Theft from the person466.8617.95%
Public order245.17-17.24%
Drugs162.70100.00%
Burglary131.80-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson121.46-7.69%
Robbery71.350.00%
Shoplifting70.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.67-88.89%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10341.929.57%
Anti-social behaviour6211.58-7.46%
Violence and sexual offences616.970.00%
Theft from the person396.8621.88%
Public order294.3820.83%
Burglary163.2614.29%
Shoplifting141.8027.27%
Criminal damage and arson131.57-7.14%
Bicycle theft91.46125.00%
Vehicle crime91.01-35.71%
Drugs81.01-11.11%
Robbery70.90-69.57%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9441.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour6710.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences617.530.00%
Theft from the person326.860.00%
Public order243.600.00%
Robbery232.700.00%
Burglary142.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.570.00%
Vehicle crime141.570.00%
Shoplifting111.570.00%
Drugs91.240.00%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
January 202412
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237
September 202323

A total of 368 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 20245
May 202415
April 202469
March 202416
January 202451
December 202355
November 202346
October 202339
September 202332

A total of 405 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
April 202463
January 202442
December 202354
November 202361
October 202362
September 202367

A total of 575 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 20243
April 202471
March 20248
January 202465
December 202389
November 2023109
October 2023103
September 202394

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202464
July 20243
May 20243
April 202465
March 20243
January 202464
December 202359
November 202363
October 202361
September 202361

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 202316
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202425
January 202417
December 202324
November 202313
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20243
May 20243
April 202417
March 20241
January 202418
December 202318
November 202324
October 202329
September 202324

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 202318
November 202312
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 202413
December 202314
November 20236
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Brendon Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Old Marylebone Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Edgware Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. London Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Marylebone Road
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Burne Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Paddington (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cabbell Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Praed Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 13. Edgware Road (Bak) (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Talbot Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. West Garden Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edgware Road (Cir Dis H&C) (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Dudley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Conduit Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Norfolk Place
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Praed Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Penfold Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
  • 23. Newcastle Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 24. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Norfolk Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Sussex Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. Burwood Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Crawford Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. A40
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. North Wharf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1