TALBOT SQUARE, W2 1TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1TR

TALBOT SQUARE, W2 1TR, Westminster has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.87 per 1,000 population. This W2 1TR 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 1TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1TR, encompassing approximately 9166 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)

W2 1TR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • Talbot Square with total crimes: 10

TALBOT SQUARE, W2 1TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2918.8726.09%
Other theft293.1620.83%
Violence and sexual offences283.1612.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.05-41.30%
Public order142.9527.27%
Burglary141.53180.00%
Vehicle crime121.531100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3180.00%
Drugs30.98-40.00%
Robbery30.33-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4616.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.02525.00%
Other theft242.731100.00%
Theft from the person232.621050.00%
Public order112.511000.00%
Robbery71.20600.00%
Drugs50.760.00%
Burglary50.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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 offences41.09100.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.22-85.71%
Public order10.22-66.67%
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 person142.29-70.83%
Public order31.53-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.33-95.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.11-98.28%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5825.20728.57%
Theft from the person486.33300.00%
Violence and sexual offences405.241233.33%
Anti-social behaviour374.360.00%
Burglary124.040.00%
Vehicle crime101.310.00%
Public order91.09350.00%
Drugs70.980.00%
Robbery40.76300.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
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 person122.84-53.85%
Other theft71.31-83.72%
Violence and sexual offences30.76-93.02%
Public order20.33-80.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.11-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4322.04-24.56%
Violence and sexual offences434.6930.30%
Anti-social behaviour294.69-6.45%
Theft from the person263.16-35.00%
Burglary112.84-31.25%
Vehicle crime111.200.00%
Public order101.20-9.09%
Robbery101.0911.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.0911.11%
Drugs51.0966.67%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5724.65-24.00%
Theft from the person406.2233.33%
Violence and sexual offences334.36-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour313.60-32.61%
Burglary163.386.67%
Vehicle crime111.75120.00%
Public order111.20-35.29%
Robbery91.20350.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.98125.00%
Bicycle theft30.9850.00%
Drugs30.33-50.00%
Shoplifting20.33100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7526.6229.31%
Anti-social behaviour468.182.22%
Violence and sexual offences415.0286.36%
Theft from the person304.4715.38%
Public order173.27-15.00%
Burglary151.850.00%
Drugs61.64100.00%
Vehicle crime50.65-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-42.86%
Robbery20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5823.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour456.330.00%
Theft from the person264.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.840.00%
Public order202.400.00%
Burglary152.180.00%
Vehicle crime71.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.760.00%
Bicycle theft60.760.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Robbery30.330.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 202410
January 202411
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 250 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
July 20242
May 202414
April 202448
March 202412
January 202426
December 202340
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202446
April 202437
January 202429
December 202331
November 202346
October 202345

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202412
January 202411
December 202316
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 354 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
July 20242
May 20241
April 202458
March 20247
January 202443
December 202357
November 202375
October 202358

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
July 20244
May 20242
April 202440
March 20243
January 202443
December 202333
November 202341
October 202322

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1TR 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. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Elms Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Bouverie Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Junction Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Lancaster Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Westbourne Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Brook Mews North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Upbrook Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1