W2 1RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1RS

W2 1RS, Westminster has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.35 per 1,000 population. This W2 1RS 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 1RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1RS, encompassing approximately 9786 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (25.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)

W2 1RS 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 1RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.3525.71%
Other theft334.5032.00%
Theft from the person323.3723.08%
Anti-social behaviour323.27-27.27%
Public order183.27100.00%
Vehicle crime111.841000.00%
Burglary111.1257.14%
Criminal damage and arson111.1237.50%
Robbery51.12-44.44%
Drugs30.51-25.00%
Shoplifting30.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.31-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4417.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.50775.00%
Theft from the person263.581200.00%
Other theft252.661150.00%
Robbery92.55800.00%
Public order90.92800.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.920.00%
Burglary70.820.00%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Drugs40.410.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.02100.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Theft from the person20.20-85.71%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.100.00%

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 person142.15-75.44%
Public order31.43-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.31-96.36%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other theft10.10-98.36%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6128.41771.43%
Theft from the person576.23375.00%
Violence and sexual offences555.821733.33%
Anti-social behaviour405.620.00%
Burglary204.090.00%
Public order122.04500.00%
Vehicle crime81.230.00%
Robbery70.82600.00%
Bicycle theft70.720.00%
Drugs50.720.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122.66-66.67%
Other theft71.23-88.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.72-94.34%
Public order20.31-84.62%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.10-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5926.16-19.18%
Violence and sexual offences536.033.92%
Theft from the person365.42-23.40%
Anti-social behaviour313.68-20.51%
Burglary173.17-19.05%
Public order131.74-23.53%
Robbery121.3320.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.23-7.69%
Vehicle crime101.230.00%
Drugs61.0220.00%
Shoplifting40.6133.33%
Other crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7330.04-25.51%
Violence and sexual offences517.464.08%
Theft from the person475.2138.24%
Anti-social behaviour394.80-20.41%
Burglary213.9850.00%
Public order172.15-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson131.7462.50%
Robbery101.3366.67%
Vehicle crime101.0266.67%
Drugs51.02-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.51200.00%
Shoplifting30.31-40.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9830.5511.36%
Anti-social behaviour4910.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences495.0136.11%
Theft from the person345.0130.77%
Public order213.47-4.55%
Burglary142.15-6.67%
Drugs81.4360.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.82-27.27%
Vehicle crime60.82-33.33%
Robbery60.6150.00%
Shoplifting50.6125.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8828.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour498.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences365.010.00%
Theft from the person263.680.00%
Public order222.660.00%
Burglary152.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.530.00%
Vehicle crime91.120.00%
Bicycle theft60.920.00%
Drugs50.610.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202420
January 202417
December 202321
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 447 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202425
July 20242
May 20241
April 202461
March 20247
January 202459
December 202373
November 202398
October 202388

A total of 286 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202426
July 20242
May 202414
April 202457
March 202412
January 202436
December 202347
November 202334
October 202326

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

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 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202435
July 20244
May 20242
April 202455
March 20243
January 202453
December 202351
November 202349
October 202336

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
May 20241
April 20241
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
January 202413
December 202317
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202444
April 202440
January 202431
December 202339
November 202349
October 202349

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 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 1RS 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
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    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. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Edgware Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. St Michael'S Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Praed Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bouverie Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1