NORFOLK SQUARE, W2 1RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1RU

NORFOLK SQUARE, W2 1RU, Westminster has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.29 per 1,000 population. This W2 1RU 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 1RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1RU, encompassing approximately 9347 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-34.78% decrease)

W2 1RU 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

NORFOLK SQUARE, W2 1RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.2966.67%
Other theft324.2828.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.42-34.78%
Theft from the person293.2116.00%
Public order153.1036.36%
Vehicle crime131.601200.00%
Burglary131.3985.71%
Criminal damage and arson101.39100.00%
Drugs41.07-33.33%
Robbery40.43-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.4333.33%
Shoplifting20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4617.440.00%
Theft from the person254.921150.00%
Other theft252.671150.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.67500.00%
Public order112.571000.00%
Robbery91.18800.00%
Burglary70.960.00%
Drugs60.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

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 offences41.07100.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Theft from the person20.21-85.71%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.110.00%

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 person142.25-72.55%
Public order31.50-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences20.32-95.83%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.11-98.31%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5927.07742.86%
Theft from the person516.31325.00%
Violence and sexual offences485.461500.00%
Anti-social behaviour405.130.00%
Burglary194.280.00%
Vehicle crime92.030.00%
Public order80.96300.00%
Drugs70.860.00%
Robbery40.75300.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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 person122.78-64.71%
Other theft71.28-86.27%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-93.88%
Public order20.32-83.33%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.11-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5125.57-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences495.4622.50%
Theft from the person345.24-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour303.64-14.29%
Burglary183.21-5.26%
Public order121.93-25.00%
Robbery121.2820.00%
Vehicle crime121.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.2810.00%
Drugs51.1825.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6928.35-25.00%
Theft from the person447.3829.41%
Violence and sexual offences404.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour354.28-25.53%
Burglary193.7411.76%
Public order162.03-11.11%
Vehicle crime121.71100.00%
Robbery101.28233.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.0766.67%
Drugs41.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9230.1716.46%
Violence and sexual offences509.8485.19%
Anti-social behaviour475.352.17%
Theft from the person345.0330.77%
Public order183.64-14.29%
Burglary171.9313.33%
Vehicle crime61.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.64-40.00%
Drugs60.6420.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Shoplifting20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.21-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7927.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour468.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.920.00%
Theft from the person262.890.00%
Public order212.780.00%
Burglary152.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.600.00%
Vehicle crime91.070.00%
Bicycle theft70.960.00%
Drugs50.750.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20249
January 202412
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 271 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
July 20242
May 202414
April 202451
March 202412
January 202434
December 202344
November 202334
October 202326

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202424
July 20244
May 20242
April 202448
March 20243
January 202449
December 202340
November 202350
October 202327

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202419
January 202418
December 202319
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 417 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
July 20242
May 20241
April 202459
March 20247
January 202451
December 202369
November 202392
October 202379

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202446
April 202440
January 202430
December 202335
November 202347
October 202346

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
January 202412
December 202316
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1RU 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. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Elms Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Bouverie Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Cambridge Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1