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

Overview of Crime in W2 1RX

NORFOLK SQUARE, W2 1RX, Westminster has recorded a total of 230 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.41 per 1,000 population. This W2 1RX 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 1RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1RX, encompassing approximately 9420 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (27.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-35.09% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (12.90% increase)

W2 1RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

NORFOLK SQUARE, W2 1RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4724.4127.03%
Anti-social behaviour374.99-35.09%
Theft from the person353.9312.90%
Other theft303.720.00%
Public order203.1866.67%
Vehicle crime152.12400.00%
Burglary131.59160.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.3825.00%
Robbery71.06-30.00%
Drugs60.740.00%
Shoplifting50.6425.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5722.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences376.051133.33%
Theft from the person313.931450.00%
Other theft303.291400.00%
Public order123.181100.00%
Robbery101.27900.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.060.00%
Drugs60.850.00%
Burglary50.640.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Shoplifting40.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.9650.00%
Other theft20.32100.00%
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 person142.23-77.05%
Public order31.49-76.92%
Violence and sexual offences20.32-96.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.11-98.44%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6432.27814.29%
Theft from the person616.79408.33%
Violence and sexual offences566.481766.67%
Anti-social behaviour525.940.00%
Burglary215.520.00%
Public order132.23550.00%
Robbery91.38800.00%
Shoplifting70.960.00%
Vehicle crime60.740.00%
Bicycle theft60.640.00%
Drugs50.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
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 person122.76-70.73%
Other theft71.27-87.93%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-94.92%
Public order20.32-84.62%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.11-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5929.5115.69%
Other theft586.26-22.67%
Theft from the person416.16-14.58%
Anti-social behaviour384.35-20.83%
Burglary214.030.00%
Public order132.23-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson121.38-14.29%
Robbery111.27-8.33%
Vehicle crime91.17-18.18%
Drugs70.9640.00%
Shoplifting40.7433.33%
Bicycle theft20.42-33.33%
Other crime20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7532.80-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences517.96-1.92%
Theft from the person485.4117.07%
Anti-social behaviour485.10-12.73%
Burglary215.1040.00%
Public order162.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.70100.00%
Robbery121.49200.00%
Vehicle crime111.2783.33%
Drugs51.17-44.44%
Shoplifting30.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.32200.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9533.0111.76%
Anti-social behaviour5510.08-1.79%
Violence and sexual offences525.8430.00%
Theft from the person415.5220.59%
Public order204.35-4.76%
Burglary152.127.14%
Drugs91.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.96-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.74-40.00%
Shoplifting60.64-50.00%
Robbery40.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8531.95-4.49%
Anti-social behaviour569.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences405.94-14.89%
Theft from the person344.2525.93%
Public order213.61-4.55%
Burglary142.2316.67%
Shoplifting121.4950.00%
Vehicle crime101.27-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.0611.11%
Bicycle theft71.0675.00%
Drugs60.7450.00%
Robbery40.64-78.95%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8932.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour569.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences475.940.00%
Theft from the person274.990.00%
Public order222.870.00%
Robbery192.340.00%
Burglary122.020.00%
Vehicle crime111.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.170.00%
Shoplifting80.960.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Bicycle theft40.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20241
April 20242
January 202412
December 202314
November 20237
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 399 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202457
April 202452
January 202438
December 202348
November 202355
October 202356
September 202356

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 346 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202431
July 20242
May 202414
April 202461
March 202412
January 202441
December 202348
November 202341
October 202334
September 202327

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202437
July 20243
May 20242
April 202456
March 20243
January 202459
December 202351
November 202352
October 202340
September 202347

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202421
January 202421
December 202321
November 202315
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 536 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
July 20242
May 20241
April 202464
March 20247
January 202458
December 202375
November 202395
October 202385
September 202389

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 202312
November 20234
October 20234
September 202319

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 20241
May 20243
April 202413
March 20242
January 202413
December 202316
November 202320
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1RX 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. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Old Marylebone Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Edgware Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marylebone Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. St Michael'S Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Praed Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1